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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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
The JackRabbit micro e-bike is tiny and has no pedals! Read More
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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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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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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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.
Peak Design Packable Tote review – A little on the small side, but still very usable. Read More
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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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
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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NEWS – As a kid growing up in the Caribbean, I always had dogs as pets and enjoyed running around the yard playing with them. One game they loved was “fetch” where I would throw a ball or stick, and they would fetch it and bring it back. In the Caribbean, the climate is tropical,
BarxBuddy Busy Ball – while the owner is away the dog will play! Read More
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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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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NEWS – The same company that brought us the GoCube is about to launch a new smart connected gaming accessory. GoDice are smart dice that can be used with a variety of games that you can play on your mobile device. The set of 6 colored dies features Bluetooth connectivity and a quick recharge case.
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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a couple of power stations in the past, and I still have them. The problem is that you most often need power in several places during a power outage, so having several is nice. The ISSOMI Power Station review offer came along, so I decided to try it out. I wanted
ISSOMI power station – bring the power with you! Read More
REVIEW – For years, we have been trying to find ways to get exercise while sitting at our desks. There are treadmill desks, cycling pedal footrests, and, ultimately, the cycling chair. I was recently sent the FlexiSpot Sit2Go Pro fitness chair, and have been testing it diligently. Let’s see what happened. What is it? The
FlexiSpot Sit2Go Pro fitness chair review – Workout while surfing the web! Read More