REVIEW – In my illustrious career, I’ve had EMT training and worked in a certain three-letter Federal agency, so “tactical” style clothing isn’t unfamiliar to me. This one from Condor caught my eye because it has that Cobra-style buckle, and is 100% non-metallic. Why is this interesting? What is it? The Condor GT Cobra Belt […]
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NEWS – The new Transit Arkiv Laptop bag represents the next evolution in Mission Workshop’s laptop-friendly Transit series. Here’s the deal: this brief is designed to travel with you anywhere (and anyhow? Is that even a word?) you choose to get there. You can sling it over the shoulder like a traditional brief, wear it
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REVIEW – Robotic vacuum cleaners have been around for at least the last quarter-century, but the idea goes back much further. While they don’t look like Rosie from The Jetsons, the idea of a machine to pilot itself around your home, rather than you having to guide the nozzle of a machine around is home
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NEWS – If you like the act of making your tea as much as you enjoy drinking it, then you may like these little travel OMyTea Portable Travel Tea Sets. There are two styles. The porcelain set, like the image above, has a small pot, two mugs, a tea mat, and a bamboo tray, which
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REVIEW – Whenever I am out of my home studio and shooting on location, I usually have at least a dozen or more batteries for my flashes, recorders, etc. Having a charger that is adaptable for the studio and for the car while on the road, is very convenient. The Zanflare C4 Battery Charger promises to
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NEWS – If you have trouble sleeping (like many of us do) sometimes a little noise can be soothing. The Dozzi adjustable white noise machine might just be the answer. Unlike a lot of other sound machines that use recorded sound Dozzi actually has a built-in fan that creates soothing white noise. The fan has
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NEWS – This ice tray is the perfect addition to a collection of Star Trek-themed barware. I assume you’ve already gotten your Star Trek Etched Rocks Glasses that we told you about recently. Now it’s time to add the Star Trek Starfleet Silicone Ice Cube Tray. You’ll be able to make 8 Starfleet Command insignia-shaped ice cubes in
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REVIEW – I’m an absolute sucker for bags, pouches, satchels, cases … you name it. If it’s an object that holds smaller objects, I want to give it a try. So my eyes lit up when I got the chance to review Toffee’s Banjo Leather Zip Pouch. What is it? Toffee’s Banjo Leather Zip Pouch is
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NEWS – Those of you that have been following my news stories know that I have been looking for a portable power/charging solution that will work for me during power outages or otherwise for my charging/power needs. This is especially necessary during the hurricane season and/or for my photography and videography gigs when I am
The Allsees Portable Power Station provide portable and convenient power on the go Read More
REVIEW – A good looking backpack with a clean silhouette, lots of pockets and organization at a great price? Sign me up, please. Click on through to find out more. What is it? The Everyday Max Backpack is an all-purpose pack from Velocity Collection of Solo NY that’s meant to tackle all your needs in
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NEWS – Most cat “trees” I’ve seen look more like houses from The Jetsons than an actual tree. They are usually just a series of carpet-covered shelves, den-like boxes, and shallow “bowls” attached to a center pole. The On2Pets CatHaven Cat Condo Furniture shown here put the “tree” in the climbing tree, with a center
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NEWS – Are you someone who likes to blend in with the crowd by carrying a boring black backpack, or do you like to show your style by choosing a backpack that will turn heads when you walk by? If you answered yes to the second question, you’ll want to check out the DrawBag backpack. The
The DrawBag backpack is made of paper leather that can be customized with your artwork Read More
REVIEW – I’m on a quest. But it’s not for the best smartphone or the best gear bag. I’m on a quest for the best pillow and the latest pillow to cradle my head while in gentle slumber is the tulo pillow. Will it be too hard? Too soft? Or will it be just right?
NEWS – If you’ve ever had to move something from here to there, you know the importance of making sure whatever you’re moving is secure. Traditional tie downs are okay, but most of them contain metal or plastic hooks that can be damaging. The Quickloader Strap does all the same securing and carrying jobs that
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REVIEW – Earlier this year I reviewed Jabra’s Elite 65t earbuds, their latest high-tech truly wireless headphones. Jabra has packed a long list of features and excellent sound into a tiny, secure, and comfortable package. The Elite 65t’s have a water resistance rating of IP55, engineered to withstand normal use and moderate exercise but I
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NEWS – How many times have you found yourself in a place where you need to or want to use your laptop, but there is either no place to sit and use it at a comfortable height or no place clean and comfortable to use it while standing? I have faced this scenario more than
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REVIEW – The TRENDnet Powerline 200 AV PoE+ Adapter extends a computer network almost to 1000 ft by transmitting an encrypted signal over existing electrical wiring. The adapter can also power PoE+ devices. Best of all it is ready to use out of the box. Read on to see what I think! What is it?
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NEWS – If you still like taking notes and writing journal entries the old way with paper and a pencil or pen, you need to check out Blackwing Pencils. These pencils were first introduced by the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company in the 1930s. They immediately found a loyal following, including novelist John Steinbeck and Chuck Jones, who
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NEWS – Adonit’s Snap 2 stylus takes a fun shaped Bluetooth stylus and adds a magnet so you can attach it to the back of your iPhone or iPad so you’ll always have a stylus when you need it. But that’s not the only cool feature that this Adonit stylus has to offer. It also includes
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REVIEW – Each photographer has his or her own type of photography that is special to them. I like to photograph subjects in nature, and I also like to use existing objects to create my scenes. Water drop photography is a favorite of mine, and this device promises to greatly help me to expand my creativity.
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