Here’s a fire starting credit card sized kit that fits in your wallet

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The Hot Shot Fire Starting Survival Card From Grim Workshop is a credit card-sized high carbon steel multi-tool that features a knife and a complete fire starting kit that is designed to fit into a wallet or an Altoids tin for convenient EDC. Why do I like it? I like Hot Shot

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BluReeze M10 Pro Electric Toothbrush review

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REVIEW – I have been using a toothbrush from Cybersonic for many years, and it continues to serve me well. Cybersonic updates the models every few years, so I have not had much to complain about. However, I also have not been able to compare it to its competitors who I know would be striving

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This multi-tool knife makes stainless steel sexy

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NEWS – A few days ago I posted about the Kershaw multi-tool knife because I wanted to feature some multi-tools that make the knife the main feature. Today I have another one for you. it’s the Swiss+Tech Multitool Knife that has 13 tools in a very pocket-friendly form factor. This multi-tool features all stainless steel

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EPOS H3 gaming headset review

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REVIEW – The EPOS H3 gaming headset offers great sound quality, excellent battery life and several connectivity options. What is it?  The EPOS H3 gaming headset is a high-quality gaming headset with integrated controls, wired or Bluetooth connections, a handy flip-up/flip-down microphone, and a $179 price tag. What’s in the box? EPOS H3 gaming headset

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iFMARS Magic Cable – weird name, great 3-in-1 cable for Apple fans

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’ve often called myself a minimalist, but a better term might be to call myself an essentialist. It’s not that I want to get rid of all my stuff as much as that I want to use only what I need and to optimize what I use. That includes device accessories like

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NeoLAB LAMY Safari all black ncode smartpen review – Analog meets digital

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REVIEW – I enjoy keeping a paper journal, notebook, diary, log, whatever you want to call it. I use one every day to write down 3-4 tasks that I want to accomplish because I’ve found that writing them on paper and checking them off as I finish them, actually makes me more productive than putting

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Motoilet Health Tracking AI Smart Bidet Toilet Seat review – Everybody poops, but hold it for now

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Everybody poops.  There, I got that out of the way. And since everybody poops, everybody consumes a lot of toilet paper. Our house has a septic system, so the paper (theoretically) dissolves and slowly works its way back into the Florida (where I live) aquifer as clean water. I’m not convinced about

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Here’s a multi-tool knife that you will love to bits

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NEWS – It seems like the vast majority of multi-tools include a knife as almost an afterthought. The Kershaw Select Fire flips that and makes the blade the main highlight of this EDC tool while including some extra functionality. The Kershaw Select Fire features a heat-hardened stainless steel blade, black glass-filled nylon scales, a fold-out

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Hohem iSteady V2 gimbal review – a smooth operator

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REVIEW – Smartphone cameras have become phenomenally good in the last few years, but no amount of optical image stabilization or digital trickery can match a good gimbal (yet). So is the Hohem iSteady V2 gimbal a good gimbal? I took it through it’s paces and will now break it down in review format, as

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Soundcore announces Liberty 3 Pro – a solid upgrade to their line of true wireless earbuds

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NEWS – Soundcore, Anker’s audio brand, has released their new Liberty 3 Pro True Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds. Liberty 3 Pro features several upgrades to the previous Liberty Pro series earbuds, including bluetooth multipoint connections, ACAA 2.0, Personalized Noise Cancelling, and Fusion Comfort Fit.  Bluetooth multipoint connection allows the earbuds to be connected to two bluetooth

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The SingMic is better than a hairbrush for aspiring Doja Cats

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’ve been doing more videos for YouTube for my reviews and one thing I notice other than the fact that I need to improve lighting is that I also need to improve the sound. For that, a microphone is needed and the Sabinetek SingMic which is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo looks

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Make your own pencils with this insanely awesome kit!

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NEWS – I feel like I’m a pretty crafty person. I’ve made my own leather notebook covers, I like to draw, and I’m currently trying to learn to sew on a vintage Singer sewing machine. I’ve always been interested in getting into woodworking but have only dabbled in it with not good results (I tried

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Waterfield Designs Cycling iPhone Wallet and Jersey Pocket Tool Case fit your phone and more

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NEWS – I’m a big fan of protecting my smartphone, which is an expensive and fairly delicate investment for the millions of us who carry one every day.  Check out Waterfield Designs Cycling iPhone Wallet and Jersey Pocket Tool Case, which are intended to not only protect your smartphone and cycling tools, but also help

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My Medic Recon & MyFAK First Aid Kits review – Always be prepared!

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REVIEW – Even in uneventful times everyone should own or have access to a good first aid kit. In many emergencies being able to respond quickly with the appropriate gear is one of the few ways to prevent catastrophe. Having worked briefly as a first responder, I know that having the right resources available in

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Brewferm beer kit, Greenworks robo vac, Benq lamp, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATE – Here is a new set of review updates. Semi-regularly, we like to add updates to our previously published reviews to let you know how well (or not) a product continues to work well past the initial weeks after we received it. Click on each review in the list below and then scroll

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Organize and silence key jingle without adding bulk

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NEWS – Key jingle is obviously a first-world problem. But what the heck, let’s solve it! Today I bring you the Keysmart Mini. We’ve reviewed other Keysmart key organizers in the past, but they were all full-sized. The mini is… well… mini! The Keysmart Mini key organizer is designed to hold up to 5 keys

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Hushme is the most ridiculous Bluetooth headset I’ve ever seen!

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NEWS – Straight from the Gadgeteer wacky files comes Hushme. No, it’s not a muzzle for a cannibal. It’s a Bluetooth headset that allows you to receive calls and talk to people without those around you being able to hear what you say. Why do I think the Hushme is wacky? Let me count the

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