NEWS – Check this out pen and pencil fanatics! The wonderfully retro 4 Color multi-pen from BIC is celebrating its 50yr birthday and has been updated to now include a mechanical pencil.* You get red, blue, and black ink pens, along with a 0.7 mm retractable lead pencil that replaces the green pen that is […]
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REVIEW – In today’s world, it is hard to find people who are usually on the go not carrying around at least one mobile device. Folks like me carry several. Having a power source that is readily available and capable of charging multiple devices and/or recharging devices multiple times is fast becoming mandatory. The power
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NEWS – Back in 2013, we posted a News Article highlighting Alchemy Goods, a company that was upcycling reclaimed bicycle inner tubes into bags, belts, and wallets. Alchemy Goods is not only still selling upcycled products, but they have also expanded to some new reclaimed and surplus materials, including selvage denim, vinyl upholstery, and waxed
Alchemy Goods doesn’t just upcycle inner tubes anymore Read More
REVIEW UPDATES – We’re back with updates to 8 reviews from last year. Click on each link below and scroll to the bottom of the page to see the dated updates. Why do we update our past reviews? Because we feel that gives our readers a better idea of how a specific product will hold
Waterfield Design wallets, Tom Bihn wallets, and more – Review updates Read More
REVIEW – I spend a lot of time wearing headphones whether for AV editing or work or listening to music or watching videos/movies. I am always excited to test a new set of headphones and I am always very impartial irrespective of the cost until I test them. Let’s see if these TaoTronics SoundSurge 90
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SPONSORED NEWS – After two Qualcomm TWS earbud releases this year, Tronsmart is going to launch its third gaming headset, the Glary Alpha on AliExpress during their 618 promotion. Besides this new product’s launch, Tronsmart is also offering a promotion for their most popular Qualcomm TWS earbuds, the Onyx Ace and Onyx Free. Please read
Tronsmart launches their third gaming headset on AliExpress 618 promotion! Read More
NEWS – When most people think about multi-tools, they don’t normally think of them as being pretty. That’s where the Tulry Utility Necklace changes that. Tulry (tools + jewelry) is a multi-tool that you can wear around your neck. Its stainless steel, 14kt gold plate chevron design has removable tools that slide out to provide
A multi-tool for those times when you want to feel pretty Read More
REVIEW – Multi Cookers have been used since 1950 and pressure cookers were invented 340 years ago. Their popularity has grown since they became a big ticket Black Friday item and started offering more features. This is a review of a Carl Schmidt Sohn multicooker with a detachable air fryer. Read on to see what
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REVIEW – No matter what mode I am in, whether it is editing videos, photos, designing websites, working on my podcast, or even immersed in my duties for my 9 to 5 job, I am almost always in front of a computer or two. Whenever I have some downtime, I am usually looking at movie
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REVIEW – Several years ago, my dentist recommended that I should seriously consider using a high-frequency electric toothbrush to help fight the buildup of plaque and tartar on my lower teeth. I’ve tried several inexpensive models of the years, but have never broken down and purchased one of the high-end name-brand bushes on the market
REVIEW – With the popularity of AirPods Pro, companies have produced a range of ways to protect and transport these expensive and vulnerable devices. One such case company is BitPlay, who has a trio of colors for their AirPods Pro Tough Case. I was sent several to test and am ready to report. What is
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REVIEW – Let me begin by saying that I am not a fan of trackpads—the external kind. I tolerate them when they are part of a laptop, but prefer a mouse because I’m old-school that way. As it turns out, Logitech (a respected maker of third-party accessories) has a new keyboard made just for iPad
NEWS – Ever heard the term “upcycled?” Wikipedia defines it as “creative reuse…transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality and environmental value.” And that’s exactly what Ladder 34 does. They take used materials from fire stations around the country and transform it into cool-looking, useful, and
REVIEW – Some items are so fundamental that every kitchen really ought to have one. I think the toaster is one such appliance, and this is why I am reviewing a newly released toaster from IKICH. What is it? As the name suggests, the Long Slot is a toaster with two long slots that are
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Electricity and plumbing. Overrated. That’s the concept behind Easy Wash 2.0, a hand-washer currently funding on Kickstarter. Easy Wash 2.0 is the updated iteration of this unit. It is made of plastic and attaches to smooth floors with suction cups. It is designed to be able to wash and spin one to
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REVIEW – As we all get older a lot of fun things start to happen to our bodies. One of those fun things can be a loss of hearing. Of course, a loss of hearing can really depend on how well you treated your ears when you were younger. Loud musical concerts, loud machinery, close
Olive Union Smart Ear review – Designed as a step before hearing aids Read More
NEWS – Nite Ize is a gadget company in the truest sense of the word. Their small but versatile and very useful products range from all sorts of small flashlights to phone accessories, to their S-Biner liner of double-hook carabiners that EDC fans love. We’ve even reviewed quite a few of their products. Venturing a bit
Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof cases will keep your gear dry Read More
REVIEW – For several years, I was intrigued by everything that I read about 3D printing. In early 2019, I decided to purchase my very first 3D printer. When it arrived, it sat in the box for over a month as I walked by it several times daily and stared at it from a position
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – It’s a high accomplishment to become the backyard Grill Master. And higher still to graduate from the sophomore level of scorching hot dogs and hamburger patties to quality BBQ with complexity: slow cooking, smoked, or roasting. Artisan grilling that demands time, patience, attention, and skill. ASMOKE has an Indiegogo campaign looking for
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REVIEW – You just picked up that shiny new smartphone – you know, the one that was just released? The same one you just dropped, shattering the front and back glass and denting the corner? Kind of makes you shudder, doesn’t it? The thought of your precious new tech going from new hotness to old
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