REVIEW – If you have ever taken headshot photos for someone or even turned the camera on yourself for your own self portrait, then you know that proper lighting makes the resulting pictures look so much better. Let’s face it, photography needs light and having a well illuminated and pleasing light source is a major […]
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REVIEW – As someone who is just about to hit the half century mark, I started needing reading glasses over the last couple years. I’ve been near-sighted since 3rd grade and have worn a combination of glasses and contacts ever since. Prior to all this work-from-home business, I would wear contacts every day, relegating my
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REVIEW – Summertime is here, and with it, trips to traditionally wet and sandy places. But, as Gadgeteers, can we really enjoy the beach, lakeside, or pool without our gadgets? What about the severe reaction to water and sand that electronics are susceptible to? Won’t someone think of the gadgets!?!?! Booē (pronounced like the water
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REVIEW – I am a firm believer in surveillance cameras. We live out in the middle of nowhere and having situational awareness while we’re away is invaluable. To fill this need, we still use the Swann SWNVK-873004 Professional HD Security System I reviewed 4 yrs ago. And while it continues to get the job done, this old
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NEWS – The Adventur 3.0 from MRF Multitools is a credit card-sized multi-tool that every EDC enthusiast should check out. It’s available in stainless steel with 3 different finish styles and also in Titanium. The Adventur 3.0 features 40+ tools if you can imagine that. Some of those tools include an axe, scraper, shovel, knife,
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REVIEW – Having done a news article on the CrowPi2 which you can read here, I was super excited to get some hands-on experience with it. The CrowPi2 is a great introduction to programming with step-by-step instructions and pre-wired built-in modules and sensors. With everything self-contained removes the need to wire everything together allowing the
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REVIEW – I use my iPad Pro 12.9″ tablet as a daily tool and it is an integral part of many of my workflows and processes. In my recent accessory search, I have been looking for a small, lightweight, and compact USB-C hub that will connect nicely to my iPad without a cable and will
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NEWS – Adonit’s latest product is the Note-M dual function stylus. In addition to performing as an accurate stylus on your tablet or computer for drawing and note-taking tasks, the Note-M can also be used as a mouse. To use the mouse function, you just flip the stylus around and use the opposite end. If
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REVIEW – Before COVID-19 hit, I used to go to a gym almost every day. That often meant I was carrying home wet sweaty clothes in my gym bag. Let’s just say, that bag did not smell like a bouquet of roses. We also have a utility room where our washer and dryer sit that
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DEAL NEWS – It’s your lucky day if you’re in the market for a new EDC flashlight because Olight is having an elite sale until midnight EDT on 8/17. During the sale, you can save up to 45% on some of their best EDC flashlights and even get a free keychain flashlight. If Olight isn’t
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REVIEW – This was one of those products that I didn’t expect to love from my first impression. The fit was fine, sound was pretty good, but when I first put them on I thought they’d be uncomfortable over time. I was surprised when I realized several hours later that I hadn’t once taken them
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NEWS – Adulting can be a drag, so revisit your childhood and channel your inner brick building child to build this LED lamp kit. The KitCo Splash of Color lamp kit features 2,200 LEGO-compatible pieces that you can use with the included instructions to build a 10.5″tall lamp. The KitCo Splash of Color lamp kit
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REVIEW – There are many types of STEM experiences available for kids that support curiosity, creativity, imagination, fine motor skills, etc. I have reviewed a few in the past, and now I get to test and review the UGears Differential Educational Mechanical Model Kit. What is it? The UGears Differential Educational Mechanical Model Kit is
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NEWS – I’m an avid doodler/wannabe artist/stationery addict. So I’m always surfing for cool new notebooks, pens, and markers. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon Scorch Markers which let you do pyrography without a wood-burning tool. If you’re not familiar with pyrography, it’s an art method where you use an electric “pen” to burn
This marker burns wood! Read More
REVIEW – Desk lamps were a necessary evil for most workplaces. Back in the day, desk lamps used either incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. These typically produced poor quality, glare inducing, and potentially flickering light that created eye strain and could cause headaches. With the advent of LED lighting, the quality of the light produced has
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REVIEW – Living in a big city like New York City, one would assume that we have cell towers on just about every few blocks and that the cell signal here should be fantastic. However, this is not the case and even in well-populated areas I seem to drive through many zones where the cell
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you’re a traveler and a chess player, playing while you travel can be difficult as travel chess sets are usually tiny and sometimes unwieldy. A new crowdfunding campaign from Crownes Chess wants to bring Russian nesting doll tech to the chess set for good looks and portability. Each piece is
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Have you ever wanted to add motion-activated lighting to your home but gave up on the idea when you realized the expense and time required to set everything up? I have something for you today that takes all the headaches out of setting up zoned lighting. It’s SnapPower’s ConnectLight and it’s awesome.
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REVIEW – One of my favorite kinds of flashlights are the kind that are keychain-sized, and rechargeable via USB. Today I get to try out a successor to one of my favorites. Will it take the top spot as my go-to everyday carry flashlight? What is it? The TIP SE is a 700 lumen USB-C
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NEWS – Back when I actually used a dedicated eReader and not my phone or a tablet to read ebooks, I dreamt of having an eReader with a color display. That dream is now a reality with the Onyx Boox Poke2 Color which features Kaleido display technology that has offers a 6 inch E ink
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