REVIEW – Greetings, Human. I come from the future, and I bring the bass! The Gravastar Venus is a funky little Bluetooth speaker that looks like it came right out of the Matrix. But don’t underestimate its power, Earthling. This little guy brings some serious thump. To the review! What is it? It’s a desktop […]
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REVIEW – Meet the new addition to my Uke family: the Ukutunes UKE1 Concert Ukulele! It’s a surprisingly sweet player that has some nice sound to go with those good looks. To the review! What is it? It’s a concert-sized ukulele. What’s in the box? You’ll get the ukulele, a basic carrying case, and an
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REVIEW – Look at this chonky boi! I’m testing the Buran III from Chrome Industries, the next evolution in their iconic messenger designed to carry your tech in addition to all the things. It’s a good one. To the review! What is it? It’s a messenger bag designed for carrying your tech… and just about
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REVIEW – So you love your iPad, but you wish you had that extra connectivity? Fledging’s got you covered. The Hubble for iPad Air and iPad Pro is a case for your precious that sports an integrated USB-C hub to hook up all your peripherals. Kinda sweet, right? To the review! What is it? It’s
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REVIEW – I did not have “rebounding” on my list of fitness things to try in 2021…. but here we are! I’m testing the Bellicon exercise trampoline and their online video services. Let’s get ready to bounce. To the review! What is it? It’s an exercise trampoline used for rebounding (low-impact fitness programs based around
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REVIEW – Yup, that’s me applying some much-needed relief to my sore shoulder muscles. TENS units are great for pain relief and muscle recovery, and the AUVON 4 Outputs TENS Unit EMS Muscle Stimulator Machine promises to deliver on said relief in a flexible wallet-friendly package. Let’s learn more. To the review! What is it?
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NEWS – One of my favorite Saddleback Leather designs was the original satchel. Sadly we parted ways a while back (long story), and Saddleback stopped making this particular design…. until now. Meet the new Rounded Leather Satchel from Saddleback Leather. It’s based on the old Medium Satchel size (for those who remember), which I loved
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REVIEW – It’s a lazy Saturday morning, catching up on some Godzilla films (as one does). I’ve got these Strauss & Wagner EM205 Earbuds to test out with my old-school audio inputs on my iPad. Sometimes simple solutions to simple problems just work best. To the review! What is it? They’re earphones with a standard
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REVIEW – Is it a sling bag? A messenger bag? Whatever you want to call it, the Wautton Crossbody Bag is a compact shoulder bag for carrying your stuff for the daily grind. Let’s check out the details. To the review! What is it? It’s a sling/messenger bag with lots of pockets. Lots. Of. Pockets.
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REVIEW – Who brought the ice for the party? The TaoTronics Ice Maker is a countertop ice maker that you can set up anywhere you have an outlet, churning out the frozen cubes for your thirsty guests. Time to chill. To the review! What is it? It’s a countertop ice maker for your kitchen, office,
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REVIEW – What’s cooking, family? I’m testing The MeatStick X, a Bluetooth-enabled remote cooking thermometer that’s getting a lot of buzz for its ease of use and smart technology. Buckle in because tonight we feast! To the review! What is it? It’s a remote Bluetooth-enabled cooking thermometer. The MeatStick X model allows you to monitor
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Here’s something unique to add to your EDC collection! The Tiny Project Pocket Knife is a little fellow. But that build quality… oh, my. This little fellow punches way above its weight class when it comes to construction and style. And it’s completely customizable. To the review! What is it? It’s a
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ARTICLE – When COVID hit, we knew we were in for the long haul when it came to the work at home situation. So I redid my home office. Here’s my desk setup. If you look closely you’ll see find a number of my past review items that are still in service including my Vertex
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REVIEW – The Zinmark Backpack has a sneaky secret. It starts as a sleek, low-profile bag for your office essentials. That’s only part of the story though. When needed, the bag transforms into a fully-featured gear hauler. Let’s explore, shall we? To the review! What is it? It’s a laptop backpack designed for school work
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NEWS – It looks like Tom and his crew have been busy getting ready for Spring, dropping thirteen (!!) new items in this pre-order collection. You’re going to find a variety of totes, accessory bags, and slings that have been available before, now re-issued and offered in some new materials. You’ll also get an opportunity
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REVIEW – I love coffee in all of it’s glorious forms. For this review we’re checking out the Rumia Stovetop Espresso Maker, which is essentially an upgraded version of the classic Moka Pot. It’s shiny. It’s pretty. But how does it do the brew? To the review! What is it? It’s a Moka pot style
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REVIEW – I love me a good desktop multitasker, and the Azpen DockAll D115 promises to do all the things. This phone stand charges wirelessly plays your music and more from one device. How does it To the review! What is it? It’s a phone stand that includes wireless charging, stereo speakers, and a microphone
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REVIEW – When people ask me for bag recommendations, Timbuk2 is always at the top of my list. This year they’ve compiled a handy gift guide to help you find something for everyone you may be shopping for. I’ve got samples of some of the new designs to check out: the Vapor Cross Body Bag,
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REVIEW – I’m all about that dual-screen work life. The AUZAI 21.5″ 1080P Computer Monitor seeks to solve that problem for me with a lovely HD display that’s also super inexpensive. How do it do at making my dual-screen dreams come true? To the review! What is it? It’s a lightweight, inexpensive 1080P computer monitor.
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REVIEW – Looks like we’re gonna working from home for a while, folks, so it’s time to spruce up that home office! I’m checking out a couple of handcrafted desk accessories from Oakywood that promise to add both function and style. Too the review! What is it? Oakywood makes all sorts of desk accessories from
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