REVIEW – I typically don’t need to charge my phone while I’m at my desk. However, occasionally I have found the need/desire to top off my phone battery, but I wouldn’t say I like using a cable. When the Nomad Base Station Mini review offer came along, I thought it would be a great time […]
Nomad Base Station Mini review – a wireless charger with the luxury of leather Read More
NEWS – While shopping for some new kicks, I stumbled upon the latest sneakers from New Balance that feature a built-in whistle in the heels of these rugged sneakers. Designer Salehe Bembury and New Balance collaborated to create the 574 YURT sneakers which are built for hiking and trail running. In an emergency or when
New Balance’s latest sneakers have built-in whistles because…I have no idea Read More
NEWS – For a little over $20, you can put the Gerber Key Note EDC knife on your keychain or in your pocket. This little guy has a tiny but mighty dual-use 1 inch stainless steel blade for opening packages and for scraping whatever needs to be scraped. The Key Note is available with black
This tiny knife from Gerber will slice and scrape its way into your EDC Read More
REVIEW – My wife purchased a Series 6 Apple Watch earlier this year and had to settle for buying Apple’s unattractive sports band to go with it. I recently reviewed Bellroy’s watch strap, which is a nice upgrade for when she wants to look a bit classier. She really likes the strap, but she also
Strap Bandits Basket Glen Watch Band for Apple Watch review Read More
REVIEW – Creating steady video and moving around from various angles used to be difficult and physically intensive. I was recently sent the Hohem iSteady X2, a gimbal designed for smartphones, and it’s a huge creative boost. I’ve tested it in several use cases, and am ready to report. What is it? An electronics-driven gimbal
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REVIEW – We all have a lot of devices to charge – phones, watches, tablets, laptops, Bluetooth headphones, flashlight batteries, and the list goes on and on. What we don’t always have is a convenient place to charge multiple devices. Even if we do have a multi-outlet charger, what if we want to charge on
Chargeasap Flash Pro Plus review – high capacity battery bank for all your charging needs Read More
REVIEW – We all know that we should brush our teeth at least 2 times a day and we should be flossing as well. I was a slacker when it came to flossing until about a year ago when I finally made it a habit to floss every morning. But for some weird reason, I
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NEWS – What is the main function of your multi-tool? How many of you answered “opening boxes”? Yep, me too. The Outdoor Edge Sidewinder is pocket-friendly box cutter that features a locking blade with easily replaceable standard utility razor blades, both flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, a bottle opener, prybar, and pocket clip. This tool will
This tiny box cutter doubles as a ultra basic multi-tool Read More
NEWS – I really needed one of these replacement zipper pulls a couple of years ago when I continued to use a large rolling suitcase that was missing a zipper pull. My own DIY solution was to use a twisty tie from a loaf of bread. Yeah, so classy. If you have a jacket, bag,
A solution for missing zipper pulls Read More
NEWS – Five years ago I reviewed the Flic wireless smart buttons. These small buttons allowed for all kinds of interesting home automation funnery (I just made up that word – you’re welcome). I used one of mine to record the time I stopped eating at night so that I could figure out how long
The Flic Twist home automation gadget has been revealed Read More
REVIEW – You may have seen this one on “Shark Tank” back in 2019. Designed to be an all-in-one gym tool the Terra-Core offers all kinds of possibilities in a tank-like build. Lots to cover here, with lots of pictures. To the review! What is it? It’s a multipurpose balance trainer that can be used
The Terra-Core Home Gym review – a versatile addition to your home gym! Read More
REVIEW – As I get older I find that staring at a monitor all day has affected my eyes and I need a good light that spans the length of my monitor so that I can read the writing on the screen without squinting. Recently I reviewed similar lights and I really like them. Since
Seenda LED Monitor Light Bar with Wireless Remote review Read More
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
Here’s a fire starting credit card sized kit that fits in your wallet Read More
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
BluReeze M10 Pro Electric Toothbrush review Read More
REVIEW – The Amazfit T-Rex was released in late 2019 and demonstrated the most rugged Amazfit watch ever created. A little more than a year later, Amazfit has released the Amazfit T-Rex Pro. The new watch has a bunch of sensor and durability improvements. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
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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
This multi-tool knife makes stainless steel sexy Read More
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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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
iFMARS Magic Cable – weird name, great 3-in-1 cable for Apple fans Read More
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
NeoLAB LAMY Safari all black ncode smartpen review – Analog meets digital Read More
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