Top 100 Tech Trends in May

From Growth-Tracking Devices to Virtual Apartment Tours

— June 3, 2020 — Tech
The May 2020 tech trends highlight the latest innovations involving pandemic-combating technology, connected spaces for remote work and socializing, gaming advancements that make for more immersive experiences, and much more.

One noteworthy inclusion was recently launched on Kickstarter: the Melbits POD. A toy that doubles as a virtual pet, the Melbits POD is meant to accompany the child as they have fun, and will respond to their environment to keep them entertained. The toy also comes with a variety of included mini games, and has the capacity for AR gameplay to keep things interesting.

Another innovation is the Immutouch wearable, which was designed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to remind users to maintain proper hygiene and habits to prevent the virus from spreading. The wearable works by alerting users when it senses that they're about to touch their face, so that they can make note of how frequently they do so and make an effort to adjust their habits.
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DIY Smart Lighting Kits
DIY Smart Lighting Kits
The Lutron Caseta Starter Kit is Packed with Smart Lighting Essential
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98
Crowdsource-Powered Pandemic Tools
Crowdsource-Powered Pandemic Tools
HeroX Launched a Resource Hub to Share Details About COVID-19
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97
Indoor Guidance Firefighter Devices
Indoor Guidance Firefighter Devices
This Safety System is Powered by GPS Technology
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96
Powerful Wireless Chainsaws
Powerful Wireless Chainsaws
The Greenworks Pro Cordless Chainsaw Boasts a Brushless Motor
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95
Virus Predicting Wearables
Virus Predicting Wearables
Researchers are Using Oura's Smart Ring to Predict COVID-19 Symptoms
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94
Field-Ready Power Sources
Field-Ready Power Sources
The 'MONSTER X' Portable Power Supply Has a 1,300Wh Capacity
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93
Feature-Rich Gamer Laptops
Feature-Rich Gamer Laptops
The Lenovo Legion 7i Gaming Laptop Has a 15.6-Inch Display
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92
Rugged Adventurer Smartwatches
Rugged Adventurer Smartwatches
The Polar Grit X Outdoor Smartwatch Offers Up to 100 Hours of Use
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91
Tracking-Integrated House Keys
Tracking-Integrated House Keys
The 'Bianca' Key Keychain Finder Works with Tile for Tracking
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90
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The 'Mumkair' Wearable Stores Audio Accessories Between Uses
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89
Laptop-Inspired Keyboards
Laptop-Inspired Keyboards
The Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Has a Familiar Design
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88
Next-Gen Console Controllers
Next-Gen Console Controllers
The Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense Game Controller is Responsive
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Cross-Compatible Home Workout Apps
Cross-Compatible Home Workout Apps
The Peloton App is Now Accessible Through the Android TV
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86
Youngster Growth-Tracking Devices
Youngster Growth-Tracking Devices
The 'Kiko' Height Measurer Uses Laser Technology to Track Growth
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85
Virtual Music Festivals
Virtual Music Festivals
Music Lives is a Three-Day Virtual Event on Oculus Venues
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Virtual Apartment Tours
Virtual Apartment Tours
The Zillow Platform Facilitates Rentals During Social Distancing
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83
Spinning Motorist Visibility Lights
Spinning Motorist Visibility Lights
The 'S.Light' Warning Light Enhances Stranded Motorists Safety
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82
Temperature-Tracking Packaging Stickers
Temperature-Tracking Packaging Stickers
This Packaging Sticker Monitors for Temperature Changes
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81
Connected Four-Stage H2O Purifiers
Connected Four-Stage H2O Purifiers
The AquaTru Connect Water Purifier Removes 82 Contaminants
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80
Algorithmic Dog Supplements
Algorithmic Dog Supplements
Goodboy Offers a Personalized Approach to Daily Dog Supplements
