Julie’s favorite gear, CONTRE Swan two-way radios, Proscenic A9 Air Purifier, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Today we have six updates. One update is from a review that was posted earlier this week and another one is as old as 2016. Why do we do these updates? I think it’s important to revisit our past product reviews to let you know how well these products continue to work […]

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Leatherman goes back to where it all started with their new Bond multi-tool

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NEWS – The Leatherman PST was their first multi-tool that was released almost 4 decades ago in 1983. It’s hard to believe that Leatherman started its journey to become the king of multi-tools 38 years ago and now their newest multi-tool is a nod to that original pocket tool. It’s the Leatherman Bond multi-tool which

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Fender Mustang Micro guitar amp review – Your guitar’s new best friend

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REVIEW – Learning to play guitar, and getting to a point where others might want to listen, can be a very large gap. Even when you sound really good, the required repetition to nail a lick can take a toll on anyone listening. Headphones have long been a great solution for this, but without good

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Mecool Now Android TV device with video calling review

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REVIEW – I’m what you might call an early adopter.  Many years ago, when our kids were little, we bought three television-based video conferencing units – one for us and one for each set of grandparents.  I wish I could remember the name of the units, but alas, I cannot.  You looked them up to

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Amazon gives Aukey the boot!

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NEWS – A security researcher recently found evidence that several China retailers have been gaming their ratings on Amazon.  They offered free products for good reviews and money for removing bad reviews.  When Amazon caught wind of this, they started banning these sellers and their products from their online store.  Big names like Aukey, Mpow,

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Deal of the day – You’ll be cool when you save 40% on this oscillating fan

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DEAL NEWS – You want to be cool right? I mean literally cool? Then I have the perfect product for you. It’s the FREE VILLAGE 43 Inch Portable Oscillating Quiet Tower Fan with Remote Control and you can save 40% for a limited time. Product URL: FREE VILLAGE 43 Inch Portable Oscillating Quiet Tower Fan

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Victorinox makes the PERFECT nail clippers for your EDC

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NEWS – Can nail clippers be cool? These clippers from legendary Victorinox (the same company that brings us Swiss Army knives) certainly look cool to me. They feature stainless steel construction with a brushed satin finish and a comfortable ergonomic grip. There’s even a lanyard hole so that you can add it to your keychain

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Build your perfect gear bag with Brightline modular bags

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NEWS – While surfing for cool stuff to share with all of you, I stumbled upon Brightline Bags, and wow. Where have these bags been all my life? I’ve often fantasied (yes, I’m a bag geek, so don’t make fun of me) about making my own gear bag with the perfect layout and number of

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SOG’s EDC Mini Multitool Pocket Knife is tiny but mighty

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NEWS – When it comes to a multi-tool for your EDC, most people think of Leatherman and there’s nothing wrong with that because Leatherman makes awesome pocket tools. But another company that should be on your EDC radar is SOG. Their EDC Mini Multitool Pocket Knife is small enough to live on your keychain, but

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Astrea ONE water bottle review – Fights pollution two ways!

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  REVIEW – Municipal water is, sadly, no longer guaranteed to be safe from pollutants and poisons from pipes and groundwater leaching. Many folks I know use filtered pitchers in their fridge to take care of the impurities, but those things take a good while to seep through. Plus, they aren’t portable. Enter the Astrea

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EPOS GTW270 Hybrid Wireless Earbuds review

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REVIEW – There are many true wireless earbuds on the market today, but only a small number of them have hybrid, multi-platform wireless operating capability.  The EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid Earbuds have both Bluetooth and an aptX USB-C dongle, which allows them to operate in two wireless domains.  Let’s check them out. What is it?

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The most expensive EDC pen you won’t be able to get out of your head

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NEWS – Just look at those EDC pens. It’s the TPX10 from MecArmy and it’s insanely cool for 5 reasons. First of all, it’s a mini bolt-action pen so yeah. Secondly, it’s available in 4 finishes including the titanium bronze (above on the left) and the wickedly cool Zirconium (on the right), titanium (below), and

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Turning Blink cameras into bird watching cams, DOOGEE S86, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Another week means another heaping helping of gadget-related reviews, articles, and news. Did you get a chance to visit The Gadgeteer every day this past week? No?! I’m so disappointed in you. But you can make it up to me by taking a quick look at the full listing below of everything that

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Ukutune UKE1 Concert Ukulele review

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REVIEW – Meet the new addition to my Uke family: the Ukutunes UKE1 Concert Ukulele! It’s a surprisingly sweet player that has some nice sound to go with those good looks. To the review! What is it? It’s a concert-sized ukulele. What’s in the box? You’ll get the ukulele, a basic carrying case, and an

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