Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – I volunteer with a local Scout troop. The parking lot is nearly pitch black at night, making it tricky to walk outside after meetings. Fortunately, I had a chance to try out a pair of lanterns, the Volterrex 4,000 lumen Pro Lantern, and the Volterrex 19,500 lumen Balloon Light kit. What is it? […]
Volterrex LED Lanterns review – Very bright ideas Read More
REVIEW – For as long as I can remember, we have had one of those floor-standing 5-gallon water dispensers in our house. You know the kind: big, heavy, 5-gallon jugs that sit on top of a dispenser that dribbles out water 1 cup at a time, slowly. I had to jump at the chance to
REVIEW – I’ve been searching for a really small knife that I can use for opening boxes down in my office (aka Gadgeteer HQ). My criteria are that it has to be small, easy to use, and Gadgeteer worthy. The latest one that I’ve had the chance to review is the Ant Design Pathfinder+ V2
Ant Design Pathfinder+ V2 multi-tool review – is this my new favorite box opener? Read More
REVIEW – A solid tripod system is crucial for any kind of video or film production. While handheld shooting is increasingly popular all the time, there is still going to be a need for a solid tripod setup. There are many manufacturers with endless combinations of tripod heads & legs to choose from, so which
REVIEW – I think it goes without saying that Leatherman makes some of the best multitools available. I own a couple of different models of theirs and have always thought them well-made and up to almost any task thrown at them. So when the Leatherman Raptor Rescue came up for review, I was very interested
Leatherman Raptor Rescue multitool review – These aren’t ordinary scissors! Read More
REVIEW – As a college professor, I spend a lot of time projecting and presenting and while I love where I work, some of our facilities are from the stone age. And after an incident a couple of years ago where someone in IT sent out an update that wiped people’s hard drives all over
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REVIEW – The FIIDO C11 city e-bike is one of the latest entries from the company. It’s got a lot of neat features that make it worthy of consideration if one happens to be in the market for a zippy-er way to get around. We did run into some slight snags but with a little
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REVIEW – My pockets seldom lack my phone, wallet, flashlight, and multitool. Sometimes, bringing “the big gun” isn’t practical or necessary. For times like this, The Leatherman Skeletool CX multitool is ideal. What is it? The Leatherman Skeletool CX is a lightweight, stainless steel, folding multitool with needlenose pliers, wire cutters, a knife blade, a
Leatherman Skeletool CX multi-tool review – A petite package of terrific tools! Read More
REVIEW – A few days ago while I was working on rearranging equipment on my desktop to make things neater, I was amazed at how many accessories I have and how many I swap because I am either short on docks or I am using docks that lack enough ports or the variety of ports
Satechi USB-C Multiport Adapter 8K review Read More
REVIEW – The mechanical pencil is a favorite of writers and technical draftspersons because no sharpening is required but, it can still develop a dull edge if the pencil is not periodically rotated while writing. The Kuru Toga Advance has a mechanism to rotate the lead a tiny bit each time the tip contacts the
Kuru Toga Advance mechanical pencil review – a “revolution” in sharp writing Read More
REVIEW – Can you smell that picture? It’s grilling season! I’m testing the Kamado Joe Konnected Joe Digital Charcoal Grill & Smoker, which claims to combine the benefits of a ceramic grill with digital control (and a companion app) that makes charcoal cooking effortless. Heads up: we have a lot to cover in this one,
Kamado Joe Konnected Joe Digital Charcoal Grill & Smoker review Read More
REVIEW – A few months ago, e-ink device maker Boox released the new Flip-fold Protective Case for the Palma e-ink mini-tablet. I jumped on this one, because I am a hardcore butterfingers, and I drop everything I own. I previously had the OEM hard shell case, which just covered the back of the device. This
Boox Palma Flip-fold Protective Case review Read More
REVIEW – The last ROKR review I did was so much fun that I had to do another one! This time around it’s a musical piano with intricate gears. What is it? The ROKR Magic Piano puzzle is a beautiful little puzzle made from laser cut wood pieces that build around a little spring-wound music
ROKR Magic Piano puzzle kit review – A beautiful musical puzzle Read More
REVIEW – If you’re in an area that gets occasional power outages, having backup power options on hand might be worth the investment. Even better, if you can find something that can serve in a dual role as a power station and on-demand battery backup for sensitive equipment. We’re looking at the ALLPOWERS 1500 to
ALLPOWERS R1500 Portable Home Backup Power Station review Read More
REVIEW – I’m currently searching for the best mini knife, and the ThruNite Titanium Alloy Small Keychain Knife is the latest one I’ve received to review. At less than $20, is it worth it? Let’s find out. What is it? The ThruNite Titanium Alloy Small Keychain Knife is just what the name tells you. It’s
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REVIEW – Bounce houses were always fun for me as a kid, but even though we have our own little one getting bigger every day I hadn’t ever considered buying one. In my childhood they were always things your affluent friends rented or were seen at special events. When the offer to review the Whubefy
REVIEW – I’ve been reviewing quite a few mechanical keyboards over the past year or so and have come to realize that I’m super picky when it comes to what makes me like a particular keyboard. There’s a short list of features that I consider crucial for me. That list includes an analog knob that
EPOMAKER x LEOBOG K81 Pro Wireless Mechanical Keyboard DIY Kit review Read More
REVIEW – There’s an interesting fact many people looking to buy a graphics tablet maybe don’t consider—size. Oh, I know size is a factor because the larger the tablet, the more it costs. But there’s something else and it’s this: If a display tablet is 16 in. or less, it will not be the main
Gaomon PD1610 Pen Display review – an excellent 16 in. drawing display Read More
REVIEW – When it comes to iPhone products, I try my best to keep what I use as sleek and minimal as possible. For years now I had been using a portable battery pack, but with Magsafe now fully utilized in my life, I decided to try to make a switch. The TORRAS Magsafe Portable
TORRAS Magsafe Portable Charger Power Bank (5000 mAh / 10000 mAh sizes) review Read More
REVIEW – Our family has been using the same knife set we received for a wedding gift almost 20 years ago, so I’d been keeping my eyes out for a deal on a decent set of knives, and then imarku reached out to see if we would like to do a review. We definitely would.
imarku Wooden Hammered Knife Set review – sharp in both looks and edges Read More