Reviews

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

Swytch GO kit review – This kit turns your fave bike into an e-bike!

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REVIEW – Swytch is at it again. Their brand new GO kit makes it even easier to transform your favorite bicycle into an eBike. You get a motor-driven front wheel, their newest frame-mounted battery pack and everything else you need for way less than the cost of a new eBike. Jump in to see what’s […]

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PestSniper Indoor Bug Zapper review – Battles your indoor invaders!

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REVIEW – Zap those pesky critters! The PestSniper Indoor Bug Zapper is designed with three different modes for attracting & killing flying bugs that make their way into your home. How does it work when it comes to vanquishing those rude intruders? Let’s go see. To the review! What is it? The PestSniper Indoor Bug

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Vari L-Shape Corner Electric Standing Desk review

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REVIEW – Most standing desks give you a rectangle to work with, but what if you need more?  Vari has launched their L-Shape Corner Electric standing desk which makes it corner friendly, and offers the biggest work surface in their lineup.  We’ve put this behemoth together to see what it’s all about. What is it?

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HiBy Digital M300 Pocketable Android Digital Audio Player review – A hi-end music player in a smartphone world

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REVIEW – Remember when the Apple iPod became a thing and changed how we listen to music? As you may know, Apple no longer makes the iPod. It’s been replaced by the more practical and much more important iPhone. The iPhone—and other smartphones—can play unlimited music and perform numerous functions. Smartphones are—literally—pocket computers. Yet, despite

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SunFounder Pironman 5 Raspberry Pi 5 mini PC case review – DIY kit turns a Pi 5 into a tower PC

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REVIEW – It has been over two decades since I built a PC from the motherboard up. I remember the fun of shopping for all the components, from the motherboard to the video card to the case, power supply, etc. When I was offered the opportunity to review the SunFounder Pironman 5 Raspberry Pi 5

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JLab JBuds Sport ANC4 earbuds review – Sporty headphones with lots of touch controls. But not for me?

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REVIEW –  I wear sport earbuds a lot.  Several times a day, in fact.  It starts when I walk my dog in the morning, continues when I run or cycle, and then usually once again on another dog walk.  That’s the daily. Then throw in traveling, mowing the grass, and innumerable other random occasions, and

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Elecrow 7.9 inch Strip Display 400*1280 IPS Touch Screen Monitor review

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REVIEW – When it comes to monitors, many people think that the bigger the better. But sometimes, smaller monitors can be useful. Today I want to show you the Elecrow 7.9 inch Strip Display 400*1280 IPS Touch Screen Monitor. Yes, when I said small, I really meant small. Let’s check it out. What is it?

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70mai A510 Dash Cam review – You really need a dash cam in your car!

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REVIEW – About a month ago, I was involved in a car accident where my car ended up getting totaled.  I was fortunate that I only ended up suffering from a good knock to the side of my head from side airbags and a bruise on my chest from the seatbelt.  Fortunately, I had the

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Gonex 60L Duffle Bag with Shoe Compartment review – is this the perfect travel duffle?

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REVIEW – Traveling can be fun. It can also be a chore. Finding the right bag, especially for carrying on a plane, can make your experience better. It needs to be big but not too big. It needs to be strong, but not too heavy. It needs to have places to put things but not

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Julie’s favorite gear page, Xtracycle cargo ebike, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Would you like to know about the gadgets and gear that we’re still using weeks, months, and even years after we’ve posted our original reviews? Click through to see a list of updated reviews and then scroll to the bottom of each of the listed reviews to read the latest update. Julie’s

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SwitchBot Water Leak Detector review – Detecting disaster for $18!

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REVIEW – My neighbor’s washing machine hose burst while he was sleeping, causing thousands of dollars in damage to his home and a crazy amount of inconvenience and frustration. A low-cost SwitchBot Water Leak Detector could have saved the day. What is it? The SwitchBot Water Detector is a battery-operated, app-connected device that senses water

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Obsbot Tiny 2 Lite webcam review – A rare gem where Lite does not mean less features

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REVIEW – Breaking into the webcam space is not a trivial undertaking as there are some legacy brands to contend with. If this is the first time you’ve seen the name Obsbot, I encourage you to keep reading. They’ve been putting consistently putting out quality product and the Tiny 2 Lite is no exception. More

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SwitchBot S10 Robot Vacuum and Mop review – The closest thing to autonomous floor cleaning yet!

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REVIEW – Some years ago, I underwent back surgery. During several weeks of recovery, I realized there was a high probability that cleaning chores wouldn’t be a priority, and I put robotic vacuums on both floors of my house. I’ve used dozens of scrubbing gadgets and was eager to see SwitchBot’s S10 floor-cleaning robot. How

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INNOCN 34Q1R OLED Ultrawide Monitor review – a phenomenal monitor for gaming and creative work

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REVIEW – A few years ago, I splurged and bought the Alienware AW3423DW OLED ultrawide monitor for far too much. I loved that monitor, but chronic eye irritation led me to believe that it was causing eye strain (long story short, I found out after I sold it that it was probably allergies rather than

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Circular Ring Slim smart ring review – Is it my new favorite fitness tracker?

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REVIEW – Smart rings have been on my radar this year after my RingConn smart ring review, which I really enjoyed. Now, months later, I’ve had the opportunity to test another contender in the growing smart ring market. The Circular Slim smart ring promises to blend style with advanced health-tracking capabilities as an alternative to

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Brunt McKenna Hoodie set review – Perfect summer wear!

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REVIEW – For this year’s Father’s Day recommendation post I had the opportunity to review a set of Brunt Marin Soft Toe boots and they were fantastic. Brunt came back and opened up another opportunity to review some of their products and I really liked the look of their McKenna hoodies. I’ve been gradually expanding

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