I used to be addicted to Diet Coke. But then I became sensitive to caffeine and had to cut out all caffeinated drinks. I took this problem and turned it into my motivation to stop drinking artificially sweetened drinks. But the problem is that I really missed fizzy drinks. For a while, I made my …
NEWS – I love what Bellroy is doing with their innovative carry products; the Duo Tote Pack made my list of favorite products in 2017 (see the review here). Now they’ve added two 22-liter daypacks to their collection that give you a *bit* more room for your stuff. The Shift (top left, $229) is a …
NEWS – It’s summer, and it’s hot, and I’ve already seen stories of several children who died in hot cars. Infants, children, and pets (or K9 police officers) die because someone forgot they were in the car and went in to work or to the mall. With the Athena by Eve, no other baby, child, …
Protect the lives of your most precious cargo with Athena by EveRead More
REVIEW – For folks like me and my wife who spend a lot of time working on a laptop or tablet, finding a comfortable position to do so is not always easy. Sometimes I work at night in bed or sitting on the floor or even the sofa. There are many companies that offer solutions for …
NEWS – Here’s a question for you: At what point does the price of a set of speakers matter less and less? In other words, at what price do you stop hearing major differences in audio quality as the cost creeps up? It’s an interesting question that I’ve grappled with for years. Here’s my take: …
Fluance raises the affordable bar with their new Ai40 speakersRead More
NEWS – Bike helmets are an important part of your bicycling gear. What’s more important than protecting your brain, right? Bike helmets don’t always look like you’d like, though. The folks at Bike Pretty make bike helmets for folks like them. They describe themselves as: We love matching our nail polish to our favorite vintage …
You’ll Bike Pretty with this straw hat bicycle helmetRead More
REVIEW – As I continue to get opportunities to test and review more earbuds, it feels like the battle is heating up and each new addition to the race is getting closer to claiming the title of “Best earbuds for Julian”. These earbuds are the next contenders. Let’s see how they stack up. What is it? …
NEWS – Our dog, Teddy, is only about 14″ tall at the shoulders. Washing him in our walk-in shower is murder on the back. If we had the elevated Booster Bath, he’d be about 30″ off the floor, so we wouldn’t need to crouch in the floor to wash him. The Booster Bath is an …
The elevated Booster Bath makes washing your dog less backbreakingRead More
REVIEW – Are you one of those folks who think it’s too cold at work? I’m the opposite! I always think it’s too dang hot. Our office building HVAC system seems a little funny to me sometimes, so I thought something like the Govee wireless thermometer/hygrometer that logs data might come in useful. What is …
Minger Govee Wireless Thermometer/Hygrometer ReviewRead More
NEWS – For the many years that I have been a photographer, I have always struggled with finding the right equipment bag for event photography such as weddings. For quite a while I felt like this was my personal issue, but the more I chatted with fellow photographers, the more I realized that we all …
The Lowepro PhotoStream SP 200 Roller Camera Bag will ride with you on every shootRead More
ARTICLE – Three days ago Samsung officially rolled out their newest device, the Galaxy Note9 at their Unpacked event in New York City. The Note line of devices has always been the most powerful, feature-rich smartphones of Samsung’s mobile line up and this year’s new Note does not deviate from that tradition. The Note9 boasts …
Julie’s gadget diary – The Samsung Note9 is one step closer to my dream deviceRead More
NEWS – Earlier this month, Airstream announced that all of their new Classic travel trailers can be outfitted with Airstream Smart Control Technology. With a smartphone app, you’ll be able to monitor and control many of the functions of your Classic trailer. Smart Control adds the following features: Stay connected – to your Classic, to …
Airstream Classic travel trailers are your smart home on wheelsRead More
REVIEW – When I use my own mobile hotspot at work, I often lose connection to it as I roam about my floor which is quite large. Knowing that an extender/repeater could possibly provide a solution for better coverage and signal strength, I accepted the offer to test this device that boasted an easy installation …
ELEGIANT 300Mbps Wireless Signal Booster WiFi Repeater reviewRead More
NEWS – This handmade tumbler was designed to enhance and complement the taste of whiskey. The NiSNAS Oak-Honey Whiskey Tumbler is made from a solid piece of oak; the interior is hand-shaped, “giving it a distinctive shape to accentuate a taste and aroma that is complex and subtly sweet.” Each tumbler has a stainless …
Enhance your whiskey with this Oak-Honey Whiskey TumblerRead More
REVIEW – I’ve used Waterfield gear for many years and continue to add to my collection when need be. With even my oldest WF SleeveCase (think first gen 17″ MacBook) still going strong, having been repurposed many times. Over the years, Waterfield has continued to evolve and design new products as the tech-landscape changes. Recently, …