WESN Microblade 2.0 review – Tiny but mighty knife for your pocket or keychain

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REVIEW – Everyone has their own EDC kit needs, and while it’s nearly unanimously agreed that every EDC kit needs a knife (or at least something with a blade), a large knife isn’t always necessary or feasible for everyone’s daily needs.  For those folks, the WESN Microblade 2.0 might fit the bill.  This tiny-but-mighty folding […]

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Hear audio without wires or headphones with SoundBeamer 1.0

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NEWS – What’s the worst part of listening to personal audio?  The wires?  What if you’re wireless?  Then, it could be clamping headphones or uncomfortable earbuds.  What if you could listen to your audio – music, conferencing, GPS directions – whatever – all without anything in or around your ears?  That’s precisely what the Israeli

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Puppy Robotics Puppy Cube ultra short-throw projector review

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REVIEW – I was offered the opportunity to review a  Puppy Robotics Puppy Cube ultra short-throw projector back in the spring of 2020, but nature had other ideas and shut down the logistics train necessary for building, supplying, and supporting the Puppy Cube.  Now that I’ve got a review unit in hand, let’s see if

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This pocket comb is a multi-tool that you need for your EDC

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NEWS – When I think about multi-tools, Leatherman tools are the first ones that come to my mind. But during one of my internet quests to find unique EDC gear, I discovered the carbon stainless steel Dango MT03 Comb & Clip multi-tool and wow. First of all, there’s a comb for your beard or hair,

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EPOS Adapt 460 Bluetooth in-ear neckband headset review – Come for the talk, stay for the music

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REVIEW – It’s always fun to discover that a product you’re reviewing works as well – or even better – at something that is not its intended use. Let me explain: Last year, Demant A/S, a large Danish hearing company, ended a business relationship with the even larger German Sennheiser Communications company—maker of countless audio

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NURVV Run insoles and coaching app review – Turn your shoe into a fitness tracker

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REVIEW – Keeping physically fit while working remotely is important since under these conditions there may be less than typical physical movement. The NURVV Run Insoles and Coaching App analyzes your training and schedule, then provides suggestions to improve your running form. I have been evaluating the Nurvv. Read on to see what I think!

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Jackyled Wide-Spaced Power Strip review

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REVIEW – Do you have enough power strips? I’m almost always going to say no. There are just so many things to connect, and charge, and extend for the right placement. Over here in the Bay Area we’ve been dealing with PG&E’s rolling, planned power outages due to the overwhelming wildfires this year. The Wide-Spaced

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EXLICON helps you draw perfect circles, ellipses, hexagons, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Last year I told you about the successfully funded crowdfunding campaign for the Ddiin MAGCON drawing tool. This year they are back with the EXLICON, the multi-tool of drawing and design tools. What is it? EXLICON is a versatile multi-functional set of drawing tools that help you draw perfect circles, ovals/ellipses, hexagons,

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Amazfit Band 5 fitness tracker smartwatch review

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REVIEW – The Amazfit Band 5 Smartwatch is a wellness-oriented solution that provides 24 hour monitoring of your biometrics for overall health… even when you sleep! This thing is chock full of features, (including typical smartphone stuff) and I’ll try to cover as many of them as I can. Let’s get busy! What is it?

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This multitool has an adjustable wrench in the handle!

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NEWS – If you’ve ever said that the one tool missing from a multi-tool is an adjustable wrench, then CRKT must have been listening. Their SEPTIMO multi-tool features 6 tools in a pocket-friendly form factor. It has a super sharp knife that has Veff Serration™ which allows it to cut through cord, rope, and straps

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Make Tronsmart Apollo Bold sound even better

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NEWS – I recently reviewed the Tronsmart Apollo Bold TWS earbuds. Overall, I was very impressed with the design, operation, and performance of the earbuds. I continue to use them daily for listening to music and also for participating in teleconferences. One thing that I noticed in my review and that other reviewers on the

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You need to add this miniature titanium strong box to your EDC

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NEWS – I have no idea what I’d store inside this cute little box, but the desire to buy one is strong. It’s made of titanium with a slide top that has a spring-loaded ball latch and a cool topographical map pattern engraved on it. The strong box has inside dimensions of 2.35″ x 1.17″

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Coumi wireless active noise canceling earbuds review

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REVIEW – The Coumi Wireless Earbuds are intended for active lifestyles. A rugged design, snug fit, and IPX7 waterproofing (along with active noise canceling) check all the right boxes. How do they work when you’re doing the work? Fire up the music and podcasts. To the review! What is it? They’re wireless earbuds that come

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Allay Lamp’s patented green light soothes and calms

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NEWS – With all the stress and tension in the world in these unprecedented times, any opportunity for a bit of relief is welcomed by most of us.  The Allay Lamp may be able to provide that for you.  Allay Lamp’s patented light, discovered by a Harvard Medical School neuroscientist, is a narrow band of

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Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 wireless all-in-one printer review

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REVIEW – Ever since Covid-19 hit, my wife has been working primarily from home. When the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 Printer offer came along, I saw the opportunity to make her job a little easier. What is it? The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 Wireless All-in-One Printer is a printer, scanner, copier, and fax machine in

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NexusLink Gaming Router Extender review – fast and simple ethernet port without wires

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REVIEW – Getting solid wifi speeds throughout my split-level house has been an ongoing struggle for years.  I’ve tried multiple mesh routers (which all had ongoing connectivity issues) and powerline bridges (which also had issues due to our old wiring), before settling on a high-powered single router that I currently use.  It’s stable, but speeds

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