Reviews

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

Vosteed Parallel 2.9” Crossbar Lock pocket knife review – a gentleman’s folder

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REVIEW – I have reviewed a few Vosteed knives with the most recent being the excellent Vosteed Hedgehog which is a stout little knife. On occasion though I have found the need for a more discrete and gentlemanly folder. The Vosteed Parallel might just fit that gap in my collection. What is it? The Vosteed […]

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BlackZero 2 Tier Portable Tool Kit review – Stack it up!

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REVIEW – Everyone needs a toolkit. Whether you live in an apartment, own a home, or roam the roads in an RV, you should have a basic toolkit. The BlackZero 2 Tier toolkit set was offered for review, and I was impressed by how portable and modular it appeared to be. Let’s see how it stacks

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ThermalMaster P2 camera review – Use it to find ghosts or hot spots, you decide

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REVIEW – I recently got my hands on the ThermalMaster P2, touted as the world’s second smallest thermal camera. With a temperature range of -4°F to 1022°F, this tiny powerhouse promises to bring professional-grade thermal imaging to your fingertips. Let’s see if it’s as hot as they claim it is. What is it? The ThermalMaster

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Narwal Freo Z Ultra robot floor cleaning system review – high tech with a floofy tail!

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REVIEW – Robot vacuums are great, but there is often a trade off.  Sure, you get a clean floor – but you have to remember to make sure the robot is ready to go for the next time it needs to clean by emptying it’s dust bin.  Narwal is continuing to improve on their impressive

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EcoFlow RIVER 3 portable power station review – it’s ready to go wherever life takes you!

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REVIEW – Right about now, every Gadgeteer reader probably knows that I am a major EcoFlow fan and that ECO devices are a part of my everyday life. I have tested and reviewed several EcoFlow power stations, that are various sizes and somewhat portable. None of them have been portable enough for me to throw

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Eve adds support for Matter to their smart light switch

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NEWS – My favorite smart home company is Eve.  I love their approach to security and protecting my data.  In the past, I’ve reviewed their Water Guard and Energy Outlet products, both of which I am still using in my home.  A while back I purchased their Light Switch and had an electrician install it.

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Zippo FlameScapes Spiral Fire Feature XL review – Your personal fire tornado!

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REVIEW – There is something universally satisfying about staring into a flame. Campfires, candles, fire tables – they all give us that soothing, dancing flame to zone out with. But campfires require you to go camping, fire tables are expensive, and candles are small. Enter the Zippo FlameScapes Sprial Fire Feature XL – a tabletop flame

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Xiaomi Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27i review – an excellent monitor for gaming or creative work

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REVIEW – As I was preparing for this review, I tried to estimate the number of different computer screens I’ve used over the years for work and gaming. My best guess is no less than 50 different makes, models, and sizes ranging from 7 inch handheld LCD screens up to 49″ curved ultrawide monstrosities. For

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Sublue WhiteShark MixPro underwater scooter review – Lazy snorkeling has arrived

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  REVIEW – Every snorkeler or scuba diver enjoys spending time in the water. All that kicking to move around can make an otherwise relaxing time tiring. Sublue offers the WhiteShark MixPro underwater scooter as a solution to all that, effortlessly propelling a snorkeler or diver at claimed speeds up to 2.68MPH on low or

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xTool 4th Anniversary sale – Biggest savings of 2024 with up to 60% off!

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DEAL NEWS –xTool is celebrating its 4th anniversary with its biggest sale of 2024. Up to 60% off is available sitewide. Why wait for Black Friday when you can see great savings now? Purchases up to $3799 are $200 off, and purchases of $5999 or greater are $500 off. The sale runs from September 18th until

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Aoocci V30(S) Smart Portable Apple CarPlay Display review – see your maps and apps

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REVIEW – My vehicle doesn’t support CarPlay or Android Auto and it doesn’t support aftermarket systems because the built-in display is so integrated into the rest of the vehicle. I thought I’d just have to wait until I purchased another vehicle to be able to use CarPlay until I was given the opportunity to review

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Fender X Teufel Rockster Go 2 Bluetooth Speaker review – A little German engineering plus a little American design equals a decent speaker

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REVIEW – Back in 2016, I got to review the Teufel Raumfeld wireless speakers. Teufel—a successful European Audio company— was trying to enter the US market with the Raumfeld system. Their Stereo M speakers were some of the best I’ve ever heard. Unfortunately, the speakers only worked with Teufel’s Wifi system and not Bluetooth. As

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HOMEIDEAS 50 ft Rubber Garden Hose with Nozzle review – is tough, flexible, and versatile!

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REVIEW – The garden hose is one of those essential household items that you have to have, but can also make you crazy. I swear I go through one every season. Enter the HOMEIDEAS 50 ft Rubber Garden Hose with Nozzle. It’s a little more expensive than typical bargain hoses, but it professes to be

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Tactacam Defend security camera review – A cellular security camera for anywhere on your property

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REVIEW – I’m fortunate to have 12 acres of wooded property in a rural area of southern Indiana. I have several wired security cameras mounted on my house and garage, but only recently have I started adding cameras further away from my WiFi’s signal coverage. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to review the

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Flash Pro Plus USB-C 25000mAh Graphene Power Bank review – My new travel battery

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REVIEW – I travel a lot. I carry a lot of stuff. Chargers, battery packs, cables – all the junk I need to be able to power all the doo-dads I travel with. Being able to power an electron-hungry laptop is critical for me as I regularly do some battery-consuming laptop work while I sit

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Redalf 15.6″ Laptop Screen Extender review

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REVIEW – If you’re feeling claustrophobic working from just your laptop display, a display extension system may be the productivity boon you’ve been looking for.  While you could just plug into an external monitor, these systems are purpose built for portability and modularity.  We’re having a look at the Redalf Laptop Screen Extender kit to

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iClever BTH20 active noise cancelling headphone review – Great for kids!

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REVIEW – Every fall when school starts it seems like I need new headphones for my kids. Between testing, online lessons, music, and whatever else is going on, headphones are a must on the list of back to school items and I’m lucky if any given pair survives the year. iClever approached us with a

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