Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
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 […]
Starset: the Great Dimming – A Grimdark Tabletop RPG System Read More
REVIEW – I make a large mug of hot tea every single morning which I carry down to my basement office. I’m a sipper, not a chugger, so my large 22 oz mug of tea cools off quickly. That means I trudge up the stairs at least 2 times to rewarm the tea in the
VOBAGA Cup Warmer review – Keep your cuppa coffee or tea warmer for longer Read More
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
Maestri House Electric Gooseneck Kettle review – hot water, with a few extras Read More
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
ALLPOWERS 400W Portable Solar Panel review – More Power! Read More
REVIEW — The beach. It’s one of those places everyone wants to go to enjoy the sun, but once you get there, at some point you wind up missing the shade. I have used many canopies over the years, but I’ve never seen one as light and portable as the Shibumi Beach Shade. They call
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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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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
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
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
iFlytek T8 mechanical keyboard review – Great feel with unique features Read More
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
REVIEW – If you create video content for yourself or maybe you have a YouTube channel like I do, there are 2 things other than video quality that you need to pay attention to in order to make your video as good as it can be. One thing is lighting and the other thing is
Haphiz 2-in-1 wireless lavalier microphone review Read More
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
REVIEW – If you have an iPad Pro, you’ll want to learn more about the PITAKA PitaFlow tablet system. Ready, set, let’s go! What is it? The PITAKA PitaFlow for Tablet is a collection of iPad Pro (or iPad mini) accessories such as cases, chargers, and stands that all work together to make tablet life
PITAKA PitaFlow for Tablet review – A system of accessories for the iPad Pro and iPad mini Read More
REVIEW – While 3D printers have gotten more popular as prices have come down and the technology has advanced I haven’t seen quite the same rise in the popularity of laser engravers. As more affordable and versatile engravers hit the market though their popularity might be catching up to that of their 3D printing cousins.
REVIEW – Sometimes it’s nice to be able to add a decorative light source to an area in your home without needing to worry if there’s a power outlet nearby. For those times, a rechargeable LED lamp like the Power Beauty LED Table Lamp is a potential option. They sent me 2 of their LED
Power Beauty LED Table Lamp review – An accent light for indoors or out Read More
REVIEW – The Thrunite Archer Pro is a 1022-lumen pocketable, rechargeable flashlight making it an EDC-friendly option for those of us who like to be prepared. It’s bright and lightweight. Will this complete your dream EDC pocket loadout? Is it worth the price of admission into the land of Thrunite’s product lineup? Well, keep reading
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REVIEW – When I was sent the ERX earphones by Drop+Etymotic (built by Etymotic, tuned by Drop), my first thought was how much they would sound like just another pair of Etymotic earphones. Or would they have their own personality? Let me back up a bit. I’ve reviewed a few Etymotic earphones—and liked them for
Drop+Etymotic ERX In-ear Monitors review – Accurate to a fault Read More
REVIEW – As a part of the ongoing remodeling of my basement, I have included some of the latest technology including current business Access Points, Smart Switches and Dimmers, and a host of other technology gadgets. All of the smart switches that I have installed are in the form of conventional-looking toggle switches that connect
ORVIBO Smart Dimmer Switch with Touchscreen review Read More
REVIEW – The HOKOLITE Runner Bright Light is really bright for night running or riding. The main COB (chip on board) LED light modes are built into the yellow LED set which is on the larger, flat side of the light. There is a hat light built into a thin side of the light and
HOKOLITE Runner Bright Light review – Bright and light Read More
REVIEW – Core workouts are important, but they’re rarely what most people would call “fun.” Enter the Plankpad Pro plank and balance board! This device pairs a dedicated planking device with an app that provides a combination of workouts, challenges and interactive games you can use to build that core strength. Does it rip? To
Plankpad Pro plank and balance board review – gamify your core workout! Read More