Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – As with everything in the technology space, change is afoot regarding battery banks. Last summer, I reviewed a 10,000 mAh unit that weighed 13.6 ounces. (To be fair, it also had 2 Qi chargers and an Apple Watch charger built in.) Before that, I reviewed a 10,000 mAh unit that weighed 9.7 ounces. […]
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REVIEW – Travel chargers are all the rage these days. The progressively smaller and more powerful chargers are getting all the press. But what about those of us that need to charge stuff at our desks? No love for us? RAVPower has heard the call and responded with their new 4-port desktop charging station. What
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REVIEW – Are you a light sleeper? Do noises in the night wake you up? Does your partner snore? Do you wear earplugs when you sleep? If you answered yes to any of these questions, active noise canceling (ANC) may help. In today’s stress-filled world of constant interruptions and 24/7 communication, a good night’s sleep
QuietOn 3 Active Noise Cancelling earbuds review – No music, just quiet Read More
REVIEW – Part of being a good steward of our planet is reducing the number of single-use plastics that we consume in our homes. A couple of years ago I reviewed ZWraps Beewax Food Wraps, which has reduced the amount of Saran wrap that we use. Today I’m reviewing Zip Top reusable silicone food container,
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REVIEW UPDATES – It’s time for another batch of review updates. This time we look back at some relatively recent reviews from Brooke and Matt from the past year. To read the updates, click on the review and then scroll down where you’ll find each dated update. ONSON A10 cordless vacuum review by Brooke Hall
Zepp Z smartwatch, Epomaker mechanical keyboard, and more – Review updates Read More
REVIEW – Do you have your small items like remotes, pens, and such scattered all willy-nilly? Oh! The horror! As a Gadgeteer, we must keep organized, and a great way to do that is with high-tech carbon fiber! What is it? The Monocarbon pen holder is a cup constructed of 100% genuine carbon fiber. What’s
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REVIEW – I don’t know about other dog owners, but I have dogs who love water on walks and it is never an easy task. You are either carrying water bottles with collapsible water bowls or if you are like me, making sure your walking path goes by that house that always has their sprinklers
Spleash leash review – A dog leash with built-in doggy hydration Read More
REVIEW – There are people out there that say “You can rest when you’re dead” and I believe that’s a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Sleep and sleep quality have been linked to weight loss, Alzheimer’s and a whole host of more common issues such as job and exam performance. Up until now, getting feedback
Wesper sleep patch review – wearable sleep test device Read More
REVIEW – Last fall I reviewed the SnapFresh cordless leaf blower. At that time, it was their only battery-powered tool, but now they have several more in their 20V line. I like the blower and still use it, so now I’m testing their cordless drill. What is it? This is a consumer-grade, battery-powered, cordless drill
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REVIEW – Breathing. We all do it. Pretty much all the time. But, what are you breathing? Nice, clean, healthy air, or, air contaminated with yucky things? What kind of yuck can you find in your household air? Well, a lot! Microscopic particles smaller than 2.5 microns, including smoke, bacteria, and allergens lurk. Particles smaller
Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde purifying fan TP09 review Read More
REVIEW – Hooray for multitaskers! The Bibury 21-in-1 Multi-tool promises just that, in a solid steel package that delivers the goods. He’s chunky. He’s versatile. Let’s go learn more. To the review! What is it? It’s a multi-tool that includes a combination pliers function (Needle-Nose Pliers, End Cutting Pliers, Combination Pliers), a hexagon sleeve for
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REVIEW – I’ve wanted a desk mat for my WFH space for a while now. So much so, I made one from some old buffalo leather I had stored away in our garage. What I created was fine enough and worked but lacked many features and quality of somebody who has the tools and materials
Orbitkey Desk Mat review – A vegan leather desk mat Read More
REVIEW – By now, everyone who has been following my smartphone reviews knows that while I remain a daily user of the Apple ecosystem, I have developed a fondness for some of the better-made Android smartphones. Some time ago, I reviewed a smartphone made by Caterpillar. Now I get to do the same with the
CAT S62 Pro thermal imaging smartphone review – It has X-ray vision! Read More
REVIEW – Sometimes, you need to make a statement. People use several things to make those statements. Designer clothing, swiss watches, and other statement pieces that set a tone or expectation. One that is used heavily in business is the pen. When you’re inking that multi-million dollar contract, you don’t want to whip out the
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REVIEW – In the last few years, my son was introduced to airsoft. One of my Dad Pet Peeves is how he keeps his airsoft rifle in the flimsy cardboard box it came in. Fortunately, an affordable, well made alternative came my way from LA Police Gear (LAPG). What is it? The LAPG 36″ Rifle
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REVIEW – A couple of years ago, I reviewed the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 earphones. In that review, I said, “If the fit and call quality issues can be worked out, these earbuds should be at or near the top of any list”. Well, Cambridge Audio did work out the fit issues—sort of. They took
REVIEW – About 20 years ago, I had one of those older lead-acid jump start battery packs. It was very heavy, but it saved the day more than once. It even had an air compressor on board! Newer jump start battery packs are much smaller with lithium batteries. Today I get to try one with
REVIEW – I’ve never understood photo mousepads. Seriously, who wants to roll all over the faces of their loved ones with a mouse? I’ve always opted for a styled mousepad, so when I got a chance to look at one covered with real carbon fiber, I happily agreed. What is it? The Monocarbon mousepad is
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REVIEW – As I’ve written before, I’m active in Scouting (Eagle Scout, Assistant Scoutmaster). One of the Ten Essentials for the outdoors is appropriate rain gear. I’m not sure if it’s because we’ve had crippling droughts in California for years, but I actually don’t own a packable rain jacket. Thankfully, now I have one to
LA Police Gear Expedition packable waterproof rain jacket review Read More
REVIEW – Twelve South started joining Mac keyboards to Mac trackpads back in 2011 with their original MagicWand. This was back when you had to use a penny to unscrew the AA battery compartment on those Apple devices. Good times. Well it’s 2021 and they’ve released the updated, extended version of their MagicBridge which connects