REVIEW – We’ve all swallowed a swig of tepid tea, calescent Coke, or sultry soda. Eeew, right? A scoop of ice can make the difference between refreshment and tossing that tropical beverage into the shrubs. You can prevent the beverage blues with Costway’s Portable Nugget Ice Maker! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $189.99 Where to buy: […]
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REVIEW – I never thought I would be a “cat guy,” but I’ve had Mini for 17 years and loved it, apart from hair everywhere and scooping poop. I’ve used several automated litterboxes and thought the Neakasa M1 was a solid design. Was I right? Please join me for a closer look. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons)
Neakasa M1 Automatic Litter Box review – Capable of keeping your kitty crap clean Read More
REVIEW – How many remote-controlled devices are in your home theater? How about in your entire home? I took a quick inventory and topped 30 gadgets before my brain was overloaded. I sure hope the Cantata Haptique RS90 can fill the universal remote void! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $412 Where to buy: Kickstarter,
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REVIEW – The EPA states (here) that most home heating and cooling systems don’t mechanically provide ventilation from outside. In places where it’s impractical or downright foolish to keep windows open, a filter like SwitchBot’s Air Purifier Table is a breath of fresh air. Let’s have a closer look! What is it? The SwitchBot Air
SwitchBot Air Cleaner Table review – Capable, clean, charger, colorful, cool! Read More
REVIEW – I reviewed SwitchBot’s K10+ small but powerful robot vacuum here and love it! It’s outstanding at navigating small spaces, under chairs, and into corners that are a galaxy far, far away from larger models. SwitchBot’s engineers have added a cordless stick vacuum to the package for a better cleaning experience. Amazing! What is
REVIEW—Home theater surround sound has been around since 1992, but I’ve been reluctant to put it in my living room. It’s not that I didn’t want it, but I didn’t want to route the speaker wires through the floor or attic. Ultimea solves that problem with a wirelessly connected subwoofer and surround speakers with its
REVIEW – I live in an area that entices closed windows and heating from late September or early October until April or May, resulting in dry skin, itchy eyes, and the oh-so-familiar chill in the air. A humidifier like SwitchBot’s Auto-Fill is just what the doctor ordered to make it feel warmer and help
SwitchBot Auto-Fill Evaporative Humidifier review – Just in time for heating season! Read More
REVIEW – Hey, when did crawling under a desk or table to plug something in become so much effort? If you ask yourself that question, maybe it’s time for Trond’s Desk Clamp Power Strip! Please join me for a closer look. What is it? The Trond Desk Clamp Power Strip is a switched, five-outlet extension
Trond Desk Clamp Power Strip review – Puts power in the proper place Read More
REVIEW – It’s a punch-to-the-gut, sinking, black hole feeling to reach into a pocket, pack, or purse and find your missing wallet. Adding a SwitchBot Wallet Finder is a remedy to a common problem that fits the pocketbook – pun intended! 😉 What is it? The SwitchBot Wallet Finder card is a Bluetooth device that
SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card review – Eliminates that “Oh crap, where is it!” feeling! Read More
REVIEW – 3D printing is fun and challenging. You can download countless free files from sites like Thingiverse and Printables, Cults 3D, and Thangs, or create your own using Fusion 360 TinkerCAD. It takes time, patience, and a love of tinkering, but it can be great fun. Many 3D printing enthusiasts will agree that incessant
REVIEW—My cat, Mini, is 17 years old. She seeks warm laps to conquer, first by purring her victim into complacency and then by nudging their hand to encourage petting. Then, she will headbutt under blankets or plow a laptop aside to take her place in the most temperate climate and bask in her trouncing. The
Rywell Heated Cat Bed review – Warm and cozy comfort for your furry friend! Read More
REVIEW – Think about how many audio products you frequently use. In the past two hours, I used my phone, Brilliant Home Control, three different Alexa products, a car radio, a PC, and a television. Only two, the TV (equipped with a Polk Audio Commander Soundbar) and car radio, had decent fidelity. The rest
Edifier M60 multimedia speaker review – Big sound from small desktop speakers! Read More
REVIEW – I remember seeing an LED sign for the first time. It was monochrome, red, and only displayed text. It was crude by today’s standards, but it was glorious for a guy who loves lights. I’m sure the cost was a great big ‘ole bag-o-cash. A few decades later, it was shock and awe
Govee H70B3 Curtain Lights 2 review – Instantly up your LED display game! Read More
REVIEW – An Amazon search for “robot vacuum” yields an insane10,000+ results. My first was a Dyson 360 Eye in 2016. Since then, I’ve had at least two patrolling my house, gathering the flotsam and jetsam my family, pets, guests, and the wind leaves behind. I don’t know what I would do without them! My
Switchbot K10+ Pro Mini Robot Vacuum review – The “Yoda” of robot vacuums Read More
REVIEW – I reviewed JMGO’s N1 Ultra triple laser projector and was thrilled with the performance! Andy Chen reviewed the N1S Ultra (here), and Julian Perry reviewed their N1 Pro (here). JMGO has released the latest version, the N1S Pro, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it! Ooh! I’m so excited! What
REVIEW—My brain short circuits when considering the love/hate relationship with my juicer. Why such emotion for a kitchen appliance? It’s a pain to clean, prompting me to look at the Hurom H70 Easy Clean Slow Juicer. Can it alter my perceptions of kitchen reality? Oh, gosh! I sure hope so! What is it? The Hurom
Hurom H70 Easy Clean Slow Juicer review – When my Mrs. misses fresh juice! Read More
REVIEW – Since the departure of the Philips Pronto and Logitech Harmony lines, there has been a substantial unfilled void in the consumer remote control market. I’ve explored a multitude of contenders seeking a comparable solution and was eager to look at SwitchBot’s new Universal Remote. Is it the “Harry Potter” of remote control wands?
SwitchBot Universal Remote review – Will waving this wand warrant home theater wonder? Read More
REVIEW – I love knowing what’s happening in and around my home, especially when I’m out and have over a dozen cameras on vigilant duty. There are many times I wish I could see just a little beyond where a camera points. For those times, the SwitchBot Pan/Tilt 3K Cam scratches that Gadgeteer itch with
REVIEW – My Mom is 84 years old and loves her pool. She spends many hours keeping it sparkling clean. I do my best to help her, but I can’t be as vigilant as WYBOT’s new S2 Pro Pool Cleaning robot. Please join me for a closer look! What is it? The WYBOT S2 Pro
REVIEW – My neighbor’s washing machine hose burst while he was sleeping, causing thousands of dollars in damage to his home and a crazy amount of inconvenience and frustration. A low-cost SwitchBot Water Leak Detector could have saved the day. What is it? The SwitchBot Water Detector is a battery-operated, app-connected device that senses water
SwitchBot Water Leak Detector review – Detecting disaster for $18! Read More