REVIEW – The 2022 Dog Days of Summer will bring brutally hot conditions to most of the USA. This means that residents should water conservatively. The Wi-Fi enabled Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller uses local weather forecasts to precisely control the watering schedule. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think! […]
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REVIEW – I received my first 3D printer this past Christmas as a gift from my Mom. I asked for and received a Creality Ender 3 V2. It had quite an extensive build process and I struggled a bit to get a good quality first build. It did not have any kind of auto bed
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NEWS – What makes the perfect hands-free phone or tablet stand? Is it the ability to easily adjust the screen’s angle or is comfort the most important feature? Maybe it’s having the goofiest stand imaginable. If it’s the last one you want, then the SAIJI pillow stand is worth a look. Just look at this
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REVIEW – Sports and exercise are known for fads. One big fad right now has to do with recovery from exercise, and specifically, for when you overdo it. If you follow the trends, sore muscles can now be relieved by everything from oddly-shaped foam rollers to percussive massagers, which use a combination of vibration and
REVIEW – We just opened our pool for the season and I wanted to be able to play music outside. Obviously, the concern being that I want to have speakers and gadgets out there that are waterproof, especially with kids jumping in and out and splashing everywhere. I got to try out the MIFA A90
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REVIEW – Along with flying cars, the promises of the future almost always include some type of robot companion. From C-3PO and R2-D2 to Johnny 5 and V.I.N.CENT, all the way back to Maria from Metropolis, robots are always depicted as a ubiquitous part of our daily future lives. Yet, here I am in 2022
ClicBot Standard Robotics Kit review – This might be the droid you’re looking for! Read More
REVIEW – I almost didn’t volunteer to review the Outdoor Master Electric Skateboard Cruiser. I’m pushing middle age, tend to be a bit clumsy, and bruised my tailbone the last time I rode a longboard (over 20 years ago). I’ve been curious about these electric skateboards I see around town, but I was worried about
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REVIEW – There are many ways to get your phone into your field of view when in your automobile. Heads-up displays that fit on your dash, suction cups for either the windshield or the dash, and, of course, that perennial favorite, the AC vent clip. How to attach the phone to the clip is the
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NEWS – Put this under the category never knew it existed, but now I want one. The product is the Orren Ellis LED Bladeless Ceiling Fan. Orren Ellis is a home furnishings design brand specializing in contemporary furniture and lighting. I like lighting of all kinds, and I love ceiling fans, and this one sounds
A bladeless ceiling fan…who knew? Read More
REVIEW – After an embarrassingly long time with no higher wattage chargers (like, above 30 Watt) being available because of manufacturing and shipping issues caused by (or, at least blamed on) the pandemic, suddenly everyone seems to have gallium nitride (GaN) chargers available that offer flexibility beyond anything we’ve seen in the past. Take today’s
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REVIEW- The Fenix TK35UE V2.0 Tactical Flashlight is a worthy addition to their TK lineup that they say is tactical-ready for Military and Law Enforcement. And I believe them! What is it? The Fenix TK35UE V2.0 is a durable flashlight, boasting a maximum output of 5000 lumens, that’s ready for pretty much anything you can
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SPONSORED NEWS – I bought a pair of overpriced Apple AirPods Pro earbuds a couple of years ago and although I like them well enough, I can’t help but be jealous of the features that the HiFuture OlymBuds2 earbuds have that my Apple AirPods Pro earbuds lack. Get a look at that charging case with
HiFuture’s OlymBuds2 earbuds have features most earbuds lack! Read More
NEWS – I’ve never liked wearing flip-flops because I don’t like the strap between my toes. It’s uncomfortable. You can’t run in them either. Enter the Link Flip-Shoe which is an interesting take on a strapless shoe/flip-flop. Flip-Shoes provide the freedom and ventilation of a flip-flop and going barefoot but also offer arch support, the
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REVIEW – Portable charging devices can come in a lot of sizes and prices. They are incredibly useful in providing that extra bit of charge for power-hungry smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Since charging is based on devices being used and how often they need to be charged, how do you choose what best fits your
NEWS – Although I’ve never lived in a city and currently live in the middle of the woods, I’ve never gone camping before! Crazy right? If I ever do decide to go camping, I’d seriously consider taking the nCamp multi-fuel stove with me. This little guy looks impressive. First of all, it’s made in the
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REVIEW UPDATES – Would you like to know which gadgets and products we’re still using weeks, months, and even years after we’ve posted our original reviews? Click through to see a list of 10 recently updated reviews and then scroll to the bottom of each of the listed reviews to read the latest update. RapidX
NEWS – Last year I reviewed the Olight Open Pro 3-in-1 ballpoint pen and was suitably impressed with the build quality and features. Today I want to introduce you to a scaled down (literally) version in both stature and features. It’s the Olight Open Mini and no, it doesn’t have a built-in flashlight like the
Olight’s Open shrinks to mini size! Read More
NEWS – Exotac’s ripSPOOL packs a sail needle and over 60 feet of 30lb braided line that you can use to repair/re-stitch torn gear, and you can also use it as an emergency fishing kit (you’ll need to supply the hooks yourself though). The ripSPOOL also includes over 50 inches of repair tape that you
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REVIEW – It’s never a bad idea to have a flashlight in your EDC kit, and the Olight I5T Pebble Plus Flashlight is volunteering for duty. It’s pretty, but does it do the job? Let’s find out. To the review! What is it? The The Olight I5T Plus Pebble is an LED flashlight for your
The Olight I5T Plus Pebble flashlight review – a solid EDC performer! Read More
REVIEW – It is definitely pool party time here in South Texas! We hit triple digits already a couple of times in the month of May. Who doesn’t want a cold refreshing beverage when sitting outside at the pool? Who doesn’t want a bunch of wet dripping people traipsing back and forth from your back
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