Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – My son/co-reviewer has been wanting one of these for years. At first, it was for camping. Then as a power back-up for our house, when the power goes out. And most recently, for his car as an additional power source. I kept putting him off, thinking the idea was silly. But when we […]
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REVIEW – I reviewed an earlier version of SleepPhones about 18 months ago and loved them. Can AcousticSheep “make a better mousetrap” of their already impressive offering? Awwww yeah!…. What is it? SleepPhones are Bluetooth wireless headphones enclosed in a soft, comfortable, stretchy headband. Hardware Specs Bluetooth®: 5.0 AAC receiver Micro-USB charging and headphone socket
REVIEW – Last year we put up our holiday lights on Halloween and took them down on Valentine’s Day. Our 5-year-old projector switches from ghosts to snowflakes to dots. But it’s always kind of a letdown that we only get Christmas colors (red and green). So when the Govee RGBICWW LED smart outdoor flood lights
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REVIEW – Working from home has been the best thing to happen in my career as a children’s publisher art director since—I don’t know when. However, as good as the transition to work-from-home was, it does present some challenges you don’t face in an office environment. One of the biggest challenges—for me—is getting the optimal
AnkerWork B600 Video Bar webcam review – Presenting a better you in online meetings Read More
REVIEW – Flashlights are one of the greatest gadgets humans ever invented. I have many flashlights; some serve a specific purpose, some are for general use. Acebeam sent me one of their latest to try out – the Rider RX EDC AA Flashlight, and it has a neat little gadget feature. What is it? The
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REVIEW – It’s winter, and it’s cold. That means the heat is running a lot, and the air in our house is getting dried out. This irritates my skin and makes it more difficult to breathe, especially at night while I’m sleeping. The solution to this problem is simply to run a humidifier during the
PARIS RHÔNE Humidifier review – cool mist all day long Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Many vehicles support Android Auto or Apple CarPlay on the infotainment system. These interfaces only support a limited number of apps and operating modes. The CarPC AA dongle uses custom software to permit a full Android experience in your car. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
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REVIEW – I have been reviewing Roborock robot vacuums for several years now and have liked them so much that I have been using them on the two main floors of my house. I have the Roborock S5 Max in the basement and the Roborock S7 Max with the mopping feature on the main floor
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum review – This robot vac really does it all! Read More
REVIEW – SInce I purchased my new home, I have worked hard to transform the horrible landscaping that it came with into something that is attractive and head-turning. A big part of my design has been lighting much of which needs to be redone now that we are coming out of a typical NY winter.
Govee RGBIC Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Outdoor LED Lights review Read More
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed several DLP LCD projectors here, as well as bought a couple on my own for various purposes throughout my life. The Bomaker Cinema 500 Max projector has the best image quality I’ve seen so far in a sub-$500 projector, and overall I was pleasantly surprised with the features and performance, though
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REVIEW – The TCL 30 XE 5G smartphone was just released for T-Mobile customers as a new budget phone option. When the price was announced for the 30 XE, I confess I lowered my expectations. Should I have? Will this device be good enough to replace my aging $400 current phone or will it end
TCL 30 XE 5G smartphone review – Not much to hate for $198! Read More
REVIEW – I have lived in NY for over 30 years, and I am finally very tired of the winter months and of course the cold. While I am not able to relocate for a while, each year I do my best to take full advantage of the warm months. One thing that I enjoy
HAOYISHU Stainless Steel Solar Powered Pendant Light review Read More
REVIEW – We recently moved into a new house with a front door right off our driveway that would be very convenient for our daily use with a family of four. We were looking for a smart door lock that could provide keyless entry for us, our kids, and guests if we would need them
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REVIEW – The setup that you see in the opening photo of this review is one I have used for many years. Over the years I have swapped out monitors and mics and other equipment, but the “glue” that allowed seamless connectivity and access has always been a dock. For the past 3 years, I
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REVIEW – A year and a half ago, I reviewed the Tribit StormBox Micro, calling it the audio bargain of the year. I use that little speaker every day, either in the bathroom while showering or in the kitchen while doing dishes. It has become part of my daily life. Since that review, Tribit has
REVIEW – LivBars are made of real seeds, grains, fruits and flavorings, few of which exceed 3 syllables. ‘Himalayan’ is no actual violation. It’s the absence of chemicals and preservatives that I appreciate. Our bodies know what to do with real food. I took a taste of the Crowd Pleaser 12 pack assortment of LivBars.
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REVIEW – I really don’t like using the speakerphone on my iPhone, because I don’t like how others sound when THEY’RE using a speakerphone. I don’t want to sound like I’m “in a cave” or distant. Maybe the Beyerdynamic SPACE speakerphone will put those concerns to rest for me. What is it? I know Beyerdynamic
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REVIEW – Speakers – we need them to share the music and words we’re listening to, and there are a bazillion options out there. Today, I’m going to review the Monoprice Harmony Capsule 200 speaker, which is a capsule/cylinder-shaped speaker system. What is it? The Monoprice Harmony Capsule 200 is a black tubular Bluetooth speaker
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ARTICLE – At the risk of sounding a bit cranky, this will include references to my workplace that are, uh, not so complimentary. I’m a college professor and while some may think that means we’re smart or something, really it just means we are experts at one tiny little sliver of stuff, and we’re pretty
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REVIEW – I have a tactical flashlight that I keep beside my bed for emergencies around the house and yard, but I’ve wanted one for my car as well. Maybe I get a flat tire at night, maybe I run out of gas and have to hike to the nearest gas station, or maybe I
WUBEN T1 tactical flashlight review – sturdy and bright Read More