Reviews

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

Reolink Argus PT smart 2K 4MP pan & tilt wire-free outdoor security camera review

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REVIEW – I have almost a dozen security cameras around my home which have allowed me close to a detailed 360-degree view. After my first review of a security camera from Reolink, I was hooked on their brand. I waited for quite a while to get an opportunity to test and review another one. So […]

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Soundcore Motion Boom Plus Bluetooth speaker review – A better Boom

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REVIEW – I will state up front that I love portable Bluetooth speakers. It doesn’t matter how big or small they are, how expensive or cheap they are, or how good or bad they sound—well, scratch the bad-sounding part. I like them because I listen to music all the time. And so I use different

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TOPDON ArtiDiag600S Professional Automotive OBD-II Diagnostic Tool review

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REVIEW – I’ve always been one to do my own car repairs, if at all possible. My DIY chromosome in addition to our family trend of keeping our vehicles for a least a decade means that I am frequently contending with the dreaded check engine light on our 2002, 2009, 2012, and 2017 Hondas. I

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Logitech MX Mechanical Mini keyboard and Logitech MX Master 3S mouse review

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REVIEW – I have been using a Logitech MX Keys keyboard and a Logitech MX Master mouse for several years. Even after reviewing many mechanical keyboards and other mice, I always go back to Logitech because the keyboard feels great under my fingers and I love the built-in media keys. The MS 2 Master mouse

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AXS Audio professional wireless earbuds review – Just plain fun

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REVIEW – You have to be pretty sure of yourself and what you have to offer to enter the overcrowded wireless earphone market. It seems as if everyone and their uncle sells them. Despite the odds, a new audio company has taken on contenders. AXS Audio claims to make earbuds that “will give you the

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Rachio 3 8-zone smart sprinkler controller review

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REVIEW – The 2022 Dog Days of Summer will bring brutally hot conditions to most of the USA. This means that residents should water conservatively. The Wi-Fi enabled Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller uses local weather forecasts to precisely control the watering schedule. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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Elegoo Neptune 3 FDM 3D printer review – Great printer for beginners

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REVIEW – I received my first 3D printer this past Christmas as a gift from my Mom.  I asked for and received a Creality Ender 3 V2.  It had quite an extensive build process and I struggled a bit to get a good quality first build.  It did not have any kind of auto bed

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Lairlux Percussion Massage Gun review – Lets you overdo your workouts without overdoing your wallet

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REVIEW – Sports and exercise are known for fads.  One big fad right now has to do with recovery from exercise, and specifically, for when you overdo it. If you follow the trends, sore muscles can now be relieved by everything from oddly-shaped foam rollers to percussive massagers, which use a combination of vibration and

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ClicBot Standard Robotics Kit review – This might be the droid you’re looking for!

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REVIEW – Along with flying cars, the promises of the future almost always include some type of robot companion. From C-3PO and R2-D2 to Johnny 5 and V.I.N.CENT, all the way back to Maria from Metropolis, robots are always depicted as a ubiquitous part of our daily future lives. Yet, here I am in 2022

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Outdoor Master Electric Skateboard Cruiser review – an excellent longboard speed demon

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REVIEW – I almost didn’t volunteer to review the Outdoor Master Electric Skateboard Cruiser. I’m pushing middle age, tend to be a bit clumsy, and bruised my tailbone the last time I rode a longboard (over 20 years ago). I’ve been curious about these electric skateboards I see around town, but I was worried about

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Benks MagClap Traveller Pro car charger review

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REVIEW – There are many ways to get your phone into your field of view when in your automobile. Heads-up displays that fit on your dash, suction cups for either the windshield or the dash, and, of course, that perennial favorite, the AC vent clip. How to attach the phone to the clip is the

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EHO 100W 4-port GaN wall charger review – Any port in a charger

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REVIEW – After an embarrassingly long time with no higher wattage chargers (like, above 30 Watt) being available because of manufacturing and shipping issues caused by (or, at least blamed on) the pandemic, suddenly everyone seems to have gallium nitride (GaN) chargers available that offer flexibility beyond anything we’ve seen in the past. Take today’s

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Fenix TK35UE V2.0 tactical flashlight review – A shockingly bright handful of a flashlight

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REVIEW- The Fenix TK35UE V2.0 Tactical Flashlight is a worthy addition to their TK lineup that they say is tactical-ready for Military and Law Enforcement. And I believe them! What is it? The Fenix TK35UE V2.0 is a durable flashlight, boasting a maximum output of 5000 lumens, that’s ready for pretty much anything you can

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Scosche PowerUp 32K Portable Power Hub review – This power station has a lot of power in a little package

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REVIEW – Portable charging devices can come in a lot of sizes and prices. They are incredibly useful in providing that extra bit of charge for power-hungry smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Since charging is based on devices being used and how often they need to be charged, how do you choose what best fits your

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RapidX Modula5 charger system, Yeedi Vac 2 Pro, Tom Bihn, Bibury mulit-tool, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Would you like to know which gadgets and products we’re still using weeks, months, and even years after we’ve posted our original reviews? Click through to see a list of 10 recently updated reviews and then scroll to the bottom of each of the listed reviews to read the latest update. RapidX

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The Olight I5T Plus Pebble flashlight review – a solid EDC performer!

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REVIEW – It’s never a bad idea to have a flashlight in your EDC kit, and the Olight I5T Pebble Plus Flashlight is volunteering for duty. It’s pretty, but does it do the job? Let’s find out. To the review! What is it? The The Olight I5T Plus Pebble is an LED flashlight for your

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BODEGAcooler T50 Dual Zone 53 Quart/50L 12V portable freezer review

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REVIEW – It is definitely pool party time here in South Texas!  We hit triple digits already a couple of times in the month of May.  Who doesn’t want a cold refreshing beverage when sitting outside at the pool?  Who doesn’t want a bunch of wet dripping people traipsing back and forth from your back

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