NEWS – When it comes to chopsticks, I want to use them when I’m at an Asian restaurant, but I’d be there for hours trying to eat my food, so I opt for a fork. The Mantis Chopsticks look like a pair of chopsticks that I actually might be able to use because one end […]
Chopsticks for people who are terrible at using chopsticks! Read More
REVIEW – I have almost a dozen security cameras around my home which have allowed me close to a detailed 360-degree view. After my first review of a security camera from Reolink, I was hooked on their brand. I waited for quite a while to get an opportunity to test and review another one. So
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REVIEW – Years ago my wife and I got to the point in our life when the slightest sound in the middle of the night would wake us up. (Insert old person joke here) So we started turning on the bathroom fan every night, and the constant noise helps to block out random noises like traffic,
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NEWS – What has your pinkie done for you lately? Well, the TLTD Finger Grip Phone Holder, now it can comfortably support your phone. TLTD is a soft silicone pad that attaches to the back of your phone using a strong 3M adhesive. Just place your pinkie on the soft pad and tilt your phone
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NEWS – It feels like we’ve reviewed hundreds of robot vacuums and I’m not going to diss them because I actually have 3 of them in my house! I rarely use an old-school corded vacuum anymore. But there are many times when a robot vacuum is overkill for small cleaning tasks. That’s where the Vabroom
The Vabroom is a traditional broom with a hidden superpower! Read More
NEWS – eBikes are very popular right now and I know this because we have published quite a few eBike reviews, with more on the way. But what if you want a unique new bicycle that doesn’t rely on a battery but uses good old-fashioned human pedal power? That’s where the Halfbike is worth a
Halfbike lets you stand while you pedal! Read More
REVIEW – I will state up front that I love portable Bluetooth speakers. It doesn’t matter how big or small they are, how expensive or cheap they are, or how good or bad they sound—well, scratch the bad-sounding part. I like them because I listen to music all the time. And so I use different
Soundcore Motion Boom Plus Bluetooth speaker review – A better Boom Read More
REVIEW – I’ve always been one to do my own car repairs, if at all possible. My DIY chromosome in addition to our family trend of keeping our vehicles for a least a decade means that I am frequently contending with the dreaded check engine light on our 2002, 2009, 2012, and 2017 Hondas. I
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REVIEW – I have been using a Logitech MX Keys keyboard and a Logitech MX Master mouse for several years. Even after reviewing many mechanical keyboards and other mice, I always go back to Logitech because the keyboard feels great under my fingers and I love the built-in media keys. The MS 2 Master mouse
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NEWS – I can remember running around with a squirt gun in the summertime when I was a kid. Back then, water guns were small and manual. In 2022, water guns have gone high-tech and the SpyraTwo might be the craziest and most powerful water gun I’ve ever seen. It features a 21 oz. water
The SpyraTwo is a next level water gun for summer fun! Read More
REVIEW – You have to be pretty sure of yourself and what you have to offer to enter the overcrowded wireless earphone market. It seems as if everyone and their uncle sells them. Despite the odds, a new audio company has taken on contenders. AXS Audio claims to make earbuds that “will give you the
AXS Audio professional wireless earbuds review – Just plain fun Read More
REVIEW – The 2022 Dog Days of Summer will bring brutally hot conditions to most of the USA. This means that residents should water conservatively. The Wi-Fi enabled Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller uses local weather forecasts to precisely control the watering schedule. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
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REVIEW – I received my first 3D printer this past Christmas as a gift from my Mom. I asked for and received a Creality Ender 3 V2. It had quite an extensive build process and I struggled a bit to get a good quality first build. It did not have any kind of auto bed
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NEWS – What makes the perfect hands-free phone or tablet stand? Is it the ability to easily adjust the screen’s angle or is comfort the most important feature? Maybe it’s having the goofiest stand imaginable. If it’s the last one you want, then the SAIJI pillow stand is worth a look. Just look at this
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REVIEW – Sports and exercise are known for fads. One big fad right now has to do with recovery from exercise, and specifically, for when you overdo it. If you follow the trends, sore muscles can now be relieved by everything from oddly-shaped foam rollers to percussive massagers, which use a combination of vibration and
REVIEW – We just opened our pool for the season and I wanted to be able to play music outside. Obviously, the concern being that I want to have speakers and gadgets out there that are waterproof, especially with kids jumping in and out and splashing everywhere. I got to try out the MIFA A90
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REVIEW – Along with flying cars, the promises of the future almost always include some type of robot companion. From C-3PO and R2-D2 to Johnny 5 and V.I.N.CENT, all the way back to Maria from Metropolis, robots are always depicted as a ubiquitous part of our daily future lives. Yet, here I am in 2022
ClicBot Standard Robotics Kit review – This might be the droid you’re looking for! Read More
REVIEW – I almost didn’t volunteer to review the Outdoor Master Electric Skateboard Cruiser. I’m pushing middle age, tend to be a bit clumsy, and bruised my tailbone the last time I rode a longboard (over 20 years ago). I’ve been curious about these electric skateboards I see around town, but I was worried about
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REVIEW – There are many ways to get your phone into your field of view when in your automobile. Heads-up displays that fit on your dash, suction cups for either the windshield or the dash, and, of course, that perennial favorite, the AC vent clip. How to attach the phone to the clip is the
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NEWS – Put this under the category never knew it existed, but now I want one. The product is the Orren Ellis LED Bladeless Ceiling Fan. Orren Ellis is a home furnishings design brand specializing in contemporary furniture and lighting. I like lighting of all kinds, and I love ceiling fans, and this one sounds
A bladeless ceiling fan…who knew? Read More
