REVIEW – Here’s a scenario for you: For years, I’ve had a DIY surround speaker setup connected to our smart TV through a good receiver. The two front left/right speakers are really good quality and the left/right surround speakers are also good. Then there’s that large 10 in. subwoofer we keep behind the TV cabinet […]
REVIEW – Clothes, closets, hangers. We all have them. We all use them. There’s no rocket science here. But then, back in 2017, South Korean company Collabo Space decided that they would build the proverbial better mousetrap and came up with Boomerang Hanger – an improvement on the traditional hanger design. Then, in 2018, they
Hurdle Hanger for Pants 2.0 review – interesting idea for some pants Read More
NEWS – Most people already have a camera in their pocket all the time since cameras are built into our smartphones. But for those people who don’t want to use their phones for everything or just like cameras in general, the Paper Shoot digital camera is an interesting alternative to smartphone cameras. Paper Shoot cameras
Paper Shoot is an eco-friendly camera that you assemble yourself Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been a teleworker for ten years. I’ve managed to kit out my home office with about everything a software engineer could want: A nice sit/stand desk, a large monitor, a great dock for my work laptop, a cool mouse, a drive to backup my files, and so on. There’s one thing that
Vari Mobile Glass Board review – massive yet moveable whiteboard Read More
REVIEW – As a crafty, gadgety kind of person, I’ve always sort of wanted a 3D printer, but I’ve never really had anything I’ve really needed to print. Basically, I lacked a project. Enter my son. He decided he wanted to make an acoustic levitator and apparently it requires printing some parts. What is an
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REVIEW – I’ve mentioned before that my goal is to get robots to do my bidding before the machines become self-aware and go all Terminator on us. I’m both happy and terrified to report that we are one step closer to that day with the new X1 OMNI cleaning robot from Ecovacs. Let’s check it out.
Ecovacs DEEBOT X1 OMNI robot vacuum/mop review – one step closer to robot overlord Read More
SPONSORED NEWS – Shopping for someone else but not sure what they prefer? Gift them the choice with an E-Gift Card to make shopping much easier and more convenient! Now BLUETTI E-Gift Cards have gone live to boost the shopping experience. It’s also a quicker way to pay and save more while making purchases from
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NEWS – Polish Etsy seller DeckardDesigns, offers some fancy bottle openers that look like vintage playing cards. The “cards” are made of stainless steel printed with colorful graphics. These cards would make a nice gift for avid card players or anyone who appreciates a unique bottle opener. Available in different colors and patterns, the cards
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REVIEW – I reviewed the original Nomad Sport Strap for the Apple Watch in 2017. I liked the band so much it has been my go-to everyday band since then. It has held up well but is starting to look a little worn. So when Nomad approached me about reviewing their new Sport Slim Band, I
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REVIEW – New parents have so much to worry about these days, from getting proper formula to deciding on whether or not to get their baby vaccinated against COVID-19. Along with these new concerns come old standbys like is that rash normal, why hasn’t he/she pooped today, and is the baby sleeping safely? Technology might
REVIEW – We recently completed a 5.5-month world cruise with a couple of extensions in the Baltic. One thing that stood out to us in Europe, and especially the Scandinavian countries, was the huge number of bicycles and scooters – electric scooters. Most were the rental variety, like Lime and others, but wow – scooters
iSinwheel i9Pro electric scooter review – Goofy name, decent scooter Read More
SPONSORED NEWS – Creality, a global 3D printing pioneer and creator of several market-hit products, has recently launched Ender-3 S1 Plus, the latest innovative addition to its flagship Ender-3 S1 series. Compared to the previous editions, Ender-3 S1 and Ender-3 S1 Pro, the Ender-3 S1 Plus has the largest build volume in the fleet. With
Creality launches Ender-3 S1 Plus – the sizeable smart 3D printer for prosumers Read More
REVIEW – Like most young couples, my wife and I started our marriage with a cheap set of pots and pans. They got the job done, but they didn’t last forever. As we began to look for better quality cookware, and we eventually discovered cast iron. Over the years we’ve purchased a handful of cast
Buydeem 3-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven review Read More
REVIEW – You’re a scuba diver. You’re also a fashionista. How do you make both of those things work together, especially when it comes to your timekeeping tools on your deep dives? Boutique Swiss watch manufacturer, Nove, has the answer with their new Atlantean dive watch. What is it? The NOVE Atlantean is a dive
NOVE Atlantean dive watch review – How to look good at 1,000 feet down Read More
NEWS – If you’re all set for Amazon Prime Day which is coming next week, I am going to tell you how you can earn an extra $10 credit that you can spend on cool stuff by doing things you probably already do every day! All you have to do is earn 4 stamps between
Play Amazon’s stamp game and Amazon will give you $10 for FREE! Read More
REVIEW – There are cases, stands, and other options everywhere for the standard and iPad Pro models. The iPad mini, however, is usually limited to e-reader-type cases, rather than ones that expect pen or keyboard input. Pitaka has recently updated their business-class case for the mini to add their MagEZ (Pita!Flow?) charger attachment. They were
NEWS – One of the biggest shopping days of the year is Amazon Prime Day and it starts a week from today on 7/12/2022 at 12:00 AM PT and runs through 7/13/22 at 11:59 PM PT. Prime Day is when Amazon heavily discounts products exclusively for Amazon Prime members. It’s like Black Friday in July
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REVIEW – There have only been a handful of times in my life when I wished I had a laser cutter/engraver. It’s the sort of tool that hasn’t ever been at the top of my mind, but now that I’ve received the ORTUR Laser Master 2 S2 24V laser engraving machine to review, it’s opened
ORTUR Laser Master 2 S2 24V laser engraving machine review – frickin’ laser beams! Read More
NEWS – MOC.Industries’s new Builder’s Mat is a 45 x 30 cm self-healing mat (similar material to that used in hobby / sewing cutting mats) designed to help layout new designs and structures built with LEGO-brand (or compatible) building bricks. The Builder’s Mat features layout grids for both studs-out modeling (such as for floors or
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NEWS – I enjoy discovering EDC gear that doesn’t fit the traditional definition of a multi-tool or survival tool. During one of my recent quests for new gear, I found 5 tools worthy enough to share with all of you. Let’s take a look. 1. Haxtec Hair Clip Multi-tool This stainless steel hair clip hides
Here are 5 unusual multi-tools to consider for your EDC collection Read More