Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – I keep trying to do the meditation thing. I’ve tried apps, podcasts, devices… I always seem to have a tough time getting focused. The Core Meditation Trainer takes a different approach to helping you find your inner peace, no experience required. Let’s find out if Bob is on the pathway to enlightenment. To […]
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REVIEW – I have suffered from insomnia for so many years, that the feeling of just accepting it is quite normal. However, I am always looking for new ways to understand what the issues are when I am sleeping or attempting to sleep, and for suggestions on how to get better sleep. Enter the Sleepscore
Sleepscore Max review – Track your sleep without a wearable Read More
REVIEW – Since I bought my iPad Pro 11 inch last year, I have intended to use it as a laptop replacement while not at my desk. I’ve tried various case/keyboard/mouse combinations, and all have been frustrating enough to not work for me. The Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad seems perfect, but the high cost
Logitech Folio Touch for iPad Pro review – turn your iPad Pro into a laptop Read More
REVIEW – We have a new family member in our house! After almost two years being dogless, we decided to adopt this time around and get a rescue dog. In our case, a rescue puppy! He is a terrier/chihuahua mix. He is very different from our previous dogs which have all been shelties. For one,
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REVIEW – In 2017, the Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act was passed providing greater public accessibility and affordability with over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. Now, many earphone companies offer DIY hearing tests using your iPhone and an app. The results of these hearing tests allow personalized tuning of earphones, which can make them yours. The
Nuheara IQbuds2 Max wireless earphones review – your ears will thank you Read More
REVIEW – It is forecasted to be hotter and drier than normal through fall across the lower 48. This means that residents should water conservatively. The Scotts Gro 7 is a smart sprinkler controller that can precisely control the watering schedule and use local weather to water intelligently. Read on to see what I think!
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REVIEW – Over the past few years, my younger son has developed an interest in jazz, both as a musician and as an enthusiast. He has been collecting vinyl records and has been, in his words, “slumming it” with my vintage turntable and a dedicated phonographic amp and Bluetooth transmitter (I keep trying to explain
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REVIEW – Over the years I have tried some of those wifi repeater products to boost the wifi signal in the dead spots in our house. I was never really satisfied with the spotty results, and many of them require that you give it an SSID that is different than your main SSID. And sometimes
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REVIEW – What’s something on your bucket list that you can tackle without traveling? What’s that? You said you’d learn to play guitar, bass or ukulele? Well, Fender’s Play app can help you cross that one off in whatever time increments you can devote. Fender was gracious enough to not only give us access to
Fender Play review and a Player Series Firemist Gold Mustang® too! Read More
REVIEW – Some backpacks have very specific purposes. The Pakt Travel Backpack is designed to be a suitcase. This one is designed to carry board games. This one is for carrying a laptop. An everyday carry backpack, however, needs to find a sweet spot somewhere in the middle of these extremes. It needs to be
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REVIEW – I love my robot vacuum. Specifically, it is an Ecovacs Deebot OZMO T8 AIVI that I reviewed in June 2020. What I don’t like is how often I have to empty the teeny, tiny dustbin that all robot vacuums have. If only there was a way to not have to empty that dustbin
Ecovacs auto-emptying charging base review – Make the OZMO T8 vacs even better Read More
REVIEW – If you’re a regular reader, you already know that I love my Ecovacs Deebot OZMO T8 AIVI robot vacuum, even though it’s named like a Terminator and comes with lasers. I love how well it vacuums and while I wasn’t initially impressed with the mopping, after using it for a while, I’ve determined
Ecovacs OZMO Pro electrically oscillating mop attachment review Read More
REVIEW – In recent months, I have been making Zoom calls to keep in touch with people – something I’ve never had to do before. My laptop’s speakers and microphone are not the best, and once while on a Zoom call, the person I was talking to told me that I sounded like I was
Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone review Read More
REVIEW – Recently, Indiana passed a stricter hands-free law making it illegal to hold your cell phone while driving. Knowing that although I am very safe when it comes to not using my phone while driving, there are times when I’m using GPS or other apps that I do hold my phone. To remove the temptation of
Scosche MagicGrip Wireless Charging Auto-Grip Mount review Read More
REVIEW UPDATES – Today we have 8 review updates from James and Bob for a variety of products like gear bags, cooking gear, workout gear, and more. If you’re new around here, you’ll be glad to know that a lot of our reviews are not just one and done. We like to revisit our past
OGIO and Timbuk2 Bas, Dser robot vac, workout gear, and more – Review updates Read More
REVIEW – We recently purchased an inflatable hot tub and put it in the back yard. Eventually we might tile in everything, but for now it’s just sitting in the grass. This means we’re forever tracking grass onto the back deck and then into the house. I find myself needing to regularly blow off the
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REVIEW – Making music is fun, but learning to play some instruments can be a challenge and expensive. If you’ve ever wanted to make music but don’t want to spend a lot of money on an instrument and lessons, a Kalimba from Ukutune is an option for several reasons. Let’s check it out. What is
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REVIEW – As much as I love tech and gadgets, one thing I have yet to modernize is my wallet. I still use an old leather bi-fold that I got on a clearance rack several years ago. It has served me well, but it has seen better days, a perfect time for an upgrade. I
Fantom R10 minimalist card wallet review – Fan out your cards with a flick Read More
REVIEW – The Sportneer percussive massage gun comes with five interchangeable massage heads and six intensity levels, which makes it super flexible for those who are sensitive or those who prefer a deeper, more vigorous massage. What is it? The percussive massage gun helps you relax, relieve soreness, and reduce stress all by yourself. For
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REVIEW – If you’re of a certain age, like me, you remember the first TV remote control – it was you. Your parent would tell you to get up and go change the channel to one of the other two that your TV received. Then, TVs started coming with Infrared (IR) remote controls, giving you