Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
This is Max. He’s a stray cat that we’ve had for about 12 years or so. We think he’s part Maine Coon because he’s so large and has some of the characteristics of that breed. He acts more like a dog than a cat and likes to follow us around indoors and out. Max is diabetic […]
Dr. Catsby’s bowl for whisker fatigue review Read More
If you have been following any of the Tour de France as it rounds its way through Europe, you have seen a segment or two captured by a handlebar, helmet or seat mounted GoPro. These shots often capture the essence of the race: clearly depicting the speed, endurance, congestion and competitive nature of the event. But not
MiniWing Camile R100 bicycle camera & GPS review Read More
I have just had the opportunity to review a second Burkley case. That’s an unusually generous offer from the Burkley folks, and there is a paragraph later, for those who are interested, about why that should be. How do I like it? How does it fit the iPhone 6s? Let’s see.
Burkley Snap-On Credit Card Slot iPhone 6s case review Read More
If you’ve ever wondered how some of the products that we review stand up over time, this post is for you. This week Kathleen Chapman and I have updated some of our past reviews with new info on how well the product is still working – or not. Click through to see a list of
Withings Cardio Scale, Arctic headphones, Nixplay digital frame and more – Review updates Read More
 If capturing virtual creatures around your town with the Pokémon Go app isn’t your idea of a fun time, consider geocaching which is another outdoor hunting game. To play you’ll need to use your smartphone or a GPS unit like the Magellan eXplorist GC which I’m going to tell you about today.
Magellan eXplorist GC handheld GPS review Read More
Those of you with laptops know the hassle of plugging and unplugging peripherals when you need to expand the capabilities of your computer. More specifically those of you with Macintosh laptops have never had the option of an Apple made docking station. Well the engineers at OWC have designed a single cable solution to connect
OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock review Read More
In 2013, I reviewed the Meze 73 Classics headphones. I liked the sound and the use of wood for the ear cups. It helped project a warm and friendly audio quality that was easy to listen to for hours. All this holds true for the new 99 Classics headphone. Meze has trimmed their entire headphone
Meze 99 Classics headphone review Read More
Dedicated point and shoot cameras (and maybe even DSLR cameras) aren’t nearly as popular as they were before smartphones came on the scene. Now we mainly use our phones to take pictures because they are always with us and are smaller and lighter. But with smartphone cameras come some drawbacks like the lack of a
Coocheer Fisheye Camera Lens 3 in 1 Kit review Read More
Every so often a product comes out that sounds in theory like a great idea but in practice it unfortunately falls short. Soundbars have been a staple ever since LCD TV’s replaced plasma TV’s. Why? The sound quality on LCD TV’s are terrible due to their ultra thin design. When I first read the details of the
IDeaPLAY Bluetooth, Wifi, Soundbar review Read More
I’m still looking for my favorite pair of wireless headphones and the newest pair that I’m testing are the Jesbod QY13 Bluetooth V4.1 Headphones. They sound great when paired to my Nexus 6P, have a unique power on/off switch and great battery life. But there’s always one thing that you wish you could improve… keep reading to
Jesbod QY13 Bluetooth V4.1 Headphones review Read More
A few weeks back, I reviewed the Collins vertical iPad/laptop bag from Brenthaven that I’d bought a while back for my iPad Air 2. I was looking for a similar bag for my iPad Pro. They now make one in that size, but I was hesitant. The two things I had mentioned that I would
Brenthaven Medina vertical messenger laptop bag review Read More
If you want to capture images and video of wildlife, you need a camera that has been designed with weather resistance, motion detection and night vision. Trail cameras are designed specifically for this task. The WildKamera Wild-Vision Full HD 5.0 trail camera is my second trail camera review. Let’s see what critters it was able
WildKamera Wild-Vision Full HD 5.0 trail camera review Read More
Drones are becoming ubiquitous in society; you can buy them everywhere from Best Buy to 7-Eleven. There is an incredible amount of variety available should you be interested in a drone. I’ve had the opportunity to review drones big and small, expensive and cheap. Recently I was given the Eachine E10C mini video drone to
Eachine E10C Mini Quadcopter 720P video drone review Read More
Imagine you’re a member of the crew of the USS Enterprise. You are part of an elite away team, along with Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and for some unknown reason, Dr. McCoy. Aliens are attacking your team from all sides. You need suppressing fire power to rain down from above. What do you do? As
Star Trek Bluetooth Communicator review Read More
Today we have six quick review updates from Kathleen Chapman, our Texas-based Gadgeteer who has been on the Gadgeteer team for over two years now. If you’ve ever wondered how well some of the gadgets and gear hold up after we’ve posted our reviews, these update posts will answer your questions. We let you know
iPads and Android tablets from popular companies like Apple and Samsung can serve as easy to carry entertainment devices and as a light weight alternative to a traditional laptop. The only downside is that most tablets are expensive and they are unable run your favorite desktop applications. The TECLAST X80 Pro tPad tablet from Gearbest
TECLAST X80 Pro dual-boot Android / Windows 10 tablet review Read More
I’m getting tired of repeating myself, but here goes: Braven speakers make some of the best speakers I’ve reviewed, blah, blah, blah. With all the Braven reviews I’ve written, it’s beginning to sound trite, but it is true. Over the past few years, I’ve watched Braven evolve from a maker of the really good small,
Braven BRV-XXL Bluetooth speaker review Read More
Kickstarter campaigns continue to come and go. I’ve only ever had one that did not get funded. I love being a part of the excitement as designers and makers go through the stages of learning and shipping. Recently, we were offered a carbon fiber multi-key holder called the KeyMik that is part of a Kickstarter
KeyMik Carbon Fiber key organizer review Read More
I spend a lot of time walking around on certain days, which causes me back and feet discomfort. I recently got the chance to review ExoSOLS, which are custom orthotics you can order via your smartphone.  They seemed like an interesting idea since you just take photos of your feet then order via the SOLS app.
ExoSOLS custom orthotics review Read More
I learned in the Microsoft world that connections and drivers and CODECs were the worst part of this brave new world. Plug and Play was an improvement, but it always seemed like I couldn’t upgrade my equipment until I’d forgotten about that tech and was now behind a different generation or two. Then I moved into
Emtec Connect iCOBRA2 Lightning On-The-Go USB 3.0 Flash Drive review Read More