Mobiscribe Origin E-Ink Notebook review – A better way to take and manage your notes

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REVIEW – The Mobiscribe Origin E-Ink Notebook does many things, but its main purpose is to alleviate the need for pen and paper. It allows you to keep all your notes in one place and gives you the ability to search for keywords or labels. What is it? The Mobiscribe Origin E-Ink Notebook is a digital […]

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AnkerMake’s upcoming M5 3D Printer looks incredible!

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NEWS – You might know Anker from the many smartphone accessories and battery packs they’ve made a name with, but it looks like they’re going a new direction with their latest product on Kickstarter. Not content to just enter the hobby 3d printer market, they’re releasing a printer that boasts print speeds that are significantly faster

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EcoFlow 110-Watt Solar Panel review – Possibly portable power perfection?

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      REVIEW – I previously reviewed EcoFlow products like the EcoFlow River Mini Portable Power Station and EcoFlow Delta Pro portable power station and found their products well-engineered, solidly made, and innovative. Adding to their already impressive specs, EcoFlow’s 110-Watt solar panel makes powering their equipment even in the most remote locations portable, efficient and

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Leatherman’s newest products aren’t multi-tools!

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NEWS – Fans of Leatherman multi-tools will be excited to know that Leatherman has added new products to its branded apparel collection. The new items include trucker and camping hats, as well as refreshed designs of its cool t-shirts. All their apparel features cool Leatherman logos and artwork. Prices range from $12.47 and up. Shop

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Fanttik X8 APEX Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor review

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REVIEW – With 2 cars and 3 bikes in my garage, a tire inflator is a very necessary tool. Since I use my garage as a workshop, the cars are usually parked in the driveway and exposed to the very cold winter temps. During this past winter after prolonged exposure to extreme cold, there were

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The JackRabbit micro e-bike is tiny and has no pedals!

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NEWS – The JackRabbit electric bike is now available at https://jackrabbit.bike/ for $1199.99 and you’ll never have to pedal it. Because you can’t.  The bike should give a 12-mile range and a maximum speed of 20 mph if conditions are right, meaning a very level roadway or downhill. The bike doesn’t have great climbing capacity

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Freak out your guests at your next cookout!

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NEWS – Pretty soon it will be cookout season and I have the perfect charcoal for your next BBQ. These egg-sized charcoal “bricks” are shaped like human skulls and are sure to make your friends and family have second thoughts about you. According to the Skullsforshisha ETSY page, they are made of charcoal, natural binder,

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EBL NiZn Rechargeable AA Batteries with Charger review – a different kind of battery

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REVIEW – You’re familiar with standard alkaline AA batteries from companies like Duracell, and you are probably familiar with rechargeable NiMH AA batteries, like these from Energizer.  They are all the same size (diameter 14.5 mm, length 50.5 mm) and have a standard range for voltage (1.2 to 1.5v), though their capacity can vary widely

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ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 review – an affordable gimbal for your mobile filmmaking needs

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REVIEW – Mobile filmmaking has taken off in the last few years but holding a phone, keeping it steady, and being creative with on-screen controls has always been a challenge. There are mobile cages you can use to mount your phone and other accessories but they don’t necessarily help you keep the phone steady. High-end

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Peak Design Packable Tote review – A little on the small side, but still very usable.

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REVIEW – What is the least expensive bag from the premium bag designer Peak Design? It is not the sub $25 Shoe Pouch. It is the Peak Design Packable Tote. What is it? Quite simply the Peak Design Packable Tote is a smallish, 12L bag that can be packed into a very convenient little pack.

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The IKEA VAPPEBY is an IP65 Bluetooth speaker with ambient lighting

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NEWS – IKEA may not be the first brand that comes to mind when you think of Bluetooth speakers, but the Swedish company known best for flatpack furniture and meatballs is looking to change that.  The IKEA VAPPEBY is a battery-powered portable Bluetooth speaker with an IP65 water resistance rating to keep the music going

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Volty 2.5 – 30V DC voltmeter review – It’s a Leatherman voltmeter in my pocket and I’m happy to see you!

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REVIEW – Every once in a while, a product comes along that is amazingly innovative, eminently practical, and fills a mighty need. I’m my family’s go-to guy for all things technical and have long sought a meter that can be unobtrusively carried. The Volty voltmeter by PC Doodle lets me do just that! Volty, where

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Romance of Men Custom Katana review – a beautiful handmade sword

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REVIEW – “A katana is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands…It was used by samurai in feudal Japan and worn with the edge facing upward.”  While authentic katanas, made in Japan using old-fashioned metal-working methods, are insanely expensive and

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Tronsmart Bang Bluetooth Speaker review – The speaker for your next party

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REVIEW – There are two things most good parties have in common, loud music and colorful lights. The Tronsmart Bang is a portable Bluetooth speaker that promises both things. I was recently given the opportunity to check one out. Here are my thoughts on whether it lives up to the moniker of being a party

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Thermacell LIV – A smart mosquito repellent solution for your backyard

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NEWS – The Gadgeteer has reviewed a handful of Thermacell products with excellent results (Thermacell Mosquito Repellent review, Thermacell Repellent Camp Lantern review, Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Lantern review). Now Thermacell has come out with the Thermacell LIV Smart Mosquito Repellent System for your backyard. This interconnected-repeller system allows you to place the repellers exactly where

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