Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – Ever since the Apple AirPods Pro earphones came out, I kinda feel sorry for other wireless earbud makers. No matter how good their earbuds may be—and many are great—none can equal Apple’s Spatial Audio. Spatial Audio is an incredible 3D audio addition to an already good-sounding earphone. Once you hear it, there’s no […]
REVIEW – When I demonstrated the Cyansky M3 EDC Titanium flashlight to my wife, who is not easily impressed with my gadgets, she was very surprised by the maximum brightness this little light produced. Could this be the last flashlight you’ll ever need? (I know, not possible.) Can this small flashlight replace larger flashlights for
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REVIEW – The 360 Video Doorbell X3 is a competitor to the market-leading Ring video doorbell. It offers enhancements to many of the features of the existing Ring doorbell and also has a radar sensor to track the distance and trajectory of objects. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
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REVIEW – It was only in the last couple weeks that I learned quality EDC flashlight maker Olight also makes pocket knives. Mind blown! So when I got the chance to review the new Olight Beagle Handle Folding Knife, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. What is it? The Olight Beagle is
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REVIEW – I’m the Gadgeteer which means that I love technology – right? Right. But it doesn’t mean that I don’t also like analog gear too and my favorite category of analog gear is stationery, pens, journals, and journal covers. Today my sister Amy and I are teaming up to show you our latest obsession
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REVIEW – What’s your travel kit look like? Is it a rat’s nest of all the different cables and adapters you need or have you found that magic solution we’re all looking for? Satechi might just have a contender here depending on what you’re looking for. Battery? Check. USB-C and USB-A? Check. Qi wireless? Check.
Satechi Quatro Wireless Power Bank review – One to carry, four ways to charge Read More
REVIEW – The pursuit of the perfect desk has been at the front of my mind since the pandemic halted my work travel. I’ve tried a few different types, everything from minimalist to traditional to a dining room table. For one reason or another, each has come up short – minimalist generally equals not much
Vorii ElementDesk v3 standing desk review – Sit, stand and anything in between Read More
REVIEW – If you have not figured it out by now, I will let you in on the secret. I really like testing and reviewing smartphones and especially those that offer extensive features or something unique. Smartphones have evolved quite a bit over the past few years, but there is something to be said about
Unihertz Titan Pocket Smartphone review – Built-in QWERTY keyboard gives it a retro vibe Read More
REVIEW – One of the many hobbies I picked up during my pandemic downtime is the bass guitar. I’ve played guitar since I was a kid but was always a bit intimidated by the bass. Having been in the same band for about twenty years now (insert shameless Spotify plug here) I’d frequently pick up
Donner DBA-1 15W Bass Guitar Amplifier review – Big sound in a little package Read More
REVIEW – I dunno if you can fall in love with a desk lamp, but I really (really) like this one. The Eppiebasic Dual Desk Lamp features a bunch of neat design features that make it really useful in all the right ways. Never fear, dear readers… I shall illuminate you. To the review! What
REVIEW – Victrola joins the ranks of “Worlds Firsts” again by injecting their deep history with vinyl into a 21st century device: the Revolution GO Portable Rechargeable Record Player. Let’s give it a turn! What is it? The Victrola Revolution GO is a portable, rechargeable battery powered record player, capable of playing all manner of
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – As a huge advocate of Bullet Journaling, and journaling in general, I take a lot of notes. I go through several of my favorite Leuchtturm1917 notebooks each year and even more Schmidt ink refills. I’m also a proponent of paying more for higher-quality versions of the items you use most often. This
RIIND Compact and Slim Pens review – Simple tools with advanced designs Read More
REVIEW – Cooking healthy food can be a challenge when life is busy and your cooking skill level isn’t on par with Gordon Ramsay. What if there was a smart countertop cooking device that could lead you step by step in the cooking process to cook your food to perfection? There is and it’s called the
REVIEW: In our on-the-go home, we are always looking for quick, easy and delicious snacks. If they are healthy, even better! I recently got the opportunity to try out Honey Stinger Gluten-Free Waffles, specifically the new Cookies and Cream flavor. Here’s what I thought… What is it Described as a “delicious vanilla cream flavored filling
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REVIEW: The ThruNite TH30 V2 LED headlamp is durable and versatile. It gave me more than enough light to mow safely in the dark. (Sometimes you just gotta.) It also has a ‘firefly’ mode that is .3, that’s ‘point 3’, lumens. That’s adequate light to rummage around a room with someone asleep in it and
ThruNite TH30 V2 LED Headlamp review – Two lights in one! Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – For many years I have been searching for the best backpack that meets my needs so that I can use it for EDC. The backpack needs to be waterproof, hold a lot of my tech gear including a laptop, tablet, mini keyboard, cables, power adapters, a portable power pack, and a small
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REVIEW – Last January I reviewed the Flexispot Comhar standing desk and I really liked it, but my son decided he needed it, so I gave it to him. It was just as well. That desk was hard to keep clean and I am a bit of a slob, so it wasn’t a great choice
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REVIEW – It’s weird reviewing a small portable power station right after testing a monster power generator—the Generark HomePower 2 power station. But if you’re serious about being able to weather storms (pun intended), then smaller generators can be as useful as their larger, more powerful cousins. Sometimes, you just need something you can easily
Flashfish A301 portable power station review – “We may be small, but we are mighty.” Read More
REVIEW – If you own an iPad, chances are that you also own or wish you owned an Apple Pencil. A stylus is a great accessory for an iPad especially if you enjoy creating art or writing on your tablet. The only problem is that the Apple Pencil has a $129 price tag. OUCH! Is
REVIEW – When I was very young, I discovered the music books that my mom had used when she took piano lessons as a child. I used those books along with very minimal help to teach myself to play a few songs on the Baldwin piano that we had in our living room. I later