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Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.

OpTech Smart Sling review

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Back when our belts were bristling like Batman’s utility belt and fanny packs were seen constantly, I read a humorous piece about how we male geeks carry our gear. The author was proposing that we have to have a popular, masculine person start using something before it becomes socially acceptable. No one really carried a […]

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Solpro Helio Smart solar battery bank review

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One of the more common challenges a gadget junkie faces is the constant demands on power. Who among us hasn’t found themselves running low on juice with nary a power source in sight? Sure that giant yellow orb in the sky is a constant source of power, but it’s not easily accessible. The good people

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iClever Bluetooth Stereo Headset (IC-BTH01) review

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I’m on the hunt for a comfortable, good sounding Bluetooth headset with long battery life that will allow me to enjoy music while also letting me answer incoming calls. You wouldn’t think it would be too difficult to find a headset that ticks all those boxes, but it always seems like there’s one feature that doesn’t

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Plantronics headphones, Incase backpack, BBQ Dragon and more – Review updates

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What happens after we review a product? Do we shove it in a drawer never to be used again? Do we continue using it long after we’ve posted our review? Our regular review updates will answer those questions. Check out this week’s updates after the jump.

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Thermacell Mosquito Repellent review

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When you are concerned with mosquito-borne illnesses like the West Nile virus present here in Texas, finding effective ways to repel mosquitoes in addition to the standard repellent sprays (containing DEET) is of great importance. The Thermacell Mosquito Repellent appliance is an outdoor device used to repel mosquitos within a 15′ x 15′ area. I found

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House of Marley Liberate XLBT Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones review

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I consider myself an average person with an average budget for headphones (around $60 or less) and I’ve been fairly happy with my purchases. I’ve shied away from trying out more expensive ones in the stores because I haven’t been prepared to spend premium dollars on them and I didn’t want to spoil my blissful

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Spigen Apple Watch Charging Stand review

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I found the Spigen Apple Watch Charging Stand while I was digging around on Amazon for Apple Watch accessories.  Before I found this charging stand, my Watch had just been laying on my nightstand to charge at night, and I had accidentally knocked it off a couple of times because I wasn’t used to the

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