Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – I remember travel. We used to do it. In fact, we were in New Zealand on a cruise in March 2020 when the proverbial COVID poo hit the fan, our 56-day trip was cut short by 44 days, and we had to fly home from Sydney, Australia immediately after disembarking the ship. Some […]
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REVIEW – Hyper X has dropped another set of gaming headphones into quite the crowded market. Even their own lineup can be confusing to come to terms with, and that’s before we start to compare models with the many other manufacturers pumping out a dizzying variety of “cans” for the modern gamer. So, will Hyper
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REVIEW – We’re getting into the winter months and the central thermostat is starting to creep up to keep your home cozy. But wouldn’t it be nice to save a little bit of money and only heat the room you’re in? The Trustech 1500W Space Heater could be just the thing you need. What is
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REVIEW – I have a complicated relationship with backpacks. I’ve developed a few through the years and deeply appreciate both the design and construction that goes into making each one unique. I typically get enamored with a new brand or a new model from a brand I already know and pull out the wallet. I
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REVIEW – I have owned just about every kind of wired/wireless earbuds you can imagine. And I have discarded more than I can possibly remember. There seem to be 2 main camps of earbud products these days: the kind that have a wire of some kind, and those that are ‘true wireless’. There are of
Treblab X3 Pro True Wireless Waterproof Earbuds Review Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Power strips are just power strips, right? There’s nothing interesting or amazing about them. Some are wide, some are tall, some are round, some are square, but they are still all basically the same. Along comes ESHLDTY, and they put some modifiers on a power strip that are not expected, words like
ESHLDTY T1 RGB Waterproof Power Tower power strip review Read More
REVIEW – Many years ago I had a Kensington Orbit trackball, like this one. At the time, I thought it amazing. It was more precise than the mice of the day, it was comfortable to use, and it took up a lot less space than a mousepad. Then someone invented the scroll wheel, and it
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REVIEW – For the past couple of years, I’ve slowly been converting all of my lawn tools over from gas to electric. I already had a lawnmower and weed trimmer, the only thing I needed was a leaf blower. As luck would have it (and just in time for the fall), I was recently offered
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We have a small hot tub in the backyard, and some nights while we’re relaxing in it we’d like to catch up on one of our favorite YouTube channels, like Dude Perfect or How Ridiculous. I plan to set up a pavilion over the hot tub, put a curtain on one side, and project videos
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REVIEW – Robot vacuums have come a long way from the original Roomba I used circa 2004. New technology like AI and Lidar result in impressive mapping and eye-pleasing zig-zag carpet lines, instead of the chaotic randomness of the early robot vacuums. The 360 S7 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop has just about every feature
360 S7 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop review – “cleaning makes me happy!” Read More
REVIEW – A reliable flashlight is an important part of everyone’s EDC. But the downside of most flashlights is that their batteries always seem to be dead just when you need to use one. The Olight Warrior Mini limited edition flashlights solve this problem because you can recharge the battery while it’s still inside the
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REVIEW – The term “tactical” (ambiguous as it may be) has been thrown around a lot in the past few years, applied to everything from pants to pocketknives. So why not wallets, too? Today, we’re taking a look at the TAQ Wallet from Quiqlite. What is it? The TAQ Wallet is a self-proclaimed “WORLD’S ONLY”
Quiqlite TAQ Wallet review – Is it a wallet or a multi-tool? Read More
REVIEW – We live in a world where most gadgets are made from plastic or metal, and where they are often more functional than beautiful. Last year I reviewed a pair of handmade, leather wallets from Godbolé, and I fell in love with their craftsmanship and the beauty of full grain leather. Can this same
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REVIEW – Having a good desk setup is important and likely very dependent on how you you need it to work for you. One of the best things you can do is raise your monitor (or laptop screen) closer to eye level to ease pressure on your neck. There’s lots of options out there including
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REVIEW – When you have a furry friend that shares your house with you, you often have a plethora of fur to deal with. In our case, my furry friend is a pup named Peanut we adopted from Fredricksburg, SPCA in Texas. Prior to Peanut, we always had shelties who had much longer fur that
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REVIEW – In the evenings I like to kick back and relax by watching videos on my iPad. Usually I’m watching a movie on Netflix or Amazon Prime, videos on YouTube, or a Dota 2 tournament on Twitch. For my audio, I typically use a pair of Apple headphones, the older wired variety. Lately I’ve
TaoTronics SoundLiberty 95 Wireless Earbuds review Read More
REVIEW – Lately I have been looking to add efficiency to some of my workflows and processes by utilizing “small” computers with low power consumption. I currently use a couple of Raspberry Pi 4B computers to power my DakBoard displays. I recently decided to redesign the way my call-in process for my podcast is handled
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REVIEW – The TaoTronics 6-quart air fryer is a substantial kitchen appliance that roasts, bakes or reheats your food, making it nice and crisp with little or no oil. What is it? This 1750-watt air fryer comes with 11 preset menus, touch controls, and is very easy to clean. It takes up a lot of
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REVIEW – I’ve always been interested in a GPS tracker for valuables, but haven’t gotten one yet for a variety of reasons. When the offer came to review the Invoxia GPS tracker, I jumped at the opportunity to see if it’s worth it. I recently bought a somewhat-expensive e-bike, so this gave me a great
Invoxia GPS tracker review – “Find my phone” for all your stuff Read More
REVIEW – Apple has gotten a LOT of my money this year. In May I decided to switch from my Hauwei P30 Pro to an iPhone 11 Pro Max and then just a week ago I received a shiny new iPhone 12 Pro Max. Despite their new frosted glass backs, iPhones are notoriously slippery. I
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