Reviews

Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.

Bellroy iPhone Case review – a leather case that brings the class

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REVIEW – There’s nothing quite like the feel of a leather case around an iPhone. It feels warmer, smooth and can tell a story of what the phone’s been through. They can get a bit beat up through use though. Bellroy’s Phone Case offers a hybrid design with protective polymers in specific places. Can it […]

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Provirtec Pawtent HEPA Air Purifier – helps remove dog stink

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REVIEW – As someone with two dogs, I’m always a little worried that my house smells like… well, dog. That paranoia was amplified a couple of months ago when our dogs got sprayed by a skunk. Now, not only am I worried my house smells like dog but that it also smells like skunk! When

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HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Atari Edition review – Put a whole lot of nostalgia in your pocket!

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REVIEW – If you grew up with a joystick in one hand and the Atari logo burned into your memory like I did, the HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Atari Edition might hit you right in the nostalgia. This compact handheld packs 50 classic games from the golden age of arcades and consoles, including retro favorites like

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Thinkware ARC 700 Front & Rear review – 4K front dual dash camera

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REVIEW – I have a theory that everyone driving on the highway nowadays is so much faster than it was before we all met Joe Exotic and baked way too much sour dough. Like those movies where when someone pauses time and when it un-pauses everything is twice the speed.  My morning commute has started

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BOB AND BRAD Heated knee brace review – relief with no strings attached

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REVIEW – I have had knee problems since I was in high school. I tweaked something while I was ice-skating, and they have never been the same. Most of the time they just ache, or make weird noises. However, they have started to hurt more often, and more intensely than before. The BOB AND BRAD

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Eazeye Radiant Monitor review: Am I missing something here?

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REVIEW – I have always been a fan of e-ink products and the like.  The idea of a low power display that looks like paper and is easy on the eyes?  Sign me up.  I have had numerous devices in this category over the last couple years.  So when the Eazeye Radiant Monitor sent up

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LawnMaster FD1503 Electric Wood Chipper Shredder review

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REVIEW – I live in the middle of 12 acres of woods. When there’s a storm, there’s always a bunch of fallen branches and sticks. I’ve always wondered if a wood chipper could become a handy outdoor tool for me and now I’ve had the chance to test one. Let’s take a look at the

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HOZO Neoblade ultrasonic hobby knife review – cuts through hobby stuff like butter

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REVIEW – I have used hobby knives since I started building model airplanes in my pre-teens. I’ve since had decades of mishaps and frustration caused by my general clumsiness and dull knives. Lately, my 3D print farm production has required quite a bit of post-processing with various tools including hobby knives, so I jumped at

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MAGEASY Roam M Protective Case with Lanyard review – Crossbody ready protection

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REVIEW – I went on a whale watching trip recently and found myself precariously holding my phone more than a few times. Less than a week later the Roam M Protective Case with Lanyard showed up from MAGEASY, and it’s absolutely what I should have had with me. Now I’ll be ready next time. ⬇︎ Jump

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Nomad Rugged Case review – New phone? You need the Rugged Case

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REVIEW – Hot on the heels of Apple’s announcement of iPhone 17 and its variants, Nomad released the updated version of their storied Rugged Case. If you’ve yet to pick up a case from Nomad, I hope this review provides some clues as to why it’s one of the first cases I pick up every

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Status Audio Pro X Wireless Earbuds review – Expensive, but worth it

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I love it when a pair of earbuds I’ve liked gets a noticeable upgrade across many areas. Back in 2023, I reviewed the Status Audio Between 3ANC earbuds and thought they were cool, but not quite enough to replace my trusted Apple AirPods Pro earbuds. It’s now 2025, and Status Audio has not been resting

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Electactic G31 3-burner gas grill review

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REVIEW – For the past several years we have used an old-fashioned charcoal grill at the house.  We love that charcoal flavor in the food, and going old-school is pleasantly satisfying slowly watching those gloriously glowing coals!  But it was time to bring back the gas grill to our backyard barbeques, because sometimes you just

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Cycrown Roma all-Terrain Ebike versus Cycrown Commuter Dremax Ebike review – how do they compare?

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REVIEW – As you all know, ebikes are a part of my nerdy world, and I was extremely excited when Cycrown offered the CycHunter ebike for review. When the bike arrived, I was surprised to see that they actually sent the Dremax model that a team member had already reviewed. When I inquired about returning

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Retekess TC202 Conference Room Camera review

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REVIEW – One of the requirements of my new studio/office is to have the ability to record video within the space, removing the scenario where I want to record people or objects but do not have a camera covering that angle. This requirement not only means having enough strategically placed cameras, but also being capable

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Creative Stage Pro 2.1 Soundbar review – Simple setup, surprisingly powerful performance

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REVIEW – The speakers on many TVs aren’t that great. They lack depth and often sound tinny, which may be fine when listening to voices or dialog, but for music and movies, they are pretty disappointing. But sometimes adding a speaker system results in more wires, more remotes, and more space. What does the Creative

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Rocketbook Flex planner review – write, wipe and repeat

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REVIEW – I try. There are plenty of things that I fall short on, but no one can say that I don’t try. Organizing, planning, keeping details in check, all of these things are some of my favorite items, but also places where I tend to forget or give up. The Rocketbook flex planner has

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