REVIEW – Aukey has entered the home automation market with its new WiFi smart plug. Let’s take a look at how it works and why it might be the entry point you’ve been looking for. What is it? Aukey’s smart plug is basically a WiFi enabled switch that you place in between your wall outlet […]
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NEWS – Laundry will take less time with these FlexWash and FlexDry machines from Samsung. Both have two tubs, so they can both handle two loads at once. The Samsung FlexWash WV9600 5.5 Total cu. ft. FlexWash™ Washer is available in fingerprint-resistant black stainless steel or in white. Both the top-loading washer and the front-loading washer
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NEWS – You probably have a smoke detector in your home, right? How about a carbon monoxide (CO) detector? Do you have an Amazon Echo in your home too? That’s three individual devices that all take up space and need to be plugged in or charged. The Onelink from First Alert combines a smoke detector,
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REVIEW – You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Given that, with our busy lifestyles we need a tool that can help us make quick, healthy choices for that most important meal. The Pampered Chef Breakfast Sandwich Maker aims to do that by giving you a better, faster and
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REVIEW – I must admit that I am a fan of Alexa controlled smart devices, not only because of the smart integration but also because my kids simply love the “play around” with Alexa. What is it? The TaoTronics Smart LED Floor Lamp is a floor standing LED lamp that works independently or with Alexa
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NEWS – With these popsicle molds, you can make your own healthier (or not) cold treats. These BPA-free silicone molds are shaped like a pineapple and a slice of watermelon. You fill them with fruit juice, fruit puree, yogurt, or you can use one of the included recipes. They stack, so they take up less
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Another week has come and gone which means it’s time to make sure that you didn’t miss any news or reviews for your favorite gadget topics. Here’s a list of everything we posted in the last seven days. Enjoy! Reviews Uni Jetstream Stylus Ballpoint Pen review LiteXim Aerobuds wireless earbuds review Pitaka Magcase Pro iPhone
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NEWS – Ever since GoPro introduced the very capable action cameras, consumers have found more and more interest in them. Many more manufacturers have joined the industry and are producing similar cameras with enhanced features and capabilities. The Hawkeye Firefly 8SE 4K Action Camera with a 170-degree lens seems to be a great addition to
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REVIEW – What features do you look for when shopping for an inexpensive everyday pen? A capless design? Lightweight body? Slim barrel? Built-in stylus? If you answered yes, yes, yes, and yes to those questions, then the Uni Jetstream Stylus from JetPens ticks all those boxes and is priced at a reasonable $5.25. Let’s take a
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NEWS – I’m one of those people that uses paper towels for everything. I don’t even want to know how much I actually spend on paper towels in a year. The Wet-It Swedish dishcloths may be the answer to my paper towel gluttony. The Wet-It Dishcloth uses a special weave that’s super absorbent, one cloth can
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NEWS – Smart thermostats have smartened up your home’s HVAC unit, but it was still up to you to know when to replace the filter to ensure your unit is working in top form. But now, Filtrete has introduced smart filters that can monitor their own performance to let you know when you should change
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REVIEW – Once again I got the opportunity to further my search to find the earbuds that are perfect for me. So far, I have come across 2 that are close to perfect but I always wonder if there is something better “out there”. Given the opportunity to try another set, I willingly said yes!! Now let’s see
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NEWS – This week we are bringing you info on ten crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This week’s campaigns are for people who like indoor gardening, dogs, EDC tools, mobile computing, and more. Bristly – World’s Most Effective Toothbrush for Dogs What is it? Bristly is a specially designed
REVIEW – Pitaka has made the leap from single layer cases to a multi-material protective case in the new MagCase Pro for the iPhone X. Does the military spec testing grade matter? How bulky is it? Does it come in black? All these questions and more are answered below. What is it? MagCase Pro is
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NEWS – Often times, the secret to your EDC kit is organizational accessories that make it easier to carry. That’s the case with this Leather Tool Roll from Galen Leather. This organizer can function as: Pencil Roll Cable organizer Paintbrush holder Travel watch holder Make-up roll Scissors case Whatever you need it to do! The
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NEWS – On any given day, if we pay attention to the people around us, everyone is on the internet with via their phones or tablets or tablets, etc. Our entire lives are now controlled in some way or the other by internet-based services, and our personal information is everywhere. Many of us stay away
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NEWS – These versatile leather-covered magnetic clips from Levenger serve many functions. You can use them as cable organizers for earbuds or charging cables. Clip them to a notebook as a pen holder, or clip them to a page in a book as a bookmark. You can use them as a paper clamp to keep
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REVIEW – In an effort to tidy up our kitchen and get rid of messy charging cables laying on counters and the kitchen table, I have been testing the Rabbit Charger. This square charger installs over your existing wall outlet to provide a dual charging cable that can charge iOS devices, USB-C devices or micro USB
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NEWS – This Darth Vader tea set is the perfect gift for the tea-loving Star Wars fan. The tea-for-two set consists of a 20-oz teapot shaped like Vader’s helmet, two 6-oz cups that look like his chestplate, 2 saucers that have a chestplate and belt design, and a 1-cup sugar bowl. Unfortunately, the ceramic set
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REVIEW – Here was a typical scenario in our household: We’re getting ready to go somewhere and hop into the car parked in the garage. We open the garage door, back out, and drive away. “Did I close the garage door?” my husband asks me. After thinking about it, I respond, “I don’t remember.” We
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