REVIEW – The Gadgeteer reviewed the Alxum USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station with Offline Clone in 2019. This review is for a similar product that is supplied with a USB type-C plug and improved USB SuperSpeed data transfer rates up to 5Gbs. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think. […]
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NEWS – I love my 2013 Mini Cooper S, but the brand definitely describes everything about it. It’s small. I love that about it except for one thing. The cup holders are way too small! If I buy a large drink from a fast food place, they almost never fit in the holders. I don’t
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REVIEW – I’ve been searching for the perfect headphones or earbuds. My overly-sensitive ears typically reject earbuds, although I’ve tested some “acceptable” ones. I had the opportunity to test something different – bone conduction headphones. I’ve never tried anything like this, so let’s give a listen and see if this is the holy grail of
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REVIEW – Spending long hours in front of a computer, whether for business or pleasure, necessitates a really comfortable chair. Preferably, an ergonomic, sturdy chair designed to support over extended periods of time. A lot of gaming chairs achieve this but aren’t exactly what I’d call subtle, boasting huge ridiculous logos, bright garish colors, and
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NEWS – Are you a maker? Do you love watches? Do I have a deal for you! Rotate Watches is a company that makes mechanical watch kits that you build yourself. Priced from $195 to $225, the kits are complete watches that you assemble. It includes a watch movement. It also includes all
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REVIEW – I’m sure on average you’ve owned several phone cases, but have likely never had one that will eat itself when you throw it away. But that’s exactly what the Pivet Aspect iPhone case is capable of. Check out this piece of scientific sorcery! What is it? The Pivet Aspect iPhone case is a
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NEWS – Now you can put a toolbox in your pocket with the Victorinox Handyman multi-tool. This Swiss Army knife features a full selection of tools including 2 blades, a can opener, screwdrivers, bottle opener, wire stripper, reamer, punch, sewing awl, corkscrew, wire cutter, wire crimping tool, wood saw, nail file, nail cleaner, metal saw,
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REVIEW – My long time wish of having one device that functions as my camera, my phone, and my computer was a dream for a very long time, but now it’s a reality with smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy line of phones that have Dex. Dex turns your smartphone into a desktop computing experience when
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NEWS – There are all kinds of cool watches out there. Of particular interest to a lot of folks is the slew of solar-powered watches – those that don’t need battery replacements as they gather their power by being exposed to sunlight. One watch is taking that solar-powered business model old school – the Pandeia
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NEWS – I’ve been a fan of Trayvax wallets ever since I reviewed the Trayvax Summit minimalist wallet back in 2016. Their newest product is also a wallet, but it’s a wallet that you can wear like a shoulder bag. It’s the Roam Clutch and it’s being marketed towards women which seems like a mistake
Trayvax’s new Roam Clutch puts your EDC gear on your shoulder instead of in your pocket Read More
NEWS – Looks like a pen and can even clip to your pocket like one, but it’s actually a bit driver. It’s the Bit Driver Inline from Big Idea Design and it’s a lean and cleverly designed bit driver for your EDC collection. What features make this pocket bit driver worth looking into? First of
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REVIEW – Bluetooth earbuds have become a normal part of daily life for many of us. Listening to music, podcasts, audio books, movies, and videos without disturbing the people around you, all without needing a cable is a massive convenience. So many companies are making this type of earbud so it’s hard to stand out
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Are you a literary nerd? Do you love clocks and timekeeping? Do I have a product for you! Author Clock! Author Clock takes the idea of using words to display time and amps that up by presenting the time as quotes from classic novels. Author clock claims to have a literary quote
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REVIEW – Over the past few years, I have been the victim of credit card fraud on multiple occasions, and thankfully the credit card companies and on one occasion Amazon prevented the fraud attempts from being successful. These days, keeping your personal information confidential requires the use of various tools. One such physical tool is
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NEWS – When you think about Zippo lighters you probably think of a pocket-sized chrome lighter with a hinged flip cover that you click open when you want to light a cigarette like a soldier in an Army movie. Wow, that was oddly specific… That was the past, this is the future and the future
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REVIEW – I can’t use a phone without a case. I’ve dropped phones too many times and since the early days of the smartphone revolution, I’ve used a case because I don’t want an expensive repair bill that could have been avoided. As phones have gotten bigger the problem has just been magnified. Grip2ü has
NEWS – I’m generally not a germophobe but sometimes I wonder about the microscopic creepy crawlers that might be lurking on the top of soda cans from a vending machine. When I’m home, I use a straw, but when I’m out and about, I usually just suck it up (literally) and chug right from the
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REVIEW – I have not ridden a bike in over 15 years. It is not because I do not enjoy riding it’s because I have poor circulation in my legs. This makes riding a bike a painful and less than enjoyable experience. A friend recently showed me an electric bike that he had been looking
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There are thousands of USB chargers on the market that look similar and perform similarly, and then there’s the EGO EXINNO USB charger which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. The EGO EXINNO USB charger is different in a fantastic way. What is it? The EGO EXINNO is a 240W 6 port
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REVIEW – If you’ve never used an immersion blender, you don’t know what you’re missing. Being able to blend up a smoothie in the glass, or pulverize potatoes right in the pot without dirtying up another bowl can be a time-saver. But, immersion blenders are kind of a one-trick pony. ChefWave thinks they should be
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