I don’t know much (ok I don’t know anything) about wine. But I do know that traditionally, the best wines have been stored in oak barrels as part of the aging process. The wooden barrels impart flavor, color and even texture to the fermenting beverage. That’s for the good stuff though. If your budget is more […]
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I had a mophie juice pack air (I hate when products and companies use lower-case names, but that’s how they spell it) for my iPhone 5. I loved having it on my phone, because I didn’t have to worry about running out of power unexpectedly. My daughter and husband had cases for their iPhones, too.
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A few days ago I posted a review of the Varidesk Pro Plus standing desk. I’m enjoying the versatility of this desk and the ability to easily go from standing to sitting in just a few seconds. But after a couple weeks of standing, I’ve started noticing some problems with my knees hurting from standing in
FluidStance Level is a surfboard for your standing desk Read More
This looks like a fun do-it-yourself project for you or your kids. It’s the D.I.Y. Solar Wood Globe from Brando. The kit comes with everything you need to construct a globe of our planet that rotates when it’s exposed to sunlight. The base is made of wood and the globe is made of plastic. A small
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This week it’s Bill Henderson’s (I like to call him Mr. Earphones) turn to update a selection of his past reviews with notes on how they’ve held up (or haven’t). Just click through to see his list of updated reviews and then scroll to the bottom of each one to read his latest update. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Audioengine speakers, Grado earphones, B&W headphones and more – Gadget review updates Read More
Now that Samsung, one of the world’s most popular smartphone makers other than Apple, has decided to include Qi wireless charging capability in their new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge phones, I think this means we’re finally going to see Qi charging take off in a big way. I was an early adopter of wireless
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The Instant Photo Printing Camera brings back the days of the old Polaroid cameras that shot out a piece of photo paper so you could watch your photo develop right before your eyes. I don’t think you’ll watch these develop, but using “a self-developing high-speed film, the camera produces a vibrant, scrapbook-worthy 2.5″ H x
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The ChargeHub 7-Port USB Universal Charging Station can charge up to seven of your devices simultaneously using only one power supply. It’s only 3.5″ in diameter and 1.5″ thick, but it can provide 2.4A per port up to a total of 44W. Its SmartSpeed™ Technology provides optimal charge for virtually any USB device (based on type
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The days of the bulging Costanza wallet may be numbered now that Apple Pay and other forms of mobile payment starts to become popular. WaterField’s new Spike wallets hold your driver’s license, transit card and a few bills (plus a house key when necessary), and will fit into your front pocket. They are made with
WaterField Designs now offering minimalist Spike wallet and biz card holder Read More
Do you use your smartphone to stream music while you’re driving? If you do, you have probably struggled to interact with the music application while operating your vehicle. Especially during the winter months when you’re wearing gloves. The biggest issue is that you should not be focusing your attention to skipping music tracks or giving
Satechi Bluetooth Button Series (Media Button) review Read More
I used to be the cold one, but now my daughter is the family member who feels like she lives in an ice box. She always wants the heat turned up or the air conditioner turned off in the car, while her dad and I are sweltering. I need to get her the Trillium Worldwide Car
Keep that constantly chilly person warm without having to overheat the car Read More
Beginning March 20, AT&T will exclusively offer the Modio LTE Case for all three versions of the iPad mini that will add access to AT&T’s 4G LTE network to WiFi-only minis. In addition to giving you a secure LTE connection, the folio case also “comes with expandable memory (up to 32GB) so that you can bring
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You’ve seen it, I’ve seen it, we’ve all read the warnings claiming that sitting too much is the new cancer. Trust me, cancer is no fun (voice of experience here), so finding alternatives to sitting all day is something everyone should consider. There are apps that will remind you to get up and move around
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The Olde Book Messenger Bag may look like an old leather-bound book, but it’s actually a messenger bag that can hold up to a 15″ MacBook. It has a 100% polyurethane outer, 100% polyester lining, bronze-colored findings, and gold details. The bag has a grab handle on top and a removable shoulder strap that adjusts from
This redefines the term “book bag” Read More
This Blue Rely-A-Light Lamp looks too pretty to be emergency lighting, but it is. It functions as a normal reading lamp, but it has the added bonus of a USB charging port built into the base. When you lose power, the lamp has bright LED emergency lights that switch on automatically and can stay on for up
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I love tea. Hot tea and iced teas are what I drink 99% of the time. When I’m home and at work, I drink from ceramic or glass mugs, neither of which are convenient to use when I need to be mobile like walking to and from meetings, etc. The MIU COLOR glass water bottle
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The KeyBiner is an active Kickstarter project that has exceeded its funding goal by more than 6000%, and it still has 17 days to go in the funding period. It seems everybody wants one of these carabiners with a tool kit (1/8″- 3/16″ – 1/4″ – 5/16″ – 3/8″ 10mm wrenches; screw bit driver; and
This carabiner has a tool kit and a key retainer built in Read More
If it’s ever not winter again, you’ll probably plan some picnics or pool parties to take advantage of the sun and warm weather. With the Spruce Silicone Wine Glasses, you won’t have to worry about breaking the glasses should you drop one. They are made of BPA-free, hypoallergenic food-grade silicone that is flexible, virtually unbreakable, reusable,
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The iBolt Command Remote is a stand alone button that can be programmed to perform a variety of functions for iOS and Android devices. The button is powered by a coin cell battery and pairs with your phone using Bluetooth. Andy Chen and I decided to do a dual review to talk about how the
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IKEA just announced they will be introducing a new line of bedside tables, lamps, and desks with Qi chargers built-in. The wireless charging furnishings will be available in Europe and North America beginning this April, with global availability soon after. You can read the entire press release at PRNewswire. Check the IKEA website for availability information
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