REVIEW – We are in an era of smart things. Smartphones. Smartwatches. But smart furniture? I didn’t even know this was a thing that I needed. But it turns out that I did! There is this chair in our family room that the kids love to sit in. Because of that, it usually has a […]
REVIEW – Ever wanted a nice little light on your patio or your backyard picnic table? No power in those locations? No problem; the Haoyishu solar table lamp has you covered. What is it? The HAOYISHU Solar Table Lamp is a battery-powered small table lamp, that can be charged from USB or solar. What’s in
HAOYISHU Solar Table Lamp review – A little light, anywhere you need it! Read More
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed one other electric scooter for this site, and it was honestly disappointing. It had a cool design, but really lacked the power to get around. This one is different – lots of power, comfort, and safety, but in a bit of a bland package. What is it? The Gotrax G6 is
Gotrax G6 electric scooter review – More power equals more fun! Read More
REVIEW – When I was a kid, there was one blanket in the house that was coveted by everyone. It was baby blue, had a pretty open weave, and was made of some synthetic fabric that made it both soft and lightweight. But the best feature was this probably polyester trim that went around the
Luxear Arc-Chill Cooling Comforter review – a blanket to keep you cool? Read More
REVIEW – As power stations are becoming more ubiquitous in the market, we’re starting to see some new segments emerge. One of those positive segments is a “value power station,” and the Deeno GT X1500 is one of the first aiming in that direction. At around $700 for a 1000 Wh power station, the Deeno
REVIEW – A few months ago, I reviewed my first e-bike, the Himiway Zebra. I surprised myself by really enjoying it and actually riding it quite a bit, mostly as a car replacement for short trips. When the opportunity came around to review another e-bike, I thought it would be a great opportunity for my
Engwe L20 electric bike review – All the power in a lower package, with a few issues Read More
REVIEW – Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 portable power station review – quick to charge, power to roam – As the market for portable power stations is becoming more mature, a few premium brands are emerging. These brands have high-quality cells, support fast charging, have useful and well-developed apps, and can provide a lot of power options
Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 portable power station review – quick to charge, power to roam Read More
REVIEW – There are a few features that most new cars have that have arguably made driving more enjoyable and perhaps safer. Those features are touch-screen displays that let you interact with your car in an efficient way, Android Auto and Apple Carplay, which mimic features of your phone on that touch screen for things
Seicane 10.3 inch dash cam smart screen review – New-car features for cheap! Read More
REVIEW – Wouldn’t it be nice to always have a cooler available, without having to worry about adding ice? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra fridge or freezer around, just when you need it? The Aobosi Portable Car Fridge is all that, and a little more. It plugs into a 12V cigarette lighter,
Aobosi Portable Car Fridge review – A big cooler, without the ice! Read More
REVIEW – When people discuss portable speakers today, most imagine a small Bluetooth speaker that you can clip to your backpack that you can enjoy at the beach, set your drink on top of, or maybe even accidentally knock it into the pool without damage. That is not this speaker, which is a refreshing change.
Monoprice Soundstage 3 portable speaker review – more speaker, less portable, all great! Read More
REVIEW – Infrared cameras, or those that can “see” or image heat, are becoming more common and less expensive. The InfiRay Xinfrared T2S+ thermal camera is tiny and just pops into the USB-C port of your phone. When paired with the companion app, it lets you create thermal images of almost anything, as well as accurately
InfiRay Xinfrared T2S+ thermal camera review – ever wanted to see heat? Read More
REVIEW – Keyboards are becoming an increasingly personal choice. Apple almost lost a generation of laptops because of keyboards that customers hated! When thinking about keyboards, there are two big factors that influence choice. First, is the keyboard feel. How does it type? How does it sound? The second is connection. There are three main
Cherry KW 9200 Mini Wireless Keyboard review – three different ways to connect! Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been riding and competitively racing bikes for almost two decades now, so when e-bikes first came out, I was a bit offended. I never thought I’d want one or ride one. But as they became more common and popular, I began to see the utility as a car supplement, and as a
Himiway Zebra all terrain fat ebike review – Go just about anywhere, with some e-help! Read More
REVIEW – Drones seem to be everywhere now. We just finished watching a TV show about rock climbers and the drone shots were amazing, but perhaps a bit overdone. It’s becoming easy for consumers to get shots that just 15 years ago took a helicopter and a large expensive camera to get. Now, you can
Ruko F11GIM2 4K gimbal camera drone review – See the world from above! Read More
REVIEW – Fitness wearables are all the rage, and the accuracy of and amount of data they provide is ever-increasing. Most of these wearables come in the form of a watch, like those by Apple or Garmin. But what if you don’t want a big clunky watch on your wrist? Or, what if you want
CardioMood Performance and Health Tracker review – work out when you’re ready! Read More
REVIEW – Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to break out the inflatable paddleboards, inflatable kayaks, air mattresses for camping, and all those inflatable beach and pool toys! Like most parents, I’ve had my share of lightheadedness at the pool after blowing up dragons, mermaids, and donuts. And I’ve spent what seems like
Oak & Iron Wave Pro portable inflator review – Easily inflate all your summer toys! Read More
REVIEW – We heat our house with wood that I cut off of the local state forest. So, I’m used to chain saws and have two large gas-powered beasts that I use to provide our heat. When the offer to review the Saker mini chainsaw came up, I thought it would be a cute little
Saker Mini Chainsaw review – lumberjack function, cordless drill package! Read More
REVIEW – Lights on bikes used to just be for hardcore commuters and racers doing 24-hour endurance events. But more recently, lights have become a fixture on an increasing number of bikes, even during the daytime. This is due to the increase in bike-to-car collisions and an attempt by cyclists to make themselves more visible
Olight Wyvern Bike Light review – Be seen on the road, in style! Read More
REVIEW – Just about anyone born in the last 50 years or so has grown up with some aspect of Star Wars, and the iconic weapon from those films, the lightsaber. Most reproductions up until now have been flimsy toys that were really not satisfying at all. A “true” lightsaber is pretty much impossible to
Solaari Ka-Yogen Elite Lightsaber review – Jedi fun, more than a toy Read More
REVIEW – Most of us drink coffee from a good old electric drip coffee maker. But if you are into specialty coffee and enjoy the ritual of the brew as much as the taste (and caffeine!), then a gooseneck kettle is necessary. True coffee aficionados prepare coffee not with a drip coffee maker, but with
Maestri House Electric Gooseneck Kettle review – hot water, with a few extras Read More