Amazon has announced two new Alexa-enabled products today: the Amazon Tap and the Amazon Echo Dot. This post is about the Tap. If you think the Amazon Tap is a portable version of the Amazon Echo you would be right and you would also be wrong. First of all, if you’re not familiar with the […]
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The best thing about security camera systems is that they allow us to keep an eye on our loved ones and property when we’re not physically there. The worst things about security camera systems is that the majority of them have to be plugged into a wall outlet for power and probably require a monthly
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You come here to read our reviews, but you should come back later to read our updates to those reviews. Our updates let you know how a product stands (or doesn’t) the test of time. This week we have a new set of review updates for you ready pleasure. Click through to see the list
SnapRays Guidelights, Foot Hammock, Quicklock Bluetooth lock and more – Review updates Read More
San Francisco based WaterField Designs have added a new hand-crafted, 10.1 oz waxed-canvas and leather duffel bag to their product line. The Vitesse Duffel is a rugged but light weight travel bag that has been designed with inspiration from bags that soldiers carried in WWII. The Vitesse Duffel features full-grain, brown leather straps and a
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Home security cameras are perfect for keeping an eye on the interior and exterior of your home, but how can you easily find out if there are animals (or people) creeping around in your woods or yard without having to run Ethernet cables for communications and wires for power? One way is to setup a
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Do you know the three R’s of recycling? Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Do you do all of them? We recycle as much as possible at my house, which is why my garage always looks like a scene from the show Hoarders with all the cardboard boxes stacked up. We’re also trying to reduce the amount
reCAPs turn Mason jars into storage for more than food Read More
I hope you’re having a nice weekend. The sun is shining here and it gives me hope that winter is losing its grip and spring is getting ready to take over. It’s still too cool to spend all day outdoors though, so why not get cozy and take a look at a list of everything
Chronology watch, Megaboom speaker, Deebot robot vac and more – Weekly roundup Read More
When it comes to house cleaning chores, I’m probably not much different than you. I can find a thousand things I’d rather do than sweep and mop floors. That’s why I love robotic vacuums. I’ve been using the Neato BotVac 80 for over a year and absolutely love that I rarely need to vacuum because
Ecovacs Deebot D45 bare floor cleaning robot review Read More
The other day someone asked me to name my favorite dash cam. I said that it’s currently the Magellan MiVue 658 HD dash cam because it has WiFi, GPS and a touchscreen. These are all features that are lacking on the majority of dash cams that are currently on the market. I then followed up
Swann adds two dash cams to their product line up Read More
If you enjoy keeping a diary, bullet journal, travel journal, sketch book, etc., you know that in addition to choosing the right pen for the task, that you also put a lot of thought into choosing the right notebook. When it comes to notebooks, they come in a variety of page types, colors and sizes. But
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Remember iPods? Stand alone music players were all the rage just a few years ago, but now that technology seems ancient compared to music streaming services like Spotify. The only advantage that iPods and other MP3 players have over streaming devices is that you don’t need to carry a phone in order to enjoy music.
Mighty gives you Spotify music on the go without a phone Read More
The Eve Energy is a module that plugs into a standard 3-prong wall socket and has an outlet in the module where you plug an electronic device or appliance. Lamps, TVs, computers, and other electric devices can be monitored and controlled using a small adapter and your iPhone. A free iOS app installed on your iPhone or
Control and monitor any device plugged into the Eve Energy using Siri Read More
You come here every day to read new reviews, but do you ever wonder what happens long (and sometimes not so long) after we post our reviews? Does the item spontaneously combust or do we continue to use and enjoy it long after the original review has been forgotten? We want you to know how
The Switchboard coat rack has a genius design. It’s a 30 inch long wall mounted rack made of Beech wood that features 25 individual hooks. Yes, 25! When the hooks aren’t being used, the rack looks more like a piece of wall art than a holder for jackets, scarfs, bags and hats. But when you
Switchboard is a magic coat rack with 25 hooks or no hooks at all Read More
I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. Here in Southern Indiana it’s almost 80 degrees (at least that’s what my outdoor temperature sensor shows). It feels weird to be this warm for February, but I’ll take it! I’m looking forward to spring so that I can get outside and test some outdoor gadgets. If it’s
We eat a lot of steel cut oats and other dry cereal at my house. The oats come in bags that we transfer to another container or ziplock bag and the cereal comes in a standard cereal box. When it comes time to fix cereal, I measure it out in a bowl with a measuring
Dry goods storage and measuring cup in one container Read More
Dash cams are the type of gadgets that you setup and then forget. They are more of an insurance policy than a gadget that you can enjoy on a daily basis. A good dash cam can potentially save you money if you get in an accident. Video footage might help you prove that the accident
PAPAGO! GoSafe S30 dash cam review Read More
According to RootMetrics, an independent mobile analytics firm, Verizon has ranked #1 in overall network performance for the past five testing periods when compared to the other three US wireless carriers: Sprint, T-mobile, and AT&T. Verizon came out on top with driving and indoor tests that were conducted in 50 states using off the shelf
Verizon is winning according to RootMetrics Read More
What is the best way to protect yourself from travel related crimes? Just don’t travel right? Well that’s obviously no fun. Are there other ways to protect yourself? Yes, the P^cubed Pick-Pocket Proof Travel Pants from Clothing Arts can at least prevent the baddies from trying to snag your money, phone and your other pocket gear. Let’s take
Clothing Arts P^cubed Pick-Pocket Proof Travel Pants review Read More
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