Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
I’m starting to lean away from portable, battery-operated speakers for my home listening needs, since I don’t move them around much. Hopefully, something larger and mostly stationary produces better quality sound. How does the Fluance Fi50 bluetooth speaker stack up?
Fluance Fi50 Bluetooth speaker review Read More
On July 1, 2015, New Hampshire became the fifteenth state to adopt a hands-free law that prohibits the use of hand-held electronic devices unless they are supported by a Bluetooth or other hands-free technology. Now, it’s hard to buy a car today without Bluetooth support, but what if you have an older car? Sure, waiting
ClipSee hands-free iPhone speakerphone review Read More
The Boogie Board eWriter was first introduced back in 2010 (see my original Boogie Board review for more info). If you’re not familiar with it, it’s a plastic slate that you can draw and write on using a stylus. Whatever you write on it will remain on the screen until you press the erase button.
Boogie Board Jot 8.5 eWriter review Read More
Products like the Dropcam, now called Nest Cam, have made home security cameras a very popular gadget category. I have a Dropcam Pro that I have really really enjoyed using, but since they switched hands to Nest, the web-based viewer feels sluggish and there’s also the monthly cloud subscription cost which makes it prohibitive to
Piper nv security camera review Read More
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
OpTech Smart Sling review Read More
The battle for USB charging ports rages on in 2015. Today we look at yet another multi-USB charger with a grand total of 7 ports.
inStream SeptimusB 7 Port USB Charging Station Review Read More
The Apple Watch, like most of the company’s earlier products, has begun to spawn a cottage industry of paraphernalia: mostly stands, cases, and watch bands. Since the size of the charger is the same for both the 42 mm and 38 mm models, and only slightly thicker for the plastic charger versus the stainless steel
iClever Apple Watch Stand review Read More
How would you like to own a writing instrument that never needed an ink refill or never needed its point sharpened? The Beta,Pen from German design company Axel Weinbrecht Design is such a writing implement. DadsGifts sent me one to try, so let’s see if it’s a novelty or a useful pen/pencil for your gear
Axel Weinbrecht Design Beta,Pen review Read More
If your idea of a perfect notebook is a combination of a day planner and a journal, you will want to take a look at the BASICS Notebook Kickstarter campaign. The campaign ends on 08/29/2015, but has already greatly surpassed their original funding goal of $10,000. They sent me a prototype of their BASICS Notebook
The BASICS Notebook review Read More
Earbuds are, for most folks, a commodity item. We find them in bargain bins, as freebies with most hardware, offered for free on some flights, and, I’m sure, probably in cereal boxes. I much prefer full over-the-ear cans personally, but when I’m traveling or walking, I am not a fan of the weight and heat
Huaham 233621 earphones review Read More
There are a variety of device mounting solutions for vehicles including dash mounts, cup holder mounts, vent mounts, windshield mounts and more. I’m really picky when it comes to which ones I want to use in my car, because I will not use adhesives, I don’t want to drill holes, I’m not a fan
Koomus CD-Slot Smartphone Car Mount review Read More
I have an addiction to notebooks that surpasses my ability to fill them. There is something irresistible about a brand new notebook, especially ones that I’ve never tried before. When the folks at Code&Quill asked if I would like to take a look at their Traveler and Origin notebooks, a little voice in my ear
Code&Quill notebooks review Read More
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
Solpro Helio Smart solar battery bank review Read More
I take more pictures with my smartphone than I make calls with it. I rarely take a stand alone camera with me on vacations, parties or family events. The majority of the pictures I take stay on my phone and don’t get shared with friends or family. Sure, I can go home and print the
Polaroid ZIP Instant Photoprinter review Read More
As I’m sure I’ve stated before, I’m a pretty huge fan of the Internet of Things and smart home technology; however, my number one priority in life is keeping my family safe. Fortunately for me, I get to combine these two things by using home security cameras. I currently own two Foscam’s, but they aren’t
Oco security camera review Read More
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
iClever Bluetooth Stereo Headset (IC-BTH01) review Read More
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.
Plantronics headphones, Incase backpack, BBQ Dragon and more – Review updates Read More
You may be wondering what a bean bag chair has to do with gadgets, but if you look back on the years, we’ve reviewed a few here. The first thing I think of when I think of a bean bag chair is something that belongs in a game room, is small, and has lots of
Sumo Sultan big bean bag chair review Read More
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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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
House of Marley Liberate XLBT Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones review Read More