Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
I have been a digital photographer for over 15 years now. I started with the equivalent of an Instamatic, and moved up to a prosumer, then full DSLR cameras. I have bought and sold lenses, filters, and other equipment. While I donβt pretend to know how to adjust f-stops and ISO for challenging conditions, I […]
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After reviewing a handful of portable Bluetooth speakers, Iβve found that some really appeal to me like the UE MegaboomΒ because of its great sound quality (it has some bass!) and long battery life among other things, but others like the Logitech x300Β do not. The Logitech x300 tends to dampen mid and upper frequencies when bass
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The majority of fitness trackers on the market have been designed to be worn on the wrist like a watch or worn at the waist clipped to a belt. But today, I am going to show you the ΕURA fitness tracker that is worn on your finger like a ring.Β
Keyboards. A recent poll shockingly suggests that nearly half of personal computer users own one, and fully two-thirds of that group use them to type stuff. Are you in this elite group? Are you looking for a (spoilers) solid, quiet keyboard with an ominous red glow attached? Letβs talk about the Cherry MX Board 6.0.
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Bluetooth speakers come in all shapes and sizes these days. Finding one to meet your particular set of requirements is a tough job. Aukey has recently entered this market with a tough nicely sized unit that integrates speakerphone functions as well as weatherproofing and long battery life β the SK-M12 SoundTank. I was sent one
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Last year I reviewed Thinkwareβs F50, a minimalistic, plug & playΒ dashcam that does a great job capturing video while motoring down the roadβ¦quick to setup and easy/simple to use. For this review, Thinkware sent me their new upper end X550, a more feature-rich, GPS-enabled dashcam with 2.7β³ LCD screen and driver assist that fills the
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From allergens to smelly pets (or kids), we could all use a little fresh air now and then. Β Iβm one of those βmisses workβ type allergy sufferers. Iβve spent a lot of money over the years in an effort to get some relief, especially when Iβm home and out of the deadly winds of the
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I really like my Apple Watch and about the only thing I like more is looking for unique bands for it. So when I had the chance to review the Carbon Fiber Apple Watch band from Real Carbon Fiber Gear, naturally I jumped at it. The band combines actually carbon fiber with a soft black
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I love tablets. Β Specifically, I love Android tablets. Β Iβve had most of the major devices since day one including the Motorola Xoom and the earliest Samsung tablet, the Galaxy Tab 8.9. Β The last one, well that was a brick β it was heavy, slow and would hurt you if you dropped it on an extremity.
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I have always been a fan of cheap, useful gadgets. Sure, there are Bluetooth speakers on the market that are worth hundreds of dollars, but what about for those who are on a budget? Archeer came out with their A110 slim, portable Bluetooth speaker which has quite a low price for what it offers. Curiously,
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βA robotβs primary function is to obey.β If this is true, then Ankiβs Cozmo robot failsβand fails spectacularly. When I first saw a YouTube video featuring Cozmo, my first reaction was βIs this thing too cool or what?β Cozmo is a robot with a mind of its own coupled with a major attitude. This Wall-e
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Getting a low battery warning when youβre no where near a power outlet feels like the end of the world to a gadget nerd. Thatβs why power banks are a popular product category and why EasyAcc is a company who makes these types of devices for mobile Gadgeteers. Letβs take a quick look at their
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I never get tired of trying out new smart-home devices. Whether they are security cameras, home automation devices, or smart assistants, I absolutely love playing with these new gadgets. Imagine the joy I experienced when I heard about Nucleus, a tablet sized Wi-Fi intercom that can function as all of the above.
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In April of 2015, I reviewed my first case from Urban Armor Gear β the Rogue case for the iPad Air. I really liked the cover and found it quite protective. I now have an iPad Pro 12.9β³, and am happy to be the one chosen to review their Metropolis case.
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The SJ6 Legend from SJCAM is a 4K camera in their arsenal of budget conscious action cameras. From the other action cameras I have reviewed, there were some that I was truly happy with in reviewing, and then there were some that left me feeling quite disappointed. There was plenty of flash but they didnβt
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Iβve reviewed many of Focalβs headphones and am continually impressed how this French speaker company allows its innovativeβand expensiveβaudio expertise trickle down into their less expensive products. Case in point: the Focal Listen Wireless headphone. The interesting thing about this headphone is that itβs Focalβs first wireless headphone (they also have a wireless Spark earphone).
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The Olight H2R Nova Flashlight is a powerful, versatile flashlight that functions great both as a handheld light and a headlamp. The design, battery life, and brightness of the $89.95 flashlight exceeded my highest expectations and it has quickly found its way into my every day carry kit.
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Imagine a high school where instead of normal students the attendees were bags. If the jocks were big, tough backpacks and the cool kids were sleek messenger backs, then certainly the nerds of the class would be fanny packs. I feel like theyβve been sort of unfairly picked onβ¦ sure, theyβre useful but lack that
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Several years ago, I reviewed the Joli Originals smooth leather sleeve for the MacBook Pro and while that behemoth of a laptop is long gone, I continue to use the sleeve to this day. I keep it on my nightstand as a soft, secure space for my iPad and iPhone⦠a safe haven from the hectic whirlwind
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Hereβs a new flash: cell phones are expensive. Β With the upcoming flagship phones from Samsung, Google, and Apple the upward trend in pricing probably wonβt stop. Β So with a significant investment in technology that generally lives in your pocket or in a bag, most people develop a powerful motivation to protect that investment. Β The Peel
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