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MEZONE TWS earbuds sound great and also charge wirelessly – Notable crowdfunding campaign

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 20, 2019 / News / Crowdfunded, TWS earbuds / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There have been wireless earbuds for a few years now, but the latest innovation in wireless earbuds is called TWS and it stands for True Wireless Stereo. It doesn’t just mean that there isn’t a wire between each earbud. It means that you can use either earbud or both earbuds interchangeably. What […]

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Woof – spritz! PetSafe training collars use safe spray for pooch behavior modification

By Garry Kolb / March 19, 2019 / News / Pet Gadgets / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Constant barking is one thing that all new dog owners dread. Stopping your pooch from waking you and the neighbors at all hours of the day or night is tough. PetSafe has a solution with their new training collars. There are two new models, a bark collar and a remote training collar. Both

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Bluetooth Aluminum Number Keypad review

By Julian Perry / March 19, 2019 / Reviews / Keyboard / 3 Comments

REVIEW – As a gadget nerd, my gadget obsession is very apparent when you look at any of my workstations. I usually have as many devices as possible connected for my work process, some that make my process more effective and efficient, and some just because they are cool. There are also others that only

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5 ways 5G technology will change our gadget usage

By Kayla Matthews / March 19, 2019 / Articles / 5G / 2 Comments

ARTICLE – Gadget lovers everywhere frequently notice the news coverage about the upcoming 5G network and think about the possibilities. You may have heard about the broad promises associated with it, such as rapid speeds and virtually no latency. But, how could those advantages affect how we use our technology? 1. Plenty of Opportunities to

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NITECORE TUP 1000 lumen EDC flashlight review

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 19, 2019 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Do you love EDC flashlights but hate feeding them batteries? If so, then I have a flashlight you’ll want to check out. It’s the NITECORE TUP and it packs some nice features into a very pocket-friendly package. Let’s check it out. What is it? The NITECORE TUP is a 1000 lumen USB rechargeable

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FIXD Automotive puts a VIZR heads up display in your car

By Erik Faust / March 19, 2019 / News / Car Gear / 5 Comments

NEWS – Many new cars come with a heads up display built into the top of the dashboard. What do you do if you don’t have that option on your new car, or have an older car? Enter the VIZR, a smartphone adapter that creates a virtual display using your phone and an app to

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7 Gamification apps for every situation

By Kayla Matthews / March 18, 2019 / Articles / Apps / 1 Comment

ARTICLE – Gamification apps allow you to combine routine life situations with role-playing games (RPGs) that will keep you engaged while you work to accomplish your goals. If you struggle with self-discipline and motivation, then gamification apps are for you. These apps give you the opportunity to earn points, badges and other incentives by challenging

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Purist Mover thermal bottle review

By Erik Faust / March 18, 2019 / Reviews / Water Bottle / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I drink coffee every morning on the way to work and while I’m at work. Given this, it’s important to me that a thermal bottle do two things well: maintain temperature and not leak. The Purist Mover, 18-ounce bottle does both of these things well quite well. What is it? The Mover is

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GEESAA Your Home Barista pour over brewer system

By Samuel Pair / March 18, 2019 / News / Coffee Brewer / Leave a Comment

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve not only picked up a coffee habit, but I’ve started understanding the differences in types of brewing methods, beans and how a good barista can take a decent cup of coffee to greatness. That’s why I got pretty excited to see the GEESAA – Your Home Barista announce it is

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SERK Duo-entry Drawstring Backpack review

By Jacob Haas / March 18, 2019 / Reviews / Backpack, Bags / Leave a Comment

REVIEW — Everyone’s seen those nylon drawstring bags that look like a modern replacement for a hobo’s bindlestiff. Usually they’re just cheap, single-compartment sacks used to tote a change of clothes, but Rever Brand offers an evolution on that design with their SERK Drawstring Backpack. Read on to see how it stacks up. What is

