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Declutter Gmail’s web interface by using the Simplify Gmail Chrome extension

By Kathleen Chapman / April 29, 2019 / Articles / Gmail, Google / Leave a Comment

ARTICLE – In the past, my Gmail web interface looked a bit cluttered (shown in the above screenshot). I was curious about streamlining this look and stumbled upon several tech news articles that pointed me toward the Simplify Gmail Chrome extension. This extension was written by a former lead designer of Gmail, Michael Leggett, with […]

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PlayShifu Plugo STEM kit review

By Julian Perry / April 28, 2019 / Reviews / Educational, Kid Gadgets / 4 Comments

REVIEW – Earlier this year, my son was diagnosed with ADHD, and since then I have been in pursuit of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) type kits and devices to aid in his growth, learning, and expression. It was very obvious that his creativity was one of his strong skills. He has the ability

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The new Heated Razor from Gillette Labs is hot – literally

By Erik Faust / April 28, 2019 / News / Health and fitness / 12 Comments

NEWS – In an effort to make shaving more comfortable, many razor companies have added more blades, taken away blades, or made their razors with handles that vibrate. Gillette’s latest entry in the ongoing razor race is to add heat to the equation. Specifically, in the form of a wirelessly charging razor with a warming

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Edifier W860NB Bluetooth Active Noise Canceling headphone review

By Bill Henderson / April 28, 2019 / Reviews / Bluetooth headphones / 3 Comments

REVIEW – As wireless headphones and earphones are becoming the norm rather than a luxury, it only makes sense that customers will keep asking headphone makers “How can you top that?” with each new headphone. Now that wireless is common, the next step is making ANC or Active Noise Canceling standard. Currently, it seems Bose

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Ninja Foodi, MX10 Android TV Box, robot vacuums, and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 27, 2019 / Reviews / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Wow, is it just me, or did the last seven days flew by in a flash? If the week was a blur for you too, then take a few minutes to check out this comprehensive list of all the reviews and news that we posted this week. REVIEWS WeBoost Drive Sleek cellular signal

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WeBoost Drive Sleek cellular signal booster review

By Alex Birch / April 27, 2019 / Reviews / Car Gear / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Remember phone calls? With so much email, text and work messaging, many of us make far fewer calls than we used to. If you’re a car commuter however, you likely take a few conference calls while driving or even just rely on one of the hands-free assistants who all require connectivity for responding

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SureFire FURY IntelliBeam™ Auto-Adjusting Dual Fuel LED Flashlight

By Matt Sailors / April 27, 2019 / News / Flashlight / 2 Comments

NEWS – SureFire has added to their already impressive lineup of tactical and rugged use flashlights with the Fury Intellibeam™ flashlight. The Fury IntelliBeam builds upon the automatically adjusting light output of the previous Fury models and increases the maximum output to 1500 lumens. The IntelliBeam system automatically adjusts the light output to the needs

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Yi Home Camera 3 review

By Garry Kolb / April 27, 2019 / Reviews / security camera / 4 Comments

REVIEW – If you believe what you see on TV, cameras are everywhere. The police dramas regularly use surveillance video to get the bad guys. We have also seen all the fun video on Facebook and Youtube from home cameras, catching the family pets, or the family themselves, doing cute, funny, and even dangerous things.

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Versadesk Ultra-Thin Office Treadmill review

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 26, 2019 / Reviews / Health and fitness, treadmill / 6 Comments

REVIEW – Raise your hand if you have an office job where you sit all day. For several years we’ve been hearing that sitting is the new smoking. Even if you workout several times a week, if you still sit behind a desk all day, you’re doing damage to your overall health. How do you

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The Urban Nomads Bag transforms into a desk for your laptop or tablet

By Julian Perry / April 26, 2019 / News / Crowdfunded, Laptop bag / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Much liked many photographers and gadget nerds that I know, I have been on a never-ending search for the right gear bag for each one of my passions. I already own more photography and videography gears bags than I can count, and I continue to add more to the collection. In addition to

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Quick Shelf Safe review

By Joe Porletto / April 26, 2019 / Reviews / Home Security / 1 Comment

REVIEW – The Quick Shelf Safe, sold by the Home Security Superstore, is a wooden shelf with an RFID activated locking mechanism which grants access to a small hidden storage area within the shelf useful for hiding valuables, important documents, or firearms. The shelf, priced a bit high at $233.97, is well-built, stealthy, and useful,

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Color the world and earn $10K!

