Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
The Invoxia Triby is a connected speaker for the kitchen that can respond to voice commands like Amazon Echo devices by using Amazon’s Alexa voice service. It’s the first non-Amazon device that has this capability. On paper, Triby looks like a portable version of the Amazon Echo Dot but with more features. But how well […]
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Perhaps you’ve seen charging cables with reversible USB A connectors out there, meaning that they can be successfully inserted into a USB port no matter whether they are flipped to one side or the other. But have you seen cables with reversible micro-USB connectors? Scosche has such cables that will fit into micro-USB ports no
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When you look at one of your electronic devices; your smart phone, tablet or computer screen, assuming your glasses are clean enough to judge, do you react with an “ewww, gross!”? I’m embarrassed to confess that I do. Judging by the smudge prints on everything I own you’d think I’m channeling my inner sticky-fingered three-year-old.
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When you want a truly fast network connection, nothing beats a wired connection. The only issue with that is, traditionally, you either have to cut into walls and woodwork, or you have to leave wiring exposed and lying about. There is a third way, however – Power-line Communication. “Power-line communication (PLC) is a communication protocol
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One of the more frequently used tools in a police officer’s arsenal is a flashlight. I spent the first seven years of my career working in the dark and went through three or four flashlights in that time. While I’m no longer working at night, I still often find myself in need of my flashlight
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With all the mobile devices in our households lying around especially when they need charging, the availability of organizers to free up space on countertops or desktops is certainly attractive. This is very true for me – I thrive on having my stuff organized and easily accessible which also frees up valuable space around our
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It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Audioengine. Their products—from the small A2+ to the larger A5+ speakers— are solidly built, affordable without being cheap, and sound terrific. What’s not to like? When I reviewed the A5+ speakers, I talked about how massive they were in both weight and sound. I used to think
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I have been obsessed with wireless charging ever since I got my Galaxy S6 Edge+ phone. Cutting myself loose from charging cables is a wonderfully freeing experience, and I honestly think that wireless charging is going to be the future and all sorts of surfaces around the house, restaurants, and the office will be wireless
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When the Amazon Echo was released last year, I was mildly interested but not enough to actually order one. Then when it seemed like everyone was singing the Echo’s praises, I became even more interested. But still not enough to buy one. Now it’s a year later and Amazon has introduced the Echo Dot, a
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I often waffle between wanting to use my device naked (aka no case) and using a big, bulky case to protect my coveted smartphone. Typically what I do falls between the two extremes with some sort of slim case that provides a moderate degree of protection without giving up too much of the devices sleek
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Is it possible to get any lazier? I found a way. And it’s good. With the Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt I no longer have to find my house key and wiggle it into the lock when my hands are full or I leave the car running. I don’t even have to remember a combination code. Now
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As a systems engineer, I know that I.T. and remote control software go hand in hand. I appreciate good support tools, so I had to grab the chance to review the premium version of TeamViewer, since I’m a fan of using the free version at home with friends and family.
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Most travelers who are familiar with noise-canceling headphones usually think of Bose first because Bose is considered one of the best noise-canceling headphones available. However, there are many other players in this market with more coming every year. Paww is a new challenger with the Paww WaveSound 2 headphone. When looking at the box of the WaveSound 2,
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If your Wi-Fi isn’t reaching the far dark corners of your abode, you know that needs to be fixed. Most of us need internet access everywhere, all the time. There are lots of Wi-Fi repeaters to choose from and more are coming to market almost daily. So far, there’s only one that brings actual light to
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The Kanex Multisync Mini Bluetooth Keyboard is a sleek Bluetooth keyboard that has been designed for Mac and iOS devices. And by devices, I mean multiple devices. This particular keyboard can switch between as many as four different devices with a quick press of two keys. Let’s check it out.
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We live pretty far off the beaten path and get our water from a well. For some of you this may seem perfectly normal but in the greater Seattle area it’s definitely not the standard. Our water is pretty hard and even with a home treatment system, we drink bottled water that we refill as needed. Our
NewAir Pure Spring WAT40W Hot & Cold Bottom Loading Water Dispenser review Read More
If you’ve been looking for a dash cam, be sure to check out the Swann Navigator HD Dash Camera – 1080p Portable Vehicle Recorder with GPS Tracking. It’s got a ton of features and it’s easy to install and easy to use. And it may be the best deal on collision insurance available.
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Even after all these years, I’m still a novice when it comes to video editing. I know just enough to be able to create small videos when I need them for the reviews I write, but my skills are limited to joining and trimming multiple clips, inserting basic transitions and adding very simple titles. I’m
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Nietzsche said, “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” This is especially true in strength training. As we exercise against a resistance, muscle tissue is damaged; when the muscle tissue is repaired it becomes thicker at a cellular level. Muscle damage also causes muscle cell generation, which adds new muscle tissue and strength. These
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Last week I posted part 2 of my LG G5 review and was bummed that I wasn’t able to include info about the Cam Plus module because I hadn’t received the sample in time. As luck would have it, the same day that I posted the review, the Cam Plus module showed up. I spent