REVIEW – I got my hands on this new offering from Bluetti. The Bluetti 180AC Portable Power Station is a nice-sized, fast AC charging solar generator that can pretty much power any appliance in your home and additionally provides pass-through charging with UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) capabilities. Read on to discover all the features of […]
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REVIEW – e-ink tablets have gained traction outside of e-readers as productivity devices, though they have often required compromise. Whether due to proprietary software or lackluster hardware, there aren’t many options for a robust slate that offers all the benefits of e-ink while maintaining wide app compatibility. The BOOX Note Air 2 Plus packs a
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REVIEW – I recently inherited an iPad 7th generation tablet from my kids. To make it more functional for me I wanted a keyboard case for it. The Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch keyboard case for iPad 7, 8, and 9 caught my eye. I had several things I wanted out of a keyboard case
NEWS – TL;DR: Enjoy premium listening at a best-on-the-web price with these Painless Ear Clip Sport Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds with charging case, now only $23.99. How long does it take before wearing earbuds stops being fun and becomes an annoyance? A couple of hours? Just an hour? With most earbuds, it often doesn’t take
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REVIEW – When I was a kid, I loved to play the piano. I went to lessons for several years and if my memory serves me correctly, I passed the tests up to grade 3 before I quit due to an instructor who was proficient at hitting my knuckles with a wooden ruler each time
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REVIEW – Shutterbugs, Instagrammers, photographers, and anyone looking to level up their game when it comes to photography should check out a 360° camera. Today I am going to show you the RICOH THETA X. Will this high-end camera make me an Instagram sensation? Doubtful, but it might get me out of my photographic rut
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REVIEW – I’ve had a small mini-fridge in my basement office for years, which has been very handy for whatever cool beverage I want while working. Said mini-fridge is pretty cramped and the temperature is unreliable though, and the noise and form factor is not ideal. I hadn’t even considered a higher end beverage cooler,
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NEWS – The Gadgeteer readership (and editors!) have a healthy mix of folks who prefer Android devices and those who prefer iOS/iPadOS. Individuals in each group may have reasons they prefer the platform they are on, but why do folks switch from one to the other? The researchers at the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners found
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DEAL NEWS – I live with someone who is very serious about their ice. When we go to a restaurant, she always orders a drink AND a second glass of ice. Ha! If you’re just as serious about cooling down your favorite beverages, then maybe a stand-alone ice maker is something you’ve been considering buying.
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REVIEW – For the past 2 Summers, my wife and I have been working on creating our own private oasis in our backyard. We have gone through a couple of designs and a few changes but we seem to be getting close. We have friends that stop by in the evenings, and part of our
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NEWS – If you’ve been struggling to think of a perfect gift for your active (or wannabe active) Dad for Father’s Day, don’t stress because I have an idea for you… How about an electric bike from Heybike? Electric bikes will get Dad outdoors for some time in the sun, time exploring, and time away
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REVIEW – The Jelly Star is a new smartphone from Unihertz being introduced through a Kickstarter campaign starting June 13, 2023 at 8am. The review phone came wearing the current Android 13 OS with an April 2023 security update. The Jelly Star has very respectable specs, and operated in all ways like a modern smartphone.
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DEAL NEWS – Relive your youth and tap into your creative side with the Toybox 3D Printer Bundle for $298.99 (reg. $419). Not long ago, the idea of 3D printing was restricted to the industrial sector, as big-name corporations used the technology to mass produce their wares. Today, almost anyone can use a 3D printer
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REVIEW – Hybrid work has its perks, like sharing a workspace with my pup and attending meetings in comfy pajama pants. However, when it comes to having the best equipment to do my job, my tiny home office pales in comparison to what’s available on my employer’s sprawling tech campus. One thing I definitely miss
REVIEW – Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 portable power station review – quick to charge, power to roam – As the market for portable power stations is becoming more mature, a few premium brands are emerging. These brands have high-quality cells, support fast charging, have useful and well-developed apps, and can provide a lot of power options
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REVIEW – As a techie junkie, I always have a complete computer system in my EDC backpack. If you have been following this adventure, you know that my laptop developed a problem, and rather than purchase a new one, I decided to use a mini PCX, a 10″monitor, a foldable keyboard, and a mouse as
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NEWS – At up to 142 decibels, the HyperWhistle claims to be the world’s loudest whistle. That’s about 8 times louder than a typical sports whistle. The HyperWhistle can be heard up to 2+ miles away! Imagine the feeling of security having this whistle with you when you go camping, hiking, and boating. They even
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NEWS – The summer season is almost here in many parts of the US. It’s already been about 90 degrees here in southern Indiana, and we’ve had our AC unit on for weeks. If you don’t like to sweat and wish you could carry around your own personal cooling unit, then pay attention. The Sparkle
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REVIEW – I love tea. It’s iced tea at night and hot tea every morning. Iced tea is easy because it’s – cold. But I like to drink hot tea when it’s hot (surprise!) so I am constantly going up the stairs to warm my big mug in the microwave… While this lets me get
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REVIEW – While a great chair, like the Vari Performance Task chair, can help improve your posture, a standing desk can perfectly adjust to your work height. Standing desks also allow you to move while still being productive. I have a Vari Ergo electric standing desk to review. Read on to see what I think!
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