Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station review

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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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BOOX Note Air 2 Plus e-ink review – a powerhouse e-ink note tablet

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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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Logitech Rugged Combo 3 Touch keyboard case for iPad 7, 8, and 9 review – a great keyboard case for students and educators

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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

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These earbuds are like wearing no earbuds at all, but you are. and they’re only $23.99

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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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AAOBOSI 24″ wine and beverage cooler review – room for so many beverages

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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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Why people switch phone platforms – the continuing saga

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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 of the day – Kismile commercial ice makers mid-year hot sales

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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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It’s not too late to order Dad an electric bike for Father’s Day!

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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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Unihertz Jelly Star smartphone review – Tiny toy or tremendous tool?

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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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Tap into your creative side with the Toybox 3D printer starter bundle

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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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Autonomous ErgoChair Pro office chair review – Work from home in style and supportive comfort!

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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

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Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 portable power station review – quick to charge, power to roam

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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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