Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Turning your home into a smart home is a whole lot easier if you add the home automation tech during the building phase instead of waiting years later to retrofit tech into anΒ existing home. Although thatβs great advice, it wonβt help you if you want to get into the home automation game with an older […]
Sonoff S31 WiFi socket and Slampher RF bulb adapter review Read More
According to Harvard Medical School, there are several variables that have an influence on sleep quality, including temperature, light, and noise, and this is true for infants, toddlers and adults, alike. Eliminating stressful elements and distractions in the bedroom can lead to better sleep, which has given rise to various white noise devices, like the
LectroFan Kinder Sleep Sound Machine and Night Light review Read More
Do you ever wonder what happens after we review a product? Do we immediately stop using the product because it breaks? Or do we continue to use it for years and even decades? To answer those questions, we like to do review update posts, so we can take a look back at past reviews and
Ember mug, Wyzecam, FIXD, and more – Review updates Read More
Iβm pretty good about charging my phone throughout the day, and with wireless charging now included on more phones itβs easier than ever to stay charged. Inevitably though, Iβm actively using my phone or other non-wireless-charging device when I really need a charge. My solution has been to strategically place cables around the house. It
Native Union Eclipse 3 port charger review Read More
I love myΒ 12β³ MacBook that I bought as a refurb from Amazon a couple years ago. Itβs the perfect size and the perfect weight for everyday use and especially forΒ travel. I actually downsized from a 13β³ MacBook Pro just to get a smaller and lighter machine. But downsizing also meant that I would have to
DockCase MacBook sleeve with built in USB C hub review Read More
I have two young sons, 7 and 5, who are obsessed with building.Β Legos, old sets of Lincoln Logs, boxes, whatever.Β They are constantly building and creating things.Β Recently my 7 year old started getting into robots so when I saw the Meccano M.A.X. robot erector set I knew it would be a hit.Β I
Meccano Erector M.A.X. Robotic Interactive Toy with A.I. review Read More
Over the past 30 years I have probably purchased and resold 15 different types of camera bags looking for that perfect bag.Β I have looked at backpacks, over the shoulder bags and roller bags and have come to a conclusion: one bag will not βcut the mustardβ when it comes to my camera bag needs.Β
Think Tank Lily Deanne Tutto premium-quality camera bag review Read More
A few years ago I took a pretty bad fall while skiing and injured my neck andΒ suffered a concussion, which has had lasting effects to this day.Β I was interested in the Tuner from Rezzimax because it offers multiple applications for high frequency massage of your neck, shoulders, face or anywhere else you may need
Rezzimax TUNER review Read More
When a company comes out with three Bluetooth speakers all at once, my interest gets piqued. SΕlis is an audio company that makes vacuum-tubed Bluetooth audio systems and has now branched out into the home wireless speaker market. SΕlis has three smart speakers that utilize Google Chromecast, WiFi wireless as well as Bluetooth: the SO-3000,
SΕlis SO-3000, SO-6000 and SO-7000 Chromecast and Bluetooth speaker review Read More
The digital stylus, reimagined. Thatβs what Scriba did, investing an impressive amount of research and design into building a stylus for creatives thatβs not quite like anything else Iβve played with before. Itβs definitely innovative, and thereβs a lot to like. How does it work? Let me draw you a pictureβ¦ or twoβ¦ or threeβ¦
Scriba Stylus review Read More
When I first saw the Apple AirPods announced during the iPhone 7 launch event, I thought they looked awesome but vowed to never buy them. Why? I thought they were overpriced for just a wireless version of Appleβs headphones. Now I own them. Let me explain. I recently talked to someone that had a pair
Apple AirPods review Read More
Recently, Iβve been testing more backpacks than slings and courier bags. One reason is that I prefer this style when traveling, but itβs also due to my new job. I need to be able to take a laptop home, no matter what else I may have brought into the office. Weβre having work done in
MOS Pack backpack and accessories review Read More
So far, 2018 has been a gut punch for Huawei. Huawei is the 2nd largest phone maker in the world, and they were all set to finally make their big splash here in the US, but then AT&T pulled out of a partnership deal and then US intelligence agencies sent out a warning that Americans
Huawei Mate 10 Pro review Read More
The ARCHEER Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver can transmit Bluetooth signals from non-Bluetooth audio sources and receive Bluetooth radio and generate a wired output signal. Items like this have become fairly common, but this one has audio controls and S/PDIF. Read on to see what I think!
ARCHEER Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver review Read More
Bluetooth headphones have come a long way in the last few years. With the transmitter requiring just a small trickle of energy, power cells have been whittled down to unnoticeable sizes. Wires are out, all-day battery life is in, and the lightweight DRIIFTER headphones by FIIL are a solid, great-sounding combination of both. What is
FIIL DRIIFTER Bluetooth neckband in-ear headphones review Read More
If you are like me, you have a multitude of gadgets that need charging.Β And inevitably they all need charging at the same time, right?Β And most of your gadgets donβt come with power adapters anymore, right?Β And even if they did you probably couldnβt plug them up all at the same time in the
Tronsmart U5TF Titan Plus 90W 5 Ports USB Desktop Charger review Read More
Think about the trunk of your car. What have you got in there to help you out in case of an emergency? Spare tire? Sure. Jumper cables? Nice. Maybe youβve even got a road flare or some water bottles. But what if that spare of yours is flat, too? You may be missing an often
Audew 12V DC Digital Tire Inflator / Air Compressor review Read More
Did you start the new year off with a resolution to become more active and healthy? Howβs that working for you so far? Resolutions and goals are wonderful things but sometimes we need some extra help with motivation. One way to βseeβ your progress is to track stats like daily activity, calorie burn, etc. Wearable
Biostrap activity tracker fitness band review Read More
Today most of the products we use are more secure than ever and security features like fingerprint sensors are commonplace in high-tech items like phones, tablets, and laptops. Now Tapplock has taken that technology and put it into a paddock. The Tapplock one combines todayβs technology with unbreakable durability. Itβs the padlock reimagined and I
Tapplock one smart fingerprint padlock review Read More
I travel a lot for my job and I am always in search of a more user friendly, convenient and rugged suitcase or bag to help me move quickly through the airport.Β I have closets full of suitcases, duffels, backpacks, etc., each with their pros and cons but none of them were exactly what I
SOLGAARD Lifepack: The Carry-On Closet review Read More