Howard Sneider

Howard Sneider lives northwest of Boston and consults in the Bioprocess field. Growing up, he took as many things apart as he could in the house to see how they work. (They weren't all reassembled.) These days, in nearly every setting he finds himself, he is the resident gadget guru. Howard lives with his wife, two children, Goldendoodle and pet turtle. In his free time, he does what he can to stay active and, of course, play with gadgets.

Reolink CX810 security camera review

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REVIEW – The video quality, resolution, and low light capability of video surveillance equipment continually improve with each innovation in camera sensors.  The Reolink CX810 is the company’s first 4K 8MP resolution PoE IP camera with proprietary ColorX full-color night vision. I have one to review; read on to see what I think! What is […]

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CARLUEX GO Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Adapter review

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REVIEW – Wireless CarPlay debuted in 2017 and wireless Android Auto came out in 2019 but not all cars support wireless protocol. The CARLUEX GO Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Adapter allows wireless connections and other features on vehicles limited to a wired USB connection. I have one to review; read on to see what I think!

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Torras Ultimate Slim MiniMag wireless power bank review

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REVIEW – The MagSafe system from Apple is a technology that makes wireless charging easier by either holding the phone to the charger or holding the charger to the phone. The Torras Ultimate Slim MiniMag Wireless Power Bank leads the latter category with an overall thickness of only 0.3 inches. I have one to review;

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Casio fx-CG500 calculator review – This is the unicorn of calculators

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REVIEW – While smartphones and tablets have many calculator app options, they cannot be used on exams administered by the College Board. The Casio fx-CG500 is the preeminent graphing calculator made by Casio that is College Board approved (without using the stylus). I have one to review; read on to see what I think! What

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Nothing ear earbuds review – nothing lacking

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REVIEW – The Nothing brand and products are the brainchild of Carl Pei. The Nothing ear resembles the AirPods Pro 2 with a mostly transparent body, characteristic of Nothing tech, that enables interaction with the device’s physical components and intended use. I have a pair to review; Read on to see what I think! What

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YOSUDA Rowing Machine 100 review – erg your bod!

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REVIEW – Rowing machines can provide a full-body workout that improves cardiovascular endurance, strengthen muscles, and burn calories. I have a YOSUDA Rowing Machine 100 to review that uses water-free magnetic resistance and folds for easy storage. Read on to see what I think! What is it? The YOSUDA Rowing Machine 100 is a magnetic

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Kuru Toga Advance mechanical pencil review – a “revolution” in sharp writing

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REVIEW – The mechanical pencil is a favorite of writers and technical draftspersons because no sharpening is required but, it can still develop a dull edge if the pencil is not periodically rotated while writing. The Kuru Toga Advance has a mechanism to rotate the lead a tiny bit each time the tip contacts the

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Comfier Shiatsu Back Massager with Heat review – you knead to try it!

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REVIEW – A Shiatsu massage robot is a device that simulates the finger pressure that massage practitioners can apply. The Comfier Shiatsu Back Massager with Heat provides Shiatsu pressure up and down the back, heat with pressure, and vibration along the seat bottom. I have one to review, read on to see what I think!

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Rophie 100W Portable Solar Panel review – “free refills” for your power bank

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REVIEW – The prevalence of rechargeable items, rechargeable batteries, and power banks has revolutionized life off the grid. But what to do when you’re out of juice? It’s time to set up your panels and refill that battery. I have a Rophie 100W Portable Solar Panel to review. Read on to see what I think!

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Xinfrared One XH09 thermal camera review – see like an enhanced ninja!

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REVIEW – The cost of thermal imaging cameras is decreasing rapidly as the technology to produce them is refined and the supply is increasing. But more than being an example of macroeconomics these cameras are super useful, always gaining new features, and are now available as accessories for smartphones. I have an Xinfrared One XH09

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SideTrak Swivel FHD 14” attached portable monitor review

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REVIEW – To overcome the limited screen real estate of most laptops, your options include investing in an expensive double-screen model, carrying a portable monitor, or using an expansion monitor like the SideTrak Swivel. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think! What is it? The 14″ SideTrak Swivel is a

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GoveeLife Smart Space Heater Lite review – 1500W of comfortable connectedness

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REVIEW – Electric Space heaters are gadgets that have been around for almost 150 years in one form or another. The GoveeLife Smart Space Heater Lite connects the modern smart-powered equivalent of this age-old device to the Internet of Things (IoT). I have one to review – read on to see what I think! What

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Holy Stone HS720R 3-axis drone review – bring tilting videos to a new level!

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REVIEW – Camera drones rely on banking to pitch forwards and backward or to roll left or right. When the drone banks, so does the camera unless the drone has a 3-axis gimble, like the Holy Stone HS720R, to compensate for the tilting. I have one to review – read on to see what I think!

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Mojawa Run Plus bone conduction headphones review – 5 new great features!

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REVIEW – The Gadgeteer reviewed the Mojawa Mojo 1 and Mojo 2 bone conduction headphones and found new models provide improvements and new features. The Mojawa Run Plus has enhanced sound, rapid charging, an IP68 rating, and 32 GB of memory. I have one to review – read on to see what I think! What

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Vantrue Nexus N4 Pro dashcam review – easy as 1 Starvis 2, 3 channels, 4K, 512GB

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REVIEW – The newest dashcams have more capabilities and features than older models. Some new features include low-light sensitive high-resolution sensors, GPS, and multiple video channels. The Vantrue Nexus N4 Pro is one of the newer models from Vantrue that supports these features. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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OutIn Nano portable espresso machine review – 5 easy steps from tiny to tasty

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REVIEW – Coffee culture continues to grow worldwide and with it so does the appeal of espresso as a coffee brewing method. The OutIn Nano portable espresso machine is a thermos-sized battery-powered gadget that heats and brews with the press of a button. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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XREAL Beam review – 3 new modes and great connectivity for your XREAL AIR glasses

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REVIEW – The XREAL Air AR glasses is a real game changer for personal video display. XREAL created the XREAL Beam to enhance the compatibility of the glasses and to allow the user to display virtual video content in one of three modes. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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