REVIEW – Staying comfortable outdoors has certainly evolved in the last dozen years. Gone are the days of having to start a fire to stay warm. (Fires are still wonderfully inviting and fun, just not efficient.) Ceramic heaters and radiant heaters have been used for a long time, but they are usually large and do […]
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REVIEW – Ultimea was kind enough to send along their new Solo B30 Soundbar to test along with the Poseidon E40 projector. I was going to write a separate review, but they work nicely together, so this is kind of a mini-review add-on. It’s two-fer Tuesday! What is it? The Ultimea Solo B30 Soundbar is
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REVIEW – Getting decent video for one or two people is possible with just a phone, in a pinch, but sometimes, there are more folks that want to watch. Or maybe, you just want to feel the huge-screen experience and throw a video up on your wall or on a large screen. A projector is
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REVIEW – The world of small, portable tripods and selfie sticks has really exploded since the car-antenna-type telescoping rod took over the market in the late 1990s. Recent improvements in this area have included moving from chrome-covered rods to adding a tripod base. A recent release from Miiasi, their quaintly named 62″ Phone Tripod –
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REVIEW – WaterField Designs, under their eponymous founder, Gary WaterField, is a San Francisco-based shop that has been around for decades. I have had several of their bags and have lusted for more. Each time I go out with one, I get comments from strangers and coworkers alike on the designs. So I was excited
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REVIEW – I love eBikes! Just over 2 years ago, I took a 30K ride along Spain’s Costa del Sol on one, and loved it! I’m never going back to regular bikes. So, I’ve asked for a few reviews here when e-bikes are offered to the team, and, lo-and-behold, a step-thru bike was offered, and
Himiway A7 Pro Urban Commuter e-bike review Read More
REVIEW – In most cultures of the world, mornings are started with a hot beverage. Even in the sands of the desert, folks prepare hot coffee, matcha, or tea. I’m primarily a coffee (specifically espresso) person, so that’s what I want, but it’s impossible to prepare without a high-pressure system. Today we’re going to consider
CoffeeJack portable espresso system review – Your barista to go Read More
REVIEW – Digital sound recording has been around for a while. Remember those little memory stick-sized recorders? Getting good sound quality, however, will always stretch the limits of a tiny built-in mic. Fortunately, most modern devices take external inputs as easily as plugging into the charging port. Today, I’m going to look at a kit
Godox WES1 Kit wireless microphone review – Hearing from a distance Read More
REVIEW – Vehicle interiors are notoriously difficult places to store small items, or have things near to hand. Sure, we have consoles, “glove” boxes, and little cubby holes everywhere, but when you’re at a traffic light, and just need to, say, grab a flashlight to see what the heck is rolling around on the passenger
STEP 22 REEF Visor Panel review – An interesting catch all for your car Read More
REVIEW – Sitting at your desk is, according to many, a death sentence. The compromises to your hips as well as your lower back are huge and real. A few companies have addressed this issue in various ways, from standing desks to wobble boards, walking desks, cycling desks, cycling chairs, and cycling footstools. Today, we’re
Vilno NOBEL Kneeling Chair review – Your traditional office chair is trying to kill you Read More
REVIEW – I was sent the Himiway C5 Electric Motorbike through a corporate miscommunication, rather than a commuter ebike. I was disappointed for a second or two, but then I saw that seat. They decided to let me test it and review it, and so began my love affair with what I have come to
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REVIEW – With USB-C fast becoming the standard on both mobile and desktop/laptop systems, and HDMI’s ability to carry both sound and video, these two interfaces are what need to be connected to present your data/video on a larger screen. Today, I’m reviewing the Plugable HDMI 2.1 USB-C to HDMI adapter supports 4K 144Hz or
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REVIEW – PopSockets™ phone holders have been around long enough to almost define the category, like ChapStik™ or Kleenex™. There are other methods for gaining a more secure grip on your phone, but having a stick-on knob that can be compacted when not needed is their claim to fame. Today, I’m looking at a new
PopSockets PopWallet+ for MagSafe review – turns out, you CAN take it with you! Read More
REVIEW – So many little bits and bobs are involved with being a True Gadgeteer. Dongles for your laptops and displays. Chargers. (So. Many. Chargers!) Data cards for drones, cameras, phones, tablets and your great-aunt Sophie’s digital picture frame. A tech pouch to gather similar-but-separate bits and pieces for your devices is a good thing.
STEP 22 Tenkile tech pouch review – Keep all your gear in one place Read More
REVIEW – Vacuuming or dusting inside is such a thankless task: you clean today, and three days later, it looks like you’ve never cleaned! I have a long-haired dog, so I can live with a large amount of leaves, dirt, and sweet gum balls scattered around my house, but at some point, I just have
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Sleep is crucial to our well-being – at least that’s what the going wisdom tells us. Recent research is also exploring the relationship of our environment’s temperature to our sleep quality. Today, I’m going to tell you about a new product that may help you get the best sleep of your life
ESCURA Thermal Regulating comforter review – The Hot stays Hot Read More
REVIEW – Traveling with gadgets is always a search for where you can next top up your battery. Whether it’s a battery pack or a travel-friendly charger, there are never enough places to charge. Today’s offering is the Infinacore T3 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station, a folding travel charger. If you have an Apple Watch and
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REVIEW – Learning new things is difficult. Improving on them takes looking at your performance objectively, or having a coach who will do so. With today’s video technology, you can now video your performance and review it later, but what if you move around? Enter the Pivo Max, a moving “smart gimbal” for your smart
Pivo Max smart gimbal review – AI powered video capture Read More
REVIEW – Packing towels for travel is a pain. Most of them need to be fluffy in order to be absorbent, which makes them bulky. Then, they have to flap around in the air to dry. In the last few decades, however, new materials have been developed that give you great absorption without the bulk.
Matador Nanodry packable shower towel review – Don’t forget your towel! Read More
REVIEW – Will we ever be free from having to have spare batteries for our portable devices? I can’t see such a future, but some power banks fit into your life very easily and make things easier. Such is the Lululook magnetic power bank 10000 mAh that I was sent recently. Let me give you
LULULOOK fast charging 10000mAh iPhone power bank review – MagSafe and all the cables Read More