REVIEW – When I started engineering college in 1984, a requirement was to carry pliers, screwdrivers, and a knife to every lab. I scrimped and saved to buy my first multitool, a Leatherman PST, to lighten my load and have carried one in my pocket every day since. Now, Bibury’s new 19-in-one multitool has EDC […]
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REVIEW – Home Automation is fun! I previously reviewed SwitchBot’s curtain robot system and liked it very much. Now SwitchBot has released motion sensors and contact switches to enhance their already impressive lineup of home automation fun! What is it? The SwitchBot Motion Sensor is a battery-operated, motion and light sensor that pairs with software
REVIEW – Vroooom! Sputter sputter! Tick tick tick! Clunk! For those of us that what to know the reasons our cars whir and tink along, and are even more curious what to do when our beloved 4-wheel conveyances STOP making the sounds, the Launch 129i OBD2 Automotive Scan Tool comes to the rescue! What is
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REVIEW – Clean Freaks Unite! Most of the time, my home is ship-shape. I enjoy keeping it orderly and scrubbed, but that’s not always possible with my furry friends and active family. Always in need of a quick cleanup, I jumped at the opportunity to give the Kyvol V20 cordless stick vacuum a few laps
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REVIEW – Avast! There be a monster lurking beneath the surface! No, it’s not there to eat the boat, wrap its tentacles around Captain Jack Sparrow, or swallow Jonah. It’s here to clean! My mom is 81 and lives an hour away, but I’m her “pool guy,” so I was excited to review Aiper
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REVIEW – I have pets, a house rabbit and a cat, who make a hobby out of placing their discarded hair in curious places around my home. Any chance I can reduce the probability of finding said keratin follicles in my lunch is welcomed. Let’s see how Proscenic’s M6 Pro robot vacuum and mop do
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REVIEW – Did you ever have the feeling you were being watched? I get that feeling occasionally, living in a raised ranch home with a large front window facing a street with frequent pedestrians. If you suspect your neighbors are watching reruns of Gilligan’s Island with you, the SwitchBot Curtain is for you! What is
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REVIEW – When I lived in Japan, I had the opportunity to use a bidet toilet seat similar to the Coway Bidetmega 150. Since then, I’ve been wondering why these have not become standard equipment everywhere! What is it? The Coway Bidetmega 150 is a toilet seat that is heated and provides warm-water washing and
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Nomophobia is real. It’s the fear of being without a smartphone. Under 20% fear gnawing at your soul? Never fear! Harbor’s powerful 215-Watt Super battery is here! What is it? Harbor’s 215-watt battery is a portable power supply with two USB-A and two USB-C power sockets. Hardware Specs: Battery 26,800mAh battery capacity
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REVIEW – If your house is like mine, you have dozens of power-hungry gadgets in every pocket, on every shelf, and under the Christmas tree, Menorah, or Festivus Pole. Keeping them running, especially when out-and-about can be challenging… unless you have a beefy power station like Orico’s 150-watt Power Station! What is it? The Orico
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REVIEW – Unless you’re old-school, the photos you take will most likely ride in your phone, seldom seeing the light of day. Get your pictures out of your pocket and into your living room with Nixplay photo frames! What is it? Nixplay’s 9.7-inch Smart Metal Photo Frame is a digital picture and video display screen
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REVIEW – Designed for do-it-yourselfers, Blue Eclipse’s BluCare Auto app promises to make you the “Go-To” expert in your car’s maintenance, and record-keeping, and even remembers where you put it! What is it? The BluCare Auto app is a software package that provides vehicle location, maintenance records and reminders, trip information, and easy access to
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REVIEW – Designed to block the annoyance of your sleep-mate’s snoring, QuietOn’s Active Noise Cancelling earbuds aim to provide a deeper and more refreshing night’s sleep. How might they measure up to the mighty snore and other nightmare potential auditory terrors? Let’s find out… What is it? QuietOn earbuds are active electronic noise-canceling devices that
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REVIEW – In June of 2019, I reviewed Lanmodo’s Night Vision Safe Driving Assistant. I was impressed with its performance and capabilities. Lanmodo has released an updated version with some great features. Let’s have a look to see what surprises Lanmodo has packed into their new powerhouse Vast Pro camera that makes seeing in the
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REVIEW – I am a terrible sleeper. As far back as I can remember, I’ve used all manner of audio devices to help me relax, quiet outside disruptions, and get my mind off the day’s events. I was happy to give SleepPhones a place in my bed to see if they could enhance my slumber.
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Ok, I admit it – I’m a neat freak. I like my house clean, and strive to keep it that way. SWDK’s Handy-Mopper Robot which is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo, is one of these products that I just couldn’t pass up! Let’s see if Indiegogo’s claim of “The most efficient deep
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REVIEW – Many of us have experienced that sickening feeling of going to start our cars and hearing a nauseating clicking sound, dim lights, and weak or no crank letting us know we are about to have a bad day. With Autowit’s Supercap 2 Jump Starter in your glove box, asking strangers for jumper cables
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REVIEW – In the days of coronavirus, I’m having cinema withdrawal symptoms which include the need to sit in a dark room with a bunch of strangers, eat popcorn, and drink a gallon of cola! I decided to give Yaber’s Y30 video projector a try to see if it could help ease my big-screen fix!
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REVIEW – I love taking pictures and at last check, I had over 50,000 on my computer. Like most, I’ve given up paper prints in favor of digital, printing only a few to display around my house. Wanting to display many more cherished memories, I jumped at the opportunity to review the Nixplay 10.1-inch Smart
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REVIEW – We’ve all heard tales of the minor fender-bender that somehow becomes a major lawsuit. Several years ago, I decided to install dashcams in my vehicles as unbiased observers to highway shenanigans. I was interested to see how Vantop’s H610 10-inch mirror camera would perform. What is it? The VanTop H610 10-inch 2.5k mirror
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