Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – Although I am a self-proclaimed gadget nerd, I never jumped into the VR world, until now. I purchased a Meta Quest 3S for my son for Christmas and made the “mistake” of trying it out. I immediately ran out and purchased the Quest 3 for myself. Fast forward, and I now attend all […]
YOGES Charging Dock for Meta Quest 3S, Quest 3 review Read More
REVIEW – Many, maybe most, people who get a new phone spend almost as much time finding a case for their new device as they do in deciding when and which device to get. When you have a thin, light slab of glass that gravity and water hate with a passion, you have to protect
Pretty Protection – Benks Prestige ArmorPro Case Built with Kevlar® Read More
REVIEW – Being a fan of all things EDC, I am constantly reading articles and watching YouTube videos on the subject. Over the past year or so I kept coming across videos on the benefits of replacing a folding pocket knife with a fixed blade. Naturally I was very intrigued as I had yet to
CIVIVI Baby Banter Fixed Blade review – A baby knife cutting at an advanced level Read More
REVIEW – I take road trips on the weekend to play disc golf, so when something comes across the review desk that I can use, I jump on it. The Iceco JP50 Pro 50L portable freezer is great for longer trips and when I stay at a hotel which may not have a fridge. For shorter
Titan PRO 25Q Roto Hard Cooler review – I see the light! Read More
REVIEW – Otterbox is a name that is almost ubiquitous for device protection. I am not a big fan of overly thick, bulletproof-proof cases, but their Western Noir moniker is cute and the patterns are interesting, so when they were offered to the team, I volunteered. And maybe they can be protective without hampering the feel
Yippee Ki Yay – Hitting the trail with the Otterbox Western Noir iPhone case Read More
REVIEW – My wife and I are lifelong coffee drinkers—3-4 cups a day each. That’s a lot of coffee over time. As a result, we’ve gone through different types of methods of how to brew coffee. For a long time, we used regular drip machines like Mr. Coffee before graduating to Keurig machines. It took
GEVI Programmable 10-Cup Grind & Brew Coffee Maker review – Coffee and guilt trips Read More
REVIEW – It’s new phone case season. If you were gifted a new device during the recent/current gift-giving season, you’re probably in the market. We were recently offered two different styles of Kevlar® cases from Benks. I’ve broken the reviews apart because they really are distinct. The Aurora ArmorAir Case built with Kevlar for iPhone
Just enough protection – The Benks Aurora ArmorAir iPhone case built with Kevlar Read More
REVIEW – I wear earbuds several times a day for different activities. I’ve typically gravitated toward the in-ear style that closes off your ear canal. Those sound great and can have noise-canceling technology, but they block out environmental sounds and can get uncomfortable afterward. I’ve been looking for an open-style earbud to overcome these issues
REVIEW – I find it very strange when I come across someone who does not have a smartphone. While I never planned things to turn out this way, I must admit that most of my daily tasks are somehow connected to my smartphone, and without it, I feel lost. I often encounter situations of peril
UGREEN MagFlow Qi2 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger review Read More
REVIEW – OLIGHT makes some of my favorite flashlights, but did you know that they also make some nice pocket EDC gear too? They sent me their Otacle D1 hex bit driver to check out. It’s small, but they say good things come in small packages, so let’s take a look to see if that’s
The OLIGHT Otacle D1 puts a tiny EDC hex driver in your pocket Read More
REVIEW – Let me start by saying I am an Apple snob—a long-standing member of the Apple Borg. My first—and only—computers have been exclusively Macs. Well, except for that time I bought a Mac Clone in the 90s, but I digress. It’s always been iPhones and iPads and everything else. No Android in this house.
REVIEW – I don’t really baby my phones except for one thing. I always put a screen protector on them immediately. Or that’s what I usually do. I failed to do that when I bought the iPhone 16 Pro Max last fall. I put it off and paid the “price” of getting a scratch. 😟
The iOttie Terra protects your iPhone’s screen with less waste Read More
REVIEW – In a world of look-alike bags, you may need to get creative to keep track of your bag. Tie a ribbon around a handle? Child’s play. How about luggage that’s traffic-cone orange? That’s what caught my eye with the Aer Carry-On bag. But there’s way more to this bag than searing your retinas.
The Aer Carry-On is a smarter way to travel Read More
REVIEW – There are dozens of ways we can track our biometrics these days. From smartwatches to smart rings, from earbuds to your vehicle’s sensor array, everything is trying to monitor and report on (and sell, in many cases) your biometric data. How long/well did you sleep? Have you eaten lately? What’s your BMI? This
Tipping the scales – LePulse P1 Body Composition Scale review Read More
REVIEW – I learned to touch type in the 1990s, and by the 2000s, my endless conversations over AOL Instant Messenger turned me into a very fast typist. When I really get going on something that’s on my mind, I can smash out about 120 words per minute, and the more adamant I am about
Adventures in Mechanical Keyboard Customization Read More
REVIEW – Back in December of last year, I reviewed the Shieldon Gambit knife. I liked it a lot for a budget cleaver-style blade. The build materials were good as was the choice of steel in a budget knife. Well, I’m back with another Shieldon offering, the Hoplon. How does it compare to the previous
Shieldon Hoplon pocket knife review – Is it your next EDC pocket knife? Read More
REVIEW – If you own a Meta Quest 3 or 3S VR headset, you will likely agree that the stock head strap is uncomfortable. If you love using your headset, you will agree that the built-in battery life is inadequate. Do you need a solution for both of these issues? Enter the YOGES 10000mAh Battery
Is the YOGES Battery Head Strap Worth It? Boost Your Meta Quest 3 Playtime Read More
REVIEW – Portable power options have blossomed over the past few years. No longer are the primary options just gas generators. The Pecron E1000LFP came up for review and I wanted to see how it stacked up against similar power stations I’ve seen. It looked like it met the sweet spot for me in size
Portable Power Made Easy: PECRON E1000LFP Review & Performance Test Read More
REVIEW – One would think that by now, I have satisfied my craving for wireless mic systems. However, this cannot be further from the truth. I am always looking for something newer and better and lately, I have been looking for the perfect wireless mic system with great wireless range so that I can set
Saramonic Ultra Wireless Mic System review Read More
REVIEW – Hurricane Helene left us without power for a couple of days. When we lose power, there are two primary things that we want: to recharge our cell phones and keep the refrigerator running. Any size power station can do the former, but it takes a larger one to do the later. Of course,
Oupes Exodus 1200 Power Station review Read More