REVIEW – If your weather is anything like what we’ve been going through in the Bay Area, you’re probably wondering why we might be reviewing a space heater in what feels like an endless summer. Well, you’d be right, but the weather here works under its own set of rules and as luck would have […]
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NEWS – Name-induced giggles aside, the folks at Nutsac have a reputation for building beautiful & functional EDC bags that are 100% sourced and manufactured in the USA. High quality leather components have always been a part of the brand, but their latest release is their first foray into premium all-leather goodness. Behold the Jones
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NEWS – We love our multi-tools around here and Swiss Army / Victorinox is the OG when it comes to EDC gear that puts a handy set of tools on your belt or in your pocket. The Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit Plus Ratchet features stainless steel construction and 36 functions that include the traditional set
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REVIEW – As I get older, I find that many of my daily routines and even regular exercises leave me with an after effect of aches and pains that a simple hand rubbing does not resolve. Sometimes I walk at a fast pace for a mile or 2 with a heavy backpack, and my calves
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REVIEW – It seems almost weird to be writing about travel gadgets in the world today. But, to paraphrase Jonathan Coulton, we won’t always be this way. So, with a hopeful eye to the future, we’ll look at the Leopara Makeup Lighting System – a grand name for a simple device that’ll make you wonder
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REVIEW – As I have discussed before…dongles, docks, and hubs are a needed reality in today’s near port-less world. With a majority of laptop manufactures eliminating many of our classic input and output options, there are still those of us who need something to bridge the gap between them and a single port to rule
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NEWS – Sorry (not sorry) for the title pun. The Cache River (weird name right?) from James Brand is a multi-tool that puts three bits in a pocket-friendly form factor. Made from Anodized 6061 Aluminum, the Cache River features a magnetic bit socket on one end and a hollow handle and screw-off cap that holds
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REVIEW – Jewelry. That’s the first impression one gets when unboxing the new white Edifier TWS NB2 true wireless earbuds. When opened, the box looks like it might contain nice earrings or even a necklace. However, while the packaging is noteworthy, does this attention to detail carry over to the product itself? What is it?
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Photography ranks right up there with writing about gadgets on my list of favorite activities. For me, photography and reviewing gadgets go hand in hand because reviews need to have great product images. For that reason, I’ve tried different tabletop photo studios including the Orangemonkie Foldio2 foldable photo studio that I reviewed
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REVIEW – If you do stuff in the dark, you know the importance of having a good flashlight. When I saw that the IMALENT MS06 could output a massive amount of light, I just had to try it out. What is it? The IMALENT MS06 is a can-sized searching flashlight with a maximum output of
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REVIEW – Of all the things that have become the “new normal” when working from home, attending meetings has probably undergone the biggest change. No longer do we sit in an over-crowded conference room face-to-face munching on donuts and downing coffee. Now, we sit at home staring at a computer screen full of co-workers faces
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REVIEW – Like many people, I take a lot of pictures with my smartphone. I enjoy my photos by adding them to my (analog) journal and to do that, I have used small photo printers that print 2 x 3 inch photo stickers. I’ve been using printers like the Polaroid Zip and the HP Sprocket
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REVIEW – I’ve always liked the look and features of Apple watches but they only work with iPhones and I’m an Android user. So, my foray into wearable tech started years ago with fitness watches like Polar to keep track of my workout details. However, I quickly grew dissatisfied with the rubbery/plastic athletic watch look,
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NEWS – Grado is back, and it’s not a new pair of open-backed wireless headphones. The Brooklyn-based headphone and phono cartridge maker has just released the Grado GT220—a pair of totally wireless earphones—a first for Grado. Grado’s GT220 features 8mm dynamic drivers that deliver that famous Grado sound with accurate bass, detailed midrange, and precise
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REVIEW – I was diagnosed as diabetic back in 2004 and in 2011, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Both of those life events made a major impact on my life and body. When I found out that I was diabetic, I immediately cut out sugar and after recovering from cancer treatments, I started working
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REVIEW – With the huge improvements in camera phones lately, the procedures for getting better shots have migrated from the “megapixel/lens” level of discussion to such perennial photography topics as light quality management and filters. To this end, SandMarc has recently released two light sources that promise much more control over some of these issues.
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NEWS – If you are interested in an X-Chair with DVL (Dynamic Variable Lumbar) support, get ready for a few more letters to think about: X-HMT. X-HMT is what X-Chair calls their new heat and massage chair. This chair is the first office chair with both heat and massage technology targeted at the body’s core. Users can
X-Chair will spoil you with heat AND a massage — all from a work chair! Read More
REVIEW – I want to see a show of hands, how many of you love leather AND pens AND notebooks? Then here is a wonderful accessory to add to your collection of stationery storage gear. It’s the zippered leather 10-slot pen case from Galen Leather Co. Let’s check it out. What is it? The zippered
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REVIEW – Hands. We rely on them daily. I’m using them right now to type these words for you to enjoy. Work like this doesn’t take much protection. But, other types of work, like gardening, building, and so on, can take a toll on your hands unless you protect them. I had the opportunity to
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REVIEW – Back in 2016, I reviewed the Swann SWNVK-873004 3MP surveillance camera system that has stood guard over our home for nearly half a decade. At that time, this 8 channel, “Platinum Grade” 3MP PoE system with an internal hard drive and integrated smartphone app was pretty high tech and cutting edge. It was engineered
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