REVIEW – I create digital media as part of my job. It’s nothing fancy and I wouldn’t consider myself an artist. I create technical documents and training materials including videos for the field technicians who work for my company. In this role, I use several different programs like Photoshop for image editing, Camtasia for videos, […]
NEWS – When I first saw the specs on the Ausom Leopard electric scooter, I thought they’d forgotten to convert kilometers per hour to miles per hour. A second glance though confirmed what I’d read: top speed of 34 mph, range over 50 miles, and hill climb capability of 25°! Since you’d be zipping around
This incoming Ausom Leopard electric scooter looks like an all-terrain monster! Read More
REVIEW – When you want a small multi-tool that doesn’t sacrifice features for size, you probably think about the Leatherman Squirt or Gerber Dime. Well, now I have another contender for your EDC. It’s the Oknife Otacle P1 multi-tool. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Oknife Otacle P1 is a small multi-tool sized
Oknife Otacle P1 multi-tool review – Is it better than a Leatherman Squirt? Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Do you use cotton swabs to clean accumulated wax or dry the water from your ears after a swim or shower? Instead of buying box after box of disposable cotton swabs, an alternative solution is the EarBuddy. This small reusable ear cleaner is a safe way to remove wax, water, and dirt
EarBuddy is designed to replace your single use cotton swabs Read More
REVIEW – If the headline gave you a little deja-vu, you’re not alone. I reviewed the Titanium Band from LuluLook in April of this year. This is not that band. It is a new one called the Titanium Link Strap. It’s still titanium and it’s still a band designed for the Apple Watch Ultra. LuluLook
REVIEW – Camera drones are a class of gadgets that have very short new product introduction cycles. Features available today didn’t exist months ago and what products were available are now more affordable. I’m reviewing the Holystone HS360S drone which has new features and a lower cost. Read on to see what I think! What
Holystone HS360S drone review – high-flying fun! Read More
DEAL NEWS – Take a big step toward cleaner, healthier air in your home with the Wetie PM2.5 Air Purifier, now half off at just $149.99 for a limited time. This summer’s Canadian wildfires are the latest example that you can’t take clean, breathable air for granted. As nearly 900 wildfires burned across the country,
This air purifier can bring cleaner, healthier air to your home while you save $150 Read More
REVIEW – If you are looking for a power station today, the choices available can quickly become overwhelming. It seems like everyone and their uncle is selling these things. So how do you sort it out? What I do when evaluating a power station is to try and decide what the buyers’ needs are. Sometimes,
Allpowers R600 Portable Power Station review – All the power is affordable Read More
REVIEW – Last year, I had the privilege of reviewing my first OnePlus phone, the OnePlus 10 Pro, and now over one year later, they have sent me their latest flagship phone, the OnePlus 11 5G. The 10 Pro wasn’t enough to make me want to switch to it from an iPhone as my daily
REVIEW – We live in a community that has several pools that we enjoy. But we have to walk/bike to them, so we carry everything with us when we go. That means that we carry our floaties to the pool and blow them up when we get there. So while everyone else jumps in the
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REVIEW – Since the pandemic, we added a large air purifier to the main living area of our home and some small ones in our bedrooms. When we were offered the AIRTHEREAL ADH70 HEPA air purifier for review, Mason requested this one for his room because he liked the look and features. We gave it
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REVIEW – Things get mislaid. With as much gadgety goodness as most of us have littering our lives, this is especially true for Gadgeteers. Some companies even have gone into the business of helping us keep track of our stuff – we’ve reviewed various tracking devices and services here over the years. Targus has recently
Targus Cypress Hero backpack review – Track your pack with Apple’s Find My Read More
ARTICLE – Many gadgets are smart, meaning they automate something for us. Oftentimes they provide features that could not be done manually. Higher levels of functionality typically require an app to be installed on our phones, these apps in turn often communicate with external servers. But what happens when these servers are no longer available?
Should we think twice about buying app powered gadgets? Read More
REVIEW – Many laptops include only one USB port. The Tikier 10-port USB 3.0 hub solves the need to perform the USB swap by providing all the ports most people will ever need and up to 12 watts of charging power per port. I have one to review; read on to see what I think!
Tikier 10-port USB 3.0 hub review – handy if you’re all thumbs! Read More
REVIEW – I have never had the opportunity to cook with a wireless meat thermometer, so I was very excited to test out the ARMEATOR ONE Smart Bluetooth Wireless Meat Thermometer when it arrived at my doorstep. Would this wireless thermometer work when my grill is closed? Could it take the heat, so to speak?
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DEAL NEWS – Plantum uses artificial intelligence to identify and inform you about any plant you see. Right now, it’s on sale at the lowest price you’ll find online – just $14.97 for a lifetime subscription. Many plants look gorgeous and inviting. But don’t let the pretty face fool you. The botanical world is full of
Identify any plant instantly with Plantum. It’s on sale now for only $14.97. Read More
REVIEW – I have almost as many bags/backpacks as I have portable batteries. It’s gotten to the point that I am hiding them from my wife every time I get another one. I mean, can you have too many?? Sometimes the situation requires a unique set of features for your bag, am I right? There are
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REVIEW – Once again it is summer in NY and the hot sizzling tempos are here. While I use window ACs in most of the rooms in my home, a good oscillating fan that is capable of providing actual cooling would be a welcome device, especially with these ridiculous prices for electricity. Since I am
Dreo 43”Polyfan Max S Pedestal Fan with Remote review Read More
REVIEW – The Lumintop Thor1 Spin Gyro LED flashlight is certainly the flashiest, most unique flashlight I’ve ever laid my hands on. I mean, look at it. If a flashlight and a disco ball had a baby, it would look just like this. It’s silver, it spins, it lights up, and even glows in the
Lumintop Thor1 Spin Gyro LED flashlight review – Only the flashiest is worthy! Read More
REVIEW – When I reviewed my first e-bike, the TurboAnt Thunder T1, in 2021, I instantly became enamored with the world of e-bikes. After riding over 1700 miles on the Thunder T1, I decided it was time to explore other options in the e-bike market. That’s when I got a review offer for the Heybike
Heybike Brawn fat tire electric bike review – A banger of an e-bike for the price Read More