Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – Flashlights are nice to have around. Sometimes you need to light a dark area. Sometimes, you need to search for something in the dark. Sometimes, you need emergency lighting during a power outage. Sometimes, you need to light up things that are far away. Imalent, a maker of a wide range of versatile […]
It’s not the Sun in your hand…but it’s close! – Imalent RS50 flashlight review Read More
REVIEW – the Apple Airpod has become ubiquitous it seems, with that distinctive skinny white earbud dangling from the ear. Their form factor has been copied by many other companies, including Tribit with their Flybuds C2 earbuds. At less than half the price of the Airpods, are the Flybuds worth your money? Let’s find out.
Tribit Flybuds C2 Bluetooth earbuds review Read More
REVIEW – Remember when Ebeneezer Scrooge was visited by the Three Ghosts in A Christmas Carol? Well, I’ve got the Tom Bihn version of that story from their new winter releases! We’ve got something from the past (the Old School Carryall), something from the present (the Truck Tote, now in new organic materials), and the
REVIEW – Are you new to 3D printing? I am. As a beginner, you might ask things like, “Do you have to assemble the printer?”, “How much do I need to know about 3D printing to print my first object?”, “How much time do I need to spend learning about the printer before I can
Voxelab Aries 3D printer review Read More
REVIEW – Cedar Fever!!! Yup, we are getting into the super allergy season here in south Texas. I generally start with a runny nose that if I ignore long enough will turn into a sinus infection and bronchitis. This year is especially fun because now I wonder if it is allergies or COVID. I currently
Coway Airmega 400s air purifier review – clean air for really large rooms Read More
REVIEW – You splurged on an iPhone and now you’re thinking about covering it up with a case to protect it. That’s a valid thought because let’s face it, iPhones are expensive! But they also look fantastic. Do you really want to cover all that fabulousness with a plastic case? If you answered no, then
Arc Pulse iPhone bumper case review Read More
REVIEW UPDATES – Today we have a new batch of review updates for you for phones, dashcams, LED lighting, and an update to my own favorite gear page. Like always, click the link and then scroll to the bottom to read the new updates to each review/article. Julie’s Favorite Gear Julie’s favorite gear CAT S22
REVIEW – I used to have many of those cube-shaped iPhone chargers, until I gave them away to people who “needed a charger”. Over time, I’ve been keeping my eye out for chargers with USB-C, but I still need the “old” USB-A charger, too. Thank goodness I got the chance to review the Unitek USB-C
Unitek USB-C 3 port 66W GaN wall charger review Read More
REVIEW – Many of us carry a few EDC essential items. Busy lives mean distractions can result in us forgetting one of those EDC essentials. Tile has a solution. Their trackers are gadgets that can help you find those lost EDC essentials, even if you left them miles away. Let’s check them out! What is
Tile tracker products review Read More
REVIEW – Do you need a new way to relax after the stresses of the day? You can binge-watch the popular new show on Netflix, you can listen to music, or you can use the HoMedics Drift which creates a beautiful and almost magical sculpture that you can watch as a metal sphere rolls silently
HoMedics Drift review – a beautiful zen gadget that comes at a price Read More
REVIEW – My husband has struggled with back pain since he fell down a flight of stairs as a teenager. One thing that always seemed to help was a back massage. While I was happy to oblige, my hands quickly got too tired to apply the right amount of pressure to release the knots in
Yunmai Technology Slim Elegant Massage Gun review Read More
REVIEW – As more and more commerce is conducted using various forms of shipping, printing labels has become a way of life, particularly around birthdays or holidays. The Munbyn ITPP941 4×6 thermal printer exquisitely fulfills this need! Let’s have a look. What is it? Munbyn’s model ITPP941 is a thermal printer that connects to a
Munbyn ITPP941 4×6 thermal printer review – Prepare ye all for Boxing Day! Read More
REVIEW – Like many of you, I’ve been suffering with the scourge of using the built-in speakers on a television in my house. Nearly all televisions have garbage speakers that are either tinny or too quiet or both. Many built-in TV speakers are also downward- or backward- firing so that the sound that’s getting to
Tribit Soundbar review – big sound at a decent price Read More
REVIEW – Is it a wallet? An EDC organizer? A multi-tool pouch? The Roaring Fire Picofire Pocket Pouch can be all of those things with elastic loops, pockets, and pouches to corral all of your bits and baubles. Let’s get organized. To the review! What is it? The Roaring Fire Picofire Pocket Pouch is an
Roaring Fire Picofire Pocket Pouch review – here’s a multitasking upgrade to your EDC Read More
REVIEW – A multicooker is an appliance that has many of the cooking capabilities of other appliances, which means it can perform a variety of functions, like boiling, frying, stewing, baking, and steaming. This should allow someone with limited kitchen space to replace several single-function appliances, like a slow cooker, a steamer, an air fryer,
ChefWave Chefe review – a multicooker that uses steam Read More
REVIEW – As the mother of a teenager I can tell you that gift giving this holiday season is getting trickier and trickier. I’m always on the lookout for a clever gift or stocking stuffer that I think will be a winner with my kid. The GoCube 2×2 takes all the fun of a Rubik’s
GoCube 2×2 review – mini puzzle cube Read More
REVIEW: The Treblab Z7 Pro Hybrid Active Noise Canceling Headphones are among the most comfortable over-ear headphones I’ve used. But comfort is little consolation if the sound is only so-so, right? Don’t tune out yet! I used the Treblab Z7 Pro headphones for phone calls plus a range of music listening and as a tease
TREBLAB Z7 PRO Hybrid Active Noise Canceling Headphones review – Comfort plus great sound? Read More
REVIEW – Even though it is wintertime, we are still getting days up into the upper 80s here in south Texas. I have always been a fan of the nugget ice you can sometimes find in various restaurants. It is super crunchy and easy to chew. It also tends to make a nice almost slushy
Qualeben Nugget Ice Maker review – awesome margaritas every day! Read More
REVIEW – The internet. We all use and rely on it every day. What happens if you can’t connect or your speed slows down or becomes unreliable in part of your house? The problem could be your internet service provider or it could be with your network hardware. If you’ve decided it’s time to buy
REVIEW – For millions of Americans, working from home has become the new norm (I hate that term). It’s my new norm, anyway. As we try to make our home and mobile offices more accommodating, we constantly look to upgrade and improve working conditions. Since most home office workers have to use video software for
EPOS Adapt 660 Headset review Read More