NEWS – Brydge, one of the first to make iPad keyboards that turned the tablets into laptops, has shuttered, leaving preorders unfilled and former employees shell-shocked. The Mac rumor-and-news site 9to5 Mac reported the closure on 4 May, with few responses from the company or former employees. Chance Miller’s article was further reported on by […]
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REVIEW – I’ve got a kind of divisive review for this week, at least for frequent travelers: packing cubes. You see, you’re either a packing cube person or you’re not, I find. I have mixed feelings about them, but lately, I’ve seen packing cubes like the Cambond compression packing cubes all over the internet. They
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NEWS – TL;DR: Give your ears the sound and comfort they deserve with these Open Ear Induction Stereo Wireless Headphones for only $33.99 (reg. $109). The importance of having a quality set of headphones isn’t lost on those who have had the misfortune of using an underwhelming pair. Long gone are the days of sound quality
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REVIEW – There are quite a few uses for solar panels, especially portable ones. You could combine them with a power station to create a “solar generator” system that can power things while recharging during the day and then continue powering overnight. Or you can harness the power of the sun directly to power or
XTAR SP100 portable foldable solar panel review – when they say 100 watts they mean it Read More
NEWS – I learned something new this week for my favorite gadget, my iPad, so I thought I’d share it with you. I have a 12.9 inch iPad Pro, a gadget that is all about content consumption. I watch movies and TV shows with it, typically by using the Netflix app. I also enjoy playing
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REVIEW – Spring is finally springing here in Los Angeles and that means it’s finally dry enough to consider getting outside and doing some biking. I’m kind of picky about my bikes, but the Heybike Ranger step-thru foldable fat tire ebike really piqued my curiosity. It’s got the utility of a commuter bike because it
REVIEW – I had a cheap rowing machine a few years ago that I really enjoyed – not so much for the product but just because I liked the workout. A few months into using it though, the elastic-based strap snapped while I was rowing, throwing me backward. It was unpleasant, to say the least.
Merach 950 dual resistance wood rowing machine review – row row row your butt Read More
NEWS – TL;DR: Keep your iPhone charged safely and securely with this Speedy Mag Wireless Charger for just $39.99 (reg. $119). According to Demand Sage, more than one billion iPhones are circulating worldwide. Apple has cemented itself as a smartphone titan. More than just a device to communicate through phone calls, iPhones double as music
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ARTICLE – Mother’s Day is swiftly approaching so it’s time to start thinking about how to show your mom just how much you appreciate her. In this gift guide, I’ve compiled a list of six unique and thoughtful gifts that are sure to make your mom’s day extra special and show your mom just how
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REVIEW – Do you love receiving fresh flowers? Who doesn’t? Well, I am going to be honest, I typically do not. It is not that I don’t love them and love the thoughtfulness of them, I just can’t justify the price tag attached to purchasing them. Not to mention the fact they will be wilting
JMBricklayer Botanical Collection Butterfly Orchid review – flowers that never wilt! Read More
VIDEO REVIEW – We love pens and other stationery items around here so I was happy to accept the offer from Bastion to do a video review of their bolt-action pens. What is it? Bastion bolt-action pens are aluminum (also available in stainless steel) pens that feature a cool bolt-action mechanism. What’s in the box?
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REVIEW – I reviewed the Yeti X microphone quite a while ago, and one of the hardest things was finding a cheap yet solid boom arm due to its weight. I stuck with one that mostly worked for the longest time, but when I saw that the TONOR T90 RGB adjustable boom arm was reasonably
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REVIEW – Before the two hurricanes hit my Central Florida home in 2022, I liked the convenience of portable battery power stations. After the flooding of my backyard and work studio, I now really like them and depend on them to get us through inevitable blackouts. So, when different power stations come up for review,
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NEWS – TL;DR: Be ready to connect for full-screen gaming and charging anytime the mood strikes with this 3-in-1 Nintendo Switch Docking Station, now just $19.99. The Nintendo Switch is already the world’s most popular on-the-go gaming console, according to 2022 sales figures. So it stands to reason that a gamer’s complete collection of Switch
Switch on with this 3-in-1 docking station for Nintendo Switch action anytime for $20 Read More
REVIEW – I do most of my work on a Surface Pro, mostly because as a professor I walk a lot around campus and I don’t want to lug anything heavy. I do miss a big screen, I have to admit, so when I was given the chance to evaluate the Kwumsy KX portable touchscreen monitor,
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