Read my NFC Ring review for the 2016 version. NFC stands for Near Field Communication, and although this technology has been around for awhile, it’s only just now starting to show up in gadgets like newer Android smartphones, tablets, Blackberry, Windows phones and portable speakers. By programming small stickers or key fobs, you can automate often […]
How would you like to wear a magic wand on your finger? That’s sort of what the NFC Ring is because it can be used to grant wishes or in nerd speak, it can run macros, send your contact info, load a web page, open digital locks, and more. I reviewed the first NFC Ring by
The NFC Ring is back with a new Kickstarter campaign, an updated look and improved tech under the hood… or I guess I should say under the band since it’s a ring. Smartphones are cool and smart watches may be fun, but a smart ring is the ultimate in geek gear. Let’s check out what’s
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The popularity of portable Bluetooth speakers is pretty obvious if you’ve been keeping track of all the reviews we’ve been doing for the past year or two. Guess what? We have another one for you today. It’s the S113BT from Arctic. What makes this speaker any different from all the others on the market? This
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I woke up Saturday to a notification no wearable had ever sent me. The RingConn Gen 3 had finished its three-night sleep apnea assessment, and the report read AHI 8.1, “Suspected Mild.” I put this $349 smart ring on to find out whether the two-week battery claim and the no-subscription pitch hold up. Seven days
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The HUAWEI nova Y74 pairs two things you rarely see together on a budget phone: a 6620 mAh silicon-carbon battery sized for two-day endurance, and a programmable X Button on the side that turns frequent actions into a single press. Add a 6.67-inch 90 Hz display, a 50 MP main camera, and 40 W wired
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ARTICLE – Trackers feel like an easy win when the price is right. The payoff shows up the first time you don’t lose an hour retracing your steps. At €17.99 ($21) for one or €59.99 ($71) for four, the Xiaomi Tag makes tracking feel like basic upkeep. A four pack lands in the same mental
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REVIEW – We’ve all misplaced our keys… or our phone… or both, but hopefully not both at the same time ;-). It’s times like those that you’ll wish you had a tracker. SwitchBot’s Safety Alarm does that, plus adds an alarm siren and a flashlight, along with a few other tricks. Pretty cool, right? ⬇︎ Jump
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REVIEW – I like scented candles and waxes, especially around the holidays, but with an active cat, I have always been concerned about the risk of fire. SwitchBot recently surprised me with their Candle warmer, promising luxurious fragrances with a warm glow and safety features an open flame could never provide. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price:
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REVIEW – I firmly believe that once you go smart lock, you can’t ever go back to dumb. Consider the freedom: no pokey keys in your pocket. No keys weighing down your bag and scratching your fancy purse stuff. Never losing your keys again, because you don’t have any! I was living that dream for many years until my Schlage got a case of dementia and it was time to send
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