ARTICLE – Perhaps you’ve heard by now about the student loan debt crisis. According to a Forbes article written in February 2019, about 45 million people owe a total of over $1.5 trillion in student loans here in the United States. That just blows my mind. If you happen to have high school-aged kids or […]
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REVIEW – A few weeks ago I posted news about a 9-in-1 multi-tool pen from Atech. That post got a LOT of traffic and Atech noticed and asked if they could send me the pen to review. Imagine my surprise when I opened the box discovered that they sent me ALL of their multifunction tool
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REVIEW – With an ever increasing number of manufacturers embracing the Qi-enabled world of cord-free power, wireless charging is without a doubt here to stay. Scosche has taken Qi a step further by creating the BaseLynx, a modular, plug-n-play charging station engineered to be extremely customizable…enabling you to design a charging solution that meets your
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NEWS – When most people think of multi-tools, they think of pocket-sized Leatherman multi-tools that unfold into a pair of pliers with fold-out blades, files, etc in their handles. Those tools are great for small jobs, but when you’re outdoors camping or working, you might want a heavy duty multi-tool like the Combar axe multi-tool
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REVIEW – There’s nothing worse than getting a low battery notification when in the middle of a gaming session on your Switch. But thanks to HyperX and their ChargePlay Clutch Charging Case, you can more than double your Switch’s battery life on the go. But is it worth the weight? What is it? The HyperX
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NEWS – Wireless speakers are all the rage these days. Bluetooth is probably the most popular wireless audio standard but there are better options. Bose has added Airplay 2 capabilities to their SoundTouch and Lifestyle speakers in their most recent firmware update, making it possible to stream high quality audio from Mac and iOS devices. Airplay
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REVIEW – I occasionally record videos on my smartphone, but one of the annoying things is that the microphone doesn’t work well for some outdoor conditions, mainly windy days. When the Sabinetek SmartMike+ review offer came along, I hoped it would solve that problem. What is it? The Sabinetek SmartMike+ is a Bluetooth 5.0 wireless
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a drawer or bag full of various USB-C dongles. I’m constantly unable to find the one I need (why do I have 3 HDMI ones and a single DisplayPort one that’s missing?!?) The HyperDrive GEN2 Kickstarter promises a single dongle to rule them all, in
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REVIEW – As an adult Scouting volunteer for my son’s troop, I’m always looking for a way to keep my first aid gear organized. I was sent an LA Police Gear Medical Pouch and other accessories to try out. I’ve purchased from LA Police Gear before, but not their “store brand” items. Do they measure
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NEWS – While Apple’s AirPods and AirPods Pro might be some of the most popular true wireless stereo earbuds they’re not the most affordable or best value, especially if you’re not an iPhone user. Aukey has introduced a new model in their Key Series, the T18NC, which features active noise canceling, USB-C charging, and a Qi
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NEWS – The Get-A-Way Driver from CRKT (aka Columbia River Knife and Tool) might not keep the cops off your tail after you’ve robbed a bank, but it can help keep your screws from being too loose – the ones in objects, not your head. This keychain-carry multi-tool has been designed for dozens of everyday
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REVIEW – When Braven was owned by another company, they had a slew of speakers to choose from—almost too many. After they were purchased by accessory maker Zagg, Braven drastically trimmed their speaker line. One speaker—the BRV-XXL—survived the cut in the form of the updated BRV-XXL/2. I only say updated rather than improved because, in
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Every Gadgeteer loves gizmos and gadgets. Combining them into unlikely solutions was the artistic inspiration for Rube Goldberg. The board game Mousetrap brought that creative opportunity to the game-playing masses. Makeway has just launched a Kickstarter campaign to let you do a little of that creative magic yourself on any magnetic vertical
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REVIEW – My wife and I were recently at a gaming convention and asking after two-player games. Someone recommended that we pick up a copy of Intelle, so we bought it on the spot and took it home to give it a try. This review is a quick summary of our thoughts on the game.
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NEWS – When it comes to unique looking EDC pocket knives, the CRKT Daktyl may top them all. This non-traditional pocket knife features a “Hole in One” mechanism, letting the knife swing open with a unique 180-degree swing motion. To open the knife, press the front lever mechanism with your thumb and rotate the blade
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This week we are bringing you info about three different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter. This week’s campaigns are for survival gear, an accessory for mobile warriors, and more. AXXIS HAND AXE: Survival Knife & EDC Camp Axe In Your Pocket What is it? Axxis is a uniquely designed
REVIEW – Bitplay is at it again with a serious update to their SNAP! Case line for the new iPhone models. I reviewed their iPhone X kit back in 2018 and came away seriously impressed. So much so that it was the first case I seriously missed when I upgraded to the iPhone 11 Pro.
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NEWS – I love my dog but hate her fur. It’s everywhere, on the furniture, in the bed, and even on my nightstand. But the worst place it ends up is on my clothes. Even after washing and drying laundry, her hair stubbornly remains. The FurZapper pet hair remover for laundry is a hassle-free solution
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NEWS – You’ll never have to dig around in your gear bag for a USB cable to charge your phone because you’ll have one on your wrist with the wearable Auzev USB-C bracelet. The unisex design means that anyone will be comfortable wearing this cable, I mean bracelet. It features a genuine woven black leather
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REVIEW – Over the past year, I have purchased at least 2 vertical mice to replace existing conventional format mice. I have found that the vertical positioning really helps with any stress on my wrist, but the 2 that I purchased seem to be a bit too vertical especially when I am moving the entire
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