Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – It’s always fun to discover that a product you’re reviewing works as well – or even better – at something that is not its intended use. Let me explain: Last year, Demant A/S, a large Danish hearing company, ended a business relationship with the even larger German Sennheiser Communications company—maker of countless audio […]
REVIEW – Keeping physically fit while working remotely is important since under these conditions there may be less than typical physical movement. The NURVV Run Insoles and Coaching App analyzes your training and schedule, then provides suggestions to improve your running form. I have been evaluating the Nurvv. Read on to see what I think!
NURVV Run insoles and coaching app review – Turn your shoe into a fitness tracker Read More
REVIEW – Do you have enough power strips? I’m almost always going to say no. There are just so many things to connect, and charge, and extend for the right placement. Over here in the Bay Area we’ve been dealing with PG&E’s rolling, planned power outages due to the overwhelming wildfires this year. The Wide-Spaced
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REVIEW – The Amazfit Band 5 Smartwatch is a wellness-oriented solution that provides 24 hour monitoring of your biometrics for overall health… even when you sleep! This thing is chock full of features, (including typical smartphone stuff) and I’ll try to cover as many of them as I can. Let’s get busy! What is it?
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REVIEW – I’ve owned a robot vacuum for a while now, and while it worked decently in my old place, I never really bothered with it here due to the mix of hardwood and carpet. I didn’t really mind using a big vacuum, but I was definitely intrigued when I saw the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO
Ecovacs DeeBot OZMO U2 Pro robot vacuum review Read More
REVIEW – The Coumi Wireless Earbuds are intended for active lifestyles. A rugged design, snug fit, and IPX7 waterproofing (along with active noise canceling) check all the right boxes. How do they work when you’re doing the work? Fire up the music and podcasts. To the review! What is it? They’re wireless earbuds that come
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REVIEW – Ever since Covid-19 hit, my wife has been working primarily from home. When the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 Printer offer came along, I saw the opportunity to make her job a little easier. What is it? The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 Wireless All-in-One Printer is a printer, scanner, copier, and fax machine in
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REVIEW – Getting solid wifi speeds throughout my split-level house has been an ongoing struggle for years. I’ve tried multiple mesh routers (which all had ongoing connectivity issues) and powerline bridges (which also had issues due to our old wiring), before settling on a high-powered single router that I currently use. It’s stable, but speeds
NexusLink Gaming Router Extender review – fast and simple ethernet port without wires Read More
REVIEW – My kids are very fascinated with robots and scooters and planes, etc. They both have a couple of small dromes, but they are still getting used to flying them. They also love kites and just about anything colorful that flies. Let’s see if they like this flying Zing Go-Go Bird. What is it?
Zing Go Go Bird review – R/C meets drone Read More
REVIEW – We are starting to get into the holiday season and for me, that is when I am most likely to have candles lit around the house. I am not a big person for scented candles. I find most of the scents overwhelming and intrusive. I do love the soft glow from a real
Ludela Gen 2 Candle Review – A candle that is remote controlled Read More
REVIEW – If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that we need to be prepared for anything. As a means to help simplify emergency preparations, BogyGuardz has introduced a new 5-in-1 portable emergency hub. Let’s see how many issues it can help with. What is it? The BodyGuardz 5-in-1 portable emergency hub is a
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REVIEW – Since when is a protein bar or shake considered gaming gear? When it’s a Runtime meal bar or shake! If you’re a gamer or a creator, or anyone who needs a quick meal, with ingredients that are chosen to Runtime wants you to check out their products. Let’s take a closer look. What is
Runtime meal replacement solutions review – Fast food for gamers and creators Read More
REVIEW – Turtle Beach recently released an updated version of its popular Stealth 700 wireless gaming headset, the Stealth 700 Gen 2. I received the Gen 2 Xbox edition for review a couple of weeks ago. This is my first pair of wireless gaming headsets, so I was eager to put them through their paces.
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless Headset for Xbox Series X & Xbox One review Read More
REVIEW – What is the most important element that you need to have in order to take great product photos? Lighting. But the problem with lighting is that it can cause harsh shadows. That’s where a tabletop photo studio can really make a big difference and today I want to show you the Orangemonkie Foldio3
Orangemonkie Foldio3 + Foldio360 portable photo studio review Read More
REVIEW – Last holiday season, I had the opportunity to review Twinkly Strings – controllable holiday lights. I really liked them and they became a prominent feature in our holiday display. This year, Twinkly is back with Twinkly Music – a wireless controller for Twinkly lights that adds audio reactivity to your Twinkly lights. Let’s
Twinkly Music review – Animates your holiday lights to music Read More
REVIEW – It is amazing to me what you can get nowadays for a TV. Prices have fallen, while feature sets are getting better and better. But I have noticed that while prices of TVs seem to keep falling, the manufacturers are having to drop features to be able to keep those prices low. For
SAKOBS Wireless Bluetooth & Wired 80W Soundbar review Read More
REVIEW – I’ve always wanted to get into 3D printing, but my other hobbies usually took my money and time. When the Kywoo Tycoon 3D printer review offer came along, I was fortunate to be selected to review it. What is it? The Kywoo Tycoon is a 3D printer that features automatic hands-free leveling and
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REVIEW – I’ve said it before that one of the more fun pleasures in reviewing products is finding that true bargain—something that is way better than the price would indicate. This time around, it’s the Audioengine A1 Home Music System. Along with the Tribit Stormbox micro speaker, the A1 speaker could be another bargain of
Audioengine A1 Home Music System Review – Small speakers equals big sound Read More
REVIEW – As a home owner, there’s always those upkeep tasks that need to get done. At our home it’s a never ending battle with leaves, tree nuts and Juniper needles. KIMO offered their 20V cordless leaf blower for review and that sounded like a perfect chance to see if I could reduce the time
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REVIEW – Yes, there are a ton of charging stands out there for the iPhone. I am a recent iPhone convert. I have been on Android since the beginning and have now been drawn to the dark side. I have wireless chargers from my previous Android life that will charge my iPhone 11 Pro, but
Mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand Review Read More