Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – The Wacaco Minipresso seeks to fill a cold, dark void in my life by enabling me to whip up a coffee anytime, anywhere. The clever piston-driven mechanism promises a real-deal espresso shot on demand. Does it do the job? Will my longing for fresh caffeine be fulfilled? Let’s find out. To the review! […]
Wacaco Minipresso review – serves up the espresso wherever you are! Read More
REVIEW – The jury is still out on why Apple’s AirTags need an accessory to be able to attach to anything, but it does create an opportunity for the accessory companies out there. There’s a ton of silicone and leather holders, but Nomad’s Leather Loop is different, minimalistic and very secure. Let’s look closer. What
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REVIEW – A few months ago, I installed a Honeywell WiFi thermostat in my home. Shortly after summer started, I began to get alerts on my phone from the thermostat about the high humidity in my house. I quickly decided that I needed a dehumidifier. Before I could purchase one, I got the opportunity to
ORFELD Dehumidifier and Wireless Mini Dehumidifier Combo review Read More
REVIEW – I’ve always thought graphing calculators just looked cool. I can also say I’ve never had to use one for anything other than normal calculator functions. My son on the other hand starting using one for Calculus in high school and has since pretty much had to use it daily. When this NumWorks Graphing
NumWorks Graphing Calculator review – You can teach an old calculator new tricks Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been working on doing more videos to go along with my photography, but the one thing I’ve been lacking has been a decent wireless microphone system. The SYNCO G2 A2 wireless microphone system review offer came along, so I figured I give it a good test. What is it? The SYNCO G2
SYNCO G2 A2 2.4GHz wireless lavalier microphone system review Read More
REVIEW – I use a Q-tip every day to clean my ears after I get out of the shower. It’s always a quick swipe and into the trash it goes. Have you ever wondered how many Q-tips wind up in the garbage each year? I didn’t either until I was asked by LastObject if I
LastObject LastSwab review – A reusable alternative to the Q-tip Read More
REVIEW: The best thing I can tell you about the Kyvol AF600 air fryer is this – when Kyvol accidentally sent me two of them, my daughter who helped me test it was almost ticked that I was ‘Mr. honest’ and sent one back. She recovered and may be getting a Kyvol. Her help was
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REVIEW – When assembling a kit for home defense, one of the most important considerations to make after deciding on a platform, is lighting. Whether you opt for a handgun, shotgun, carbine, or another platform altogether, your choice of a weapon-mounted flashlight is vital to the effectiveness of your setup. Every piece of equipment in
ThruNite TW10 Weaponlight review – USB-C rechargeable tactical light Read More
REVIEW – If I had a dollar for every time I went camping or took a trip and had a bad experience with a cooler and ice, I would have at least three dollars. Traditional coolers can have a variety of issues like leaks, soggy food from melting ice, broken backs from the weight of
BougeRV 30 Quart (28L) Portable Refrigerator/Freezer review – make all the things cold Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Maybe you watched the Queen’s Gambit, maybe you’ve always been into it, or maybe your kid dragged you into it like me. Chess is an awesome game that seems to increasingly sink it’s teeth into you the more you play. If you haven’t used a clock when playing, I think you’ll be
Tempest Chess Clock review – This clock rocks! Read More
REVIEW – Ten years ago (has it been 10 years?), I reviewed Bowers & Wilkins first earphones—the C5. They sounded good but were not comfortable for my ears.  I couldn’t really enjoy them for more than an hour. Fast forward to now—B&W has come out with their first wireless earphones, the PI5 and PI7 (reviewed
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 in-ear true wireless headphones review – definitely worth the wait Read More
REVIEW – My eternal hunt for a perfect minimalistic iPhone case brought me back to one of my favorite Apple accessory makers, Twelve South. Today, we’re looking at their SurfacePad for iPhone 12. What is it? The SurfacePad is a slim, MagSafe compatible leather cover for the iPhone that wraps around from back to front
Twelve South SurfacePad for iPhone 12 review Read More
REVIEW – Good posture is very important when you’re working long hours at a computer. Raising your computer monitor to the right height can make a big difference in neck and back pain that can come up when you’re not seated properly. Of course, you could use a stack of phone books or boxes but
FluidStance Raise 36+ monitor shelf review – elevate your monitor to save your posture Read More
REVIEW – One day a few years ago my campus went into lockdown for seven hours. Nothing happened other than a bit of panic, the local police getting some practice and some very ruined trashcans, but there was a lot of turn taking at the power outlets in the room. After that experience, I try
Zendure SuperMini Lightning power bank review Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – The Pakt Sling Bag simply holds a lot of stuff. It weighs almost nothing so if you load it up and it’s heavy – it’s your stuff! Is this sling bag different from the others and is it a worthy purchase? If you’re not a sling-bag-person, could the Pakt Sling Bag change
Pakt Anywhere 5L Sling Bag review Read More
REVIEW – In the last year I’ve been transitioning to battery-powered tools for working in my yard. After I reviewed WORX’s cordless fan, I purchased their weed eater. SnapFresh then sent me their leaf blower and their hedge trimmer, both of which I liked. The most recent lawn tool that I’ve been testing is a
SnapFresh Cordless Lawn Mower review – not enough power Read More
REVIEW – I feel like I have gone through hundreds of different phone cases over the past 10 years or so. With each new phone, I get, I get at least three different cases before I find one that suits me. I have used everything from basic TPU cases to full coverage Otter Box type
Noreve iPhone 11 Pro leather wallet case review Read More
REVIEW – Since long-distance travel has been off the table for a while now, I’ve been making plans for shorter, closer-to-home trips. Inevitably, those trips involve long drives and off-the-grid locations. My usual EDC battery packs work fine to keep my power-hungry travel devices fed, but I have to pack three or four if the
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank review Read More
REVIEW UPDATES – Today’s updates might look skimpy but they aren’t. Especially the Roborock S7 robot vac review which has a BIG update concerning Roborock’s new Auto-Empty Dock. Check out these reviews and my favorite gear page updates. Enjoy! Julie’s favorite gear Julie’s favorite gear Roborock H7 cordless vacuum review By Brooke Hall Roborock H7
Roborock H7 stick vac, Roborock S7 robot vac, Julie’s fav gear, and more – Review updates Read More
REVIEW – I’m convinced that every struggling actor who isn’t waiting tables in Los Angeles is a headshot photographer, and yet, like a five-year-old, trying to pull it together for a real headshot is way too much work for me. At the same time, I also feel like you are your own best PR person,
PortraitPro Studio Max 21 photo editing software review – Be your own supermodel Read More