Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW: I’ve said this before (most recently here), but it bears repeating: if you are a content creator, the quality of your sound is the element that will make or break your presence. The Australian brand RØDE has been a player in the sound space for a long time, and their latest offering, the VideoMic […]
RØDE VideoMic GO II microphone review – Run and gun refined Read More
REVIEW – The weather is starting to warm up here in Michigan, but I still had time to check out Venustas Men’s 3-in-1 Heated Jacket. Read on to see if the Venustas jacket could stand up to the mid-west winter! What is it? The Venustas Men’s 3-in-1 Heated Jacket is a battery-powered heated jacket with
Venustas Men’s 3-in-1 7.4V Heated Jacket Review Read More
REVIEW – When it comes to productivity, I combine digital and analog tools. My favorite digital tools are Google Keep, Gmail, and Google Calendar. My favorite analog tools are Pilot Juice Up gel pens and paper notebooks. If you happen to be a lover of stationery and paper notebooks, then today’s review will be of
PLOTTER USA 6-Ring Leather Binder (mini size) review Read More
REVIEW – Something we all have learned about wireless charging: there are always wires somewhere in the mix. And with several different types of wireless chargers, there could be a different wire for each one. Recently, Mophie released a charging kit I wish I had owned a month earlier when I took my iPhone, Apple
Mophie 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe review Read More
REVIEW – As an audio professional I learned long ago the importance of quality audio. Whether shooting a film, recording a podcast, streaming a game, or doing non-stop video conference calls, good audio can be even more important than good video. While laptops and tablets typically have built-in mics, desktop computers usually don’t, and even
REVIEW – Cell phone manufacturers usually announce new models annually. Some new models push the boundary of technology and innovation while others make existing technologies more affordable. The TCL 30 V 5G smartphone falls into the latter category but has some compelling features. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
TCL 30 V 5G smartphone review Read More
REVIEW – Have you ever wanted to add a fully customizable neon light to your room that can be curved into (nearly) any shape you’d like but didn’t want to pay hundreds of dollars for an actual glass custom neon sign? If so, the Govee RGBIC Neon rope light might be just what you’ve been
Govee RGBIC Neon rope light review – flexible RGB smart lighting Read More
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed several SwitchBot products and have grown to appreciate them for their simplicity, utility, and budget-friendliness. With a larger display, the new SwitchBot Temperature and Hygrometer Plus makes monitoring and adding automation triggers based on your home’s environment simple, cost-effective, and fun. What is it? The SwitchBot Thermometer and Hygrometer Plus
SwitchBot Thermometer and Hygrometer Plus review – Easy, capable, and economical, oh my! Read More
REVIEW – I enjoy designing the landscape lighting around my home all year round. However, because of the NY winters, I tend to take a break when it is really cold and when there is snow. So from about right after Christmas to early Spring, I do not indulge very much. Now we are rapidly
XMCOSY Solar Torch Lights review – An easy way to add ambience to your yard Read More
REVIEW – I am always looking for the next best thing in a compact multitool, and when a company offers some innovation to the form factor – I am obliged to try it. SOG, having recently been acquired by GSM Outdoors in December of 2021, has made such an offer. The SOG Flash MT boasts
SOG Flash MT review – A multi-tool with assisted opening features Read More
REVIEW – I previously had the opportunity (several years ago) to review the Bosch GLM 50 C laser measuring tool. Six years later, it still works great and it is my go-to laser measuring tool. But considering that it might be time for an upgrade, I jumped at the chance to try the MEAZOR 6-In-1
HOZO Design MEAZOR 6-In-1 compact laser measuring tool review Read More
REVIEW – I did a 1.5 mile dog walk in the Deckers X Lab G8 Tactical Boots but this was only my third time in them. For tactical emphasis, I took along my Toy Doberman, Poquito. We were on asphalt streets and a wooded trail with exposed roots. I’ll tell you how these boots performed
Deckers X Lab G8 Tactical Boots review – Walk a mile in your new shoes Read More
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
EBL Portable Power Station Voyager 1000 review Read More
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
Govee RGBICWW LED smart outdoor flood lights review Read More
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!
CarPC Android Auto dongle review Read More
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