Reviews

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

Cleer Crescent Smart Audio Speaker review – A beautiful speaker in both looks and sound

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REVIEW – Do you like gold? Do you appreciate good audio quality? Are you discerning when it comes to product design? If you say yes to these questions, there may be a speaker made just for you. It’s bold and understated; beautiful and yet approachable; loud as well as friendly. As they say, the Cleer […]

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This bandana could save your life, but not in the ways you might think

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NEWS – Check out the Head for Survival Bandana from Survival Metrics. This 39″ x 39″ x 52″ triangular-shaped 100% polyester bandana can protect your head, and can be used as a bandage or a sling, but there’s more to it than those basic survival functions. Printed on the bandana (which is available in orange

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Birdkiss Smart Bird Feeder with Solar Panel review – AI tells you what kind of birds are visiting

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REVIEW – This is a smart bird feeder from Birdkiss. My plan was to document assembly and setup and then take it to the other side of the country and install it at my mom’s since she loves birds. That plan went out the window when I started using it. The birds showed up and

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Bezgar HP161S Wild Beast Brushless 1:16 Scale Fast RC Car review – wicked fast fun

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REVIEW – As an 80’s child I can’t help but be a little jealous of the toys on the market now. Especially any toys that require batteries since battery technology has improved so much since then. So when the Bezgar HP161S Brushless 1:16 Scale Radio Control Car came up for review the little kid in

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Xinfrared T2 Pro Thermal Monocular review – See what’s hot and what’s not!

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REVIEW – Whether you’re tracking game in the woods, scouting hotspots in a building, or pretending to be the Predator stalking your dog in your tiny apartment, seeing in the dark is pretty cool. While advanced thermal imaging devices can cost thousands of dollars, you can enjoy Predator Vision for a lot less if you’re

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Julie’s favorite gear, iSinwheel i9Pro scooter, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Would you like to know about the gadgets and gear that we’re still using weeks, months, and even years after we’ve posted our original reviews? Click through to see a list of updated reviews and then scroll to the bottom of each of the listed reviews to read the latest update. Julie’s

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iLive 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand review – keep your Apple EDC ready for action

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REVIEW – Do you have a tangled mess of various USB cables, routed to your phone, watch and headphones to charge them when they need it? I thought I would try out one of these all-in-one charging products to see if they can simplify some of the cable clutter. Read on to find out how

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Laserpecker 3 Laser Engraver review – The world’s smallest pulsed fiber laser engraver

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REVIEW – Lasers! Who doesn’t like lasers? How cool would it be if you could use lasers at home? How cool would it be if you could take said laser with you, anywhere you go? Do you want a side hustle that lets your artistic side shine or do you just want to personalize objects

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OneOdio OpenRock Pro OpenEar Air Conduction Earbuds review

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REVIEW – I own a bunch of earbuds that I have reviewed over the years.  Each one purports to provide some kind of unique feature that sets them apart, and I do have my favorites that I use on a regular basis in specific situations. These OneOdio OpenRock Pro OpenEar Air Conduction Earbuds have an

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ProtoArc MECH K300 mechanical keyboard review – Low profile, high looks

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REVIEW – Do you ever fixate on a certain tool, accessory, etc, and find that you want to try every version available to find the perfect one for you? That’s what I’m going through right now with keyboards. I’ve been using Logitech keyboards for years, but recently I become interested in mechanical keyboards and well…

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RovyVon Aurora A8 USB-C Keychain Flashlight with sidelight review – EDC perfection?

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REVIEW – How do you create a perfect EDC flashlight?  The list of items I would want include a decently bright main light, several other intensity levels, small size, light weight, and durability.  If we could throw in rechargeability rather than needing batteries and good battery life, that would be a big plus.  And, besides

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Sylvox 32″ Smart RV TV review – Watch “On The Road” on the road!

REVIEW – Televisions are omnipresent. They are used at home for entertainment, at work for business, and elsewhere for every other conceivable purpose. So, why not put one in your RV? The Sylvox 32″ Smart RV TV has features specifically for the road. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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CYEVA Car Cup Holder Expander video review – I like big cups and I can not lie

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VIDEO REVIEW – The cup holders in my MINI Cooper are… mini! They can hold a standard can of soda (or pop as we say here in Southern Indiana) but anything larger just won’t fit. I was sent the CYEVA Car Cup Holder Expander. Let’s see if it is a good solution to this first-world

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