REVIEW – Let’s face it—sometimes a gadget we review is not what I would call a necessity, or even practical. But a gadget can be both impractical—and fun! 8849 is a maker of super-rugged, outdoors Android phones and tablets. The name 8849 comes from the height of Mt. Everest—8848 meters (+1 meter). Some of 8849’s […]
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REVIEW – Scooters are everywhere now! Gone are the days of the inexpensive aluminum Razor push scooters. These electrified beasts are seemingly on every street corner. My son is in college and an electric scooter would be a real convenient way to get around. I wonder what he thinks about the Kaabo Urban electric scooter.
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REVIEW – Can a desk clock improve your productivity? That’s the question I wanted to answer when I accepted the offer to review the Divoom Times Frame. Let’s set it up and see what I think. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $199.99 Where to buy: Divoom and Amazon What is it? The Divoom Times Frame is
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REVIEW – Apparently, SwitchBot doesn’t rest much. I reviewed their tiny, but powerful SwitchBot K10+ Vacuum about a year ago. They followed it up with a combo system that combined the capable K10 and a stick vacuum a few months later (read it here). I loved both and still use them. Frankly, I was somewhat
REVIEW – I’m always glad to have another gadget helping around the house, but I’m not always glad about the extra space that they take. This is why I appreciate those that combine two or more gadgets into one. In this review, I’m looking at a combination air purifier and humidifier from Airthereal. ⬇︎ Jump to
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REVIEW – Like many children of the 80’s, I have many fond memories of visiting the mall and getting Orange Julius slushies. In high school, 7-Eleven became a frequented hotspot for slushies as well. I haven’t had one in years, but the offer to review the Vibofrost slushie machine has renewed my passion for slushies
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REVIEW – Several years ago, a family of four refugees joined my 4-member family for the better part of a year. With eight in the house, without a tankless water heater like Thermomate’s, someone would have been taking a cold shower. How does the Thermomate CZ422NG perform? Please join me for a closer look! ⬇︎ Jump
Thermomate 4.7GPM Tankless Water Heater review – Endless hot water, ahhhh. Read More
REVIEW – The Apple Watch first came out in 2015, and though I’m not really sure why, I’m a little embarrassed to say I have been on that bandwagon ever since that first year. It has been great for me, and I don’t have any really big complaints, but I have always been curious to
Suunto Race 2 watch review – Get out and get some Suunshine Read More
REVIEW – A good charger is invaluable to have around with all of the electronics that we have nowadays. They provide portability and convenience (assuming they’re charged and your kids didn’t leave you a dead one). The Ark Power Bank Max, today subject, takes the concept of convenience to the next level and I was
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REVIEW – If you are a pool owner, you know the daily task of keeping your pool clean. Luckily, we can rely on our Fanttik Aero X robotic pool cleaner to the heavy hitting of getting the bottom and sides of our pool. However, I bet you are thinking what about all the debris still
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REVIEW – Lots of golfers love using GPS devices to track their shots and determine the distance to the pin. These devices show you the course layout and where hazards might ruin your day. The issue is that distances are based on general pin positions and aren’t always accurate. Lots of other golfers prefer laser
NEWS – If you’ve been looking for a small but mighty computer that can handle gaming, streaming, or everyday work, the Blackview MP100 Mini Gaming PC is a deal you shouldn’t overlook. Normally priced at $319.99, this compact powerhouse is now available for just $249 when you use the discount code V834PU9U at checkout. That’s
Deal Alert: Blackview MP100 Mini Gaming PC price drops to $249! Read More
REVIEW -During the summer I am continuously looking for new and fun ways to keep my kids active and trying new things. I was really excited to be able to review PaddleSmash. A fun way to combine pickleball and Roundnet into one portable game. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $199.99 Where to buy: PaddleSmash.com What is
REVIEW – One of the most difficult things you run into when owning a pool is keeping it clean. In Idaho pool season is also a fairly short window of time in the summer months, but the need to keep it clean is still important. Enter today’s review, the BuBlue BuHybrid L6 Pool Cleaner. It
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REVIEW – I consider myself pretty normal (bold, I know) and I got excited about the COSORI Kettle after the first use. I can justify the emotion if you read on. The COSORI Kettle replaced our old-tech hot pot that would surely boil water, but we don’t usually want it boiled. The COSORI Kettle has
COSORI Gooseneck Electric Kettle review – Can a normal adult get excited over a hot pot? Read More
REVIEW – As an admitted crazy cat lady, keeping my cat happy and giving her things that she, as a senior kitty can use, is important. Every cat tree I have is tiered so she can climb it, and there are three sets of stairs throughout the house for her. The Mau Reiya cat tree
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REVIEW – Someone who didn’t cook designed my kitchen. I say that because it’s not particularly user friendly. There is no place for a trash can, so I’ve struggled for years to figure out where to put one, how to handle the recycling, and a million other issues. OHWILL rolled out a dual can that
OHWILL I be better about recycling? A Trash can review Read More
If you are a digital artist, you may have noticed that drawing displays have become remarkably good and affordable. Gone are the days when buying a drawing display almost required you to take out a second mortgage. We have XPPen and Huion to thank for that. Drawing display maker Wacom now has true competition. Just
XPpen Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2) Drawing Display review – It’s remarkably good AND affordable Read More
REVIEW – I am a big fan of Hollyland Mics and gear, and I am always looking to take my audio quality and versatility to the next level. This Hollyland Lark Max 2 microphone system should be no exception. Let’s see. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $279.00 Where to buy: Hollyland website, B&H Photo and Amazon
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REVIEW – Holy Stone is a prolific manufacturer of affordable drones and accessories. One of their latest models, the Holy Stone HS790 GPS 6K Camera Drone with 3 Axis Gimbal, is a budget-friendly alternative to the more expensive DJI drones (which are very hard to get at the time of this writing). This drone was
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