Gadgets: Food saver system

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I’ve been a fan and user of several brands of food saver systems over the years, many of which work to perfection. After using the Fresko AutoMax V8 for the last month, it’s a game changer.

The countertop sealer is said to be the first hands-free food sealer and promises to keep food fresh and make storage easier. Best of all, it saves you money.

If you're not familiar with the countertop appliance, you need to be. In a nutshell, sealers like the Fresko AutoMax V8 let you put food in a specially designed plastic bag, remove the air, and seal it airtight. The Fresko sealer is rated to safely freeze food for up to eight times longer than non-sealed food, and it prevents freezer burn.

The sealer is ready to go right out of the box. Load bags (8- or 11-inch rolls) into the built-in storage chamber, then cut them to your custom sizes with the sliding cutter. You can use any universal textured vacuum sealer bags; no proprietary bags are required. It automatically detects whether the contents are moist or dry and adjusts the sealing time and vacuum pressure.

The Fresko AutoMax V8 stands out from competitors, with hands-free automation leading the way. Accurately described by Fresko, with the AutoMax V8, “there are no manual clamps or side latches. You slide the bag in, and the machine’s auto-detection sensors grab the bag, apply perfect pressure, and initiate the seal automatically.”

The 140-watt motor delivers 95 kPa suction. Google tells me that translates to a very powerful negative pressure, removing roughly 95% of the air from a sealed space relative to normal atmospheric pressure. What it means to you and me: It seals fast, with specs as high as 50 bags in 20 minutes of continuous use.

The AC-powered AutoMax V8 countertop sealer measures 15.75 by 7.99 by 4.68 inches and has a silver body and black trim. A removable drip tray and a smooth finish make cleaning fast and easy. It includes external hoses for vacuum-sealing jars or canisters.

https://freskoshop.com/products/automax-heavy-duty-vacuum-sealer-food-storage. $94.99 at Amazon

With new iPhones come new cases, and it’s no surprise Smartish is among the first out with its latest and greatest.

Among the new cases, Smartish has theirs for the new form factor of the iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone. The phone features a 5.4-inch outer screen that opens into a large 7.6-inch display, but its exterior needs protection. The new Smartish case for the Duo fully covers the front, back and connecting hinge. Six magnets keep it securely closed with a satisfying snap.

The lineup includes the Gripmunk, which has been drop-tested 50 times from up to 6 feet onto concrete. It has a strong grip with textured sides, finger grooves, air-pocket corners, and extra-strong MagSafe magnets. There’s also the Gripmunk, with the same features and a crystal-clear finish that shows off the phone through the case.

Smartish also has glass protection for the new phones with their Tuff Sheets 9H tempered glass. They offer easy, bubble-free installation and HD clarity.

And don’t forget the industry-leading Smartish Crown Joule fast-charging cables. They come in a variety of tips, including a 6-foot USB-C cable on one end and a single tip with both USB-C and Lightning connections ($19.99). They feature a durable cable wrapped in tough braided nylon and reinforced connectors. The USB-C to USB-C six-foot Crown Joule cable is currently $14.99.

https://smartish.com

Moft’s Trackable 4-in-1 Tripod Wallet is a first-class gadget packed with features. Its versatility sets it apart from similar MagSafe devices.

Its 4-in-1 features include a tripod, wallet, locator and capture button. It attaches magnetically to the back of MagSafe-compatible smartphones. MagSafe is Apple’s built-in technology that lets you attach accessories magnetically to the back of your device.

The Most Trackable Tripod Wallet is 0.39 inches thin, weighs 3.4 ounces, and is made with eco-friendly Movas leather. It attaches instantly to the back of your phone with MagSafe. That way, you have a wallet that can hold cash or up to two credit cards.

Built inside is the Apple Find My locator. This allows you, through the Find My app, to locate the wallet in the event it is lost, or just hiding between pillows on a sofa. The Find My feature pinpoints its exact location anywhere and runs on a built-in, non-replaceable battery that only needs a Qi wireless charge every six months. It has a built-in speaker that plays up to 70 decibels, so you can hear it and find it.

The tripod folds out into multiple angles to support even the heavy iPhone Pro Max models. This makes it ideal for video meetings, FaceTime calls or watching a movie hands-free.

The last of the four features is the shutter button. Once paired with your phone, you can use it as a capture button to start recording video. It’s available in six colors for $59.99.

https://www.moft.com/products/magsafe-tripod-wallet-stand-with-find-my