Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – A few months ago I reviewed the original Vosteed Raccoon Button lock and shortly after the Raccoon Crossbar lock version which has become one of my favorite EDC knives since. The Raccoon lineup is now expanding once again by adding a cleaver style blade. Let’s see what it has to offer. What is […]
REVIEW – I’ve been working with 3D printers for several years, but reluctant to dive into resin printing because of the cost and complexity. Geeetech’s sub $100 Alkaid printer was just the incentive I needed to dive in. Is it any good? Join me for a peek! What is it? The Geeetech Alkaid is a
Geeetech Alkaid Resin 3D printer review – Join the ranks for under $100! Read More
REVIEW – I have a nice air compressor in my garage to maintain my car and motorcycle tires. What it can’t do for me is easily blow up inflatable objects by my pool in the backyard or inflate my tires when I am traveling. Then there are plenty of folks who don’t have a garage
REVIEW – One aspect of my amateur video making that always seems to fall a bit short is the audio. The internal microphones on smartphones and cameras are never quite good enough to capture the full range of sound, resulting in videos that never reach professional quality. However, after testing the Godox Virso S M2
REVIEW – I started a new job last November and now work for an employee-owned company. As such, I now own some of the fiscal responsibility for making the company profitable. So, I’ve been trying to find ways here and there where I can save money while traveling for business. I usually carry a suitcase,
5.11 Tactical Allhaula 65L duffel review Read More
REVIEW – It is hard to believe that anyone who drives regularly has not noticed the chaos that has taken over the roads. There has been a serious rise in the volume of cars on the roads and with that comes a rise in the number of accidents. Being able to record your journey for
Kingslim D4 Pro Dash Cam review Read More
REVIEW – It has been a while since I reviewed high-end wireless headphones. I have reviewed headsets that are designed with the main purpose being geared towards using MS Teams or Zoom. It is nice to get back to headphones designed for the main purpose of listening to music. These Shure AONIC 50 GEN 2
Shure AONIC 50 GEN 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones review Read More
REVIEW – Nerd alert! Ever since the original Raspberry Pi came out, I’ve gotten interested in ultra-small form factor PCs. The Raspberry Pi was fun for a while. It was only $35 and you could do a lot with it, but it definitely had its limitations. Not only would you have to build or buy
XULU XR1 mini PC review – A petite powerhouse PC packing a powerful punch Read More
REVIEW – I keep a flashlight in a pouch on my backpack at all times because I always seem to need one. At 750 lumens using a Cree LED it was the brightest CR123 battery-powered flashlight at the time so when Nitecore asked me to review their new MH12 Pro that puts out 3300 lumens
Nitecore MH12 Pro Flashlight review – seriously bright Read More
REVIEW – I listen to music every day. I mean every day. Most of the time I’m in my office listening on some nice desktop audio monitors. Sometimes I use some Audio Technica over-the-ear headphones or a set of earbuds. I have an old pair of Shure buds that I’ve had for over a decade
KiiBOOM Evoke in-ear wired earbuds review – BOOM is right! Read More
REVIEW – “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.” Thus
Webrick Bag End Building Block Set review – the hobbit-hole comes to life Read More
REVIEW – Another week, another mechanical keyboard to test and I’m more than good with that. I have really been enjoying testing all these keyboards over the last couple of months. Today, I want to talk about the EPOMAKER Shadow-X mechanical keyboard. Is it my favorite of the 3 keyboards that they’ve sent me so
EPOMAKER Shadow-X mechanical keyboard review Read More
NEWS – Say hello to AMPULLA Ivy, the smart flowerpot. AMPULLA is like a Tamagotchi, but for plants. This cute little flower pot has a face that can show over 70 expressions to let you know the health status of your leafy friend. How does it do this? It has 7 sensors that track temperature,
Can this cute little smart flowerpot turn your black thumb to green? Read More
REVIEW – The iWALK PowerSquid Portable Charger contains three commonly used cables in a package that won’t break the back or bank. If you run your phone to empty, the PowerSquid can fully charge it. If you’re a ‘top-offer’ like me, you can get several charges out of this little power pack. What is it?
iWALK PowerSquid Portable Charger review – Power in your palm Read More
REVIEW – Despite the technological advances over the past decade or so, I still rely solely on laser printers both monochrome and color for all of my printing needs. Oddly enough, I still need to either scan, copy, or print several times each month. The most recent printer I have only prints so I have
Canon imageCLASS MF273dw laser printer review – Scan, copy, and 2-sided prints! Read More
REVIEW – Having recently switched back to Android after a 3-year fling with the iPhone, I’ve been enjoying all that Android has to offer like its many hardware and customization options. However, the most exciting thing about Android for me right now is folding phones. I briefly tried a Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 and sent
OnePlus Open review – my new favorite folding Android smartphone! Read More
REVIEW – Are you looking to upgrade your end tables? Do you constantly have something charging? We always have things charging all over our house from laptops to cell phones and gaming devices. It never even occurred to me that there could be furniture that integrated power into their design, then reviewing the iLive end
iLive End Table with AC power and charging port review Read More
REVIEW – Ever since I reviewed the Simplehuman 58 liter dual compartment sensor trash can, I expect all trashcans to open with a wave of my hand. It’s a bit madding and it makes me look like a nut when I wave my hand over a non-smart trash bin. I wanted to get another hands-free
EKO Deluxe Mirage-T 50 liter smart trashcan review – handsfree, cordfree, and affordable Read More
REVIEW – Over the last few years I have become quite a fan of the xTool laser engraver and cutting machines. The latest offering from xTool is the S1 Laser Engraver and Cutter, and it certainly has quite a few features that are amazing. However, the xTool S1 is missing one thing that the xTool
xTool S1 laser engraver and cutter review – World’s first 40W enclosed diode laser cutter! Read More
REVIEW – I spend a lot of time on my computer, suffer with migraine headaches, and I’m brutal on my glasses so having a look at Gunnar Optic’s Enigma Onyx frames with Amber lenses seemed a natural choice. I’m glad I did! Please, join me for a closer look! What is it? Gunnar Optics Enigma
Gunnar Optiks Enigma Onyx glasses with Amber lenses review – Easy on the eyes! Read More