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OtterBox and PopSocket teamed up and made an iPhone case with a built-in PopGrip – TechCrunch

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I have an OtterBox case on my phone, mostly because my five month old loves to knock my phone out of my hands.

I also have a PopSocket on my phone, again, because my five month old loves to knock my phone out of my hands. It’s also nice to use the PopSocket as a little kickstand while I travel.

So when TC colleague Brian Heater sent this to me and said “this is made for you”, he… was very much right. Just announced at CES, it’s an OtterBox with a built-in PopSocket.

Called the “Otter + Pop” (because, come on, how could they not call it that) it’s designed to bring the perks of a PopSocket without the hump. When in use, it pops out just as you’d expect; when not, it folds into itself and goes almost completely flush with the case.

Don’t like the default look? It uses the same swappable face system as other PopSockets — “PopTops”, as they call them — so you can drop a new one on with just a quick twist. It’s only available for iPhones (7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, Xs) at the moment — no Android love, at least not yet.

The only downside I can think of: you can’t pick where the PopSocket goes. One of the nice aspects of the PopSocket is being able to pull it off/put it on over and over again, precisely adjusting where it sits until you’ve found a solid balance of comfort/thumb reach. Im sure they’ve got a good idea of where most people put’em on each phone — but if you like yours in a super particular spot, you’ll want to stick with the two-part solution.

The companies say the new case are going on sale immediately this spring, starting at $50 a… pop.

(Update: while the companies originally noted that they’d go on sale today, these cases won’t actually go on sale until sometime this spring)

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This Portable Cooler With Evaporative A/C, Air Purification & Fan Is Under Half Price

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The air conditioning unit also works as a three-speed fan and purifier. As the air passes through the unit’s honeycomb cooling pad, it also goes through a dust filter charged with anion to purify and sanitize the air. This is excellent if you are sensitive to dust, have seasonal allergies, or own pets.

Does your existing air conditioner, fan, or air purifier have a remote control? Probably not — but this one does. You won’t have to get up to turn it on or off, or change the fan speed. It’s also equipped with a timer so you can run the unit at your convenience, such as to cool the bedroom while you’re falling asleep.

If fall temperatures won’t come to you, bring them into your home with this evaporative air conditioner that doubles as a fan and purifier, now only $95.99 (reg. $299.99).

Prices subject to change.

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The Eight Best Floor Jacks To Lift Your Car Safely And Easily

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While only rated for 1 ½ tons, the Daytona jack has a lot going for it. It’s relatively inexpensive, super lightweight (as it’s made from aircraft-grade aluminum), and has a minimum height of only 2 ⅜ inches to get under the lowest of low vehicles. It’s useful for low vehicles and vehicles that rest lower when air ride suspension needs to be turned off prior to service, as well as cars with flat tires.

Reviewers often cite the surprisingly light weight of this jack — it’s only 36 pounds — along with its durability, great looks, smooth rolling wheels, welded side-mounted carrying handle, and two-piece lift arm construction as positives. Meanwhile, Harbor Freight is a reputable name brand in the space, having been in business for nearly 50 years.

Get the Daytona 1.5 Ton Ultra-Low Profile High-Performance Aluminum Racing Jack from Harbor Freight for $299.99.

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10 Of The Most Incredible Cars In Lionel Messi's Collection

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Lionel Messi is known for decades of on-pitch excellence, and his success has allowed him to build a very enviable car collection.

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