Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Cleaning the inside of my car usually involves two choices, one, pay a couple dollars at the local car wash or, two, drag out my old Dirt Devil hand vac. The Dirt Devil usually wins out (because its free). However, because it requires a power outlet that means dragging out my 50-foot electrical cord. As […]
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These days, many people are looking to find alternatives to cable services and cable boxes. This is primarily so because of the continuously rising costs of cable TV and the way their “packages” provide less versatility. In response to the cable companies, numerous devices have “popped up” on the market and they claim to provide
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What is it? The ClearStream FLEX Wireless HD Antenna is a unique cable-cutting solution in that it allows you to receive HD channels over-the-air (OTA) and then broadcast those channels over your WiFi network to be accessible for your other devices. Does it work? Let’s find out. Hardware specs Antenna range: 40 Miles Antenna beam
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Digital photo frames have come a long way since they were first introduced shortly after LCD’s in the late 1990’s. The HP df1050tw Wi-Fi Photo Frame is no exception as it almost feels like a modern tablet. What is it? The HP df1050tw Wi-Fi Photo Frame, as its name implies, is a photo frame. However,
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The nature of my business requires me to carry things with me every day. Laptops, papers, writing instruments, folders, cables, portable batteries, and on and on. So having a bag that is utilitarian is important. And it wouldn’t hurt to have a bag that looks good too. I have always been partial to leather bags
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I have owned an endless stream of power banks over the years, from the very first models to the latest and greatest out right now. I have seen just about every configuration of shapes and sizes, number of ports, capacities, wireless and wired, and everything in between. I even had one that looked like Ironman.Â
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Six months ago, I reviewed some wireless earbuds that are one of the more unique available—the Nuheara IQbuds intelligent truly wireless earbuds. With simple smartphone app adjustments, you can control how much outside noise you want to hear—a safer choice when walking on a city street—or how much of the outside world you want to
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Electrical Power. It’s such an integral part of our everyday life that we don’t give it much thought until it’s not available. The BESTEK 3 AC Outlets 2000W Power Inverter is a great solution for just such a situation. What is it? The BESTEK 3 AC Outlets 2000W Power Inverter provides up to 2000 watts
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I do a bit of travel, mostly for work, some for vacations. I also do a fair bit of working out. Well, OK, I work out 6 or 7 days a week. I had been looking for a bag that I could use for either travel or the gym, and one that would be durable
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Car mounts for phones have been around as long as mobile phones have been around. With the rise of SmartPhones, their need has only grown, since the phone in your car often takes the place of that glove box full of maps (or the dedicated GPS device), your box of mix-tapes (or mix CDs), and
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With more and more connected gadgets arriving in our homes, WiFi bandwidth can become a huge bottleneck. Zyxel’s expandable Multi X tri-band modular WiFi helps to keep your signal strong, even in the furthest reaches of your home. What is it? Zyxel’s Multy WiFi system is comprised of one or more AC3000 wireless routers. The
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What features do a stand-alone camera need to make it compelling enough that you would want to buy one when the cameras in our phones are already so good? How about the ability to capture 360-degree images and videos? Let’s take a look at the Xiaomi Mi Sphere camera to see if it should earn a
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I remember watching the original Star Trek series on TV as a lad. Every time someone wanted to look at some kind of media, it was always presented on a tablet-looking device. We’re not there yet, but until we get there, a good printer, like Epson’s XP-6000 fills the void nicely What is it? Epson’s
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I am a fan of wireless Bluetooth earbuds, and these types of earbuds have been the focus of my search to find the best fit for me. When I first got the chance to review the Jabra Elite 65e Wireless headset, initially I was not very interested because the design included a wire from earbud
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I’m a big fan of high-end headphones and jumped at the opportunity to review Denon’s C820 ear candy. Just the specs alone made me want to pull up my most sublime musical selections. What is it? The Denon C820s are “dual-air compression” dual wired earbud type headphones that fit snugly and deliver sweet, sweet music
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These days, our phones are an extension of our daily lives, and we take them with us everywhere we go. I am no exception, and when in my car, I usually lay mine on my center console/armrest and just have the charging cable draped wherever and plugged into my USB power jack. Whenever I need
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It’s hard to get the same movie-watching experience at home as you have at the theater.  Some things are better at home (cheaper popcorn, more comfortable seats, no talking strangers), but other aspects, like ambient lighting, are more difficult to control.  Room lights can wash out the TV screen, but watching in a dark room
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As the “perfect earbud” search goes on, I got another opportunity to test and review a contender. Here we go: What is it The Kitbeez True Wireless Earbuds with Power Bank, are a pair of very small earbuds with a charging case and a built-in battery, and a removable power bank that can charge devices
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If you’ve ever tried typing a memo or a lengthy reply to an email on your smartphone, then you’ve probably experienced that frustration of cramped fingers, getting the cursor in the right position, or wrestling with highlighting a bit of text to copy. Logitech’s KEYS-TO-GO portable keyboard is a serviceable remedy that comes with a
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Today we’re sharing a piece of American history. The Diamond Brand Gear Company has been making tents and camping gear in the U.S.A. since 1881. I’m reviewing the latest edition of their iconic Belay Bag, a daypack made for exploring on and off the grid. Let’s get packing! What is it? It’s a 22 liter
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