CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Voortex is an all in one desk toy, fidget spinner, and art piece. You can choose what you want to call it. I call it a fun toy that uses a double sphere that spins up to 10,000 RPM on a special dish-shaped mirrored base. Why do I like it? I like […]
Voortex – Is it art, a fidget toy, or both? Read More
CROWDFUNDED NEWS – I like wallets, and have had various ones as part of my EDC since I was in high school. But sometimes it would be convenient to have an extra pocket that you could easily and quickly clip and unclip to yourself, one that is small enough to hold a few small essential
One80Pouch is a low-profile, clip-on wallet alternative Read More
REVIEW – With two young children in school, I have been getting more involved in buying STEM gadgets, devices and educational toys for them. It is great to be able to give them the ability to explore their imagination and creativity and with today’s children, computers, coding, and Artificial Intelligent/Smart devices have become the norm.
Educational Insights Artie 3000 review Read More
NEWS – You know the routine, so assume the weekend position on the couch, with your feet up, and a cold beverage. Ready? Now check out this full list of all our reviews and news posts from the past seven days. Enjoy! ARTICLES Julie’s gadget diary – Android user now have a coveted iPhone feature November
James Brand knife, ukuleles, iPhone 11 cases, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
GIFT IDEA NEWS – Air – we all use it. Sometimes, the air we use is less than perfect, filled with dust, odors, allergens, and other nasty things. Airfree produces a line of residential air purifiers that aim to improve the air that we breathe. Their top-of-the-line Iris 3000 is designed to handle areas of
Black Friday deals are already available for the Airfree IRIS 3000 air purifier Read More
REVIEW – While wireless earbuds are just as popular as wireless headphones, there are plenty of decent brands to choose from. However, just because a pair of earbuds have a popular or trendy name to it doesn’t make it the right ones for you. You have to think about the sound quality, comfort, features, and
X-mini Liberty+ XOUNDPODS true wireless earbuds review Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you are like me, and you carry your laptop and/or tablet with you everywhere you go, then just like me, you are always looking for an opportunity to set up where you can and get to working on something. One of the challenges that I always face is having to squeeze
Finally a portable monitor that meets all of your on-the-go needs!! Read More
ARTICLE – See anything different in the screenshot above of the Google Messages app? It’s those 3 little dots at the bottom that bounce up and down when the person who you’re texting is replying to you. That’s right, iPhone snobs will no longer be able to gloat about how great their blue bubbles are
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REVIEW – I love my Apple Watch, and one reason is how easy it is to change bands. I like being able to switch bands based on my mood or activity. I’m also kind of addicted to collecting them. Recently I’ve been testing a couple of bands from Monowear. They were kind enough to send
Monowear Urban Canvas and Cocktail Leather Apple Watch bands review Read More
GIFT IDEA NEWS – A few days ago, I was chatting with a neighbor and he commented about the number of packages that I receive each day. He was saying that when he hears footsteps in the hallway, he looks through his peephole and he always sees a driver from either FedEx, DHL, UPS, USPS
The Master Lock Bluetooth Padlock Outdoor for Personal use can keep your packages safe! Read More
REVIEW – Not long after having reviewed the original Aeropress Coffee Maker, I was provided the opportunity to review a pre-release sample of AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press, a product billed as being more lightweight, compact and portable than its predecessor. Having been very impressed with the original Aeropress, the idea of Aeropress Go immediately
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press review Read More
CROWDFUNDED REVIEW – As a photographer/videographer, I am always adding or swapping out accessories on my cameras, or rigging up some type of prop for a better shot. Since I already carry a lot of gear, it is not practical for me to walk around with a toolkit. Having access to a multitool device that
Chiseled Design Distinct Ultra-Thin 30 Plus Tools-In-1 review Read More
REVIEW – There are a lot of options when it comes to choosing a case for your phone. You may want something stylish, protective, or maybe just something uniquely you. There are fewer options however when it comes to something more eco-savvy. The Bottle Case from Nimble is both stylish and protective but has the
Nimble Pro Bottle Case for iPhone 11 Pro review Read More
NEWS – PoyPet’s dog harness is well designed and easy to clip into place, even with an anxious little pup like mine. Plus, it discourages your canine companion from pulling without choking them. While hiking in Red River Gorge, Kentucky, my high-energy lab mix got spooked and wiggled herself right out of her harness. It
PoyPet’s harness gives dog owners peace of mind Read More
REVIEW – As I continue to accumulate encrypted drives for my personal and business use, I am always interested to see what else is available that adds more features than the drives that I already own. This is especially so since data security is a major focus of mine and is a part of my
DataLocker K300 Secure USB Drive review Read More
NEWS – Getting kids into creative pursuits is always a good thing. If your kids have any interest in learning to code, iRobot has a new product, Root, to get them into coding, starting at age four or five. Root offers three programming modes: Level 1: Graphical Coding. Graphical blocks teach essential logic skills of
Give kids a jump start on coding skills with the iRobot Root Read More
REVIEW – ‘Video Doorbell’ may be synonymous with Ring and Nest, but there are a lot of other brands out there vying for a spot next to your front door. Scout has a new contender for you to consider, appropriately named Video Doorbell (take that SEO!). I’ve been using Scout as my alarm system for
Scout Video Doorbell review Read More
GIFT IDEA NEWS – As the holiday season approaches, I think about gifts for my kids and even the creative adults in my life. As I have watched my kids interact with toys over the year, I have noticed their creativity especially with Arts and Craft and with STEM-related toys and gadgets. I have started
REVIEW – Like many of you reading this…my bag transports a lot of essential EDC gear with me throughout my daily travels. This includes my tablet, earbuds, pen, paperwork, cables, etc. And unless I’m going thru an airport, my EDC gear also includes a pocketknife. I hate to say it but I do love nice
James Brand Duval knife review Read More
 NEWS – About a month ago, I wrote about Elago’s AW3 AirPods case, which resembled a classic Macintosh computer. Well, Elago is back at it again, this time transforming your AirPods case into a classic iPod music player complete with the iconic click wheel. The AW6 AirPods hang case is made of premium silicone
Put “1,000 songs in your pocket” with Elago’s latest retro AirPods case Read More