NEWS – What is better than a cool slingshot that you can use to twack stuff? A miniature slingshot that you can add to your EDC – duh! The Tops Mini Sling may look cute, but this little guy is legit. Weighing in at only 3.2 ounces, it’s made in the USA of black powder-coated […]
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REVIEW – Fox Knives Radica folding knife is now the most expensive knife I own. But is it the best? And are you persuaded to get one? What is it The Fox ‘Radica’ knife is a folder with 2.76” blade and tuja briarwood handles. What’s in the box One Radica folding knife Leather carry sheath
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REVIEW – As with everything in the technology space, change is afoot regarding battery banks. Last summer, I reviewed a 10,000 mAh unit that weighed 13.6 ounces. (To be fair, it also had 2 Qi chargers and an Apple Watch charger built in.) Before that, I reviewed a 10,000 mAh unit that weighed 9.7 ounces.
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REVIEW – Travel chargers are all the rage these days. The progressively smaller and more powerful chargers are getting all the press. But what about those of us that need to charge stuff at our desks? No love for us? RAVPower has heard the call and responded with their new 4-port desktop charging station. What
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REVIEW – Are you a light sleeper? Do noises in the night wake you up? Does your partner snore? Do you wear earplugs when you sleep? If you answered yes to any of these questions, active noise canceling (ANC) may help. In today’s stress-filled world of constant interruptions and 24/7 communication, a good night’s sleep
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SPONSORED DEAL NEWS – BLUETTI is having a Summer sale with MASSIVE discounts and their lowest prices ever! Power your Summer with solar generators, solar panels, and more! There are so many things to love about summer – Visits to the beach. Having a BBQ in the backyard with the family. Camping in the woods
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REVIEW – Part of being a good steward of our planet is reducing the number of single-use plastics that we consume in our homes. A couple of years ago I reviewed ZWraps Beewax Food Wraps, which has reduced the amount of Saran wrap that we use. Today I’m reviewing Zip Top reusable silicone food container,
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REVIEW UPDATES – It’s time for another batch of review updates. This time we look back at some relatively recent reviews from Brooke and Matt from the past year. To read the updates, click on the review and then scroll down where you’ll find each dated update. ONSON A10 cordless vacuum review by Brooke Hall
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REVIEW – Do you have your small items like remotes, pens, and such scattered all willy-nilly? Oh! The horror! As a Gadgeteer, we must keep organized, and a great way to do that is with high-tech carbon fiber! What is it? The Monocarbon pen holder is a cup constructed of 100% genuine carbon fiber. What’s
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REVIEW – I don’t know about other dog owners, but I have dogs who love water on walks and it is never an easy task. You are either carrying water bottles with collapsible water bowls or if you are like me, making sure your walking path goes by that house that always has their sprinklers
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REVIEW – There are people out there that say “You can rest when you’re dead” and I believe that’s a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Sleep and sleep quality have been linked to weight loss, Alzheimer’s and a whole host of more common issues such as job and exam performance. Up until now, getting feedback
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REVIEW – Last fall I reviewed the SnapFresh cordless leaf blower. At that time, it was their only battery-powered tool, but now they have several more in their 20V line. I like the blower and still use it, so now I’m testing their cordless drill. What is it? This is a consumer-grade, battery-powered, cordless drill
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REVIEW – Breathing. We all do it. Pretty much all the time. But, what are you breathing? Nice, clean, healthy air, or, air contaminated with yucky things? What kind of yuck can you find in your household air? Well, a lot! Microscopic particles smaller than 2.5 microns, including smoke, bacteria, and allergens lurk. Particles smaller
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REVIEW – Hooray for multitaskers! The Bibury 21-in-1 Multi-tool promises just that, in a solid steel package that delivers the goods. He’s chunky. He’s versatile. Let’s go learn more. To the review! What is it? It’s a multi-tool that includes a combination pliers function (Needle-Nose Pliers, End Cutting Pliers, Combination Pliers), a hexagon sleeve for
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REVIEW – I’ve wanted a desk mat for my WFH space for a while now. So much so, I made one from some old buffalo leather I had stored away in our garage. What I created was fine enough and worked but lacked many features and quality of somebody who has the tools and materials
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REVIEW – By now, everyone who has been following my smartphone reviews knows that while I remain a daily user of the Apple ecosystem, I have developed a fondness for some of the better-made Android smartphones. Some time ago, I reviewed a smartphone made by Caterpillar. Now I get to do the same with the
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REVIEW – Sometimes, you need to make a statement. People use several things to make those statements. Designer clothing, swiss watches, and other statement pieces that set a tone or expectation. One that is used heavily in business is the pen. When you’re inking that multi-million dollar contract, you don’t want to whip out the
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NEWS – I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I detest cable messes. Anything that wrangles that chaos into some semblance of order is a good thing in my book. Magnetic Cable Management by Elago is a simple but clever cable management tool that includes a magnetic bar and three magnetic “buttons”
REVIEW – In the last few years, my son was introduced to airsoft. One of my Dad Pet Peeves is how he keeps his airsoft rifle in the flimsy cardboard box it came in. Fortunately, an affordable, well made alternative came my way from LA Police Gear (LAPG). What is it? The LAPG 36″ Rifle
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SPONSORED NEWS – Anycubic, a leading 3D printer brand, is going to hold an online launch event for its new FDM printer Vyper on 3:00 PM CEST/6: 00 AM PT June 10th, 2021. The launch event will be live-streamed on Anycubic’s Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube channel. Anycubic Vyper Highlights and specification Anycubic Vyper, the first