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Traeger’s new Pro WiFi pellet grill is smarter, faster, and smokier

By Michael Strange / March 18, 2019 / News / Cooking, Food, Grilling / Leave a Comment

NEWS – With spring and summer just around the corner that can mean only one thing, IT’S GRILLING SEASON! Traeger, the popular manufacturer of wood pellet grills, introduced a new line based on their best-selling Pro Series grill. There are two models available for 2019, the Pro 575 and Pro 780. The names correspond with

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Organize your favorite pens, pencils, and other writing gear in this gorgeous wooden box

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 17, 2019 / News / Notebooks, Pencils, Pens, stationery / 3 Comments

NEWS – The Writing Box from Galen Leather takes you back to an era where there were no smartphones, laptops, or email. Back when the main form of communication was done by putting pen to paper. Back when your EDC consisted of a wooden box to carry your favorite pens, paper, and other stationary items.

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Mobile Edge Alienware Vindicator 2.0 Backpack and Neoprene Sleeve review

By Joe Porletto / March 17, 2019 / Reviews / Bags, Laptop Sleeve / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Buying a new laptop is a big deal for me, as it is for most people. I spend months doing research, reading reviews, and trying out laptops in stores. Once I finally settle on my choice, it’s a good bet that I’ve spent a lot of time AND money on that pick, so

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Minaal Day Bag and Carry-on 2.0 Bag are ideal for EDC or one-bag travel

By Andy Jacobs / March 17, 2019 / News / Bags / Leave a Comment

NEWS – I’m a big fan of bags designed for one-bag travel, and also of bags designed for EDC. However, while a single bag designed for both purposes may sound good in theory, most often it does not work well in practice. Minaal understands that, so they offer both their very functional Day Bag for

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Schon DSGN Classic Machined pen review

By Dave Rees / March 17, 2019 / Reviews / EDC, Pens / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – In today’s world of our nonstop keyboard clicking, the written note is definitely the anomaly versus the standard anymore. Even our signatures are digital these days, involving a smart-chip, fingerprint, special code, etc. But the ballpoint pen endures…I would guess most of those reading this review have a nice writing instrument in their

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Bellroy launches a new luxury leather line, and boy does it look good.

By Bob Patterson / March 17, 2019 / News / Bags / Leave a Comment

NEWS – When Bellroy goes in on a new product line, they don’t mess around. They started with small carry products that earned a reputation for excellence. When they stepped into bag design, I was blown away innovative designs and build quality. And now Bellroy is exploring leather with the same attention to design and

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Travel apps, EDC gear, and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 16, 2019 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

NEWS – We were busy this week and posted a variety of articles, reviews, and news. If you aren’t sure if you read everything, here’s a full list of everything that we posted to help you find out. ARTICLES 6 Awesome travel apps to use for your Spring Break trip on March 15, 2019 by

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BioLite HeadLamp 330 review

By Garry Kolb / March 16, 2019 / Reviews / Flashlight, headlamp / 10 Comments

REVIEW – How many times have you needed extra light, either when working on a close project in a dark area, or, when walking or running in dim conditions? And, how many of those times did you not have an extra hand to hold the light, or, simply didn’t want to carry one with you?

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New styles to brighten up your day from the Topo Designs Spring Collection!

By Bob Patterson / March 16, 2019 / News / Bags / Leave a Comment

NEWS – It’s time to freshen up your gear for the warm weather, and Topo Designs is here to help! They’ve got some new bag design including a lightweight travel pack and a messenger bag (shown in the picture). You’ll find new apparel options for both men & women like shorts, tops, and jackets in

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Bezalel Prelude Portable Wireless Charger review

By Jacob Haas / March 16, 2019 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – The struggle to keep your phone battery is real, and while there are many portable power options out there, there are quite a few with wireless charging as an option. One of the more unique entries into this niche is Bezalel’s sleek Prelude wireless charger, a portable battery pack that sports a sticky

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