REVIEW – Many, maybe most, people who get a new phone spend almost as much time finding a case for their new device as they do in deciding when and which device to get. When you have a thin, light slab of glass that gravity and water hate with a passion, you have to protect […]
Pretty Protection – Benks Prestige ArmorPro Case Built with Kevlar® Read More
REVIEW – Otterbox is a name that is almost ubiquitous for device protection. I am not a big fan of overly thick, bulletproof-proof cases, but their Western Noir moniker is cute and the patterns are interesting, so when they were offered to the team, I volunteered. And maybe they can be protective without hampering the feel
Yippee Ki Yay – Hitting the trail with the Otterbox Western Noir iPhone case Read More
REVIEW – It’s new phone case season. If you were gifted a new device during the recent/current gift-giving season, you’re probably in the market. We were recently offered two different styles of Kevlar® cases from Benks. I’ve broken the reviews apart because they really are distinct. The Aurora ArmorAir Case built with Kevlar for iPhone
Just enough protection – The Benks Aurora ArmorAir iPhone case built with Kevlar Read More
REVIEW – There are dozens of ways we can track our biometrics these days. From smartwatches to smart rings, from earbuds to your vehicle’s sensor array, everything is trying to monitor and report on (and sell, in many cases) your biometric data. How long/well did you sleep? Have you eaten lately? What’s your BMI? This
Tipping the scales – LePulse P1 Body Composition Scale review Read More
REVIEW – Juicing (in the sense of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables, not in the sense of being “juiced” or under the influence) is a popular health practice for many. Since we never lived in an area where typically juiced fruits were abundant growing up, my mom always got concentrated orange juice in a
AMZChef Cold Press Juicer review – Is the juice worth the squeeze? Read More
REVIEW – Most hearing folks, at some time or other, want to listen to content privately, whether it’s due to the personal nature of the audio, or to avoid irritating others. Earbuds and headphones tend to filter out the rest of the world, some even creating anti-noise to cancel out unwanted sounds. But what if
Nank Runner Diver2 Pro bone conduction headphones review Read More
REVIEW – Whether tracing wiring issues through cable races to just wanting to get your coffee ready to brew on a cold morning at a campsite, a headset from the modern, LCD era is something you need to embrace. They are a far cry from incandescent ones of yore and are quite a bit more
Imalent HT70 triple light source headlamp review Read More
REVIEW – In our modern world, it seems we cannot get by without a battery charger for very long. Whether it’s for your smartphone, camera, GPS unit, or a CPAP unit to treat your sleep apnea, most of us need power in order to live our lives, even if we’re “roughing it” on a camping
Grecell T300 portable power station review Read More
REVIEW – We Gadgeteers use a lot of tools of various types. Sometimes, they are bulky things like pipe wrenches or hawksbill pliers, but sometimes, especially when working with delicate electronics or mechanical parts, you want a small, deft, precision tool. Such is the tool I am reviewing today, the Titaner TiSpanner 2.0 Compact Titanium
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
ThermoMate Electric Outdoor/Indoor Patio Heater review Read More
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
Ultimea Solo B30 Soundbar review – A great companion for the Poseidon E40 projector Read More
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
Ultimea Poseidon E40 projector review – Destined for the big screen or the wall Read More
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 –
Miiasi Tripod Selfie stick review Read More
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
Waterfield Designs Vitesse backpack review Read More
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
Himiway C5 Electric Motorbike review – Is this really a crotch rocket? Read More