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The article reviews innovative home technologies awarded by the magazine including the Nest Learning Thermostat, the Switch75 lightbulb, and the Black & Decker Matrix Quick Connect System power tool set.

The article offers information on several technological gadgets, including the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 digital camera, the InaTrap insect control device by Acase, and the 4V MAX GYRO gyroscope electric screwdriver from Black & Decker.

This article reports on some of the latest in electronic gadgets. Among them are a battery-operated weed trimmer from Black & Decker, Panasonic's ultralight and small camcorder, and quick-drying paint from Sherwin-Williams. Other products include the MediaSmart reciever that facilitates watching computer video on a television.

The article evaluates several high technology products including Black & Decker Firestorm Compound Miter Saw, Loc8tor, and Spenco MTB Heat Wave and offers information on their features and costs.

Evaluates several high technology commercial products. 912 Mobile Platform security robot from White Box Robotics; Portable computer from OQO Corp.; DU-50PZ60 plasma high-definition television from LG Electronics Inc.; Hedge Hog XR trimming tool from Black & Decker Corp.

Presents several news on tools, research and earthquake simulation as of December 2000. Features of the 3D Sander from Craftsman; Cost of the Firestorm Cordless Multi Tool from Black & Decker; Effectiveness of electrolyzed water in eliminating common bacteria; Result of earthquake simulations at the University of California's Jacobs School of Engineering.

The article reviews products for improving energy efficiency at a residential level, including an infrared laser that detects thermal leaks from Black & Decker, a thermostat that minimizes energy use from Ecobee, and a sustainable light bulb called the GeoBulb.

A review of the Black & Decker SmartDriver screwdriver is presented.

The article presents a comparison of several tools including Norwolf Swivel Hammer, Festool C12 cordless drill and Black & Decker Auto Wrench and offers information on their key features and prices.

Evaluates two vacuum cleaners. DustCluster Cordless Floor Vac from Black & Decker; Power Flex Stick Vac from Dirt Devil.

Introduces two nickle metal hydride (NiMH) batteries developed by the Makita company, and the NiMH versaPak Gold batteries from the Black and Decker company, for cordless tools. Voltage of the tools; Extra running time provided by the batteries; Advantages of using the batteries.

Reports on the development of one-size-fits-all batteries for power tools by the Skil and Black & Decker companies. Function and features; Cost.

Reports on features of electric equipment manufacturer Black & Decker Corp.'s cordless car light that is recharged from the vehicle's battery.

Focuses on Car Scrubber from Black & Decker Corp. Features of the scrubber; Cost of the scrubber.

Focuses on battery-powered AreaLiter from San Ramon, California-based Black & Decker Corp. which provides fluorescent light for patio. Features of the lighting device; Cost of the lighting device.

Focuses on cordless hedge trimmer introduced by tools manufacturer Black & Decker Corp. Capacity of battery used in the tool; Cost of the equipment.

The article evaluates the Heat 'n Strip heat gun from Black & Decker Corp.

The article evaluates several car accessories and equipments. including Suction-cup rack from A.O.C. Ltd., sander and polisher two-way tool from Black & Decker Corp. and winch-mounting kit from Warn Industries Inc.

The article discusses the features of the 12-volt ½ inch-drive impact wrench developed by Black & Decker Corp. The author found that it is handy tool, it easily carried in a car, light truck and easily pins lug nuts. He discovered that it produces some 70 foot-pounds of torque, after seconds of impact load. He also noted that at first a little lubricant leaked from its drive-shaft bearing, but immediately stopped.

The article evaluates several automobile-related products, including the Easy Charge, a 16-foot cable lighter from Unique Products, the random-orbit polisher from Black & Decker Corp., and the Luminosity Diesel Timer from OTC Tools & Equipment.

The article evaluates several machine tools, including the EZ 505 Rechargeable Drill/Driver from AEG Power Tool Corp., a line of snow throwers from Simplicity Manufacturing Co., and the Heat 'N Strip electric paint remover from Black & Decker Corp.

The article evaluates several electronic drills from Black & Decker Corp. including the 13-milimeter drill and the 3/8- incher.

The article evaluates several tools including the Powerstrop leather wheel from Smit Products, Inc., the multi-mode Haul in One cart from Black & Decker and the Workmaster screwdriver from Stanley.

The article previews new tools including the Finishing Machine from Black & Decker, the Power Cutter from Acme United Corp., and the Pow-R-Wedge log splitter from Leeco Products.