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Swann SWNVK-873004 Profesional HD Security System review

Seems like everyone is making web-enabled surveillance cameras these days. A majority of these consumer-grade cameras are meant for indoor use only, have 1080p HD resolution, and connect to the internet via WiFi. Most with some sort of cloud-based recording service, typically requiring a monthly subscription fee to store and/or view past footage of events. We have reviewed […]

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Saddleback Leather offering new small messenger bag

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 21, 2016 / News / Bags, Leather, Messenger bag / Leave a Comment

It’s called the Front Pocket Pouch and it’s being described as a smaller version of the Saddleback Leather messenger bag. It’s been designed for those times when you don’t need to carry your laptop, but is large enough that it will fit an iPad mini and your other small EDC items. This small uni-sex bag

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BUMPRZ 2 “Anti-Case” for iPhone 6/6s/Plus review

By Lex Baer / March 20, 2016 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, Crowdfunded, iOS / 4 Comments

To case or not to case, that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the dangers of outrageous clumsiness, or to cover the beauteous iPhone and by opposing the dangers end them. (Too much?) I really enjoy the beautiful design of iPhones, I hate to hide their elegance, and I’m careful

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LarryAlert is a portable security device

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 20, 2016 / News / Home and Kitchen, Outdoor Gear, Security / 6 Comments

We’ve reviewed a dozen or more wireless cameras that can be used as a home security system. They are usually setup to send alerts to mobile devices when detecting motion or sound. These simple systems are a viable alternative to higher priced systems that require a hefty monthly fee and significantly more complex installation. They

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QardioArm wireless blood pressure monitor review

By Bill Kuch / March 20, 2016 / Reviews / Health and fitness / 11 Comments

For those of us that suffer from hypertension, keeping track of our blood pressure is important. An annual check up with the Doctor isn’t enough, so home testing is helpful. I’ve used several devices to do my daily checks, but most of them are either very inaccurate or they are bulky and not fun to

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Archt tech builds One speaker system with unique audio and visual mission

By Bill Henderson / March 20, 2016 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth speaker, Wireless speakers / Leave a Comment

I’m an art director by trade, so I pay almost as much attention to the design of an item as how it performs. Maybe that’s why I’m an unapologetic Apple fan boy. I’m also obsessed with audio gear, so when a new speaker comes out and doesn’t look like anything else, I notice. Archt (pronounced

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Drones, travel mugs, iPhone purse case and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 19, 2016 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

This has been a action packed week, what with daylight savings time and St. Patrick’s day. If you’re looking for a break from those two uber exciting events, I have just what you’re looking for. Find a comfortable chair and click through to see a list of all the gadget related news and reviews that we

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Axis Vidius 420P video drone review

By Dennis Moore / March 19, 2016 / Reviews / Toys / Leave a Comment

A couple of months ago, I was given the opportunity to review the Axis Aerius drone. It was my first time trying out a drone; my family and I had a blast using it. The Aerius was pretty simple to use and relatively inexpensive at $35.00. I thought it was an excellent drone for anyone

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Bring order to the chaos of your Chrome bookmarks with the SuperSorter extension

By Kathleen Chapman / March 19, 2016 / News / Google, Software / 1 Comment

In the past, I had so many Chrome bookmarks that when I went to search for a particular bookmarked web page at a later date, I had great difficulty finding it again and would sometimes have to perform another Google search. My bookmark chaos was so frustrating that it drove me to hunt for a

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Use the HERO pill dispenser to keep track of your meds

By Larry Geisz / March 19, 2016 / News / Health and fitness / 2 Comments

As a lot of us get older we tend to increase the number of pills we take every day, anything from simple vitamins and aspirin, to heart and blood pressure medications. Taking one medication a day is a simple thing, but what if you have multiple pills to take multiple times a day? Just the

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X17 and X47 notebooks review

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 18, 2016 / Reviews / Notebooks / 7 Comments

Do you get excited by notebooks and journals? If you do, you’re my kind of person and you’re going to be interested in these high-quality notebooks from Germany. The X17 and X47 series of notebooks may remind some people of Midori Traveler’s Notebooks because they feature removable inserts. That’s where the comparison ends though because

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The Germans are coming—with goodies!

