Alex Birch

MAGEASY Roam M Protective Case with Lanyard review – Crossbody ready protection

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REVIEW – I went on a whale watching trip recently and found myself precariously holding my phone more than a few times. Less than a week later the Roam M Protective Case with Lanyard showed up from MAGEASY, and it’s absolutely what I should have had with me. Now I’ll be ready next time. ⬇︎ Jump […]

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Nomad Rugged Case review – New phone? You need the Rugged Case

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REVIEW – Hot on the heels of Apple’s announcement of iPhone 17 and its variants, Nomad released the updated version of their storied Rugged Case. If you’ve yet to pick up a case from Nomad, I hope this review provides some clues as to why it’s one of the first cases I pick up every

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Native Union Active Case for iPhone 17 Series and Active Wallet Stand review

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REVIEW – If you are fully bought in on the iPhone train, then every September brings a new phone and the opportunity to switch up the case you’re running. One such contender is the Native Union Active Case which is now available for iPhone 17 series devices. There’s also a ride along option of the

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Backfire Zealot S3 review – An electric skateboard with zip and some serious lighting

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REVIEW – Electric skateboards aren’t new, but the technology just keeps getting better. Backfire Boards sent their Zealot S3 for review and having grown up skateboarding in a town with huge hills, I was excited to see just what kind of torque I was going to get. I was not expecting the amazing execution level

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ecozy Nugget Ice Maker Dispenser review – Great nugget ice, but not quiet

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REVIEW – You may remember a line in Real Genius, delivered by Val Kilmer; “Ice is Nice!”. For some reason this pops to the front of my mind anytime I use an ice dispenser. Today’s review is for an ice maker that is also an ice dispenser and a water dispenser to boot. The ice

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Litheli W1 Pro review – An Electric Foldable Utility Camping Wagon with Power Bank

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REVIEW – I’m pretty sure I would not ever placed Utility Wagon on my “what do I really need” bingo card, but here we are. One recently came up for review from Litheli, a brand I’m only familiar with due to a string of reviews on the Gadgeteer by Julian. As a result I found

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Swytch Max+ eBike Conversion Kit review – A solid evolution and a great battery

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REVIEW – If you that review headline seems familiar, you’re not imagining things. In July ’24 I reviewed the Swytch Go, further back was the Swytch Air in January ’23, and in November ’19, the Swytch Universal eBike Kit, AKA the one that started it all. This time around Swytch has evolved the battery system

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Always Full Pet Water Bowl review – A perfectly named product that delivers

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REVIEW – Pets are family, and just like family we love them and yet they can drive us crazy. Ollie (above) doesn’t drink for a while and then empties the bow. Our beagle “DooLittle” has a super power where he waits until you get all settled on the sofa before he lets you know that

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Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra review – Robotic pool cleaning at its best

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REVIEW – Looking for the top contender in pool cleaning robots? The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra should be on your list, knowing that its price is up there. What that gets you, however, is multi-modal cleaning, AI mapping, 4 plus hours, depending on cleaning mode, and a charging dock that makes sure it’s ready to

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Chrome Industries Kadet Max WP bag review – A lightweight messenger that’s built to get wet

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REVIEW – Chrome Industries has been making bags for 30 years now and have a loyal fanbase as a result. It all started with a messenger, so it’s only fitting that their newest it a minimalistic, super lightweight, waterproof version of… you guessed it, a messenger; an update to their Kadet line no less. Whether

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Oclean X Ultra S Smart Sonic Toothbrush review – A maglevicent brushing experience

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REVIEW – Electric toothbrushes are not new, nor are ones that have companion apps. The Oclean X Ultra S however, is the first I’ve used that uses AI to interpret and inform you on your brushing habits while coaching you for better results. It’s a full travel-ready solution that should be on your list to

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Positive Grid Spark Neo Wireless Smart Guitar Headphones review – These absolutely rock!

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REVIEW – Guitar amps have continued to get smaller and while there’s nothing quite like playing through a vintage amp and 4×12 cabinet, not all of us have the space, sound-proof rooms or family that will put up with it. Positive Grid sent their Spark NEO and while using this product and writing this review

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HTVRONT Manual Hat Heat Press review – Hats, hot off the press

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REVIEW – If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, I’d could put that slogan on a hat and sell a few hundred easy… then this might be the post you’ve been waiting for. HTVRONT is taking presale orders on their new Manual Hat Heat Press, and it’s easy enough to use that they should probably just

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NESTOUT Carabiner Battery review – A power bank that likes hanging out

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REVIEW – NESTOUT makes some pretty cool products and when a review opportunity opened up on their new Carabiner Battery I was all in having already purchased a couple of items last summer. This little guy ups the gadget factor considerably, and for as device dependent as we all are having an extra 5,000 mAh

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EIBOS Polyphemus 3D printer filament dryer review

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REVIEW – If you’ve been 3D printing at all, you’ve hopefully been able to get everything all dialed in and have some awesome success with prints… Only to have them inexplicably start to not come out okay, usually after a couple of weeks (or longer). That’s where a filament dryer can come in quite handy.

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Obsbot Tail Air review – A PTZ camera with no strings (cables) attached

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REVIEW – So you’re sitting at your desk, prepping for a Zoom, tinkering with your PTZ webcam to get framed up properly, and you start thinking… What if you could control a camera like that… away from a desk, away from power, maybe even with more than one camera? Well as luck would have it,

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Beoka Air Compression Massager review – Zip up masseuse boots

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REVIEW – Do you feel like every day is leg day? Whether you need help with circulation or you’re an athlete looking to recover, a massage can do wonders. While we might not have the time to get to an actual massage, pulling on a pair of massaging air compression boots is a great alternative.

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Elehear Beyond AI-Powered OTC Hearing Aids review – Hearing assistance at an accessible price

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REVIEW – A little over a year ago I reviewed the Alpha Pro, an Over-The-Counter hearing aid from Elehear. At the time, OTC hearing aids were still pretty new and the Alpha Pro at $999 was up to 5x less expensive than hearing aids bought through the traditional audiologist route. A lot has changed in

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Nomad Stand One Max charger review – Everything in its (charging) place

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REVIEW – Your phone is likely the last thing you use before going to bed and one of the first things you check after waking up. A good bedside charger is a must have. If you’re also running an Apple Watch and AirPods; well you’re going to want a 3-in-1 charger to keep things simple.

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