Julie’s gadget diary – The iPad Pro isn’t going to be my next travel companion after all

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There seems to be a disturbance in the Force because I haven’t been able to bond with any new gadgets that I’ve tried in the last couple of months. First, it was the iPhone 7, which I tried for a few weeks and ultimately returned to Verizon. Next up was the Google Pixel XLΒ which I […]

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Smart Nora is a snoring solution that might make your partner stop hating you

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I don’t snore, but I live and sleep with someone who does… or who used to. I dealt with interrupted sleep for years which made me grumpy and resentful to the person I cared about most in the world. I often thought about using a pillow to smother her during the night… just kidding… ok,

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Elgato Avea Flare Portable Mood Light Review

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I absolutely love all forms of light, whether it be enjoying natural I absolutely love all forms of light, whether it be enjoying natural sunlight, or lighting in the home. Since I already have the Philips Hue bulb system, I was attracted to the idea of reviewing another Bluetooth controlled lighting system. Β Meet Elgato’s Avea

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ROLI BLOCKS is a modular system that lets anyone make music

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If you’ve ever wanted to create music but felt you didn’t have the aptitude or ability to play a physical instrument, the BLOCKS system from ROLI looks like a simple and fun way to make your dreams come true without needing a huge budget. ROLI BLOCKS is a scalable music creation system that connects together

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truMedic InstaShiatsu massager review

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I’m a sucker for a good infomercial. My Lovely Bride is always scolding me when I purchase something wacky online or from TV. Lately, with the numbers of projects being released on crowdfunding sites, I’ve not had too bad a streak, though. So, imagine my delight when Julie offered the team the Insta-shiatsu massager. I

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Braven hits a triple with new wireless speakers

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I stopped trying to keep up with Braven ages ago. Just when you think this prolific portable speaker company couldn’t come up with any more speakersβ€”Wham! They deliver a completely new line of speakers. I’m surprised, but I shouldn’t be. Lately, Braven has been concentrating on the outdoor market by offering tough and waterproof, yet

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SpyGearGadgets 1080P HD Mini Black Box Camera Review

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Ever wanted a hidden camera that streams over the web via WiFi and records to a MicroSD card? Β You want battery powered portability or the option for AC power? Β How about motion activated recording or constant video recording like a dash cam? Β SpyGearGadgets offers a camera that does all that in a plain-vanilla black box

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Bluetooth cables, fidget pens, egg peelers and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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It’s a new week, so that means I have a new set of five notable crowdfunding campaigns for you to check out. Click through to check out this week’s list of Kickstarter and Indiegogo projects that have caught my interest. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Creative Aurvana ANC active noise cancelling headphones review

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While I’ve tried out many types of headphones in my life, I never felt the need for noise canceling headphones. First, it was due to the battery, and second, I thought they were really pricey. When I heard about the Creative Aurvana ANC headphones, I had to give them a try. Not only were they

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Luxafor Flag RGB light notification indicator review

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One feature I miss on my iPhone is the LED β€œblinky” that lets you know if you’ve got a message waiting, missed call, etc. Β This was one of my favorite Blackberry features. Β What if you could add some light to your computer in the same way? Β Today I’ve got my hands on the Luxafor Flag

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Belkin’s new Boost Up wireless charger juices 3 times faster than 5W chargers

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I really like my Nexus 6P, but I sure do wish it had wireless charging capability. USB Type-C charging is fast, but I miss the convenience of dropping my phone on a wireless charging pad like Belkin’s new Boost Up wireless charging pad. The Boost Up’s 15W transmitter coil can charge smartphones up to 3

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This Bluetooth speaker from FABRIQ also offers Alexa voice control fun

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Anything that the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot can do, FABRIQ can do too. FABRIQ is a standalone Bluetooth speaker that comes in three eye-catching colors. The speaker is Wifi enabled for multi-room streaming, offers 5 hours of play time per charge and has Alexa-enabled features. When you tap the mic button, you can ask

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EGO Power+ 530 CFM Blower review

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Let’s talk blowers. I know what you might be thinkingβ€”why would anyone bother reviewing a blower? They either work or not. That’s what I initially thought. EGO, a cordless outdoor power equipment maker, offered one of their products for review and I left it up to them to choose. Imagine my surpriseβ€”and disappointmentβ€”when I opened

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Lifeprint turns your printed snapshots into Harry Potter-esque living prints

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Lifeprint is a small printer that is similar to the Polaroid ZIP printer that I reviewed last year. It uses Bluetooth to pair to your smartphone and the same type of ZINK thermal photo paper like the Polaroid ZIP printer. But that’s where the similarities end because the Lifeprint instant photo printer can print videos

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Burkley iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus leather cases review

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When I get a new tech-toy, one of the first things I do is look for accessories designed to protect my new device. Typically that includes a tempered glass screen protector and some sort of slim, form-fitted leather case. Burkley was one of the first manufacturers out of the gate to release cases for the

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