If you are a Star Wars fan and are looking for a new collectible, try these wooden model kits. You can build your own Millennium Falcon, X-Wing fighter, or TIE fighter with these kits from Lee Valley Tools. Each kit has laser-cut plywood pieces that punch out and assemble without the use of glue. Each […]
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When I first saw the Apple AirPods announced during the iPhone 7 launch event, I thought they looked awesome but vowed to never buy them. Why? I thought they were overpriced for just a wireless version of Apple’s headphones. Now I own them. Let me explain. I recently talked to someone that had a pair
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Whenever I go on a photography shoot, I always feel uneasy only having one camera with me. While it makes a lot of sense to have a backup camera, it is also very important to have a camera that is lighter, smaller, very capable in features, and otherwise not lagging very far behind my larger
The Canon EOS M50 – finally a camera that may fill a critical void in their lineup! Read More
This 3-in-1 charging stand from Elago holds and charges all your Apple devices in one compact space. The stand is made of silicone for durability; it won’t scratch your expensive devices, either. You’ll use the charging cables supplied with the Apple devices with the charging stand. The 3-in-1 stand is compatible with all iPhones from
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Datally is an app created by Google to help Android users save on mobile data. “It blocks background data and lets you control which apps use data.” It also helps you find WiFi networks nearby and lets you know how other Datally users have rated that WiFi network before you connect. When you install Datally, you must
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I have been a photographer for many years, and like many photographers, on any given day I will grab my camera, my “go to” lens, a professional flash, and head to some place for the opportunity to get great shots. In many cases when I have to travel light and when the opportunity is an
Canon’s new 470EX-AI flash may be just the right solution Read More
The Stellina doesn’t look like a typical telescope. Instead of a long tube, Stellina is a 19″ x 15″ x 4.7″, 15lb block that opens into an ED doublet refractor with an 80mm aperture, f/5 focal ratio, and 400mm focal length sitting atop an alt-azimuth mount. Its 6.4MP Sony CMOS image sensor has 3096 x 2080 pixels and a 1°
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Recently, I’ve been testing more backpacks than slings and courier bags. One reason is that I prefer this style when traveling, but it’s also due to my new job. I need to be able to take a laptop home, no matter what else I may have brought into the office. We’re having work done in
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This week we are bringing you five crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter. This week’s campaigns are for people interested in EDC gear like wallets, pens, bags, and more. Check out our picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns. Ko-Axis™ Rail Pen What is it? The Ko-Axis is a flat pen designed by
I am one of those independent types who carry 3 or 4 different carts around in the back of my truck, to help me to move or carry stuff that I constantly and seemingly habitually find it necessary to move around. Whether it is speakers or a couple of large cases of water, I always
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For Christmas 2013, I received a Philips Hue starter kit with three color-changing LED bulbs and a bridge to connect them to my home’s WiFi network. I was thrilled by the thought of having lots of light “recipes” to change the color and mood of my living room. But I found that I really didn’t
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Samsung officially announced their next best selling phones in Barcelona, Spain at the 2018 Mobile World Congress (MWC) this past Sunday. The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ have a few updates to the Samsung Galaxy S8 series of phones from last year, but one thing hasn’t changed. The new Galaxy phones are expensive and most people
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So far, 2018 has been a gut punch for Huawei. Huawei is the 2nd largest phone maker in the world, and they were all set to finally make their big splash here in the US, but then AT&T pulled out of a partnership deal and then US intelligence agencies sent out a warning that Americans
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I love teeny tiny things so tiny EDC products like The Claw are just my thing. This tiny little tool by Malboro and Kane measures 0.7 inches long (18mm) and is made of stainless steel (comes in silver or gold colors) or titanium. It looks just like a small bottle opener and it functions as
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The ARCHEER Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver can transmit Bluetooth signals from non-Bluetooth audio sources and receive Bluetooth radio and generate a wired output signal. Items like this have become fairly common, but this one has audio controls and S/PDIF. Read on to see what I think! SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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If you are like me, and often find that your cell phone battery charge is low, there are so many USB battery packs in every shape and size to solve that dilemma. But have you ever been in this situation with no way to recharge your phone or battery pack? I have, and I found
Cell phone battery dead? When all else fails, the USB candle charger is here! Read More
This BESTEK surge protector packs a lot of power into a small footprint. Instead of the long-strip form that surge protectors usually take, this 1500joules protector is a vertical column. Along the sides you’ll find eight power sockets and six USB charging ports. And the cherry on top is the wireless charger on the top
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Bluetooth headphones have come a long way in the last few years. With the transmitter requiring just a small trickle of energy, power cells have been whittled down to unnoticeable sizes. Wires are out, all-day battery life is in, and the lightweight DRIIFTER headphones by FIIL are a solid, great-sounding combination of both. What is
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What do you do with your earbuds when you’re not listening to music? Forget about sticking them in a pocket where they’ll get tangled up – wear them on your wrist instead. The Wristband Headphones with Microphone by Wraps are worn as a wraparound bracelet when you aren’t using them. The wires have a braided
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Some gadgets are perfect for everyone – the USB battery pack can be used by just about everyone. Other gadgets are only used by those in certain industries but appreciated by many more. The Butterfly iQ is an ultrasound system that connects to the iPhone; it’s useful to doctors but cool tech to everyone else. SHARE
Disruptive technology in your doctor’s office – ultrasound for iPhone Read More
