REVIEW – I did a 1.5 mile dog walk in the Deckers X Lab G8 Tactical Boots but this was only my third time in them. For tactical emphasis, I took along my Toy Doberman, Poquito. We were on asphalt streets and a wooded trail with exposed roots. I’ll tell you how these boots performed […]
Deckers X Lab G8 Tactical Boots review – Walk a mile in your new shoes Read More
REVIEW – My son/co-reviewer has been wanting one of these for years. At first, it was for camping. Then as a power back-up for our house, when the power goes out. And most recently, for his car as an additional power source. I kept putting him off, thinking the idea was silly. But when we
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NEWS – I have a thing for small flashlights and this one from well-known brand Fenix has me curious. It’s the Fenix E03R Keychain Flashlight and it features an all-metal housing, a max output of 260 lumens, USB-C charging, white and red LEDs, and it has an IP66 water resistance rating. I’m also digging the
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NEWS – We’ve reviewed quite a few coffee brewers over the years, but this is the first hot beverage multi-tool that I’ve seen. The JoGo coffee brewing straw is a super portable food-grade stainless steel straw that has a built-in mesh filter at the end. Grab a mug, put a scoop of your favorite ground
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REVIEW – I reviewed an earlier version of SleepPhones about 18 months ago and loved them. Can AcousticSheep “make a better mousetrap” of their already impressive offering? Awwww yeah!…. What is it? SleepPhones are Bluetooth wireless headphones enclosed in a soft, comfortable, stretchy headband. Hardware Specs Bluetooth®: 5.0 AAC receiver Micro-USB charging and headphone socket
REVIEW – Last year we put up our holiday lights on Halloween and took them down on Valentine’s Day. Our 5-year-old projector switches from ghosts to snowflakes to dots. But it’s always kind of a letdown that we only get Christmas colors (red and green). So when the Govee RGBICWW LED smart outdoor flood lights
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REVIEW – Working from home has been the best thing to happen in my career as a children’s publisher art director since—I don’t know when. However, as good as the transition to work-from-home was, it does present some challenges you don’t face in an office environment. One of the biggest challenges—for me—is getting the optimal
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NEWS – Check out this 3D printed gun that uses Tic Tac breath mints as ammunition. It can shoot the tiny candy pellets up to 15 feet. Just snap in a container of mints and have fun blasting… at least until someone loses an eye or something. If you want a Tic Tac Gun ready
This Tic Tac gun is the bad idea that your 12 yr old self must have Read More
REVIEW – Flashlights are one of the greatest gadgets humans ever invented. I have many flashlights; some serve a specific purpose, some are for general use. Acebeam sent me one of their latest to try out – the Rider RX EDC AA Flashlight, and it has a neat little gadget feature. What is it? The
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NEWS – Have you ever noticed that almost every multi-tool on the market has a built-in bottle opener? It’s because people like beers. Duh 😉 Today I’m not going to show you a multi-tool though. I’m showing you a tool with only one purpose. It’s the Makr Bottle Key and as you have already (hopefully)
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REVIEW – It’s winter, and it’s cold. That means the heat is running a lot, and the air in our house is getting dried out. This irritates my skin and makes it more difficult to breathe, especially at night while I’m sleeping. The solution to this problem is simply to run a humidifier during the
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NEWS – Originally scheduled for CES earlier this year, SUPER73 held their 2022 launch event on March 15th in LA. They’re known for big tire, electric versions of the Taco Mini Bikes that seemed to be everywhere in California back in the ’60s and ’70s. Initially launched on Kickstarter, and constantly updating and improving, this
Super73 expands their lineup with a Youth Series and very sleek C1X electric motorcycle Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Many vehicles support Android Auto or Apple CarPlay on the infotainment system. These interfaces only support a limited number of apps and operating modes. The CarPC AA dongle uses custom software to permit a full Android experience in your car. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
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REVIEW – I have been reviewing Roborock robot vacuums for several years now and have liked them so much that I have been using them on the two main floors of my house. I have the Roborock S5 Max in the basement and the Roborock S7 Max with the mopping feature on the main floor
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum review – This robot vac really does it all! Read More
REVIEW – SInce I purchased my new home, I have worked hard to transform the horrible landscaping that it came with into something that is attractive and head-turning. A big part of my design has been lighting much of which needs to be redone now that we are coming out of a typical NY winter.
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