REVIEW – I’ve always had a fascination with flashlights. Since LEDs came along and have kept getting brighter and brighter they’ve caught my interest that much more. Wuben is a company I had heard of before but I’ve never used any of their flashlights. Today I have the opportunity to test the Wuben C3 everyday […]
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REVIEW – Do you still own CDs—like, a lot of CDs? I do. I own between 300-400 compact discs. And even though I now stream most of my music—I’m stubborn and not willing to give up music I physically own. I’m not parting with my CDs. So, if you own a bunch of CDs and
NEWS – Could you make a fire if you had to? Even if you had a lighter or a Ferro rod, it might be difficult to make a fire in an emergency situation due to weather conditions like wind and rain. PYRO Putty is a non-toxic fire starter that is both waterproof and weather resistant.
This putty isn’t silly, it’s flammable! Read More
REVIEW – I’ve seen portable power stations with lead acid batteries. They’re all pretty heavy! LiFePO4 batteries are more commonplace, and a quick Amazon search will turn up many. Today I’m trying out a 500 watt-hour power station from ITEHIL with a matching solar panel. What is it? The ITEHIL 500Wh Portable Power Station can
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REVIEW – In a digital world, one of the most important assets that we have are the files on our computers. They can be photos of family, spreadsheets with our budgets, papers for school, or a thousand other things. Whatever they are, we don’t want to lose them. Part of protecting our data is backing
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NEWS – Don’t you just hate it when it starts raining and you don’t have an umbrella? You’ll never get drenched again if you have an EZ FUNSHELL Backpack Umbrella. This backpack is designed to hold your everyday gear and then when it rains, you can pop out the built-in umbrella. The 5-layer umbrella protects
You’ll never misplace your umbrella when you’re wearing it on your back Read More
SPONSORED NEWS – Following the release of Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K 3D printer, Anycubic now cooperates with the model website MyMiniFactory to launch Tribes Edition Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K 3D resin printer, which boasts all the features of the Mono X 6K and a totally different, sleek design. The design story The Tribes
REVIEW – Even though I’m using my webcam more than I ever thought I would, I can’t bring myself to invest in better lighting for my frequent video meetings and chats. Further complicating the problem is my cramped work area which doesn’t have much room for additional equipment like a large ring light. Fortunately, I
SANNCE 2K 4MP Super HD Webcam review – I’m finally ready for my closeup! Read More
NEWS – Walking or running in the dark can be dangerous. People can see you and you can’t see where you’re going. A couple of solutions to this problem would be carrying a flashlight or using a headlamp, but another solution that looks to be more convenient is putting a pair of Night Runner 270
Let your shoes light the way! Read More
REVIEW – My kids are now at the age where they are into their tablets and all sorts of electronics. They love remote-controlled robots, cars, etc. Over the years I have bought them a few smaller remote control cars and trucks with the promise that when they get older I will buy them a bigger
DEERC DE60 Large 1:8 Scale Upgraded Remote Control Truck review Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – CharCoder’s mission is “to elevate average human text transmission speed (40 wpm) above and beyond average human text comprehension speed (250 wpm).” Their first product was a strange-looking gadget that allow users to type by chording, but it certainly didn’t function as a normal keyboard, limiting who could use it. Their
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REVIEW – Having the right connections is a necessity for getting work done. If you don’t have the right adapter to read a USB drive, to copy files from your camera’s memory card, or to connect to a display, you might not be able to get your work done or watch a movie in your
NEWS – If you enjoy wearing bracelets that use clasps (also known as lobster and spring rings) to secure the jewelry around your wrist, you will know how awkward it can be to secure the clasp by yourself. You’ll either need to grow another arm/hand or ask someone to help you. If you live alone
Here’s a gadget that will help you put on a clasped bracelet by yourself Read More
REVIEW – I can remember the days when I spent a whole lot of money on a 5.1 surround sound system. It was made up of 2 relatively large left and right front speakers, a center channel speaker, 2 rear speakers, and a subwoofer. The connections also meant that there would be a whole bunch
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NEWS – I like it when my gadgets have more than one functionality. The JB Trio wIreless Qi-certified fast charger is just such a gadget. It not only will fast charge your phone or any other device that has the ability to be wirelessly charged, but it will also keep your hot drink warm and
This wireless charger will keep your phone charged and your drinks hot or cold! Read More
REVIEW – The Olight Parrot knife is one sharp cookie. Or cookie cutter. Or whatever you need to cut. Olight has produced flashlights for some time but has added knives to their line of useful hardware. This is solid, low tech effective for doing what it was designed to do without a hitch. Mini-spoiler –
Olight Parrot knife review – It’s not a bird, it’s an EDC knife Read More
NEWS – Yeah, I know that the title verges on being clickbait but I’m not lying. The Gingko Octagon One Plus is the most interesting alarm clock light that I’ve seen this year. Granted the current year is only 7 days old and this is the first alarm clock light I’ve seen so far in
The Gingko Octagon One Plus is the most unique alarm clock lamp I’ve seen this year Read More
REVIEW – Have you ever been curious about “audiophile” headphones and what justifies their ~$1000 price tags? I know I have, but until now I’ve never had the spare cash or opportunity to use cans of that caliber. Thinksound has sent over their new OV21 headphones that they’re advertising as “giant-killers” at less than half
Thinksound OV21 headphones review – audiophile grade headphones for half the price Read More
NEWS – Hey, guys, tired of your wife stealing your razor? The Dollar Shave Club has a new subscription designed to help save your marriage: The Relationship Saver! For $10 a month you get a pair of razor handles, one black and one silver, along with 4 blade refills (and free shipping). In every other
Share a razor, save a marriage Read More
SPONSORED ARTICLE – The best robot vacuum will navigate its way around your home unassisted, collecting dust, dander, and even pet hair from your floors and carpet, allowing you to kick your feet up and have a well-deserved rest while your robot vacuum does the work. The best robot vacuum is suitable for both carpets
Lefant robot vacuums can make your life easier Read More