CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’ve often called myself a minimalist, but a better term might be to call myself an essentialist. It’s not that I want to get rid of all my stuff as much as that I want to use only what I need and to optimize what I use. That includes device accessories like […]
iFMARS Magic Cable – weird name, great 3-in-1 cable for Apple fans Read More
REVIEW – I enjoy keeping a paper journal, notebook, diary, log, whatever you want to call it. I use one every day to write down 3-4 tasks that I want to accomplish because I’ve found that writing them on paper and checking them off as I finish them, actually makes me more productive than putting
NeoLAB LAMY Safari all black ncode smartpen review – Analog meets digital Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Everybody poops. There, I got that out of the way. And since everybody poops, everybody consumes a lot of toilet paper. Our house has a septic system, so the paper (theoretically) dissolves and slowly works its way back into the Florida (where I live) aquifer as clean water. I’m not convinced about
NEWS – It seems like the vast majority of multi-tools include a knife as almost an afterthought. The Kershaw Select Fire flips that and makes the blade the main highlight of this EDC tool while including some extra functionality. The Kershaw Select Fire features a heat-hardened stainless steel blade, black glass-filled nylon scales, a fold-out
Here’s a multi-tool knife that you will love to bits Read More
REVIEW – Smartphone cameras have become phenomenally good in the last few years, but no amount of optical image stabilization or digital trickery can match a good gimbal (yet). So is the Hohem iSteady V2 gimbal a good gimbal? I took it through it’s paces and will now break it down in review format, as
Hohem iSteady V2 gimbal review – a smooth operator Read More
NEWS – Soundcore, Anker’s audio brand, has released their new Liberty 3 Pro True Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds. Liberty 3 Pro features several upgrades to the previous Liberty Pro series earbuds, including bluetooth multipoint connections, ACAA 2.0, Personalized Noise Cancelling, and Fusion Comfort Fit. Bluetooth multipoint connection allows the earbuds to be connected to two bluetooth
Soundcore announces Liberty 3 Pro – a solid upgrade to their line of true wireless earbuds Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’ve been doing more videos for YouTube for my reviews and one thing I notice other than the fact that I need to improve lighting is that I also need to improve the sound. For that, a microphone is needed and the Sabinetek SingMic which is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo looks
The SingMic is better than a hairbrush for aspiring Doja Cats Read More
NEWS – I feel like I’m a pretty crafty person. I’ve made my own leather notebook covers, I like to draw, and I’m currently trying to learn to sew on a vintage Singer sewing machine. I’ve always been interested in getting into woodworking but have only dabbled in it with not good results (I tried
Make your own pencils with this insanely awesome kit! Read More
NEWS – I’m a big fan of protecting my smartphone, which is an expensive and fairly delicate investment for the millions of us who carry one every day. Check out Waterfield Designs Cycling iPhone Wallet and Jersey Pocket Tool Case, which are intended to not only protect your smartphone and cycling tools, but also help
REVIEW – Even in uneventful times everyone should own or have access to a good first aid kit. In many emergencies being able to respond quickly with the appropriate gear is one of the few ways to prevent catastrophe. Having worked briefly as a first responder, I know that having the right resources available in
My Medic Recon & MyFAK First Aid Kits review – Always be prepared! Read More
REVIEW UPDATE – Here is a new set of review updates. Semi-regularly, we like to add updates to our previously published reviews to let you know how well (or not) a product continues to work well past the initial weeks after we received it. Click on each review in the list below and then scroll
Brewferm beer kit, Greenworks robo vac, Benq lamp, and more – Review updates Read More
NEWS – Key jingle is obviously a first-world problem. But what the heck, let’s solve it! Today I bring you the Keysmart Mini. We’ve reviewed other Keysmart key organizers in the past, but they were all full-sized. The mini is… well… mini! The Keysmart Mini key organizer is designed to hold up to 5 keys
Organize and silence key jingle without adding bulk Read More
REVIEW – The NexiGo Air T2 Wireless Earbuds are hailed as the thinnest TWS Bluetooth earbuds on the market, but does the sound quality fall flat? Read on! What is it? The NexiGo Air T2 Wireless Earbuds are a set of small Bluetooth 5.2 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphones. They are described by NexiGo as
NexiGo Air T2 Wireless Earbuds review Read More
NEWS – Straight from the Gadgeteer wacky files comes Hushme. No, it’s not a muzzle for a cannibal. It’s a Bluetooth headset that allows you to receive calls and talk to people without those around you being able to hear what you say. Why do I think the Hushme is wacky? Let me count the
Hushme is the most ridiculous Bluetooth headset I’ve ever seen! Read More
NEWS – I recently reviewed the sub $100 Easythreed K7 mini 3D printer and I have to say that the 3D printing bug has bitten me. As I wait for another (better) 3D printer to come along that I can review or buy, I’ve been watching lots of YouTube videos and dancing the web for
Smooth out the rough edges on your 3D prints with this tool Read More
REVIEW – Almost every company out there that has a corporate office that wants to control who can get in and out of buildings issues company ID cards. These cards are often used to swipe in front of card readers to gain access to company parking garages, buildings, and in the case of where I
Orbitkey ID Card Holder Pro review Read More
NEWS – In 2 weeks we’ll learn everything there is to know about the Pixel 6 – not that there’s much left to learn that we don’t already know at this point as Google hasn’t kept many secrets. I haven’t used a Pixel as my daily driver since the Pixel 2 XL three years ago
2 weeks from now, we’ll get all the Pixel 6 details! Read More
NEWS – Has it really been 10 years since Steve Jobs passed away from pancreatic cancer? I didn’t know it either until I was visiting Apple.com this morning (10/5/21) and saw Apple’s Celebrating Steve video tribute to Steve and the awesome products that he brought to geeks around the world. Be sure and go to
Apple has a Steve Jobs video tribute to mark 10yrs since he passed Read More
NEWS – Rapid Rope lets you carry 120 feet of rope in your backpack without all the bulk that can weigh you down. This Coke can-sized canister holds 120 feet of 1100 lb test cord. Use it around the house, use it while camping, put it in your car for emergencies. The use case ideas
Instead of a can of whoop-ass, how about a can of rope? Read More
REVIEW – I’ve used quite a few tents in my days, from tiny to huge and cheap to mid-range/name brand. In fact, some of my earliest memories of camping are of my father connecting separated pole segments for a big canvas tent that was leaky and heavy and took nearly an hour to set up
Hiker Garden 10 person tent review – spacious and sturdy all weather tent Read More
