REVIEW – 6 months ago, I packed up my wonderful Bowers & Wilkins 607 speakers I used for music and TV sound ( along with a subwoofer and two Audioengine speakers for surround) and replaced them with the Platin Monaco 5.1 wireless surround sound speaker system. The Monaco 5.1 is a complete surround sound system—in […]
NEWS – Regardless of the image above, the TACRAY carabiner won’t keep you secure while climbing mountains. But this little multi-function EDC gadget does work as a cool little alternative key holder. The TACRAY is made of titanium and features a built-in hex socket that you can use as a wrench. There’s also a small
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DEAL NEWS – Whether you prefer over-ear headphones so that you can damage your ears listening to thrash metal music at max volume (not recommended), or you don’t want anyone to know that you listen to the soundtrack for The Sound Of Music while you are doing work, a good deal on a new pair
Deal of the day – Save $40 off TREBLAB Z7 Pro over ear headphones Read More
REVIEW – Because gallium nitride (GaN) has greater energy efficiency and power density than silicon, it has permitted smaller, higher capacity power adapters than had been previously possible. I have a Unitek GaN charger that supplies a total of 90W out of 4 ports or 100W out of one. Read on to see what I think!
Unitek GaN 100W 4-port charger review – prioritized power for portable paraphernalia! Read More
NEWS – The Tumbler Knife Sharpener is a can-shaped sharpener with a diamond disc surface on one end, and a stainless steel surface on the other end. The unit includes a 15° and 20° magnetic blade guide that holds the knife as you roll the ‘can’ along the knife edge. Only serrated-edge knives and scissors
The Tumbler Knife Sharpener is a new take on blade maintenance Read More
REVIEW – Portable smokeless fire pits have been on my radar for more than a year. A year ago, I kept seeing them as suggestions for Christmas gifts for that person who has everything. I’m usually slow to jump on the bandwagon, so I’ve been hanging back to see if these held the same appeal
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REVIEW – Every year I travel to South America, and each time I am there it is very obvious that frequent blackouts are a normal part of life in that part of the world. My issue is usually the discomfort that I experience when the power goes out during the night and my CPAP machine
REVIEW – Wet dry vacuums are moving out of the shop, and into our living space – though these are a far cry from the canisters we use to clean up sawdust and sheetrock. If you have hardwood, tile, or any type of flooring that you would normally mop, the OSOTEK Horizon wet-dry vacuum is
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ARTICLE – I’ve started reading comics again. But instead of buying them from a shop, I’m using the Hoopla app on my iPad Pro to check out digital copies from my library for free! Right now I’m reading two comic series. The first one is called Eight Million Genies by Charles Soule who has written
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NEWS – We’ve reported about similar outdoor modular axe multi-tools before, but the Forrest Tool Company MAX Tool Kit caught my eye because it’s made in the USA and is standard equipment on Army Light Tactical Vehicles (according to their product page). The MAX Tool Kit features a 34” composite polyglass handle and a 3.5-lb
You can dig a hole, rake some leaves, and chop wood with this multi-tool! Read More
DEAL NEWS – Lepow is offering a special Amazon Lightning Deal on their C2 15.6-inch portable monitor. This deal is for an FHD 1080P monitor that features an IPS screen, built-in kickstand, dual speakers, USB-C, and mini DP connectivity. At only 1.65 pounds, this portable monitor will make a great 2nd screen for your laptop,
Deal of the day – Save $40 off the Lepow 15.6″ portable monitor Read More
NEWS – FluentPet is a system of buttons that can teach pets to talk. These buttons, which can be placed around the house in foam HexTiles emit different words or phrases when pressed. Pets can learn to associate the sound from a button press with a specific word or command, allowing them to communicate with
FluentPet teaches your pet to talk! Read More
REVIEW – Two years ago when I purchased my home, I made a list of things that I would need to fix or replace. One of the things on the list was the outdoor security light at the back of my house over the deck. There were several other items on the list that were
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REVIEW – Spending more time at home due to my new(ish) hybrid work schedule has had a few interesting repercussions. One of which is how often my small apartment requires cleaning now. It seems I am constantly tidying up, washing dishes, and vacuuming. Having a powerful, compact vacuum makes at least one part of these
Redkey P8 Cordless Stick Vacuum review – Maximum power in compact form! Read More
NEWS – If you love reading books – the kind with actual pages, then you know that it can be difficult to read when you’re in a dark room. One way around this problem is to move to a brighter area, or another solution is to use a book light like the Vekkia Bookmark Book
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NEWS – Make a free PocketMod so you’ll know if you need ‘em! PocketMod is a free, foldable, small notebook made from a single sheet of printer paper. Sometimes paper is just faster if you need to glance at your week, make notes during a phone call, or check a date later in the year.
Does anyone remember the humble PocketMod? Read More
REVIEW – Tablets have become ubiquitous – some people use them for all their computing work, others use them as an additional computing device, on the go or around the house for various tasks, others just use them to watch or read content. Whatever your use, if you want a good tablet at an affordable
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REVIEW – Cooking with magnets. It almost conjures up an image of Wylie E. Coyote and a huge Acme magnet trying again to capture and fricassee that roadrunner. We’re going for something a little more civilized and will be looking at the Sunmaki 316 portable induction cooktop. No coyotes or roadrunners were injured in the
Sunmaki 316 1800w induction cooktop review – Better cooking with magnets Read More
DEAL NEWS – If you’re a vlogger or enjoy creating videos with your smartphone or small camera, a gimbal is a must-have accessory in your camera bag. The Hohem 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer offers a compact folding design and 3-axis stabilization, allowing you to capture smooth and steady footage even while on the move. And at
Deal of the day – Stabilize your video with 20% off a Hohem gimbal Read More
REVIEW – I previously reviewed a bike conversion kit from Swytch late in 2019. It was a well-thought-through system that converted your existing bicycle into a pedal-assist e-bike. I was very impressed at the time and so three years later when they announced a new and updated version, I was keen to find out exactly