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79
Handheld Gamer Laptops
Handheld Gamer Laptops
The GPD WIN Max Allows for Intense Gaming from Anywhere
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78
Smart Home Giveaways
Smart Home Giveaways
The HGTV Smart Home is Full of Technology, Gadgets & Connected Solutions
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Interactive Tech Community Maps
Interactive Tech Community Maps
Stay at Home Valley is a Virtual Version of Silicon Valley
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Social Distancing Simulators
Social Distancing Simulators
Minecraft Created an Interactive Pandemic Simulator Map to Teach Kids
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Trackable Child Smartwatches
Trackable Child Smartwatches
The Verizon GizmoWatch 2 is Priced at Just $99
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Hidden Camera Smartphone Concepts
Hidden Camera Smartphone Concepts
The Google Pixel Vector by Ferdinand Aichriedler is Refined
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AI-Powered Wireless Earbuds
AI-Powered Wireless Earbuds
The 'ReduxBuds' Offer Active Noise Cancellation and More
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Virtual Skincare Consultation Software
Virtual Skincare Consultation Software
'DECIEM AT HOME' Will Provide Professional Skincare Advice
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Posh Pet Water Purifiers
Posh Pet Water Purifiers
The 'PetX' Smart Pet Water Dispenser Has an Elegant, Functional Design
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Wearable Workplace Safety Devices
Wearable Workplace Safety Devices
Proxxi Created a Wearable Gadget for Workplace Distancing
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69
Rotating Joint Technology Stands
Rotating Joint Technology Stands
The Ringke Iron Tablet Stand Keeps Devices Perfectly Visible
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U-Shaped Air Conditioners
U-Shaped Air Conditioners
The Midea U Gives Consumers the Freedom to Open the Window
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Carbon Fiber Power Banks
Carbon Fiber Power Banks
The Nitecore NB10000 Carbon Fiber Energy Brick is Rugged
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Face-to-Face Social Media Networks
Face-to-Face Social Media Networks
The HouseParty App Boasts Calls, Texts, Games, & Screen-Sharing
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Illuminated Music-Reactive Vehicles
Illuminated Music-Reactive Vehicles
The 'IRIS' Conceptual Electric Car Creates a Light Show
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64
Pandemic-Prompted Robot Food Deliveries
Pandemic-Prompted Robot Food Deliveries
Rappi Began Using Robots to Deliver Food Amid COVID-19
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Eye-Tracking Film Experiences
Eye-Tracking Film Experiences
The Angry River is a Revolutionary Take on Interactive Storytelling
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POV Camera-Equipped Eyewear
POV Camera-Equipped Eyewear
The 'WAGII' Smart Glasses Capture Photos, Video and More
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3D-Printed Face Shields
3D-Printed Face Shields
Carbon & adidas are Providing COVID-19 Relief with Protective Equipment
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Parking Spot Rental Remotes
Parking Spot Rental Remotes
The Conceptual 'Parkey' Lets Drivers Find a Parking Spot Fast
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Anti-Face Touching Wearables
Anti-Face Touching Wearables
The 'Immutouch' Wearable Alerts Users When They Touch Their Face
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Radiation-Blocking Smartphone Cases
Radiation-Blocking Smartphone Cases
The 'Halo' Protective Smartphone Cover Blocks Out 5G Waves
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Skeleton-Inspired Aerial Drones
Skeleton-Inspired Aerial Drones
The conceptual 'Skeleton Drone' is Lightweight Yet Strong
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Voice Assistant Hydroponic Gardens
Voice Assistant Hydroponic Gardens
The New AeroGarden Bounty Works with Amazon Alexa
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Slim Noninvasive Robot Vacuums
Slim Noninvasive Robot Vacuums
The JNC Teeny Tiny Robot Vacuum Cleaner is Powerful
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Air-Purifying Desktop Organizers
Air-Purifying Desktop Organizers
The STEALTHO Desk Organizer Holds Essentials and Much More
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Spacecraft-Inspired Grooming Appliances
Spacecraft-Inspired Grooming Appliances
