Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – If you think selfie sticks are awesome accessories for your phone, then you will want to check out the ZHIYUN Smooth XS Phone Gimbal Stabilizer. It’s a selfie stick on steroids. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Smooth XS Phone Gimbal Stabilizer from ZHIYUN is a handheld (or tripod mounted) selfie […]
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REVIEW – Lately I have been enjoying testing and reviewing Android smartphones and comparing them to my experience with my iPhone 10 Xs MAX. While in many ways this might not be a fair comparison for many off-brand Android smartphones, I have found that I have been liking what I have been experiencing with many
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REVIEW – There are a few things that you always grab on the way out of the house; wallet, keys and phone being the main ones plus a mask these days. A power bank is also on my quick list but harder to remember if it’s not already in my backpack. Even then keeping it
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REVIEW – I work from home. On my desk I have two computers, one that’s personal and one that’s for work. To keep my desk as clutter-free as possible, these computers share a monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse. I have a plan to reduce clutter even further by removing the switch selector that connects
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REVIEW – My 12-year daughter has been teaching herself to play a basic entry-level ukulele that was given to her by a friend. She has been dedicated to learning and we had been discussing purchasing her lessons and a better quality uke. So, when the opportunity to try out the Fender Fullerton Stratocaster Ukulele presented itself,
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REVIEW – Social distancing has forced many of us to take meetings into the virtual space. And if you’re still rocking the sad, grainy camera embedded in your laptop, you might need to get your hands on a worthy upgrade, such as the AUKEY FHD Webcam. What is it? The AUKEY FHD Webcam is a
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REVIEW (coming soon) – This is for all the bujo, journalers, Traveler’s Notebook, and stationery addicts out there. I just received a custom leather cover from Le Cow and was so inspired that I did an unboxing video (below). Take a look and then come back soon so you can read my full written review
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REVIEW – Portable battery chargers can be found just about anywhere and come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and capacity levels. What does it take to stand out in a field with so many options? Nitecore’s answer to that comes in the form of the NB10000 Ultra Lightweight Energy Brick. What is it? Nitecore’s
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REVIEW – Photography, as we’ve stated before, has a lot to do with light, and today’s gadgets let you create, filter, and otherwise adjust the light getting into your phone’s camera in myriad ways. Recently, I was sent the Motion Filter, a variable Neutral Density filter for iPhone from SandMarc, a company that makes quite
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REVIEW – Since the inception of the Covid pandemic, millions of people have been working from home, and webcams have become standard gear on almost every workstation. While there are many brands to choose from all boasting their own features, not all webcams are created equal. Let’s see where this Papalook Live Streaming Webcam ranks.
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REVIEW – Designed for do-it-yourselfers, Blue Eclipse’s BluCare Auto app promises to make you the “Go-To” expert in your car’s maintenance, and record-keeping, and even remembers where you put it! What is it? The BluCare Auto app is a software package that provides vehicle location, maintenance records and reminders, trip information, and easy access to
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REVIEW – When you have a flagship phone, you want to show it off. Traditional phone cases tend to add bulk and make your investment look bland and ordinary. Wraps, on the other hand, can give your gadget a distinctive look and even a new feel. Toast – who makes wraps for pretty much anything
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REVIEW – Do you have a dash cam in your vehicle yet? A dash cam is a type of gadget that you install and then forget about it. The hope is that you’ll never need it unless it’s to review some fun footage that it captured instead of accident footage. Choosing a dash cam can
Nextbase 622GW 4K dash cam review – it has every feature you’d ever want in a dash cam Read More
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a few security cameras in the past, but never one that used power over ethernet. When the Annke C800 offer came along, I figured that this was an excellent time to see how a non-WiFi camera performed. What is it? The Annke C800 Dome 4K PoE IP Security Camera is PoE
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REVIEW – One benefit of being forced to spend more time around the house during the pandemic is that now I’m able to jump back into some hobbies I’ve been neglecting. 3D printing is a hobby I really enjoy, but it can be costly and, before the pandemic, I never seemed to have enough time
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