Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Because we have three people who always get iPhone upgrades, we always buy the lowest storage capacity to keep our costs down. That wasn’t a problem before, because we mostly used our iPhones for calling, texting, emailing, and navigation. We typically used our iPads for gaming, creating files, and other activities. This upgrade, I’ve regretted […]
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We haul lots of gear ’round these parts, some of us more than others. I like my gear-hauling bags to be durable and multi-purpose, and to include at least a few organizational features. Oh, and to look good too. Cargo Works has several products that seem to fit those criteria for me. I recently had the
Cargo Works Utility Carry All and 3 X Utility Pouches review Read More
My love for styluses goes way back to the good old days of the Palm Pilot PDA. If you know what that is, you’ll also remember the plastic “toothpick” stylus that started it all. When the iPhone and iPad came on the scene the stylus disappeared for awhile because touch screens changed from resistive to capacitive
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Even though we’ve lived in our new place for just over a year now, we still don’t have enough artwork on the walls. I’m trying to find some Mid-century prints and metal art for the walls, but I still like to leave room for pictures of loved ones. When Picture It On Canvas offered The
Picture It On Canvas Gallery Wrapped Canvas custom photo print review Read More
Many of you have asked for us to update our reviews with our experiences and thoughts weeks, months and even years after the review was originally posted. This way you will know if the product can survive long term. So you asked for it and now we’re delivering. Here are the first batch of reviews
Aiaiai is an unusual headphone company in a world full of unusual headphone companies. Design plays a huge part in this Danish company’s approach and it shows in the details. Their minimalist TMA-1 DJ headphones were praised for their sound and ability to take a beating in the sweat and beer soaked world of DJ nightclubbing. Flash
Aiaiai TMA-1 Studio, Young Guru Studio and Stones Throw DJ headphones review Read More
We are a family who loves board games. Every night we attempt to play something as a family (mom, dad and Joey, age 8). Today we’ve added Tic Stac Toe to our library of games.
Tic Stac Toe game review Read More
As much as I love the Spigen Ultra Hybrid Case with Air Cushion Bumper for the iPhone 6 Plus case that I’ve been using on my iPhone 6 Plus, I’m always open to trying out other cases. (See the “Other posts that you will enjoy” links at the end of this review to read my “How
X-Doria Engage Folio PU Leather and Polycarbonate iPhone 6 Plus case review Read More
Picture this scenario: You are sitting in front of your laptop or desktop computer texting your friends on your smartphone using its onscreen keyboard. Most of us do this activity many times a day. But I know of a gadget that will make texting and emailing on your phone much easier and faster – especially if you’re already
IOGEAR KeyShair Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse sharing adapter review Read More
Best.running.watch…ever. I have used many fitness and running watches over the years, none of them perfect. Some came closer than others to running-Zen, but many never even left the gate. I have been using the Garmin fēnix 2 on and off for months now and continue to be amazed how much it impresses me. I know my first
Garmin fēnix 2 multisport training GPS watch review Read More
As long has there have been tablets, gadgeteers everywhere have been trying to find ways to hold them hands-free. Today we look at the Flote Orbit, which on Flote’s website is described as “Elegant. Ergonomic. Erresistible”.
Flote Orbit tablet stand review Read More
Be careful what you wish for…! I volunteered to check out a new line of LED dimmable household bulbs from OSRAM SYLVANIA, wondering at the time where I would test them. Almost immediately, light bulbs that had lasted fifteen years began to burn out all over the house! I no longer had to worry about
OSRAM SYLVANIA ULTRA LED bulb review Read More
It seems today, everyone has some sort of fitness device to track their activity levels. One of the first activity trackers I can remember are the old pedometers, you know that little counter that you clipped to your belt, you worked out your stride length, and poof you were off counting your steps. My how
The WeGo Hybrid activity tracker review Read More
Last year at this time, I took a look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and ended up feeling that the device was too large for me. Funny thing is that not long after that article was posted, I started using a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 as my primary device. After a short adjustment period I got used to
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review Read More
When an audio company has a verified headphone hit on their hands, what can they do to improve it—fix something that isn’t really broken? If you’re Focal, you look forward—not back. So they decided to make their popular Spirit One headphone better by improving components and further tweaking the sound. Then they thought long and hard
Focal Spirit One S headphones review Read More