LighterBro turns a BIC lighter into a multi-tool

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Here’s a cool and relatively inexpensive EDC accessory for those of you that already carry a BIC lighter. The LighterBro is a slide on sleeve for standard sized “BIC” lighters that adds multi-tool functionality. LighterBro has four tools that include a pair of spring-loaded scissors, a razor sharp knife blade, micro screwdriver/poker, and a bottle […]

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OLALA S75 7500 mAh power bank review

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Carrying around enough potential energy to fuel our increasing appetite for connectivity is a never ending balancing act. Hardware engineers make energy-efficient phones and tablets, and Developers respond with ever-increasingly sticky apps and websites. Engineers make better, lighter, more efficient batteries, and we leave them on longer and whine that the device is larger. Into

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Mujjo Samsung Galaxy S8 full grain leather case review

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The new Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the nicest looking smartphones ever to be created. So why would you want to cover it up with a generic plastic case that adds bulk, and takes away from the aesthetic of the phone? One case that protects the phone without detracting from its beauty is the Full

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Cherry MX Silent Keyboard Review

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Cherry, a German company known mainly for its high-end mechanical keyboard switches, also sells a line of keyboards. The Cherry MX Board Silent is the first to feature Cherry’s noise-optimized silent MX key switches for a mechanical keyboard feel minus the traditional click-clacking that might be disruptive in some office environments. For the high price though, the Cherry MX Silent

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LG NeoChef adds precision power control to the kitchen microwave

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I remember huddling with my family around the new Amana microwave oven we bought in the early 80’s and defrosting our first pound of meat. When we removed the specimen at the allotted time it was somewhat defrosted in some regions but thoroughly cooked in the corners and still solid in the center. More than

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Knives, SIM cards, Android TV boxes, wallets, and more – Weekly roundup

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Psst… wake up… I know you were enjoying a weekend nap, but it’s time to wake up now. The weekend is about half over and it’s time to make sure that the week doesn’t end before you’ve had a chance to read all our news and reviews from the past 7 days. Go ahead, click

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All you need to pop the top on a cold one, is this iPhone case

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Summer is so close that I can almost taste it. What does summer taste like? Grilled hamburgers and a cold beer. That’s why a bottle cap opener is the most important tool of summer, so here’s an iPhone case that makes sure you’ll always have one on hand. Wait, what? SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Leave your surfboard at home and body surf with the Surf-Grip

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If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf but didn’t want to spend money on a surfboard, body surfing is an alternative that doesn’t require you to balance on top of a board, buy a full-sized board, or store it when it’s not being used. There are body surfing boards, which are smaller than their

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New Satechi Type-C Pro Hub for 13″ and 15″ MacBook Pros offers connectivity in a slim package

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I recently sold my 13″ MacBook Pro to a friend at work after having purchased a refurbed 12″ MacBook. You might think that’s a step in the wrong direction going from the powerful MBP to a slower MB. But I absolutely love the MB because it’s small, lightweight, and does everything I need in a

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Julie’s favorite gear, Echo Dot, Casio G-Shock watch, Timbuk2 messenger bag, and more – Review updates

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It’s time for another round of quick updates to some of our past reviews. We like to revisit reviews days, weeks, months, and even years later to let you know how the product stands the test of time. This round of updates includes a review from over 8 years ago. Click through to see the

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