REVIEW – I’ve been on the hunt for a good travel bag for my DJI Mini 2 drone for a while now, as the bundled bag I received with the drone offers almost no protection to the drone itself. When the opportunity arose to review the Hex Ranger Blackout Camo camera mini-sling, I was very […]
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NEWS – If you enjoy using multi-tools but don’t enjoy the weight and bulk of including one in your EDC, this multi-tool might be just what you need for those light carry days. The CIVIVI Polymorph Titanium Carabiner Multi-Tool houses a rotating screwdriver with 6 tips (Torx T6, Hex H2/H3, flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver), a
Here’s a multi-tool for minimalists that you can hang from your belt Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been a multi-monitor user since the late 1990s. As a software developer, my workflow has always been working with many applications simultaneously while writing my code. To improve my portable workflow, I decided to try the Innocn PF15-PRO portable touchscreen monitor with my laptop. What is it? The Innocn PF15-PRO portable touchscreen
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ARTICLE – Several weeks ago I was listening to the Stationery Orbit Podcast (because I’m a journal, pen, and stationery fanatic) and they mentioned that you can send a self-addressed stamped postcard to Blue Origin and it will be added to the payload of a future space mission and afterward, it will be mailed back
I got a postcard from space and you can too! Read More
REVIEW – When the pandemic sent millions of workers from the company office to the home office, many of us realized that our work-from-home setup was less than ideal for productivity. Upgrading our desktop space became a priority, and one of the most important aspects of this is lighting. I’d had my eye out for
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REVIEW – I have a cadre of portable backup drives that I use on a regular basis. Most of them are your standard sized backup drive about the size of a man’s regular sized wallet. In the past I have experienced computers that just died and I lost all the files on the harddrive. So
OneModern S8 Fingerprint Encrypted Portable 500GB SSD Review Read More
NEWS – GRAY is a luxury brand from Singapore that offers futuristic and sci-fi-inspired iPhone and Apple Watch accessories that are made from aerospace-grade metals. There’s the eye-catching CYBER WATCH shown above which is made of titanium or aluminum and is available in a variety of colors for $399 – $1299. There are also the
Gray’s cases and bands will take your Apple Watch into the future Read More
REVIEW – The Tribit StormBox portable speaker is a Bluetooth speaker that features an extra-base mode and easy-to-use controls. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Tribit StormBox is a super light (1.3 pounds) Wireless (Bluetooth) speaker that comes in three colors (ours is camo). What’s in the box? Tribit StormBox Speaker Micro USB
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NEWS – Have you ever owned a Swiss Army Knife? Many of us carry one with us as part of our EDC (everyday carry). It’s one of the original multi-tools and they’re not stopping yet. New for this holiday season is the Victorinox limited Climber Lite Winter Magic SE 2021 edition featuring 17 functions in
Switch up your EDC with this winter themed multi-tool! Read More
REVIEW – Life is too short for bad coffee. Hotels are not known for good coffee. These two facts are the reason I try to travel with my own coffee gear when I’m on vacation. I don’t need fancy coffee, I just need coffee that doesn’t suck, and I need it before I emerge from
Soulhand USB Electric 5 in 1 Travel Coffee Grinder Review Read More
REVIEW – Quick! Name one thing that you really should do more often but don’t really want to! For me, the answer to that question is, “Floss my teeth.” I know it’s healthy, but I just don’t like to do it, and my oral hygienist is forever having to remind me to floss every day.
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NEWS – I don’t know about you, but one of the main uses for my multi-tools is the pliers. The Gerber Center Drive is the first multi-tool that I’ve come across that doesn’t require that you unfold the handles to reveal the pliers. Nope, the Gerber Center Drive’s needle-nose pliers slide out with a flick
This multi-tool deploys pliers with a flick of your wrist! Read More
NEWS – Electricity is overrated. Way before electricity was harnessed, nature figured out how to light up via bioluminescence. Bioluminescence (illumination) results from a light-producing chemical reaction called chemiluminescence, a natural defense mechanism of many marine creatures. The folks at IFLScience recently published an offer from stacksocial for the Bio-Orb – a bioluminescence bulb filled
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REVIEW – When it comes to my phone, I don’t really like to use a case with it, but I also don’t want to accidentally drop it and scratch my stupidly expensive phone. So I use a case. I’m picky when it comes to cases. They have to provide some grip without being ugly or
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REVIEW – Almost everybody knows what an iPad is. It’s become ubiquitous in our tech-centered lives. What almost everybody does not know is that there are tablets out there artists use that aren’t iPads at all. In fact, these tablets need to be hard-wired to a computer just to work. A company called XP-Pen makes
NEWS – Have you ever seen a tool like this one? Me neither which is why I thought it was interesting when I stumbled upon it during one of my recent multi-tool hunting surf sessions. This tool from Weyland is called a scotch eye auger drill. With this carbon steel tool, you can quickly drill
Here’s a multi-tool that you can use to build a shelter and the furniture for it! Read More
REVIEW – I am an insanely hot sleeper. No matter what I do I always wake up soaked in sweat in the middle of the night. Normally one would use a fan to keep cool but my husband is a cold sleeper and I can’t stand having a fan blow directly on me so I’ve
Embr Labs Wave 2 review – a wearable heater or cooling device on your wrist Read More
REVIEW – Mechanical keyboards are popular with geeks because they can be customized with a variety of switches and keycaps. But have you ever seen a mechanical keyboard that can fold? Well, you will today because I’m going to tell you about the RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK925 folding mechanical keyboard. Let’s crack our knuckles and
RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK925 folding mechanical keyboard review – yes, it folds! Read More
NEWS– Multi-tools aren’t just for EDC enthusiasts anymore. Now they are for cooks too! Check out the Gentlemen’s Hardware 12-in-1 Detachable Kitchen Stainless Steel Multi-Tool. This tool features a Swiss Army style fold-out tool arrangement with Acacia wood handles. The stainless steel tools include a cheese grater, zester, garlic crusher, channel knife, small paring knife,
This multi-tool is for preppers – food preppers that is Read More
NEWS – Adidas, the well-known sneaker and sport clothing manufacturer, is now selling three styles of true wireless headphones to complement their existing Bluetooth over-the-ear headphones and earbuds. If you’re a fan of everything Adidas, these might be just the right solution to keep your tunes playing while you work out and live your active
Adidas (yes, that Adidas) now sells true wireless headphones Read More