Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Click through for this week’s list of updated reviews. Each update is at the bottom of the listed review, so just click and then scroll down to find out if each product turned out to be a keeper or a clunker.
Living in the Midwest, we get more than our fair share of inclement weather. As I type this, in January, it is -8 F air temp with -27 F wind chill. Brisk, baby. Well, more like painful. I’ve tried many types of winter coats over the years, but I hadn’t owned a “puffy” coat since I
Eddie Bauer MicroTherm StormDown Jacket review Read More
The optical lenses in our eyeglasses have evolved over the years to include bifocals, scratch protection, progressive bifocals, automatic tinting in the sun and more. But the frames that hold these lenses have changed very little over time. Yes, the styles and designs have changed with fashion trends, but the physical design and components of the
SPINE eyeglasses frames review Read More
Another year and more fitness bands to review, or that’s how it seems. The truth is, I did not plan on doing another fitness band review anytime soon. I bought a Misfit Flash on sale to replace my now defunct Nike FuelBand and since Julie had reviewed its older sibling the Misfit Shine, I didn’t
The iPad is great to have with you when you know you’ll be spending some time waiting. You can read, surf, play games, or even get some work done while you’re waiting for your appointment. When you travel with the tablet, though, you like to be sure that it’s protected from drops, bumps, and scratches,
Innovative Care Air Professional iPad Air 1 and 2 Case with Shoulder Strap review Read More
If you’re like me, you may have devices that have different power/data connections, the most common being the Apple Lightening connector and the more standard µUSB connector. In my case I have an iPad mini and a Moto G phone, both of which I carry with me most of the time. This means I have
iDroid 2-in-1 Lightning + Micro USB Cable review Read More
Did you make a new year’s resolution to eat better and get fit? Yeah me too. So far I’m doing pretty good but there are times when I want a snack it’s tough to find something healthy – especially if I’m at work. Vending machines are a no go zone for me because they are
Fit Snack monthly snack box review Read More
For me, buying earphones is as tough as buying a new pair of sneakers. When it comes to sneakers, I’m picky about the way they look, the way they fit and how comfortable they are to wear. I’m just as picky about selecting a pair of earphones. Comfort and sound are equally important to me when it comes to choosing
DUNU TITAN 1 in-ear earphones review Read More
In today’s world, our personal technologies are not only tools to help us survive modern life but in many places status symbols and fashion statements as well. Long before computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets, a person’s wristwatch told much about who they were and where they came from. There are still people who wear watches for status, fashion
Swiss Legend watch review Read More
It’s Thursday, which means it is time to update some older reviews for products that we’re still using or for products that worked great while we were doing the original review, but bit the dust soon after. Just scroll to the bottom of each of the listed reviews for the latest update.
We lug our smartphones and other personal devices everywhere. But one of the drawbacks of the device features arms race—with larger display sizes, faster processors and connectivity speeds and other new features—is an ever-increasing need for power. My iPhone 4S’s battery life had been steadily decreasing over time, so I found myself needing a boost throughout the
SkinnyCharge V1 review Read More
I can’t wait till the day when our smartphones have batteries that will last for a week or longer without needing a recharge. Hey I can dream can’t I? Until that day comes (I’m not holding my breath), I will just make do with Qi wireless charging. Qi which is pronounced as chee, is a wireless
Choetech Qi Wireless Charger (T513) review Read More
One ritual we have in our household is called ‘anime night’ every Wednesday. My husband has a collection of his favorite anime series that are in different formats, so we built a cheap media PC to watch them all. The problem is, it’s a full blown PC in the living room. When the VidOn Box
Your choice of the best smartphone for you is a very personal one. Just as personal, and almost as difficult, is your decision of how to protect it. Cases and screen protectors can coddle your baby in rugged armor, can show off your personality, or can be very minimal. Lately, I’ve swung toward the minimalist
Phantom Glass screen protector review Read More
I need my phone to be out of my pockets and within reach when I’m in my car. So having a car mount is not only an option, but a necessity. Unless I want my phone to go sliding off my dashboard, or sliding off the passenger seat and then me trying to find it on the car floor and under the seat, a
Montar Universal Car Mount review Read More
Keyboards are a dime a dozen these days. The feel of one is very important since I type a lot everyday. I’m always on the lookout for one to use with my HTPC that I keep at home, so today I’ll take a look at the iPazzPort Keyboard. This keyboard includes a touchpad that doubles
iPazzport Keyboard review Read More
When it comes to headphones these days you have a whole world of choices out there. Along with those choices comes an array of features and price points. Bluetooth is one of the features becoming more popular, but wireless connectivity usually comes at a higher price. Mpow is bucking that high price trend by introducing the
MPow Muze Touch Bluetooth headphone review Read More
Do you ever wonder what we do with the products we review after we’re done writing about them? Do we continue to use them? Do they stop working soon after we post our review or do they keep working for months and years? We’ll let you know every Thursday with a gadget review update post like
Apple TV, Apple iPad 2, Belkin WeMo and more – Gadget review updates Read More
Ever wish your wallet was the perfect combo of thin, stylish, secure and durable? Yep, me too. I’d been on the hunt for such a unicorn for some time when I discovered that one my favorite wallet makers, Bellroy, had released their new Elements Range of wallets. Billed (see what I did there) as “Extra
Bellroy Elements Pocket Wallet review Read More
Before the holidays Verizon was nice enough to send me the LG G Android Wear-based watch to test drive. It seems like I’m always excited about wrist worn gadgets until I actually strap them to my wrist. Once I do, I quickly tire of them. I was hoping the LG G Watch would buck that trend.