Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – We have air purifiers running in nearly every room in our house, but it’s not because we’re paranoid. Rather, we have several genuine reasons to use caution: We live in a state (Utah) that has some of the planet’s highest small-particle pollution in the winter (due to inversions where smog is trapped in […]
Brio air purifier review – Big air cleaning for big rooms Read More
REVIEW – If you work on things long enough, sooner or later, you’ll undoubtedly say, “If I could just see it, I could fix it.” Often it seems like you either can’t see the orientation of something or you can’t even get close enough to inspect it. The Depstech Dual-Lens 1920P Video Borescope Inspection Camera
REVIEW – For Christmas one year when I was a kid, I asked for a microscope. Yes, I was a nerd as a kid too. I had a lot of fun with that entry-level Tasco microscope. I looked at squigglies in bird bath water (eew), my hair, leaves, etc. When I was offered a sample
Apexel APL-MS003 digital microscope kit review Read More
REVIEW – Last year, I reviewed the PowerSmart Electric 40V F4017 lawnmower. It was my first experience with an electric lawnmower and I didn’t come away super impressed by its battery life which only provided about 30 minutes of mowing time. Recently, when PowerSmart offered to send me a newer, larger electric mower, I was
PowerSmart (PS76826SRB) 80V 26” Cordless Lawn Mower review Read More
REVIEW – One of the features that I always wanted in my basement was a bar. It took me some time but I eventually built it and have been spending time creating a friendly and cozy atmosphere. I think I succeeded because my wife loves to hang out down there and watch a movie while
Bartesian Duet Cocktail Maker review Read More
REVIEW – Ever since I bought my GORUCK GR1 in 2015, I haven’t looked twice at another backpack, at least not until I picked up a GORUCK Bullet seven years later. Between those two sturdy GORUCKs, I never thought I would need or want another pack. However, after some time with the Able Carry Daily
Able Carry Daily Plus Backpack review – Style meets durability in a great everyday pack! Read More
REVIEW – I’ve owned at least a half-dozen gaming laptops starting in college in the early 2000s, and I’ve always loved the ability to play anywhere (at the cost of paying a bit more for a bit less performance). I’ve also tried at least a half dozen different couch trays or other accouterments while playing
Nerdytec Couchmaster CYCON² review – couch gaming done right Read More
REVIEW – Julie was offered some color calibration gadgets from Datacolor and I reluctantly agreed to review them after much arm twisting and other gadgeteer pressure tactics … OK, I readily agreed to review them. Datacolor sent over samples of the Spyder X Create Kit (which includes the Spyder X Pro , Spyder Shelf, Spyder
Datacolor Spyder X Create Kit + SpyderCUBE + SpyderLENSCAL review – gear for photographers Read More
REVIEW – In today’s ever-evolving world of crime statistics and government/corporate privacy invasions, you need to be aware of your options and how far you think you need to go to protect yourself and your family. Sometimes, a product comes along that can kill two birds with one stone (pun intended). Spy+Survival Briefing offers a
Spy+Survival Briefing Tactical Spy Pen review – A sharp idea with dull results Read More
REVIEW – When it comes to headphones, I’ve been using the AirPods Pro earbuds for a while, due to the ease of connecting to my phone and noise cancelling. They weren’t the best for going out and getting exercise, however, so I kept an eye out for a pair of earbuds that would work for
Monster DNA Fit in-ear earbuds review Read More
REVIEW – Keyboards are becoming an increasingly personal choice. Apple almost lost a generation of laptops because of keyboards that customers hated! When thinking about keyboards, there are two big factors that influence choice. First, is the keyboard feel. How does it type? How does it sound? The second is connection. There are three main
Cherry KW 9200 Mini Wireless Keyboard review – three different ways to connect! Read More
REVIEW – In a market crammed with all sorts of innovative and widely varying mobile phones, AGM has put out an interesting new entry. AGM has many years of pursuing the active and outdoors mobile electronics buyer. The AGM G2 Guardian smartphone falls right into their area of expertise, with the added functionality of a
AGM G2 Guardian smartphone review – purpose built phone for hunters or contractors Read More
REVIEW – Does air purifier conjure up images of white or beige rectangular appliances? For those of us dealing with allergies, the form takes a back seat to function. What if I told you that doesn’t have to be the case? Briiv may not be a name you recognize, but you’d be hard-pressed to forget what
Briiv Air Purifier review – Beautiful with a flawed app Read More
REVIEW – I have recently gotten into woodworking. I will often need a glue gun when trying to plane down a piece of wood that is not perfectly level on both sides. Normally you would start with a tool called a ‘joiner’ that smooths out the bottom of an uneven board as it passes over
Worx 20V Power Share Full Size Cordless Hot Glue Gun Review – No more cords in the way! Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been riding and competitively racing bikes for almost two decades now, so when e-bikes first came out, I was a bit offended. I never thought I’d want one or ride one. But as they became more common and popular, I began to see the utility as a car supplement, and as a
Himiway Zebra all terrain fat ebike review – Go just about anywhere, with some e-help! Read More