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 […]
UPERFECT X Pro Lapdock review – Turns some smartphones into laptops Read More
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
Author Clock – a novel way to tell time Read More
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
GBC AutoFeed+ 60X Super Cross-Cut Home Shredder review Read More
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
FireFast is a Zippo lighter on steroids Read More
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
TurboAnt Thunder T1 Fat Tire Electric Bike review – It’s phenomenal! Read More
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
EGO EXINNO is the most awesome USB charger I’ve ever seen Read More
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
ChefWave InterMix immersion blender review – the Swiss army knife of immersion blenders Read More
NEWS – Can a utility knife have an elegant design? I think the Aerocrafted Sideslip Utility Knife does. It’s made of grade 5 titanium and bronze and features a unique minimalist design that requires no tools to change the standard utility blade. It’s sized right to fit into even small pockets and the built-in clip
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REVIEW – Bluetooth headphones are a dime a dozen these days. It seems like every brand you know of (including a shoe company), and many you’ve never heard of, is making one or more types of true wireless earbuds. With so many options out there how do you decide what’s best for you? It’s never
ARTICLE – I recently saw a meme claiming no one under 40 sorts their laundry anymore. Guess what? I’m over 40, and I don’t sort my laundry either! When we lived in Europe, a friend got me into Shout color catchers, and I haven’t looked back. I loved these when we had a tiny washing
Stop sorting your laundry, and try a color catcher instead Read More
REVIEW – Perhaps the biggest problem facing people who use hammocks is finding the perfect set of two trees to hang your hammock. The Equip Single Point Hammock Stand claims to solve that problem. Well, I couldn’t just take their word for it, so I had to try it out! What is it? The Equip
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NEWS – What are the main uses for your EDC multi-tool? Opening boxes, prying things, scraping things, opening bottles, and tightening screws? If you answered yes, then here’s an ultra-minimal multi-tool just for you. It’s the MT from WESN. Extra points if you understand what MT stands for 🙂 The WESN MT is made in
The WESN MT is a multi-tool that has been abbreviated down to the bare basics Read More
REVIEW – The Soul Emotion Pro ANC earbuds – ‘Designed for calls. Made for music.’ That’s the marketing claim, but do these earbuds live up to it? One of our Gadgeteer reviewers is looking for the best earbuds the planet Earth has to offer. Could Garry’s search be over? I’ll describe where the Soul Emotion
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NEWS – If you wear a ball cap AND wear sunglasses or even regular prescription glasses, you may have had issues with the cap’s brim bumping into the frames of your glasses. First world problem right? You bet! But is there a solution? Why are you even asking? Of course there’s a solution. It’s the
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