The Conceptual 'Spaceship' Hair Dryer is Eye-Catching
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Luggage-Compressing Devices
Luggage-Compressing Devices
The 'AIRDOT' Portable Luggage Compressor Maximizes Space
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Contactless Delivery Robots
Contactless Delivery Robots
Starship Technologies is Releasing Its Delivery Robots to New Cities
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Cake-Making Coding Games
Cake-Making Coding Games
Code a Cake Teaches Coding to Kids By Comparing It to Baking
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Cordless Hair-Catching Clippers
Cordless Hair-Catching Clippers
The Remington HC6550 Vacuum Hair Clipper Minimizes Cleanup
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VR-Based Co-Watching Platforms
VR-Based Co-Watching Platforms
Bigscreen TV & Bigscreen Cinema Brings People Together in VR
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Camera-Detecting Travel Devices
Camera-Detecting Travel Devices
The 'VESANY' Hidden Camera Detector Pinpoints Privacy Hazards
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Digital Design Shortcut Keyboards
Digital Design Shortcut Keyboards
These Custom Keyboards from 3dDecors are Efficiency-Focused
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Illuminated Hand Washing Timers
Illuminated Hand Washing Timers
The 'Lumo' Soap Dispenser Lights Up for 20 Seconds
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Pillar-Shaped Gaming Consoles
Pillar-Shaped Gaming Consoles
This Conceptual Sony PlayStation 5 Imagines the Next-Gen Console
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Athletic Brain Workout Headsets
Athletic Brain Workout Headsets
The 'Mendi' Brain Training Headset Uses Lab-Tested Technology
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Automated Floor-Washing Robots
Automated Floor-Washing Robots
The Everybot Edge Scrubs Surfaces in a Simple, Noninvasive Manner
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Kinetic Retail Display Platforms
Kinetic Retail Display Platforms
Converge Retail Updates the Interactive In-Store Retail Display
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Emotive Health-Tracking Thermometers
Emotive Health-Tracking Thermometers
This Conceptual Thermometer Uses Characters to Convey Results
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Connected Athletic Jump Ropes
Connected Athletic Jump Ropes
The TANGRAM Smart Jump Rope Rookie Tracks Training
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UV Light Smartphone Accessories
UV Light Smartphone Accessories
This Smartphone UV Flashlight Can Reveal Hidden Contaminants
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Pet Grooming Dryer Appliances
Pet Grooming Dryer Appliances
The conceptual 'Cozypet Dryroom' Hygienically Dries Pets Quickly
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Fashion-Forward Custom Gaming Experiences
Fashion-Forward Custom Gaming Experiences
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Engages Streetwear Fans
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Smoke Detector Pet Collars
Smoke Detector Pet Collars
The Petsagram Pet GPS Collar Tracks Location and More
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Futuristic Virtual Reality Installations
Futuristic Virtual Reality Installations
Space Popular's Work Predicts the Future of Communication
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Decor-Inspired Planter Purifiers
Decor-Inspired Planter Purifiers
The Conceptual 'Air O' Air Purifier Discreetly Cleans Spaces
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Modernized Traditional Japanese Kettles
Modernized Traditional Japanese Kettles
The Conceptual 'Seramikku' Kettle Has an Electric Base
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Body-Analyzing Pet Feeders
Body-Analyzing Pet Feeders
The Conceptual 'In The Dog' Pet Feeder Tracks a Dog's Body Composition
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Pro-Grade Creative Laptops
Pro-Grade Creative Laptops
The HP ZBook Studio G7 Has Up to 32GB of RAM and More
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Aluminum UV Light Toothbrushes
Aluminum UV Light Toothbrushes
The 'LUMIO' Self-Cleaning Toothbrush Kills 99.9% of Germs
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Wearable Virus Detection Devices
Wearable Virus Detection Devices
Estimote Created a Wearable for COVID-19 Contact Tracing
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Bacteria-Killing Humidifier Fans
Bacteria-Killing Humidifier Fans
The Dyson Pure Humidify + Cool Cleans the Air and More
