I’ve been enamored with tiny houses for several years and enjoy watching the Tiny House Nation and Tiny House Hunters series on TV. I always tell Jeanne that I could easily downsize and move into a tiny house. She just rolls her eyes and tells me that I’d be living alone. Even though she’s not interested […]
Forget about tiny houses, you can live in a tent house! Read More
Before I begin my review of the IQAir HealthPro Plus air purifier, I must disclose a few things. First, I am asthmatic. Most of the time I’m fine, but my symptoms can go from 0 to 60 at warp speed. Second, we live in Florida, home of perpetual pollen. Third, we have two large dogs
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I have a new set of five interesting Kickstarter and Indiegogo crowdfunding campaigns for you to read about this week. Click through to check out this week’s list of projects that have caught my eye. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
The SmartBowl from Petnet helps pet owners adjust their pet’s nutrition based on breed, age, and activity. Paired with the Petnet iOS or Android app, pet parents create a profile for their furry baby with specifics including age, weight, and activity level. The Petnet SmartBowl will then let them know when they’ve poured the perfect
This pet dish tells you exactly how much food to add for your pet Read More
As I have grown older, I appreciate the finer things in life and that is definitely reflected in my EDC gear. Where I look for items that not only suit my needs throughout my day but also my personality as well. I prefer items that are well made from high-quality materials and engineered to withstand
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When it comes to backpacks and luggage, ecbc is a name that people trust because of their quality and airport/TSA friendly design. Even though the ecbc Sparrow Garment bag has been a favorite among travelers, ecbc has decided to improve it by introducing the Sparrow II. The Sparrow II kicks off ecbc’s next generation of stylish,
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How many times have you left home, arrived at work and realized that you forgot your wallet or your phone? Or even worse, how many times have you left a restaurant and had the same “oh no” moment when you realize that you left something important behind? When you accidentally leave something at home, it’s
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Pyle’s new Portable Instant Photo Printer is a 1lb 6 x 3 inch printer that features wireless on to go printing for iOS and Android devices. It uses both WiFi and NFC (Near Field Communication) for easy device connectivity to print JPEG and PNG 2.1 x 3.4 inch 291 DPI wallet-sized color prints. Pyle’s PicKit app
Pyle unveils Portable Instant Photo Printer for wireless mobile printing Read More
If you’ve owned any of Creative’s Sound Blaster Roar Bluetooth speakers, you know that they put out amazing sound for their size and their price. However, the latest iRoar version is not the bargain the earlier Roar speakers are. It’s use of premium materials and upgraded audio has placed it on another level—right up there
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“Does it smell weird in here to you?” I’m sure you’ve heard or even uttered that question more than once (a week). Funky smells from cooking and other activities have a way of wafting through the home and settling in spots. So we spray air fresheners, light incense, candles, etc to mask the odors. Is
Battle funky smells with the Aera IoT diffuser Read More
It’s the last weekend before the holiday craziness level gets turned up to 11. Do yourself a favor and enjoy a little “you time” while you still can. I have just the thing to help you relax. Click through and browse a list of all our gadget news and review posts from the past week.
Razors, wallets, security cameras, printers and more – Weekly roundup Read More
The Evo Motion sensor from Elgato is a wireless motion sensor with HomeKit technology for Apple devices. This sensor can detect a user’s presence or absence in a room to enable or disable power outlets, heating and air conditioning systems, lights and more without needing to open an app or voice commands with Siri or
Elgato Eve Motion presence sensor puts you in control of home automation Read More
Making music on the fly has become commonplace today and with various music apps like GarageBand you have a virtual band in your pocket. There are a lot of devices on the market that capitalize on the portability of music making with devices that simulate guitars and keyboards, but no one has really addressed the
No drum kit no problem with Freedrum Read More
In 2004, Newsweek printed that, “According to a study conducted by a Boston marketing firm, the average American burns 55 minutes a day–roughly 12 weeks a year–looking for things they know they own but can’t find.” It makes sense that in the last 12 years this number may have changed, given that the average American is more likely
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After watching others make waterproof portable speakers, a company known for making speakers and electronics for boats and other extreme outdoor uses has decided to make their own portable stereo speaker themselves—that also streams Bluetooth. New Zealand company Fusion (a Garmin company) has developed and released the StereoActive speaker, the world’s first purpose-built watersport stereo.
Fusion introduces a portable stereo designed for life and fun on the water Read More
If you’ve been following my recent gadget diary posts, you will know that I’ve been trying to decide what my next travel computer will be. I’m set on it being very light weight (including the charging adapter) but still capable enough to handle the desktop browser version of Gmail, and Photoshop photo editing software in case
Julie’s gadget diary – It’s time for me to try a Surface Pro 4 Read More
I have been hunting for a small, thin, efficient, rugged wallet for years that isn’t overly expensive. I want something that I can just grab out of my purse that contains all of my basic necessities whenever the time calls for it and will fit in my pockets. Most women’s wallets and even men’s trifold
Garzini Essenziale and Essenziale Finestra wallets review Read More
Many years ago I created my own “wake up light” by setting up a timer to a lamp next to my bed. It was clumsy and blasted full light in the morning. Now there’s a more refined way to achieve the same results with the IPEAK wake up light. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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The Epson Expression Premium XP-640 Small-In-One Printer appears to be a color inkjet printer that can handle any printing job you throw at it. And as its name states, it’s small and does it all. From the standard printing on plain paper, printing on envelopes, copying and scanning documents, and printing on DVD’s, the Epson
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There are gadgets that you use every day and there are gadgets that you only need to use once in awhile. Unless you’re a painter or a designer, the Color Muse color matching scanner probably fits in the “only need once in awhile” category of gadgets. That said, it’s fun and easy to use. Let’s
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