By Garry Kolb / April 26, 2019 / News / Decorate / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Gadgeteers always have a critical eye for detail. Do you have some time off this summer and are you looking to travel the US and Canada for free, and pocket a cool $10,000? Behr Paint Company, one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, and surface preparation products in the

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MX10 Android TV box review

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 25, 2019 / Reviews / Android TV / 14 Comments

REVIEW – I reviewed my very first Android TV box a week ago and now I’m back with a review of another ATV in my quest to find one with the best picture and features. The one I’m going to talk about today is the MX10 Android TV Box from Gearbest. Let’s take a look.

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The Ubbey NEXT is a module storage system coming soon to Kickstarter

By Julian Perry / April 25, 2019 / News / Crowdfunded, Network Storage / 3 Comments

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The Ubbey NEXT is being touted as the World’s First Decentralized Modular Data Storage Cube. It is designed to be used by the average everyday user as well as experts. It provides a safe and secure way to store your data without the monthly fees that are associated with conventional cloud data

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Mousetrapper keyboard, Huawei P30 Pro, and more – Review updates

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 25, 2019 / Reviews / review updates / 1 Comment

REVIEW – Have you wondered what happens after we review a product? Do we immediately stop using the product because it breaks? Do we continue to use the product for years and even decades after we post the review? To answer those questions, we post long-term review update posts, so we can take a look

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Roland’s BTM-1 speaker lets your phone and guitar take center stage

By Alex Birch / April 25, 2019 / News / Bluetooth speaker, Guitar / Leave a Comment

NEWS – When Roland releases a new product, it’s always worth checking out. Just announced is their BTM-1 speaker, tuned for Bluetooth playback from your phone and direct guitar input. Roland takes their audio quality seriously so we’re looking forward to hearing this in action. Controls on the top look to be; Power, Bluetooth and

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Ninja Foodi pressure cooker review

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 25, 2019 / Reviews / Cooking, Food, Home and Kitchen, pressure cooker / 19 Comments

REVIEW – It might seem like pressure cookers are the latest cooking gadget fad, but pressure cookers have been around for decades – just not with fancy displays and features like the ones we’re seeing today. The traditional pressure cookers just had an analog gauge on top to show the pressure level and I thought

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Forget about tiny homes, here’s a tent for your motorcycle!

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 24, 2019 / News / Outdoor Gear / 7 Comments

NEWS – The next time you get your motor running when you’re heading out for the highway (sorry), pack the Goose tent on the back of your motorcycle. with this one man (person) tent from Goose. This waterproof ripstop canvas one person tent provides shelter for you and your gear while keeping the breeze in

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Solo New York Region backpack review

By Smythe Richbourg / April 24, 2019 / Reviews / Backpack / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – What can a backpack add to the general market these days? How about padded compartments for both your 11-15″ laptop as well as your 10-13″ tablet, plus a few other generous pockets? The Solo New York Region backpack offers these features, plus others to arrive at a sweet spot that may just meet

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BunkTrunk PhD footlocker review

By James Garriss / April 24, 2019 / Reviews / Storage / 17 Comments

REVIEW – This fall my daughter will be heading off to Liberty University—go Flames!— for her first year of college. I know her dorm room will have a bed and desk, but when BunkTrunk offered a chance to review their signature product, a desk for your bed, my daughter and I jumped at the opportunity

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