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Ultimea Skywave X100 Dual Review: A 9.2.6 Wireless Surround System with THX Tuning

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Ultimea SkyWave X100 Dual 9.2.6 wireless surround sound system fully set up in a living room, showing the 43.3-inch soundbar below a large-screen TV, four compact wireless surround speakers positioned around the seating area, and two 10-inch wireless subwoofers with black woodgrain finish and gold accents flanking the couch

The Skywave X100 Dual is Ultimea’s flagship wireless surround system: a 9.2.6 channel package with a 43.3-inch soundbar, four wireless surround speakers, two 10-inch wireless subwoofers, and six up-firing drivers for overhead audio. The system carries a Tuned by THX designation, decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X natively, and connects every component wirelessly through CineMesh dual […]

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Xiaomi 17 Review: The $630 Phone That Outlasted My iPhone

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REVIEW – Most phones at $630 ask you to pick your battles. Keep the battery, lose the camera. Get the processor, shrink the screen. skipped that conversation entirely, and then skipped a whole generation number while they were at it. The 17 jumped straight from 15 to 17, a move that puts it nose to

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BOOX Palma 2 Pro Review: Color and handwriting and LTE, oh my!

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I’m a fan of e-paper devices. My first e-reader was a Sony PRS-505 (from Julie!), and much later, I joined the Kindle ecosystem when the devices were finally affordable. I have gotten a ton of use out of my Kindles over the years, until I upgraded to a Kobo Libra Colour shortly after its launch in early 2024.

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Firewalla Orange Review: A Pocket-Sized Firewall That Followed Me to Tokyo

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REVIEW – Every hotel Wi-Fi network is a trust exercise you’re losing. Connect a laptop to the hotel’s guest network, and within seconds your device has announced itself to every other machine on that shared subnet, broadcasting its name, services, and open ports to strangers you’ll never meet. I packed the Firewalla Orange on a

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Soundpeats Air5 Pro+ TWS Earbuds review – What’s not to like?

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Last September, I reviewed the Soundpeats H3 hybrid earbuds. What I said at the beginning of the review bears repeating: Reviewing earbuds (earphones, in-ear monitors, etc.) today is both good and bad news. The good news is that it’s almost impossible to buy a terrible pair of earbuds. Unless you bought a $15 pair at

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Rexing Radar R4-RD review: dash cam and radar detector in one

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REVIEW – You know those moments. The moments that someone cuts you off, or speeds past you, or is tailing you, or just driving like a maniac. Having the REXING R4-RD 4-channel dash cam has all my bases covered. It might be recording the drive, evidence for insurance, or some other scenario, the four camera

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Sequence Pillar Plus XL 7-Day Pill Organizer review: A sturdy transport for your medicines and supplements

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REVIEW – Sometimes you need a bigger pill box to get the job done! The Pillar Plus XL 7-Day Pill Organizer is designed to be the travel buddy for those of us to regularly take multiple supplements and/or medications, especially larger capsules and tablets. Not only is it durable and roomy, but it’s also designed

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AUMI 10.1 Android Tablet Review: An iPad User Tries a $69 Budget Tablet

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REVIEW – Tablet computers have been a dream since before the crew emerged from stasis in 2001: A Space Odessey and caught up with what they had missed while hurtling away from the Earth. Since then, Star Trek had their PADDs, and Apple got roundly roasted for calling their tablet “iPad”. We have nearly sixteen

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DJI Made Its Power Station 3kg Lighter by Removing What Most People Actually Use

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ARTICLE – Portable power stations weren’t supposed to get better by getting smaller. The whole category started because people needed more capacity, not less bulk. But that’s the tension DJI is now betting on with the Power 1000 Mini, a 1,000 Wh lithium iron phosphate battery that weighs 11.5 kg and measures 314 x 212

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Potensic ATOM 2 Screen Remote Controller review – a nice control option for the ATOM 2 drone

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REVIEW – The Potensic ATOM 2 drew strong interest when it was showcased at CES 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the more compelling sub-250g drones currently on the market.  I reviewed the Potensic ATOM 2 drone last year, and it remains my go-to drone for both review videos and just to fly for

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Weddell Duo Shower Filter Review – It made my water softener treated water even softer!

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REVIEW – The Hill Country Region in Texas, including the city of San Antonio, has very hard water.  A large majority of our water comes from limestone aquifers. We have had a water softener in our homes since 1998, and it makes a huge difference in reducing calcium buildup in our appliances and bathroom fixtures. 

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Clear Drop Soft Plastic Compactor Makes Me Feel Less Guilty About Online Shopping

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REVIEW Recently I received a package from . It came in a plastic bubble mailer. Inside the mailer, the product was inside another smaller bubble mailer. Inside that, the product was in a plastic bag. Inside that, the product was in another plastic bag. Knowing what we know about microplastics, I didn’t feel great about

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COFIBREWS Burr Coffee Bean Grinder Review – My coffee just leveled up!

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REVIEW – A few years ago, I began grinding my own coffee beans with a basic single-blade grinder. Wanting to elevate my morning coffee experience, I decided to review the COFIBREWS Burr Coffee Bean Grinder. Is it better than my old grinder? Let’s find out. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $99 Where to buy:

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Kismile 8 Cup Drip Coffee Maker Machine Review – Brew like a pro at home

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REVIEW – I’m not a coffee snob by any means. In fact, I didn’t start drinking coffee until I was in my thirties. However, that doesn’t stop me from appreciating a good cup of coffee, especially in the morning. Over the years, I transitioned from using instant coffee to grinding my own beans. Despite this

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ACMER ASCAVA 4S CNC Router Review: A Capable Large Format CNC for Serious Projects

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REVIEW – I have always liked woodworking since my first experience in a free public workshop in Finland when I was around 10 years old. I took woodworking classes in middle and high school but then mostly forgot about it until a few decades later. I love being able to handmake gifts and other items,

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Orbitkey 55-liter Foldable Duffel Review – A Perfect Packable Plus a Bonus Travel Sling!

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REVIEW – Planning for travel can be difficult. Making sure you pack everything, plus making sure that you leave enough room for things you might pick up along the way, can be daunting. We have been on multiple trips where friends we made on the trip ended up buying more luggage to transport their new

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AGM MagROCK Bluetooth Speaker – Oh the Places You’ll Go!

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REVIEW – The AGM MagROCK Portable Bluetooth Speaker takes a more practical approach to portability than most compact speakers. Its built in magnet and waterproof design make it easy to place where you are already working or relaxing, rather than forcing it onto a table or shelf. In everyday use, it feels less like a

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