Reviews

Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.

CASETiFY iPad Pro Ultra Impact Case review – More choices than you can imagine!

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REVIEW – Do you shop for a new case for your phone or tablet only to realize that 90% of the cases on the market are boring and look the same? If you like variety, you’re going to love CASETiFY cases. They sent me 2 cases for my iPad Pro and without completely summing up […]

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NexTool Gemini 13-in-1 electric multi-tool review – this multi-tool has a secret power

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – What is a must-have feature of your multi-tool? Scissors? Spring-loaded pliers? A knife? The NexTool Gemini 13-in-1 electric multi-tool has all that, and it also has… a built-in electric bit driver! Let’s check it out. What is it? The NexTool Gemini is a 13-in-1 electric multi-tool made of stainless steel with a built-in

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bolstr AUX Sling review – a minimalist EDC 3-in-1 bag

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I consider myself a minimalist, so I don’t need to carry a huge bag filled with a bunch of things I don’t need or won’t use on my short adventures. In 2021, I reviewed the bolstr Small Carry and AUX Pocket bags (pouches?) and have continued to use the AUX Pocket when

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Starset: the Great Dimming – A Grimdark Tabletop RPG System

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – In high school and college I spent a lot of my free time playing Traveller, a science fiction role-playing game (RPG).  As it turns out, Traveller is one of the inspirations for Starset, a new RPG written by Josiah Mork that is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter.  The setting style is known

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Maestri House Electric Gooseneck Kettle review – hot water, with a few extras

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REVIEW – Most of us drink coffee from a good old electric drip coffee maker.  But if you are into specialty coffee and enjoy the ritual of the brew as much as the taste (and caffeine!), then a gooseneck kettle is necessary.  True coffee aficionados prepare coffee not with a drip coffee maker, but with

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ALLPOWERS 400W Portable Solar Panel review – More Power!

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REVIEW – Solar generators have become very popular in the past few years. Following closely behind is the popularity of solar panels. The efficiency has increased, providing more usability and applications for the use of solar generators. I had a chance to check out the ALLPOWERS 400W Portable Solar Panel; read on to find out

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WindTrace Smart Automatic Pill Dispenser review

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REVIEW – Can the WindTrace Smart Automatic Pill Dispenser accurately automate the often times complex task of scheduling prescription medications throughout the day? In short, yes and no.  Read on for a more complete answer to that question. What is it? The WindTrace Smart Automatic Pill Dispenser is exactly what it claims to be, an

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Chargeasap Zeus 270W GaN USB-C Charger review – “World’s first and smallest 270W GaN USB-C Charger”

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REVIEW – The Chargeasap Zeus 270W GaN USB-C Charger is currently a Kickstarter project with only a few days left for what they tout as the world’s first and smallest to provide 270W of power with USB-C. I got to review a pre-production model and was hoping this could replace all the extra charging blocks

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JMBricklayer Medieval Lighthouse Building Block Set review – a spectacular set with some issues

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REVIEW – After reviewing their 3-in-1 medieval weapon, JMBricklayer offered me a chance to review another building block set that they sell.  I gladly accepted their gracious offer and decided to build their Medieval Lighthouse.  This massive set arrived just before Christmas, which gave me the perfect opportunity to spend a couple days putting it

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iFlytek T8 mechanical keyboard review – Great feel with unique features

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REVIEW – I recently mentioned in one of my Gadgeteer Video Podcast episodes that I’m on a quest to find the perfect mechanical keyboard (for me). The newest mechanical keyboard that I’ve been testing is the iFlytek T8 mechanical keyboard from Whatgeek. Not to spoil the whole review, but I really enjoy this keyboard, but

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VANTRUE Element 3 3-channel voice controlled smart dashcam review – My first words were “Oh Wow!”

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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed several dashcams in the past, some were a single-camera, and some were dual cameras, but never a three-camera dashcam. The VANTRUE Element 3 dashcam came up for review, and I thought it was time to upgrade. It was well worth the installation effort; read on to find out why! What is

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X-Sense XS03-WX WiFi Smoke Alarm review – Prevent that burnt toast from becoming a catastrophe!

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REVIEW – Burning toast is a minor inconvenience. Said toast filling the kitchen with smoke is a bigger problem. The same toast setting your house on fire can be catastrophic. Nip that in the bud with a great, connected smoke alarm like X-Sense’s XS03-WX! What is it? The X-Sense XS03-WX WiFi Smoke Alarm is a

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