I recently got a new iMac, and it came with the new Magic Keyboard and Mouse 2. Those new accessories are very much like the Bluetooth keyboard and original Magic Mouse I’ve used for ages, with one big difference – they have rechargeable batteries built in. Now I don’t like throwing away batteries, but I […]
The Twelve South HiRise 2 is the charger for everything with a Lightning connector Read More
I’m a fan of simplicity and minimalism, but also of function and durability. The fellows from Grip6 must be kindred spirits because they put these elements into the design and construction of their belts. Grip6 belts consist of only a metal plate and a strip of webbing. That’s it. No traditional buckle, no holes, no flap
Grip6 belts are simple, interchangeable & minimal Read More
Monster got its start making expensive audio cables before teaming with Dr. Dre to make Beats headphones. When that relation soured, Monster and Beats went their separate ways and well, we know what happened—Beats were bought by Apple and Monster continued making headphones under their own name. Then, Monster entered the huge portable Bluetooth speaker
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Except for one item, this set of review updates has a vacation theme because all but one item traveled with me this week on vacation to Sanibel Island Florida. Click through to see the list of updated reviews. You’ll find my updates at the bottom of each individual review. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
iRestore laser hair growth system, Dell XPS 13″ laptop and more – Review updates Read More
The only thing worse than not taking your umbrella on a day when rain is expected is losing it. You won’t have to worry about either event with the Bluetooth Never Lost Umbrella by Kisha. The umbrella is 100% windproof and corrosion-proof. It has 16 ribs and a “perfect opening and closing mechanism”. Pair it
Never lose an umbrella again with the Kisha Bluetooth and GPS-enabled umbrella Read More
A bored cat can be a destructive cat. This Laser Chasing Scratching Post can keep your cat’s interest until he’s tuckered out and too tired to scratch up your furniture. The post has a four-speed laser that stops, turns, and races in unpredictable patterns to engage your cat’s (prey drive) urge to chase things. The
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Hanging pictures can be a nightmare of measuring tapes, levels, and holes in the walls – only to end up with your pictures still crooked and out of line. With the Gallery Magic system, you won’t have to work so hard and still end up with nicely spaced and level artwork. The first part of
Simplify picture hanging with the Gallery Magic system Read More
This week we take a quick look at five Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns for products that improve the fit and function of your sneakers, your TV, your Pizza cooking skills, your iMac and more. Click through to read about this weeks’ notable crowdfunding campaign picks. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
I may review (mostly) audio products, but I’m also an unrepentant Apple junkie and am always interested in accessories for my various Apple products. Which brings me to iMac shelving. Yeah, I know—a shelf for an iMac? It’s not as farfetched as you might think. As part of a Kickstarter campaign, I recently received the
PRISM Designs Float Shelf review Read More
Presentations. Collaborations. Teamwork. Sharing. All of these have been part of my life for years, part of all of our lives. It’s how things get done. GoTouch is another tool to add our repertoire to make this part of our lives easier, more flexible and more effective. It turns any TV into a whiteboard. But
KNOMO has a series of RFID-blocking bags to protect your personal information as you tote your gear. The series includes bags of leather and/or fabrics in backpack, brief bag, tote bag, or clutch styles. The bags are available in styles suited for women or men and in sizes to accommodate minimal gear to everything-plus-the-kitchen-sink gear.
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This new neck and ear wearable fitness tracker that was funded on Kickstarter gets to know you and actually learns what your body needs in order to help you get the workout results you want. LifeBEAM and Harmon Kardon joined forces to create an artificially intelligent companion that is voice activated and can listen and respond to your
Vi is your very own AI personal trainer who is inside top-of-the-line earphones Read More
I recently reviewed a unit that I’ve been using for almost a year to recharge my Apple Watch on the go – the Pod from Nomad. This week, though, I was sent a test unit of a similar device that not only does what the Pod does, but also fixes the few qualms I had
Archeer Apple Watch dock review Read More
If you or your child has a life-threatening allergy, you probably carry an EpiPen with you. If you have an EpiPen, you are aware that temperature extremes can damage the drug and reduce its life-saving properties. And you are certainly aware of the recent unconscionable increase in the price of these pens, so you need
Protect your EpiPen with the EpiShell Read More
The new Fitbit Flex 2 doesn’t have a watch face, but it gives you all-day activity tracking. It has SmartTrack automatic activity tracking that automatically recognizes activities like running, sports, and aerobics workouts and summarizes your activity in your Fitbit app. It tracks your steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes, hourly activity and stationary time without
Fitbit Flex 2 Fitness Wristband and official accessories are available Read More
It’s time to get your gadgeteer news, reviews and articles fix by checking out a full listing of everything we’ve posted in the last seven days. Click through to browse the list and catch up on anything you might have missed this week. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
VIZIO M50-D1 Display, swrve jeans, Fits Socks and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Kickstarter continues to be one of the places you find items that device manufacturers should have included with their new items. My most recent sponsored item is the ILDOCK for iPhone 7. While I don’t have an iPhone 7, I do use a 6s Plus, and really want the ability to use SD, TFT, or lightning
ILDOCK for iPhone 7 is fully funded on Kickstarter Read More
At first glance, this chess set looks a bit like the traditional Staunton set. Upon closer inspection, you’ll see that the pieces are actually formed by their names. Even the newest beginner will have no trouble telling the queen from the king or the bishop from a pawn. If you order these pieces, you’ll need
Never mistake a rook for a bishop again with the Typographical Chess Set Read More
I was not prepared for this. I thought I was going to review a rugged Bluetooth speaker. I didn’t expect to unpack something that looked AND felt this rugged. This is the DreamWave Tremor- probably the only Bluetooth speaker I’ve tried that could double as a battering ram. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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This Star Trek-inspired quadcopter has four 3.5″ diameter propellers for superior flight stability; its “six-axis stabilization allows it to be tossed into the air and throttled up simultaneously”. The U.S.S. Enterprise Quadcopter (15.5″ x 9.75″ x 4.25″, 4 ounces) is designed to look like the Enterprise of the 1979 movie, and it has ten LEDs
Begin your own five year mission with The U.S.S. Enterprise Quadcopter Read More