SMMT 35L PowderLoft Tote Bag review – from Park City, Utah to wherever you want to go

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REVIEW – Oh, look – it is a tote bag. Big deal, right? Who cares? A tote is a tote. Park City, Utah’s SMMT doesn’t think so. Their PowderLoft totes, available in 20L and 35L sizes are designed to change your mind about tote bags with their recycled material construction, lofted and insulated body, water-resistant […]

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Forget about tangled cables, TAIM will tame your MacBook’s charging cable!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I only travel 3 or 4 times a year, but when I do, I always take my MacBook with me because I don’t know what it means to “unplug.” Speaking of plugs, since I take my MacBook when I travel, I also take the power adapter. It’s always annoying to take the

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Take your content to the next level with this $499 AI-powered streaming camera

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DEAL NEWS – Give your photo and video shoots the high-quality, feature-packed camera they deserve. Purchase the OBSBOT Tail Air AI-Powered PTZ Streaming Camera for $499. With the popularity of video calls and streaming, a good camera is as essential as the device from which that media is recorded. Over the past five years, there’s

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Mbacco Wallet review – Not too big or too small, exactly right

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REVIEW – Minimalist wallets have been a thing for a while now, but the thing is many of us need more than 2 to 3 cards on us. ID, main credit card and… how do you down-select? Medical, EV Valet, corporate cc? Okay, need a bigger wallet. So here’s an interesting option from Mbacco. Compact

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Mini PCs = Big risks? Malware found on 2 machines we recently reviewed!

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SECURITY NEWS – Yesterday, one of our readers sent me an email that said: Some of the Chinese mini-pcs you are recommending are shipping with spyware factory installed, according to Tom’s Hardware. Just thought you should know. I replied back asking for the link to the article, which was: Mini PC maker ships systems with

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These $35 Bluetooth earbuds are the ideal blend of sound and comfort

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DEAL NEWS – Quality and style meet sound with Ninja Dragon’s BTMAX Bluetooth 5.1 Wireless Earbuds. Purchase it today for $34.97 (reg. $79). The importance of an excellent pair of earbuds can’t be understated. In years past, the simple capability of transmitting sound passed the test for what was considered the standard. Over the years,

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ESCURA Thermal Regulating comforter review – The Hot stays Hot

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Sleep is crucial to our well-being – at least that’s what the going wisdom tells us. Recent research is also exploring the relationship of our environment’s temperature to our sleep quality. Today, I’m going to tell you about a new product that may help you get the best sleep of your life

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Akko MOD007B HE PC Santorini mechanical keyboard review – HE stands for Hall effect

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REVIEW – I’m back again with another mechanical keyboard. This time from Akko. I’ve never had a keyboard from them, but I have read/seen/heard good things about them. So when the Akko MOD007b HE PC Santorini came along I was very eager to grab it, not only because it was from Akko but because it

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Get the best of both worlds with this refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 6 for $393.99

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DEAL NEWS – Enjoy the best of the tablet and laptop worlds with this refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 6, on sale for $393.99 (reg. $849). When the tablet hit the tech scene years ago, it was viewed as a revolutionary device. Much of that was due to its portable nature and similar capabilities to laptops and

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Ecovacs DEEBOT X2 OMNI robot vacuum/mop review – Changing the shape of robot vacuum/mops

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REVIEW – Everyone who knows me knows that I love home automation. That includes automating mundane tasks like vacuuming and mopping. If you’re a regular reader of The Gadgeteer, you’ll know that I’ve tested a bunch of robot vacuums including several DEEBOT models from Ecovacs. The new X2 Omni represented a pretty significant change for

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The KUKU Maker coffee maker will let you make the perfect cup of coffee

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The KUKU Maker is a new coffee maker that is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter and has taken the coffee brewing world by storm. Why? It is the world’s first circular extraction coffee maker that can produce a variety of coffee types, including cold brew espresso, pour-over, and regular espresso, from one

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xTool Screen Printer review – Why didn’t anyone think of this?

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REVIEW – Every now and then a product comes along that makes you say “Why didn’t someone think of that before?” The xTool Screen Printer is just such a product. Using a laser to make a screen for screen printing? Why not! Let’s find out if it works as advertised. What is it? The xTool

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This international short wave radio is perfect emergency tech for only $149.99

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DEAL NEWS – Add a powerful new aid during treacherous weather conditions with this Eton Elite Executive Shortwave Radio, now just $149.99 (reg. $249) for a limited time. Most of us already rely on our phones to a startling degree. But during an emergency like extreme weather events, many learn that cell networks can fail

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Beatbot AquaSense Pro wireless robotic pool cleaner review – no more vacuum hoses for me!

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REVIEW – There is nothing like walking out of your back door and jumping into your own swimming pool.  It is something I have wanted to have all of my life.  However, owning a pool also has a dark side with ongoing maintenance.  Many people pay others to do this for them, but I would

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eSIMs are annoying episode #2 – or why I kicked my iPhone to the curb

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ARTICLE – A week ago, I posted an article about my experiences transferring an eSIM from my iPhone 15 Pro Max to a brand new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Long story short, it was easy going making the swap from the iPhone to the Samsung but when I tried to switch back, chaos ensued. I

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CJRB Breeze EDC pocket tool review – it looks like a fidget spinner, but it’s really a multi-tool

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Today I want to introduce you to a new multi-tool from CJRB. The Pocket Breeze is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s take it for a spin. What is it? The Pocket Breeze is a new utility knife/multi-tool from CJRB, a company known for their folding and fixed knives. What’s in the

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