REVIEW – My kids are now at the age where they are into their tablets and all sorts of electronics. They love remote-controlled robots, cars, etc. Over the years I have bought them a few smaller remote control cars and trucks with the promise that when they get older I will buy them a bigger […]
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – CharCoder’s mission is “to elevate average human text transmission speed (40 wpm) above and beyond average human text comprehension speed (250 wpm).” Their first product was a strange-looking gadget that allow users to type by chording, but it certainly didn’t function as a normal keyboard, limiting who could use it. Their
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REVIEW – Having the right connections is a necessity for getting work done. If you don’t have the right adapter to read a USB drive, to copy files from your camera’s memory card, or to connect to a display, you might not be able to get your work done or watch a movie in your
NEWS – If you enjoy wearing bracelets that use clasps (also known as lobster and spring rings) to secure the jewelry around your wrist, you will know how awkward it can be to secure the clasp by yourself. You’ll either need to grow another arm/hand or ask someone to help you. If you live alone
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REVIEW – I can remember the days when I spent a whole lot of money on a 5.1 surround sound system. It was made up of 2 relatively large left and right front speakers, a center channel speaker, 2 rear speakers, and a subwoofer. The connections also meant that there would be a whole bunch
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NEWS – I like it when my gadgets have more than one functionality. The JB Trio wIreless Qi-certified fast charger is just such a gadget. It not only will fast charge your phone or any other device that has the ability to be wirelessly charged, but it will also keep your hot drink warm and
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REVIEW – The Olight Parrot knife is one sharp cookie. Or cookie cutter. Or whatever you need to cut. Olight has produced flashlights for some time but has added knives to their line of useful hardware. This is solid, low tech effective for doing what it was designed to do without a hitch. Mini-spoiler –
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NEWS – Yeah, I know that the title verges on being clickbait but I’m not lying. The Gingko Octagon One Plus is the most interesting alarm clock light that I’ve seen this year. Granted the current year is only 7 days old and this is the first alarm clock light I’ve seen so far in
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REVIEW – Have you ever been curious about “audiophile” headphones and what justifies their ~$1000 price tags? I know I have, but until now I’ve never had the spare cash or opportunity to use cans of that caliber. Thinksound has sent over their new OV21 headphones that they’re advertising as “giant-killers” at less than half
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NEWS – Hey, guys, tired of your wife stealing your razor? The Dollar Shave Club has a new subscription designed to help save your marriage: The Relationship Saver! For $10 a month you get a pair of razor handles, one black and one silver, along with 4 blade refills (and free shipping). In every other
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SPONSORED ARTICLE – The best robot vacuum will navigate its way around your home unassisted, collecting dust, dander, and even pet hair from your floors and carpet, allowing you to kick your feet up and have a well-deserved rest while your robot vacuum does the work. The best robot vacuum is suitable for both carpets
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REVIEW – My husband and I were fortunate to adopt a puppy from a humane society in July of 2020. On the plus side due to COVID, I have been working from home since March of 2020 and had plenty of time to be with him. On the minus side, he did not get a
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NEWS – Roborock robot vacuums are one of my favorite home automation gadgets that I use multiple times a week. I currently have two Roborock robot vacuums and I want another one because my home has three floors. On my main floor, I have the Roborock S7 robot vac with the self-emptying dock and it’s
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REVIEW – One thing I’m fond of is multi-tools. If I have a tool in my vehicle, backpack, or camping box, I always prefer that it have more than one function if possible. The Adventure Mate 5-in-1 multi-tool is just such a multi-purpose tool, but let’s see how it performs. What is it? The Adventure
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REVIEW – I’m constantly measuring things in my workshop. I’ve been using a dime store plastic caliper for decades now, but just to get in the ballpark. Small rulers are getting harder for my eyes to read. Perhaps the Qfun 6 inch digital caliper with LCD display will find a home with me! What is
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REVIEW – Wired vs wireless headphones have been an ongoing debate between my friend and I for a long while. I’ve been wireless for quite some time, while he finally succumbed to the dark side recently. The Beyerdynamic MMX 150 gaming headset, while wired, intrigued me enough to check them out, and came very close
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REVIEW – Even though I am smiling in this photo I HATE housework. I would rather be outside in 100-degree heat working in the yard rather than dusting, mopping floors, and cleaning bathrooms. I am always on the lookout for things that can potentially make housework easier. We recently moved into a new home that
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NEWS – If you’re anything like me, you have chargers of various sorts scattered throughout your office/house. The PWRBOARD is attempting to centralize all your battery charging into a single customizable device, and if their final product ends up even close to what they’re promising I will leap at the opportunity to try it out!
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NEWS – I love plants. I love growing flowers, veggies, and fruit trees. While I’m pretty good at growing things outdoors, I really suck at growing things indoors. Mostly that’s because I can’t seem to remember to water the plants, which explains why I’m so intrigued with the Tevaplanter. It’s a water bank; that is,
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REVIEW – We just rang in 2022 and I think we all know what that means: New Year resolutions to lose weight! But what if I just made better choices during the holiday season? Only a cold hard dose of reality could possibly make me do that, and it arrived on my doorstep one day
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