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Collapsible Lightweight Electric Bikes
Collapsible Lightweight Electric Bikes
The HiMo Folding E-Bike Offers Up to 30 Kilometers of Range
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Travel-Friendly All-in-One Coffee Makers
Travel-Friendly All-in-One Coffee Makers
The 'Beanque' Automatic Coffee Maker is Efficient
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Ultra-Portable Mechanical Keyboards
Ultra-Portable Mechanical Keyboards
The Qisan Compact Mechanical Keyboard Has a 49 Key Layout
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Hybrid Digital Pet Toys
Hybrid Digital Pet Toys
The Melbits 'POD' Provides Kids with a Virtual Pet and a Real Toy
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Waterproof UV Sterilization Pens
Waterproof UV Sterilization Pens
The Xiaomi Patoneer UVC Sterilization Pen is Rechargeable
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Augmented Reality Exhibits
Augmented Reality Exhibits
Sebastian Errazuriz Helps Artists Sell Artwork During the Pandemic
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Vintage TV Console-Inspired Speakers
Vintage TV Console-Inspired Speakers
The Slab Audio Console Looks Like a Unit from Yesteryear
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Personal Air Purification Shields
Personal Air Purification Shields
The 'BioVYZR' Offers Holistic Protection and More
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Automated Toothbrush Sanitizers
Automated Toothbrush Sanitizers
The Lock & Lock Automatic UV-C Toothbrush Sanitizer is Hygienic
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Celestially-Inspired Desk Mats
Celestially-Inspired Desk Mats
The Drop x MiTo Godspeed Desk Mat Covers Entire Workstations
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Autonomous Sterilization Robots
Autonomous Sterilization Robots
The 'UVRoboclean' Destroys 99.9% of Bacteria and Viruses
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Noninvasive Neckband Massagers
Noninvasive Neckband Massagers
The 'COSE' Multifunctional Neck Massager Uses TENS Technology
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Projector-Equipped Gaming Console Concepts
Projector-Equipped Gaming Console Concepts
The Xbox Project Oris Console Plays Games and Much More
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AR-Enabled Magazine Covers
AR-Enabled Magazine Covers
National Geographic Created Its First Augmented Reality Cover
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App-Controlled Breathing Masks
App-Controlled Breathing Masks
The Lumen Couture LED Matrix Face Mask Displays Messages
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Featherlight Urbanite Electric Bikes
Featherlight Urbanite Electric Bikes
The Zooz Bikes Urban Ultralight Has a Powerful 750W Motor
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Skeletal Electric Motorcycle Concepts
Skeletal Electric Motorcycle Concepts
The Zooz Concept 01 Has a Top Speed of 60mph
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Cloud-Connected Hard Drives
Cloud-Connected Hard Drives
The Conceptual Lenovo Awan Storage Isn't Limited by Internal Capacity
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Sliding Door Washing Machines
Sliding Door Washing Machines
The Conceptual 'Hide' Washing Machine Saves Space in Small Areas
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Elegant IoT Kettles
Elegant IoT Kettles
The SiDO Bon Kettle is an App-Connected Electric Kettle Design
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Toxin-Filtering Face Masks
Toxin-Filtering Face Masks
The 'ATMOBLUE' Wearable Smart Purifier Delivers 99.9% Pure Air
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Athletic Light Therapy Masks
Athletic Light Therapy Masks
This Conceptual Nike LED Mask Rejuvenates the Skin from Home
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Solar-Powered Virus Protection Bubbles
Solar-Powered Virus Protection Bubbles
The 'Bubble Shield' Concept Was Developed by Designlibero
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Naturally Powered Air Purifiers
Naturally Powered Air Purifiers
The 'Briiv' Sustainable Air Purifier Cleans the Air and More
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Fitness-Focused Workstation Systems
Fitness-Focused Workstation Systems
The 'Fitwork' Station Allows for Workouts While You Work
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Multifunctional Outdoor Technology Devices
Multifunctional Outdoor Technology Devices
The Conceptual A1R Powered Outdoor Gear is Handy
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