REVIEW – Both of my children ages 4 and 5, are musically inclined and very creative. My son can build just about anything with his construction sets, and both kids can sing in tune and know the words of popular songs that play on the radio and that I have never even heard before. I […]
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REVIEW – Due to my nearsightedness and astigmatisms, I have worn glasses with high index lenses since the third grade. I have my eyes checked each year by an optometrist and other than the drops to dilate my eyes, it’s a pretty stress free appointment. I know a lot of people who don’t go to
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NEWS – I’ve always said that crossbows are for chumps. Ok, I’ve never said that. But you have to admit that this handheld dart launcher fits in your pocket where a crossbow won’t. The GlobalEDC Darts Gun Launcher has three dart slots that each hold one stainless steel dart. The launcher has a protective collar
This dart launcher fits in your pocket, so be careful! Read More
NEWS – Many people have a multi-tool as part of their EDC. I like to carry a Leatherman Squirt as part of my EDC, but for those of you who don’t like to carry a gear bag or are limited on pockets, here’s another idea for carrying a toolkit. It’s a belt buckle toolkit. Specifically,
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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a couple of security cameras in the past, but none of this particular design form factor. I thought I would take my chances on the Mbuynow WiFi Outdoor Security Camera and see just how it compared to the others. What is it? The Mbuynow WiFi Outdoor Security Camera is a cloud-connected
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NEWS – Grilling and smoking food is an intensely personal thing. Propane and natural gas grills have been lauded for their simplicity, but barbeque purists maintain nothing is better than old-fashioned charcoal for that perfect grilled flavor. Masterbuilt, a leader in the grilling and smoking world, just introduced a new line of gravity-feed charcoal grill/smokers
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REVIEW – I’m a child of the 70’s and I remember having an original Rubik’s cube. Back then we didn’t have the internet, so I couldn’t look up videos on YouTube to help me learn to solve the cube. I’m not even sure the cube came with instructions to help you solve it. I don’t
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NEWS – Once again, Master & Dynamic are busy upgrading their existing line of earphones. The iconic MW07 True Wireless Earphone has gone silent—as in active noise canceling (ANC) silent—with the MW07 Plus. Yet, M&D didn’t stop there. They have also introduced a more active (and less expensive) version of the MW07—the MW07 GO. The
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Every video game requires input from the gamer, and for PC gaming that means a gaming keyboard is required. For me, a great keyboard need to durable as I mash the keys repeatedly, use switches that have a tactile response, and display some bling-bling colors so that I can show off for my friends. In
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NEWS – Learning to speak the native language of the places where you travel is a great prerequisite for a trip, but it’s not exactly an easy task to accomplish. That’s where technology can really make a difference. The CM Smart Instant Language Translator is a battery-powered handheld device that will let you hold a
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NEWS – Hello gadget fanatics. I hope everyone had a great week. As is the custom on Saturday evenings, I present to you a complete listing of all our posts from the past seven days. Happy reading! ARTICLES New York Comic Con 2019 trip report October 13, 2019 Joe Porletto REVIEWS Velocilinx Brennus Gaming Mouse review October
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REVIEW – One of the key components of any computer system is obviously the mouse, which is used to select items on the screen. For a gaming computer, a good mouse is extra important, as a gamer must be able to quickly and accurately click to move, shoot, collect items, and so on. In this
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NEWS – WaterField Designs has been killing it with all their new crowd collaboration designed bags. The latest bag that was created with ideas from over 1,200 frequent travelers is the Air Duffel carry-on bag. Available in black ballistic nylon or waxed canvas, this bag will hold everything you need for a quick business trip
WaterField Designs new Air Duffel is the great result of another crowd collaboration Read More
REVIEW – What’s round, thin and keeps your phone alive? A Pitaka Fast Wireless Charging Pad! It can be hard to get excited about wireless charging accessories these days, now that it’s so readily available. It seems just yesterday that many of us were wondering ‘Is it that hard to plug in a cable?’. The
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REVIEW – I’m typing blindly right now because just I made the mistake of looking directly at the light from the MecArmy SGN1 flashlight that I’ll be talking about today. Note to self, don’t do that again. And with that warning, let’s check out this 530 Lumens flashlight. What is it? Well, this is awkward
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NEWS – Accessory maker Elago is known for tapping into Apple nostalgia, making retro-themed charging stands for both the Apple Watch and iPhone. In the past, they’ve made accessories that resembled an old-school, the classic iMac, and even an iPod classic. This time, however, their nostalgia is aimed at Apple’s AirPods. Their newest retro design,
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REVIEW – As a photographer, I view myself as an artist and a student of my craft. I am always seeking the next step up towards being better or producing better in anything and everything that I do. Recently, I reviewed the BenQ SW270C monitor that is designed to be a productive tool for the
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NEWS – TIPS is a sticker that you wrap around a regular pencil or a pen and it turns into a stylus for your phone or tablet. Sorcery? Sure seems like it, but it’s really using the electricity in your body/hand without needing to hassle with Bluetooth, batteries, etc. Even more interesting is the fact
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – The broski Lety Headphones promise a premium experience to compete with the class leaders, but at a much more affordable price. A lofty goal indeed… and you know what? Despite a few issues, they kind of nailed it. To the review! What is it? They are lightweight noise-canceling headphones that are sweat
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NEWS – Dedicated handheld gaming devices seem to be making a comeback these days. There’s the Nintendo Switch and the various retro gaming devices like the Bittboy that I reviewed early this year. If you’re into retro gaming – specifically Game Boy gaming and still have some cartridges and don’t feel like dealing with the
Game Boy fans will love the Analogue Pocket which works with actual GB cartridges Read More