Reviews

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

Godox Virso S M2 2.4GHz Wireless Microphone System review – Record three subjects at once with this innovative mic set!

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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 […]

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Shure AONIC 50 GEN 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones review

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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

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XULU XR1 mini PC review – A petite powerhouse PC packing a powerful punch

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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

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Webrick Bag End Building Block Set review – the hobbit-hole comes to life

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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

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EPOMAKER Shadow-X mechanical keyboard review

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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

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Can this cute little smart flowerpot turn your black thumb to green?

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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,

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iWALK PowerSquid Portable Charger review – Power in your palm

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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?

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Canon imageCLASS MF273dw laser printer review – Scan, copy, and 2-sided prints!

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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

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OnePlus Open review – my new favorite folding Android smartphone!

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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

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iLive End Table with AC power and charging port review

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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

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EKO Deluxe Mirage-T 50 liter smart trashcan review – handsfree, cordfree, and affordable

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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

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xTool S1 laser engraver and cutter review – World’s first 40W enclosed diode laser cutter!

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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

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Gunnar Optiks Enigma Onyx glasses with Amber lenses review – Easy on the eyes!

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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

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Icemule Pro Large 23L Backpack Soft Cooler review – an easier to carry cooler

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REVIEW – I have a few soft coolers but they can be awkward to carry long distances so when Icemule offered their backpack-style cooler for review I decided to give it a try. Let’s see how the Icemule Pro Large 23L cooler performs. What is it? The Icemule Pro Large 23L Backpack Soft Cooler is

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BlueDri DH-76 Compact Commercial Dehumidifier review

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REVIEW – During the summer months, the moisture level in my basement is quite high. It is so high that it would start to smell musty. I noticed this issue shortly after purchasing the house and immediately bought a large dehumidifier that has been working well ever since. So, the musty smell is no more,

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