Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW — My husband has been wanting a record player for ages. I thought the idea was kind of silly (we have Spotify!), though I know that much of his interest is nostalgic. When I saw this set, it was a beautiful piece that fits the style of our home and includes speakers that easily […]
QlearSoul SoulBox S1 vinyl record player review – Nostalgic with a sleek design Read More
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a lot of earphones and earbuds (still can’t tell the difference), but I’ve only recently discovered earbuds that don’t go in the ear. This newer open-ear approach lets the earbud sit just outside the ear. It’s like a cross between a true earphone and an older Walkman-type foam headphone, like the
REVIEW – Eye massagers aren’t for everyone, but as readers know, I’m a huge fan of sleep masks. I also suffer from migraines, so I wondered if an eye massager would be my cup of tea and maybe help with my headaches. The Bob and Brad EyeOasis 2 combines several things I like: a light
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REVIEW – In 2023, I tested and reviewed the Waterdrop WD-A1 Countertop Reverse Osmosis System. Although I loved the system, I had no idea that it would become the go-to source of drinking water in my home and that the kids would use it so much that they behaved like they could not do without
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REVIEW – In today’s fast-paced world, having the right tools at your fingertips can make all the difference—especially when it comes to printing on the go. Whether you’re a remote worker or someone who occasionally needs to print without being tied to a desk—like me—a portable printer can be a game changer. Enter the opportunity to
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REVIEW – Over the past 4 years, I have worked on and completed more projects around the home than I can remember. Some were small projects and others were bigger projects like rebuilding my deck and deck rails, building a gym and workshop in my garage, and remodeling my basement, including a laundry room, a
Mileseey Xtape1 modular digital laser tape measure review Read More
REVIEW – Drinking your food has become a passion recently. Smoothies are the new fad for quick, frequently nutritious, usually fruity beverages. The folks at TopZee offered us their latest take on this, their EasyGo blender, and I have been playing with it for a bit. Let’s see the options and find out if it
Topzee EasyGo Blender review – Drink your fruit Read More
REVIEW – I think Gen X and some Millenials are the last generations to own physical photos (I’m excluding those photos that you hang on the wall). I have about 5000+ old photos and have been dreading digitizing them. Sending them to a company to digitize all of them is too expensive and I worry
REVIEW – Who says pens can’t be fun and functional? The Falter 2D pen kit isn’t just a writing tool. It’s a DIY project that lets you assemble your own pen in easy steps without special tools. Designed by Albert Ebenbichler for Parafernalia, this Italian-made pen has a sleek design. But is it more than
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REVIEW – I have a few portable speakers, including a small, black one that I use in the garage, a round, cylindrical black speaker in the back room, and an over-the-top giant speaker from Costco that’s mostly black. What caught my eye about the Xinborry M10Pro Bluetooth Speaker was its design. It looked like something
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REVIEW – When offers come in to review mechanical keyboards, I am always interested, so when I received the offer to review the NuPhy Kick75 mechanical keyboard, I had to check it out and when I did, I knew I would want to review it based on the look and the fact that it offers
NuPhy Kick75 mechanical keyboard review – Go low or high, it’s up to you (kinda) Read More
REVIEW – Have traditional tape measures run their course, and do they need improvement? Although I wasn’t entirely convinced, the folks at REEKON Tools have convinced me otherwise. I’ve been a semi-professional woodworker for quite a few years (making some side cash on woodworking makes me a semi-professional, right?) Anyway, every project I have worked
REEKON T1 Tomahawk Digital Tape Measure review – does it measure up? Read More
REVIEW – I have always been a lover of reading. From graphic novels, to romance, to action adventure, fantasy, or anything in between. It doesn’t matter if it’s a hard copy or digital copy. I. Love. Reading. My husband discovered my love of reading after our first move, And he had to pack and haul
BIFTU Page turner for e-reader – a remote control for your ebooks! Read More
REVIEW – I remember buying the first iPhone back in 2007 and having problems adjusting to the lack of a physical keyboard because I’d been a heavy user of the Treo 680 Palm OS smartphone, which had a built-in thumb keyboard. Like all new things, getting used to tapping on a screen instead of pressing
Clicks Keyboard review – Is revisiting the past a good thing? Read More
REVIEW – I have many power stations in various sizes. However, I didn’t have what I call a small power station. When the Aaoyun Portable Power Station came along, I knew it had the potential to be my favorite small portable power station because it had one particular feature. Read on to find out what
Aaoyun Portable Power Station review; Perfect Portable Power Read More
REVIEW – Phone “holders” have become almost mandatory for some folks. Larger screens and the eternal need for one-handed operation necessitates something to prevent gravity from snatching that thousand-dollar slab of glass out of your hand. There are established brands that are out there, but it’s always interesting to find a “new kid” who may
Benks MagClap Phone Grip & Stand review – Prevents the oopsies Read More
REVIEW – Health tracking rings have been everywhere lately and while I have a smart watch, I sometimes doubt the accuracy of it. I mean, my watch does a lot of stuff, and I think it masters none of them. I became curious about whether a smart ring can do any better, since most of
QALO QRNT smart ring review – A health tracking ring without an annoying subscription Read More
REVIEW – I’ve always liked headset-microphone combos for mobile phones. When video calls became much more commonplace at home and at work, the neverending hunt continued for something that worked well for me. There has been a long string of hits and misses, but I was excited to take a closer look at the Orosound
Orosound Tilde Evo C Wireless Headset review – Banish the noise Read More
REVIEW – Although I am a self-proclaimed gadget nerd, I never jumped into the VR world, until now. I purchased a Meta Quest 3S for my son for Christmas and made the “mistake” of trying it out. I immediately ran out and purchased the Quest 3 for myself. Fast forward, and I now attend all
YOGES Charging Dock for Meta Quest 3S, Quest 3 review Read More
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