Smart devices are becoming all the rage in the popular press. For many Gadgeteers, they are pretty much old hat, but if you’ve not yet taken the plunge, there may be no easier way into the world of home device automation than a smart plug. These are small wall warts that sit between your current non-smart […]
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If you get a lot of tension headaches (not migraines), the Relēver tool might become your new best friend. Made in the USA, the Relēver is a specially designed “hook” that you can use to relieve headaches by stretching your jaw muscles. Why does that help? Apparently many headaches actually begin in your jaw due
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I must admit that as a self-confessed gadget nerd and techie, I am always looking for some sort of device to add a new level of technology, and sometimes a balance of ease versus complexity to my work processes, and to just about any and everything I do. Today I was reading about a nice
With the Nebula Capsule Smart Mini Projector, you can always take the show on the road Read More
Sure, you can signal your intention to make a turn with hand signals while riding a bike, but those hand signals might not be so visible at night. I’ve seen gloves with lighted turn signals on them, but not everyone wears gloves when they bike. Everyone wears helmets, though, and Lumos has added LED lights
The Lumos smart bike helmet has built-in turn signals Read More
We have seven review updates for you today. We think that you’ll appreciate our regular updates to our reviews days, weeks, months, and even decades after the original post. These updates let you know how a product stands the test of time. You’ll find the updates at the bottom of each page. Keysmart Pro key
Rowkin Surge Charge earbuds, Keysmart Pro, Bellroy Duo Tote, and more – Review updates Read More
You know about crowdfunded products, but the Pro Executive Laptop Backpack from WaterField Designs is a crowdsourced product. 2000 WaterField Design customers participated in the design process to help create this bag and it looks like they did a great job. First of all, it doesn’t sag on your back when you’re wearing it and it keeps its
The WaterField Designs Pro Executive Laptop Backpack is classy enough for a CEO Read More
If you’re a guy sporting a beard (like myself) one problem you face is what to do with those nasty hair trimmings after you groom it. Despite your best efforts they usually end up all over the countertop and in the sink. Clean up is time-consuming and more hair ends up down the drain than
The BeardMat lets you say goodbye to those nasty hair trimmings Read More
I had the opportunity to review another Papago! dash cam not long ago, so I had a little bit of an idea of what to expect. When the less expensive Papago! GoSafe S37 Dash Camera arrived, I was still surprised by the quality of this camera. What is it? The GoSafe S37 Dash Camera is
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I am always intrigued by the various shapes, and sizes, and specifications of the Bluetooth speakers that are available on the market today. I have listened to Sony, JBL, Pioneer, and a bunch of others, and generally they all sound at least acceptable. For many years, I was a big fan of Altec Lansing computer
The Altec Lansing Sonic Boom Bluetooth Speaker will blow you away Read More
The HyperChiller can reduce the temperature of any drink (other than carbonated beverages) by up to 130°F in sixty seconds. Imagine being able to chill freshly-brewed coffee or tea enough for an iced beverage without watering it down by pouring it over ice cubes. And it’s not just for hot beverages; you can also cool
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What kind of notebook person are you? Are you the type of person that goes with a plain black hardbound journal or a plain 3 x 5 inch pocket notebook with zero personality? If that’s you, then you won’t be all that interested in this news post about Baron Fig’s latest 5.4 x 7.7 inch
Baron Fig teams up with Codecademy to release new Computerworld notebooks Read More
I absolutely love what Bellroy is doing with their new lineup of bags. The Bellroy Duo Totepack that I reviewed last year is still one of my favorite bags of all time. The new laptop brief follows the same innovative design language and top-notch construction, in a slimmed-down business brief form made for your laptop and
The New Bellroy Laptop Brief is ideal for streamlined professionals Read More
Do you have any small spaces in your home that are stinky? Maybe it’s a trashcan in the kitchen, a closet where you keep your sneakers, or maybe it’s your cat’s litter box? How do you get rid of odors without burning candles or spraying aerosol air fresheners that just cover up the stink with
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For those of us photographers and videographers who enjoy shooting cityscapes, or aquariums, or other types of photography that may require us to shoot through glass, the challenge of light reflections is a real one. If this challenge is not managed correctly, the “stray” light will definitely show up in your photo, and may not
The LENSKIRT Flexible Lens Hood makes shooting through glass easier Read More
People had been requesting a zip-top tote from Tom Bihn for years, but it wasn’t until 2017 that Tom designed a bag that he felt was substantially better than other zip totes out there. At first, you could only have a Pop Tote if you were one of the lucky folks who received a gift
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In a review of the Master & Dynamic MW50 (and MW60) wireless headphones, I stated that surprisingly, I slightly preferred the sound and comfort of the “on-ear” MW50s over the more expensive “over-ear” MW60s. However, some people simply prefer over-ear pads on their headphones. Well, what if you could have your cake and eat it
Master & Dynamic pad the MW50 wireless headphone and charge less for it Read More
As Apple releases new products, case manufactures rush to add protection and fashion. Some add charging. I was recently sent a case that not only allows plugging into a charger but also has solar cells to charge your phone! It’s called the SLXtreme 8+ (because it’s from a company called Snow Lizard and is for the
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Call me crazy but I love the overabundance of iPhone cases available today. And Spigen is the latest company to catch my eye. They have launched a new case lineup via an Indiegogo project. Spigen went all retro and designed two new cases inspired by Apple’s iconic iMac G3 (Classic C1) and the first iPhone (Classic
Spigen’s new iPhone X cases celebrate two classic Apple products from the past Read More
When space is limited in your home, you need furnishings that do double duty. This product from CouchBed is the ideal product for folks living in a tiny home, a studio apartment, or for those without a guest room. As the name suggests, the CouchBed is a couch that easily converts to a bed. The
This gives new comfort to sleeping on the couch Read More
Video editing and photo editing can become a strain on your eyes, especially when working with a smaller monitor. The bigger the monitor, the easier it is to see all of the small details. In addition, I am usually multitasking, and I work with three monitors, with applications open on each one. I am beginning
The LG 43UD79-B 43″ 16:9 4K IPS Monitor is big, bright and right! Read More
