Action Jacket, a new fanny pack, travel backpacks, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns
Here are our picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding projects that we think are worthy of your pledge considerations. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Deal: Buy an LG TV from Amazon and they will mount it on your wall for FREE
If you have the available space, mounting your TV on a wall is a game changer when it comes to improving the experience of movies and TV shows. Mounting on a wall also keeps your home theater roomier and less cluttered. When we remodeled our basement several years ago, I made sure that we would
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Don’t clip your bags, cap them
Are clips or twist ties the best way to secure a bag rice, beans, coffee, cereal, etc? One alternative to consider is a Bag Cap from ROMMEKA. What the heck is a bag cap you’re wondering? SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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ROMOSS Longuard 2-Port 10000mAh Power Bank review
As someone who travels a lot I often find myself in situations where my phone or other device is low or out of power and a wall outlet is not readily available. Before I travel, I meticulously charge my phones (I carry a personal and a work phone), my headphones, iPad, and computer. Where these
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V-Moda Remix Speaker review: V-Moda goes from inside your head to an out-of-body experience
One reason I enjoy reviewing portable Bluetooth speakers is that it’s fun to watch how companies try to one-up the competition with materials, innovative features or just plain ole’ audio quality. And sometimes, a company will come along and introduce all three elements into a single speaker. The V-Moda Remix Wireless Speaker contains more like
Use the magic of fire to charge your gadgets
Can you imagine what the first humans thought when they were able to create fire for the first time? You can experience a tiny bit of that magic by harnessing the energy from fire to charge your gadgets. The FlameStower converts heat from a campfire into electricity that you can use to charge your USB
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Even your car deserves an awesome gear bag
Keep all the miscellaneous gear in your car in one place with a Seat Organizer from Ketzel. These multi-compartment leather holders are designed to hang on the back of a car seat so you can keep everything neat and tidy for easy access. Ketzel makes their car seat organizers for a selection of Toyota, VW,
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Snag a copy of “Coding For Dummies” (Free eBook expires 10/17/17 )
Coding For Dummies is an ebook which normally costs $16.00 but it is being offered FREE of charge until 10/17/17. This ebook offers hands-on exercises will help you learn to code like a pro without needing prior coding experience. Coding for Dummies is a guide that uses plain English to help the reader build up their knowledge in writing
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Julie’s gadget diary – First it was iPhone to Android and now I’m switching from Verizon to T-Mobile
If you’ve been following along at home, you know that I recently had a 3-month fling with an iPhone 7 Plus but just switched back to Android a few days ago. I’m currently using an original Pixel XL but ordered the new Pixel 2 XL last week after it was announced by Google. And now
Belkin Pocket Power 5,000mAh charger review: A cute way to quickly charge your devices.
When it comes to day trips and travel days, I’ve been using the same portable battery pack for years to keep my phone topped off. During that time, battery packs have become not only smaller but pack more power into that smaller unit. Belkin offered their Pocket Power 5,000mAh portable charger to review and I
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New York Comic Con 2017: Get your geek on!
The past weekend, I attended the New York Comic Con (NYCC) held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Since 2006, every type of comic, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, anime, and literary fan can find something to get them excited at NYCC and there are more than enough cool-themed gadgets and tech
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Nuraphone: A headphone customized for your individual hearing
In reviewing headphones over the years, I’ve learned one important lesson: No single headphone will sound good to all people. But what if you could customize a headphone to how you hear music? Now you can with the nuraphone—a headphone that will automatically tune to your unique hearing bringing your music into focus. At nuraphone’s
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Naztech will add a solid state “hard drive” to your iPhone or iPad
iPhones and iPads consume content like a hungry teenager and that means it might not take long for your device’s storage to become full. And on the opposite side, how do you get content INTO your iOS device without using iTunes (I’d rather stick a fork in my eye)? Naztech has a gadget for that
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Alpine Division 2017 McKenzie Backpack review: Quality on a budget
A simple, well-designed backpack can be a thing of beauty. When we reviewed the Alpine Division McKenzie backpack in 2016, we liked it quite a bit. The new 2017 edition is even better, with improvements to the design and materials that enhance the usability and durability of this simple, functional backpack. There are also ducks.
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Turn a pumpkin into a keg with the Pumpkin Tap Kit
The Pumpkin Tap Kit from Kegworks is the perfect gadget for your next Oktoberfest, fall picnic, tailgating party, etc. It is a shank and faucet that has been designed for to turn an ordinary pumpkin into a dispenser for your favorite beverage. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Ninjas love Kwikset’s latest electronic deadbolt lock
When it comes to style, Kwikset’s Obsidian touchscreen deadbolt door lock is a far cry from their Kevo lock that I reviewed last year. This new lock has a modern style that features a low profile white LED touchscreen keypad that doesn’t require a physical house key. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Use the power of the sun to charge your gadgets with this ultra thin solar charger
Paying your electric bill every month is a real drag when you can get as much power as you want from the sun – for free. Ok, it’s not totally free because you need a solar panel to collect the power and they aren’t free. But if you are interested in going green, consider starting
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Albert Clock review: Improves your math skills and looks cool
I’ve never been this excited about a clock, probably because normally there isn’t much to get excited about for me personally. A desk or wall clock is supposed to serve one primary function, displaying the time. The secondary function of a clock, at least the way I see it is also to be decorative. Until now, I don’t think
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Phiaton BT 460 Headphones, Colonel Littleton No. 18 Leather Hunt Bag, and more – Review updates
You love our reviews and we love writing them. To provide even more value, we like to update our past reviews on a regular basis so you will know how the products stand the test of time. Today we have a new batch of review updates from Kathleen and Howard. Click through to see the
Burn more calories wurfing in front of your standing desk
Standing desks have obvious benefits. They promote standing to do your daily office work instead of sitting in front of your computer all day. I’ve tried a couple standing desks and like them just fine for a few days, but then I either get bored standing or my feet and knees begin hurting. The Wurf
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