REVIEW – I love tech but sometimes simpler technologies can carry big benefits. Enter the Casio DW291H digital watch with 10-year battery, 200 meter water resistance, and more great features. What is it? The Casio DW291H-9AVCF (black bezel version) is a digital watch in their Heavy Duty series, hence the red ‘HD’ on the face. The […]
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REVIEW – Before I walled up in the home office for the year 2020, I moved myself around town using a variety of methods. And I devoted some time to thinking about the ‘last mile‘ of transportation, and the solutions that I could use to travel with lower impact and parity (or higher) of convenience.
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NEWS – Although I don’t consider myself to be a great one. I still consider myself to be a writer and I know that email, text messages, and social media have a tendency to distract me when I have a deadline to submit a review or news post. But can a dedicated distraction-free device like
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REVIEW – I’ve had a couple of security cameras for my home office, both of which no longer work. When the Amaryllo Zeus cam review offer came along, I figured I would give it a try considering its ease of installation and advertised features. What is it? The Amaryllo Zeus is a Biometric Auto-Tracking Light
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REVIEW – When I reviewed the Tribit QuietPlus 50 headphone, I said, “At $60, the QuietPlus 50 is the least expensive of four QuietPlus models Tribit offers. Heck, the most expensive—Tribit QuietPlus 78—is only $20 more.” And wouldn’t you know, Tribit sends me the QuietPlus 78 headphone to review. So, is the QuietPlus 78 $20
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Even though traveling isn’t something a lot of us are doing right now, I have my fingers crossed that by this fall I might get to take a vacation that isn’t a staycation. If that happens, I’ll be figuring out the best way to travel light and the OmniCase which just launched
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REVIEW – Carrying around our necessary items can be tough. Not only when we’re commuting (LOL – remember commuting?!?), but also when we’re just around the office, running out for lunch, or running up to the corner store. Enter the SLNG bag from Gruv Gear – a better alternative to a fanny pack. I was
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NEWS – Alarm.com has released the first commercially available video doorbell that rings without requiring any contact. The Alarm.com Touchless Video Doorbell eliminates the need to physically press a doorbell button. Anyone coming to the door simply stands on a doormat to ring the chime. When a person is detected, the doorbell immediately triggers the existing chime
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NEWS – Today, Anker added a new pair of TWS (true wireless) earbuds to their popular Soundcore line-up. The new Liberty Air 2 Pro earbuds are a higher-end pair of earbuds that feature active noise canceling while listening and 6 noise-canceling microphones for calls. The PureNote™ Driver Technology provides a 45% boost to bass and
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NEWS – Are you always looking for your glasses or keys? It happens to a lot of us. There are some trackers on the market, but they are quite large to use on glasses. Enter Foxsmart’s Findy – a new tracker that measures only 28mm x 5mm / 1.1″ x 0.2″. Findy uses adhesive strips
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REVIEW – A few years ago after reviewing my first Molekule Air Purifier, I was hooked on Molekule. For many years my kids and I suffered from severe allergies, and after trying many different brands and sizes of air purifiers, the quite expensive Molekule Air Purifiers have lived up to their claims since the day that
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NEWS – In addition to our gadgets and gear themselves, pouches and organizers are part of the essentials for many of us. EVERGOODS—maker of sleek, durable, multi-role backpacks—recently released their first accessory product, the Civic Access Pouch 2 Liter (CAP2L). The CAP2L draws from both elements of EVERGOODS’ backpack styles as well as the best
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REVIEW – Wine is one of those things that people really get into. Wine aficionados really appreciate their wines and go to great lengths to fully enjoy them. One issue that haunts wine, especially red wine, is that they are not at their best immediately after opening. They need to breathe, allowing air to infiltrate
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REVIEW – Lately, I’ve been obsessed with finding a replacement for my 10+ year old pillow (yeah, I’ve heard that’s gross, but let’s move on) and I have been reviewing various pillows as they are offered to me. The newest one to land on my bed is the Sleepgram pillow. Let’s take it for a
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NEWS – Do you get the hiccups on a semi-regular basis? I’m lucky – I don’t. But I live with someone who does and if you’re in the same situation, listening to their hiccups can grate on your nerves while they are trying to figure out how to stop them. And yes, I know that
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REVIEW – Who could have predicted that we’d need to/should be wearing a mask whenever we venture from our homes? Well, here we are. Thanks COVID. I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of problems getting a mask that fits well and doesn’t fog my glasses. That’s why I was interested in
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NEWS – Doorbell cameras are fantastic gadgets that let you see who is at your door BEFORE you open the door. I love my Vivint doorbell camera because it even notifies me when there’s a package at my door. My doorbell camera is hard wired, but for those of you that have a non-wired doorbell
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REVIEW – HyperX recently announced a new high-end headset that is targeted at “the elite PC or console gamer.” Gamers are the typical audience for HyperX—their motto is “we’re all gamers”—but in an interesting twist, the webpage for the Revolver says that it’s great for working from home and for online education. I’m a teleworking
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NEWS – What is a must-have piece of gear that every EDC collector owns? A flashlight, duh! And this little baby from Nitecore will light the way without weighing you down. The Tini 2 is a USB-C rechargeable flashlight that features 500 lumens and an OLED display that tells you how much juice is left.
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NEWS – Building LEGO kits are fun for kids and adults, but what do you do with the model after it’s done? A 7500+ piece model of the Millennium Falcon doesn’t exactly fit into most people’s home decor. But, a model of cut flowers most definitely will! The Flower Bouquet set from LEGO features 756
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