REVIEW – I love the look of leather jackets. However, where I live in south Texas we have a winter that cannot make up its mind. One day we are in the ’80s, then the next day we have highs in the 40s. The cold snaps often don’t last more than a couple of days […]
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REVIEW – Even though I am a software programmer, I prefer to keep my life organized both digitally and on paper. However, I am very particular with how things are laid out and categorized so finding the right planner is hard for me. Golden Coil’s custom planner is perfect for me as it is fully
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NEWS – Here’s one for EDC newbies who haven’t started their EDC gear obsession – yet. Don’t worry, it will happen. But before it does, you can get started with the edcfans Keychain Knife. This stainless steel EDC multi-tool features a small carabiner/clip that will let you turn it into a keychain or just clip
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NEWS – If you fear that people are listening to you through your phone, then the Pozio (sounds like pause-ee-o) charging cradle was made just for you. If your phone can charge wirelessly (even with a case), then it will work with the Pozio cradle which uses a subaudible tone to prevent eavesdropping through your
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today I have 4 interesting Kickstarter campaigns for products that I’d love to try myself! Roadie Coach: Music Tutor, Smart Recorder & MIDI Controller What is it? Roadie Coach is a multi-tool for guitar, ukulele players, and singers. It clamps on the instrument and can be used as a music teacher/coach that
 REVIEW – If you’ve ever thought about buying a drone, a lot of questions may have crossed your mind. How much should I spend? What if it crashes? Do I need GPS? Do I need a license? Is it hard to master? Sooo many questions. Until now, I was that person. I had never
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REVIEW – Does the Amazfit GTS 3 smart / fitness watch compete with big name brands? Amazfit has been around for a while and has lots of models from which to choose. I count 30 smart / fitness devices they’ve made or still make. The current state of the GTS 3 watch and its app
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REVIEW – When it comes to my kicks, I’m super picky. My shoes have to feel great on my feet and look great too. Kiziks shoes do both and then there’s the fact that you can put them on and take them off completely hands-free. Spoiler alert, these shoes are awesome. But let’s do a
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REVIEW – Over the years, I’ve been putting off trying many little things in life, and as I get older decided to make at least some of that bucket list a reality. From hot yoga to seeing more of the world, the clock is ticking and it’s time to start making things happen. So when
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NEWS – The Omniblade from Teryx is a 4-in-1 multi-tool for your outdoor adventures. It is made of hardened steel and has a paracord-wrapped handle on both ends. Grip it one way and you can use it as a saw or machete to slash your way through the underbrush on your next jungle expedition. Then
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REVIEW – The HAOYISHU Video Conference Laptop Light is a light to give your WFH ZoomMeetSkypeWebExGoToMeeting viewers a chance to see your face clearly during videoconferences. How often do you see videoconference participants in dimly lit rooms, or with a light beside or behind them, or sitting in front of bright windows? If they only
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REVIEW – As a techie nerd, it was a foregone conclusion that once I purchased a house it would be a technical maze of gadgets that would attempt to or would automate as many tasks and conveniences as possible. One such category is security cameras and I seem to be so obsessed with them that
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NEWS – Gadgets for bicycle enthusiasts is a huge category. The Corky mirrors look cool while also providing an important safety feature to your bicycle. Available in two versions for bicycles with drop handlebars and bikes or scooters with straight bars, the mirrors fit right on the end of the handlebars and feature a fold-out
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REVIEW – The WUBEN H5 Multifunctional Clip Flashlight is a versatile flashlight that comes with a unique, well-made clip device you’ve never seen before. The flashlight can be removed from the clip for hand-held use but if kept in its clip holder it can be a head light on the included strap, or attached to
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REVIEW – I like to listen to music and podcasts but I don’t like wires getting in the way. The convenience of Bluetooth audio has made this so much better in the last ten to fifteen years. Bluetooth audio quality has never been known to be great but the convenience made it worth the tradeoff
REVIEW – If you’ve been looking for a non-permanent way to mount your iPhone on your MacBook then STM Goods may have exactly what you’re looking for. The STM Goods MagArm angles your phone so it will be almost impossible to miss incoming alerts and meeting reminders. Or, maybe like my kids, you have a
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NEWS – There isn’t much worse than opening up the fridge or freezer and getting smacked in the face with bad food odors. Whether it’s garlic or, even worse, fish, it’s nasty and usually contaminates other innocent foods. Chilly Mama to the rescue. Chilly Mama is a fun and cute refrigerator refresher. Just fill with
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REVIEW – Blincc is based in Singapore and focuses on cycling safety. They originally launched on Kickstarter and currently have two products in their line; the Blincclip and the Blincc Hex. Both are hyper functional reflectors, but have different applications. What is it? Both of Blincc’s products are reflectors for bicycles. Blincclip is designed to
REVIEW – With so many people working from home, the struggle to find that perfect home office is real. My own family has created (and also abandoned!) office/school set-ups all over our home during the course of the pandemic. With at-home work (and school) an inevitable part of our foreseeable future, folks are looking for
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ARTICLE – In order for this story to make a little more sense (and so you won’t think I’m a complete moron), you first need to go read my DirecTV cord-cutting article from yesterday. But if you don’t want to read that article (it’s really good by the way…) here’s a quick summary… Once upon
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