REVIEW – Face it, most Bluetooth speakers today sound decent enough to enjoy, and some even sound darn good. So, assuming all Bluetooth speakers sound good, what distinguishes one from another? Currently, it’s usually the design that is the deciding factor. How “cool” is it? It can be overly designed for the “In” crowd like […]
REVIEW – Does your job require you to sit all day? Mine does. I sit and stare at 2 computer screens all day in my art directing job. I love my work and can sometimes be so focused on what I’m doing that 5 hours can pass without taking a break (not smart). Sitting for
FlexiSpot Odin 4-Leg Standing Desk E7Q review – A ridiculously stable standing desk Read More
REVIEW – In economics, there is something called the “Trickle-down Theory”, meaning the best of a few years ago works its way down to the rest of us mere mortals. While you may or may not agree with that theory, it does hold true for many products—notably display tablets. Features that were only in high-end
REVIEW – Four years ago (has it been four years?), I reviewed the Edifier W860NB Bluetooth Active Noise Canceling headphone. I liked those headphones but had some reservations I’ll get into later in the review. Four years later, Edifier has released the new WH950NB headphone—and boy, did they learn some things! What is it? The
REVIEW – If you are hard of hearing, the years 2017 and 2022 should mean something to you. In 2017, Congress passed the “Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act“ and in mid-2022, the FDA finalized the rule enabling access to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. It took ‘em long enough. Before these historic laws, hearing aids were prescription
Eargo 7 Hearing Aid review – a definite help for those with mild to moderate hearing loss Read More
REVIEW – Before the two hurricanes hit my Central Florida home in 2022, I liked the convenience of portable battery power stations. After the flooding of my backyard and work studio, I now really like them and depend on them to get us through inevitable blackouts. So, when different power stations come up for review,
FJDynamics PowerSec MP500 portable power station review – Affordable power Read More
NEWS – If you are a photo retoucher, animator, or illustrator and don’t know the name Xencelabs, that may change this year. Xencelabs is the latest (I think) graphics tablet maker to attempt to overshadow Wacom, the king of tablets. Last year, I reviewed the Xencelabs Medium Pen Tablet With Quick Keys and said it
Xencelabs Pen Display 24 tablet is a serious alternative to the Wacom Cintiq Pro Read More
REVIEW – In today’s ever-evolving world of crime statistics and government/corporate privacy invasions, you need to be aware of your options and how far you think you need to go to protect yourself and your family. Sometimes, a product comes along that can kill two birds with one stone (pun intended). Spy+Survival Briefing offers a
Spy+Survival Briefing Tactical Spy Pen review – A sharp idea with dull results Read More
REVIEW – I’ve said it before: There are now so many decent to really good earphones/earbuds/in-ear headphones/whatever, that if you can’t find a pair to like, the issue is on you. Not only that but price and features both weigh heavily in the consumer’s favor. EarFun is one of those earphone/portable Bluetooth speaker companies that
EarFun Air Pro 3 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Earbuds review – What’s not to like? Read More
REVIEW – Who knew that in a short time, I would become knowledgeable in all things Shargeek—or Sharge—I can’t figure it out. This whimsical company releases practical, but fun-to-use power banks and chargers. I’ve reviewed both the Storm2 Slim power bank and the smaller Sharge Flow Power Bank. I liked them both and still use
Shargeek Starship Seer review – Stardate: May 2023 Read More
REVIEW – Recently, I was sent the Treblab HD-Force portable wireless speaker to review. Ordinarily, I might or might not show interest in “another Bluetooth speaker”, but this one sparked an interest. It looked a lot like the Tribit StormBox Pro speaker I reviewed (and liked a lot) two years ago—but a bit bigger. I
Treblab HD-Force portable wireless speaker review – Sounds good alone, but great in stereo Read More
REVIEW – There are now enough wet/dry vacuum cleaners available today that you can decide which one to choose based solely on how it will be used. Case in point: The iLife W90 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner and Mop. This handy wet/dry vacuum suits apartments or smaller homes best. What is it? The iLife
iLife W90 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner and Mop review – Best for smaller spaces Read More
REVIEW – Do you like gold? Do you appreciate good audio quality? Are you discerning when it comes to product design? If you say yes to these questions, there may be a speaker made just for you. It’s bold and understated; beautiful and yet approachable; loud as well as friendly. As they say, the Cleer
Cleer Crescent Smart Audio Speaker review – A beautiful speaker in both looks and sound Read More
REVIEW – In today’s world where everything is portable, everything will always need charging. And sometimes, an electrical outlet is not available, so your only choice is another portable device—a power source. It can be as large as a power station or as tiny as a pocket-sized charger, such as the Shargeek Sharge Flow Power
Shargeek Sharge Flow Power Bank review – A little can go a long way Read More
REVIEW – In audio (as in life), there exists what is called the law of diminishing returns. This law simply states that the more expensive products get, the difference in improvements of features and quality diminish. For instance, a $300 pair of earbuds will sound much better than a $100 pair. However, a $500 pair
Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 review – How much better than the original? Read More
NEWS – New York-based audio brand, Master & Dynamic has released an update to its MH40 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. What’s great is that the classic look (and it is classic) is unchanged. The original MH40 was one of the first Master & Dynamic headphones I reviewed. While M&D has added to and improved its line
Master & Dynamics MH40 headphone – an updated classic Read More
REVIEW – Last September, I reviewed the KZ Acoustics AS16 Pro Earphones. I noted that they were a bit too bright-sounding for me, but were great for stage work where accuracy is more important than listening enjoyment. The biggest selling point for them was the price: $73 (at the time the review was posted). This
KZ-ZNA wired earphones review – How do they do it? Read More
REVIEW – By now, I’ve reviewed enough vacuum cleaners to get a sense of what works (for our house) and what doesn’t. In that time, I’ve concluded a few things. We avoid robot vacuum cleaners. We have pets and—do I need to explain? We’ve also moved on from corded vacuums. Yes, the plug-in canister cleaners
Maircle S3 Pro cordless pet vacuum cleaner review – A good deal for the price Read More
REVIEW – In previous graphics tablet reviews, I’ve noted that there are a lot of drawing tablets (both slate and display) available for what I always thought was a relativity small market. Maybe the market is much bigger than I think it is, because today, the number of tablets and companies offering them is growing,
Huion Inspiroy Dial 2 Pen Tablet review – More functional than pretty Read More
REVIEW – 6 months ago, I packed up my wonderful Bowers & Wilkins 607 speakers I used for music and TV sound ( along with a subwoofer and two Audioengine speakers for surround) and replaced them with the Platin Monaco 5.1 wireless surround sound speaker system. The Monaco 5.1 is a complete surround sound system—in