Function101 Button Remote review – A better remote for your Apple TV

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REVIEW – I’ve used Apple TVs for several years, and I really like them.  The hardware is high quality, and the software is easy to use.  There’s one thing about the Apple TV, however, that I really don’t like:  The remote.  It’s so minimalistic that it’s often a pain to use.  Entering text at a […]

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Gift idea: XP Pen 13.3 Artist Pro Holiday Edition graphics tablet

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NEWS – If you’re thinking about getting a graphics drawing tablet for a loved one or for yourself this holiday season, you might want to try the XP Pen Artist 13.3 Pro tablet. This laptop-sized tablet has a built-in color monitor that you can draw on when connected to either a laptop or desktop computer. 

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Oakywood Desk Accessories review

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REVIEW – Looks like we’re gonna working from home for a while, folks, so it’s time to spruce up that home office! I’m checking out a couple of handcrafted desk accessories from Oakywood that promise to add both function and style. Too the review! What is it? Oakywood makes all sorts of desk accessories from

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GIGA Pump 2.0 review

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REVIEW – Have you ever tried to inflate an air mattress or pool toy by mouth? Yes, it gets exhausting. I’ve been using inflatable camping pads for a few years, which I prefer over the foam ones. However, inflating a pad after a day of hiking or at altitude isn’t very fun. GIGA Pump 2.0

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The Nano phone stand stores inside a zipper pull!

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NEWS – You’re at a coffee shop catching up on The Gadgeteer reviews on your phone while you’re sipping your favorite hot beverage every time you prop your phone against your coffee cup, it slides down. Life just isn’t fair, is it? Don’t worry, I have a cool solution to that first world problem. It’s

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Pictar Home Studio Pro Kit review – iPhone photography as simple or as complicated as you want it to be

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REVIEW – It’s no secret that smartphone photography is killing the camera business—at least the point-and-shoot cameras. DSLR cameras used by professional and serious amateur photographers will never go away, but companies like Pictar are trying to lure the DSLR fan into smartphone photography by providing apps and gadgets to make the smartphone (in this

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This mini ratchet toolset from Wera makes a great gift

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NEWS – I don’t need this, but is it wrong that I totally want it? The Tool-Check Plus from Wera is an ultra-compact toolset that features a ratchet (and a straight) handle and over 30 bits and sockets for all of your DIY needs. Everything fits perfectly into a handy storage case that is so

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Hohem iSteady X review – shots are nimble with this gimbal

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REVIEW – The stability, smooth motion, and cinematic techniques available with a cell phone gimbal improve the quality of videos shot on this platform. In late 2020, the Hohem iSteady X is the top seller in cell phone handheld gimbals and stabilizers. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think! What

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Nixplay 9.7-inch Metal Smart Photo Frame review

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REVIEW – Unless you’re old-school, the photos you take will most likely ride in your phone, seldom seeing the light of day. Get your pictures out of your pocket and into your living room with Nixplay photo frames! What is it? Nixplay’s 9.7-inch Smart Metal Photo Frame is a digital picture and video display screen

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