By Bill Henderson / March 18, 2016 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth speaker / 1 Comment

My father was in the US Air Force, so I grew up as a service brat living around the globe. Many service families residing in Europe (I lived in England), from the 50s to the 70s bought German audio products because they were beautiful, affordable and well built. Ours was a Telefunkin stereo with removable

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Contigo Randolph stainless steel travel mug review

By Howard Sneider / March 18, 2016 / Reviews / Gear, Water Bottle / 6 Comments

Before I review any gadget, I need my cup o’ Joe. There’s nothing like a piping hot cup of coffee to get the creative juices flowing. So it’s particularly fitting that I have the opportunity to review the Contigo Randolph stainless steel travel mug. While most travel mugs are tumblers without handles, the Randolph mug

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Nike Hyperadapt sneakers will lace themselves

By Jonathan Chan / March 18, 2016 / News / Health and fitness, tech clothing / 1 Comment

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Nike has announced its first mainstream shoe to feature a new self-lacing technology. Inspired by the film Back to the Future, Nike released an actual self-lacing version of Marty McFly’s sneakers on October 21, 2015. Though they caught our wonder and attention, they were largely unattainable–only a small number were made and were available only

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What is the worst thing to happen to your mobile phone?

By Howard Sneider / March 17, 2016 / News / 12 Comments

Chances are that in any public area you will see someone using a smartphone with a broken screen. It wasn’t like this a few years ago-for one thing a lot less people had smartphones, but also phones had bigger bezels, smaller glass or plastic screens, were less likely to be used as a camera or

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Turn 10 micro SD cards into a SATA SSD drive

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 17, 2016 / News / Computer Gear, Hard Drive / 24 Comments

This adapter from looks like an interesting solution to replace or create more storage for a computer that uses 2.5 inch SATA hard drives. It’s a micro SD to SATA 22-pin converter card card that has been designed to use up to 10 micro SD cards. Once installed, it appears as an ordinary SATA hard

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Paww SoundBox 10 Bluetooth speaker review

By Bill Henderson / March 17, 2016 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Bluetooth speaker / Leave a Comment

Although I’ve had my issues with portable Bluetooth speakers, I’ve grown to appreciate the convenience of having one around. It’s gotten to the point that I almost always have one playing either in the kitchen, bathroom or outdoors cooking. They’ve become indispensable to my daily life. And even though their audio quality can’t measure up to

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Body-Aline back and posture exercise machine review

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 16, 2016 / Reviews / Exercise, Health and fitness / 12 Comments

I know that I have bad posture. I slouch all day in front of a computer when I’m at work and do the same thing when I get home. Sometimes I catch my profile when I’m reviewing my security camera footage and see myself walk by the window with my head forward and rounded shoulders.

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Put some pep in that Old Hickory bat with the Zepp analyzer

By Larry Geisz / March 16, 2016 / News / Bluetooth, Health and fitness, Sports / Leave a Comment

Spring training is in full swing, and if you have an aspiring big leaguer, you know batting practice makes perfect. Zepp, a company who makes the Zepp sensor that I reviewed a few years ago, knows all about practice and proper training. They have teamed up with bat maker Old Hickory Bat Company to integrate

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Avido All-In-One Flashlight, Bluetooth speaker, Micro SD Card MP3 Player and Power Bank review

By Joyce Parker / March 16, 2016 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Bicycle, Bluetooth, Flashlight / Leave a Comment

When I received the Avido All-In-One, I expected a nice flashlight for my bike with some extra bells and whistles. What I didn’t expect was a really fun day trying it out. The Avido All-In-One comes nicely packaged, as we expect of all our toys now. The package contains the Avido All-In-One with an LED

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BLUETTI FridgePower Keeps Your Fridge Alive When the Grid Fails

INKWON TAG Review: The Pocket Printer That Replaces Four Creative Gadgets

Meet the Vastnaut One 4×4: the first AI-powered exoskeleton that assists both hips and knees, built for every step, up and down the trail