Jackbox offers quirky, fun games you can play remotely

ARTICLE – I wrote about the Jackbox Party Pack on Feb. 5. Never did I imagine two months later this quirky trivia game package would be a lifeline to friends and family during a pandemic.  But here we are. Longing for some company beyond our four walls, and especially missing our extended family over the

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The HaierTab Tabot robot vacuum is a game changer for pet owners

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CROWDFUNDED NEWS – Another robot vac, who cares right? Not this time friends. I’m going to tell you about the HaierTab Tabot robot vac which different in three important ways from all other robot vacs that are currently on the market. What is it? The HaierTab Tabot is a robot vacuum that rolls around your

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Apple announces updated iPhone SE

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NEWS – Apple has announced the highly anticipated successor to their popular iPhone SE. As the most affordable iPhone, it is essentially an upgraded iPhone 8, which it replaces in Apple’s lineup. Featuring a 4.7″ Retina Display with Dolby Vision and HDR 10 support, and TouchID, it is available in Black, White, and (PRODUCT)RED, in

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Mendi brain training device review

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Everyone knows that working out – lifting weights, running, etcetera, is the way to make your muscles healthier and stronger.  We all possess one body part that you simply cannot exercise in that way – our brain.  Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to exercise our brain similarly?  Science

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RAVPower PD Pioneer 65 W GaN Tech USB-C Wall Charger review

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REVIEW – Travel wall chargers are starting to catch up to our power-hungry devices. Thankfully my Lenovo Yoga 730 laptop only needs a travel charger that will provide 45 W to charge it (my laptop came with a 65 W OEM USB-C charger). I recently received the opportunity to review RAVPower PD Pioneer 65 W

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Feel the monster bass with JBL’s new Boombox 2 portable Bluetooth speaker

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NEWS – As portable waterproof Bluetooth speakers continue to evolve and improve, it’s fun watching companies try to one-up each other (or even themselves!) with bigger and badder versions. JBL has a habit of introducing monster speakers in their extensive lineup. The JBL Boombox has reigned supreme—until now because JBL has just introduced the Boombox

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Bruce Charles Designs spinning tops review

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REVIEW – There are fiddly little things that we Gadgeteers like to see, touch, and have around us. For some, it’s little (or big) action figures, trade-show tchotchkes, or gaming miniatures. For some, it’s a stress ball, worry stone, or a fidget spinner. And, for some, it is highly precision-made things of beauty. The Schulte

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IOGear Access Pro USB-C KVM Switch with Power Delivery review

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REVIEW – We’re all spending a lot more time at home than any of us thought possible at the turn of the year. For families and roommates, working from home means a juggling for a quiet space to take conference calls as well as realizing that your small laptop screen may not be enough for

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Anker Debuts PowerCore 10K Wireless Battery with Qi charging

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NEWS – Anker, a brand well known for making a variety of charging products, introduces their new PowerCore 10K Wireless portable battery with Qi charging capability. Packed in a slim 0.5 inch body, the battery is able to charge up to three devices at one time – two through USB-A output connectors and a third

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AUTO-VOX W7 Wireless Backup Camera Kit review

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REVIEW – I’ve been looking for backup camera solutions for my Suburban and for our Subaru Forrester for many months and had been looking for something that didn’t require yet another wiring project (even a minor one). I am hoping that the Auto-Vox Solar Wireless Digital Reversing System will be the perfect solution. What is

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Celia & Perah R1 and R2 FM/Bluetooth speakers review – You can build them yourself

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REVIEW – In these surreal times of the COVID-19 pandemic, staying at home while practicing social distancing requires families to do things together more than ever. One of the ways to promote togetherness is to build something. But what if—like me—you’ve never made anything? In all the years I’ve reviewed portable Bluetooth speakers, all I’ve

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Scosche Fresh Scent FreeFlow Vent Mount review

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REVIEW – I have a 2019 Ford Mustang that supports Apple’s CarPlay.  It’s fabulous.  Once I plug in my phone, I can navigate with Apple Maps, send texts, and answer calls without ever having to touch my phone.  I also have a 2016 Toyota RAV4.  While I love the car, it doesn’t support CarPlay, which

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This 4 bit driver set fits in your pocket or pen pouch

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NEWS – Here’s something for those times when you need a tiny screwdriver to tighten your glasses, etc. It’s the Megapro 4-in-1 bit driver that has a pen form factor so that it fits in your pocket or bag without taking much extra space. The Megapro has 2 double-ended bits that include 2 Phillips and

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Mophie Powerstation Plus XL power bank review

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REVIEW – It’s been a long while since I’ve needed a portable charger, but as my phone gets older, the battery is starting to wear down. Since I have wireless charging, I figured that the best option for a power bank would be one that supports it. Mophie has been a solid manufacturer of power

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