REVIEW – The Gadgeteer and SCOTTeVEST have a relationship that goes back to 2001. We have consistently found their products use innovative materials, are precisely tailored with attention to detail, and of course, are choc-full of pockets. The Revolution 2.0 is a new take on an old favorite. Read on to see what I think! […]
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NEWS – If you’re into home automation, you’re probably familiar with If This Then Then (IFTTT), the multi-platform cloud-based automation tool. With IFTTT, you can tie together disparate systems and make them work together. For example, if my Ambient Weather weather station registers rain falling at 0.1″ per hour or greater, it will trigger my
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Ok, I admit it – I’m a neat freak. I like my house clean, and strive to keep it that way. SWDK’s Handy-Mopper Robot which is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo, is one of these products that I just couldn’t pass up! Let’s see if Indiegogo’s claim of “The most efficient deep
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REVIEW – I live in New York near the ocean or as some may say at the water’s edge. It is very normal for me to experience power outages during any storm in any season. Years ago during Hurricane Sandy, I spent 14 days in the dark, and it was a hand-crank radio that I
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REVIEW – Winter will be here soon enough, but right now we’re still having days in the high 80s F here and other areas of the country are over 120 degrees F. Brutal! I would seriously melt if we didn’t have central air in my home. But even though we do, the upstairs bonus room
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REVIEW – Still thinking all power banks are the same. I can’t say that beyond the adage “the best powerbank is the one you have with you” I haven’t also found most of them to be pretty darn similar other than form and maybe a unique feature. Well, Real Graphene’s new G-Lite 60 Power Bank
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REVIEW – For the past few years I have purchased and tried several wallets all in an effort to find a small, compact, and easy to access wallet that could carry enough of my various credit cards and cash. About a year ago I was certain I found the right one until one day when
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Move It Fitness makes app-enabled exercise devices including the Move It Smart Punching Bag that I reviewed in June of last year. Their latest product quite literally puts the training technology in your hands. The Move It Swift Smart Boxing Gloves start with a well-designed pair of sturdy boxing gloves, made with
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REVIEW – This is the second part of my review of the XP-Pen Innovator 16 Graphic Display . The first part of the review was technical and focused upon the tablet itself. This part is more artistic and focuses on the reactions of three young artists who used the Innovator for the first time. They
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Life these days during the Covid-19 pandemic has changed quite a bit, and my workdays include many hours in front of my computers working on tasks and projects for my 9 to 5 job as well as my Podcast, photography, etc. I continuously look for ways to make every process easier. My
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REVIEW – The ONSON A10 Pro cordless vacuum works great for everyday use, especially on hard floors and for light messes, such as crumbs and dog hair. It’s very useful for corners, tight spots and stairs. However, on carpet and for larger clean-ups, you’ll want something more powerful. What is it? A battery-powered cordless vacuum
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REVIEW – It now feels like forever since the COVID-19 outbreak and just as long since I have been spending the majority of my time indoors. Prior to the pandemic, I was walking at least 10 miles weekly and had lost about 35 pounds making me trim and fit. However, sitting at my desk for
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REVIEW – In the world we live in today, wearing a mask is not only a part of our everyday lives but it has also become part of our lifestyle. And if your lifestyle includes an active one then you know that going to places such as a gym, studio, rec center, or another training
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REVIEW – KVM switches have been around for a long time. They are great for using one keyboard, video, and mouse with multiple systems. But what if you want to share more than these essentials? The TRENDnet TK-U404 can switch 4 USB 3.1 ports into 4 different computers. Read on to see what I think!
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REVIEW – My 10-year-old has been begging me for a new gaming headset to use while playing his various online video games. He loves being able to listen and talk with his friends, while he plays his games. His only specifications for a new headset was he wanted the headset to be comfortable and sound good,
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NEWS – If you’re like me and have a thing for carabiners, you need to check out the U4 from RovyVon. It’s made from lightweight but strong Titanium, so it has that going for it, but it also features a built-in folding knife that uses readily available replaceable scalpel#11 blades. Use it to open packages,
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REVIEW – Artists who transition from physical mediums, like paper and canvas, to the digital world quickly learn how inadequate a mouse is. It just doesn’t feel natural in the hand compared to a pencil or a paintbrush. To overcome this issue, an artist can draw on a graphics tablet with a pen (aka a
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NEWS – Small businesses needing better WiFi coverage now have a new system to consider, based on one of the most popular home mesh WiFi devices available. Netgear has just released an update to the small business targeted version of their mesh WiFi router system called Orbi Pro. Now supporting quad-stream WiFi 6 backhaul, OFDMA,
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REVIEW – Summertime. To me, that means lots of time outdoors while enjoying the brief few months of sun we get here in Seattle. I’ve kayaked, hiked, and just walked around for hours and hours. One thing I need while out and about is some light music. For an all purpose set of headphones, I
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REVIEW – The Logitech G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals from Logitech in the Arcade/Simulator racing gaming world is very interesting to me. Compared to their previous offerings, they are positioning the G923 Racing Wheel as more simulator-leaning and immersive than their older similar wheels. The biggest change is the new “TRUEFORCE” feedback engine, which
Logitech G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals review – immersive force feedback for days! Read More