NEWS – Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are behind us, but that doesn’t mean there are no more deals. There are lots more to come including the 12 days of deals from Amazon. Today is day 2 of their 12 days of deals and the theme is gaming. So check below for some money […]
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NEWS – Albedo is a measure of how reflective an object, usually a planet or moon, is – how much of the incident light is reflected by the object. Despite how bright they are, the Earth’s albedo is only about 0.3, meaning 30% of light is reflected, and our moon when full is only about
Albedo100 makes sure you’ll always be seen at night Read More
REVIEW – My father imparted many tidbits of wisdom to me prior to his passing a few weeks ago. One of his gems was, “Locks keep honest people honest.” How true this is. With Yale’s Assure Lock Deadbolt, my pockets have become a bit lighter and my home is protected in technological style. What is
Yale Assure Connected by August Touchscreen Smart Lock YRD226 review Read More
NEWS – This kit is the perfect thing for model-builders and horse lovers. Scientifics Direct describe this kit: “Automata are mechanical art pieces that achieve a series of lifelike movements using a variety of clever mechanisms. Cranks, gears, wheels, cams and linkages are used to mimic the simple flowing beauty found in nature. As the
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REVIEW – Mobile devices are great, in that they can be moved from place to place with little effort, and real work can be done virtually anywhere. But if you want to sit in a place where you don’t have a “desk” for a while, but need your laptop, or a tablet or even a
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REVIEW – I’ve wanted a WiFi controllable thermostat for quite a while now, so when the opportunity to review the Venstar ColorTouch T7900 thermostat came along I thought this might just be the answer to my temperature war with my wife. What is it? The Venstar ColorTouch T7900 thermostat is a color touchscreen WiFi controllable
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NEWS – Yay, we survived Black Friday last week and Cyber Monday this week, so the rest of the days until the end of the year should be smooth sailing. If you’re still stressed out by the holidays, I have the perfect stress relief for you. Reading about gadgets! Take a look at the list
LG V40 ThinQ, Colonel Littleton bag, Focal Elegia headphones, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about three different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo that will be of interest to bag freaks, and more. Jacques 777 – Handcrafted Leather Backpack Designed by YOU! Blurb by Bob Patterson What is it? It’s a handmade leather backpack that is
REVIEW – As the market for wireless (primarily Qi-compatible) chargers heats up, I’m starting to enjoy the benefits of this technology. I was sent a different brand wireless car charger a good while back, but am always interested in testing the approach other makers use. I was recently sent two items from Choetech: their desk
Choetech Desk Charger and Car Charger review Read More
NEWS – If you’re a fan of the movie National Lampoons Christmas Vacation this decoration will assure that your family will have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby danced with Danny (bleeping) Kaye. The Griswold’s family station wagon is now immortalized in a gigantic inflatable lawn decoration. The old front-wheel drive sleigh comes
NEWS – Well, this is an interesting bit of news. Apparently the long-standing riff, feud, or whatever you want to call it between the two largest tech industry power players Amazon and Apple may be softening. The news is that starting next month (December 17th, 2018), you’ll be able to play Apple Music on Amazon
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NEWS – A few years ago, we told you about a $25,000 Robotic Bartender that consisted of a computer, a locked bar cabinet, and a lot of stock stored in the cabinet. That robot claimed to mix drinks for you, but it didn’t fit the budget of many people. But now, there’s a new Robot
The BARSYS Robot Bartender frees you up to be the life of the party! Read More
REVIEW – For the past few months, I have been working on expanding the versatility of my several workstations so that I have all of the capabilities I need regardless of what platform I am using. I have found that using computer docks is a great way to do so and a great way to accommodate all of
Kensington SD4700P USB-C & USB 3.0 Universal Dual 2K Docking Station review Read More
NEWS – Amazon has been expanded the list of items that have Alexa built in. There’s even a microwave with built-in Alexa. The Big Mouth Billy Bass is being introduced into the Echo universe as an “Alexa compatible device.” Billy doesn’t have Alexa built-in, but he pairs with an Echo device you already own. Once
Amazon says Big Mouth Billy Bass is back and better than ever with Alexa compatibility! Read More
REVIEW – My wife was excited when I showed her the Bag Branch Folio. She said, “Oh yeah, I need that.” So we got the 5-pocketed Bag Branch Folio 5 so she could give it a spin. You see, my wife spends inordinate amounts of time fumbling through her bag/purse to find things. Where are
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NEWS – In addition to buying gifts for friends and family members, Christmas is also a time to do a little good for others. Buying the St. Jude’s Hospital Carson Light-Up Light Bulb Ornament is a way to get a gift for someone or an ornament for your own tree while doing good. While supplies
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NEWS – I reviewed the Instant Pot back in January and continue to use it regularly because I love how easy it is to use and how it makes my favorite foods taste so much better. The one that I reviewed was the Instant Pot Ultra 6 Qt but the one that is currently on
The Instant Pot is one of my fave products of 2018 and it’s on sale now! Read More
NEWS – I’m not sure exactly how much help this tiny Dyson vacuum toy will be, but it looks like the full-sized Dyson used by Dad and Mom, complete with the “ball” structure that allows the big vac to twist and turn. The clear cylinder on the toy Dyson has tiny, colorful plastic balls that
Teach your child how to help around the house with their own Dyson vacuum Read More
REVIEW – It’s been a while since I reviewed an LG smartphone and the new LG V40 ThinQ is a good one to break that dry streak. This phone features 5 built-in cameras if you can believe that! If you’re asking yourself why anyone needs a phone with 5 cameras, you would be asking yourself the
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NEWS – Forget standard, boring guitar stands that look like a triangle! Instead, try one of these guitar-shaped, handcrafted wood floor stands for your guitar. It’s so meta! The Made With Tone mahogany wooden guitar floor stand/hanger is compatible with classical, electric, acoustic, and bass guitars. The stand is solid hardwood with a satin lacquer
This guitar stand is literally a guitar stand! Read More
