It may not stop the British, but the Revolution Golf Tee could help your golf game

Revolution Golf Tee

From a golfing stand point, last year was a total bust for me. Due to some medical issues, I wasn’t able to play many rounds. This year I am determined to not only play more, but improve my game. There are a lot of gimmicks and gadgets out there to help improve your game, but

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Your iPhone 6 Plus will live the Bella Vida in this folio wallet case

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Pad & Quill have a beautiful new case for the iPhone 6 Plus.  The Bella Vida is a wallet folio that adheres to the back of the phone with a new 2-part 3M clean-release adhesive.  It’s made of American full-grain leather and constructed with french-hemmed seams for a beautifully finished look.  Inside are several card pockets

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DUNU TITAN 1 in-ear earphones review

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For me, buying earphones is as tough as buying a new pair of sneakers. When it comes to sneakers, I’m picky about the way they look, the way they fit and how comfortable they are to wear. I’m just as picky about selecting a pair of earphones. Comfort and sound are equally important to me when it comes to choosing

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You wont mind if this one treads on you, the Leatherman Tread

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You have the perfect watch, but what about the perfect watchband? The folks at Leatherman have thought of this and have come up with the new Leatherman Tread. The idea came from Ben Rivera (President of Leatherman) when he was stopped at Disneyland security for carrying his Skeletool. The Tread is designed to be worn

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Turn a standard CFL or LED bulb into a color-changing bulb without breaking the bank

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I have several Philips Hue bulbs in my house that started with a Christmas gift last year and has grown over the year since then.  I love the ability to change the mood of my room by varying the intensity and the color of the lights, but it is an expensive setup.  The starter hub

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ZeroHour wants help to fund their new compact tactical flashlight + battery backup

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Several months ago I reviewed the ZeroHour XD Tactical flashlight thinking I would never need another, but the folks at ZeroHour have me rethinking that.  They are running a Kickstarter campaign to develop a smaller and more feature laden flashlight and battery backup. The ZeroHour Relic XR is their latest flashlight which is currently seeking funding through

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Swiss Legend watch review

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In today’s world, our personal technologies are not only tools to help us survive modern life but in many places status symbols and fashion statements as well. Long before computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets, a person’s wristwatch told much about who they were and where they came from. There are still people who wear watches for status, fashion

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Build a steampunk clock with alarm

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We’ve told you about these ultra-cool steampunk clocks with Nixie tubes displays.  Nixie tubes are “the LEDs of yesteryear” that used to be used for displays on scientific equipment, voltmeters, counters, and control panels.  They’re no longer in production, but ThinkGeek found some limited-edition kits that let you build your own clock with an alarm function

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The rEvolve is the Cadillac of outdoor chairs

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This is not the typical folding outdoor chair!  Although the rEvolve chair does fold up into a carry bag, that’s where the similarities end with most outdoor chairs.  The rEvolve has a swivel base, so you can turn from side and side – even a full 3600 – and never miss the action of a game.

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Saddleback Leather wallet, Tom Bihn Ristretto bag, Maxxeon Workstart 2000 floodlight and more – Gadget review updates

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It’s Thursday, which means it is time to update some older reviews for products that we’re still using or for products that worked great while we were doing the original review, but bit the dust soon after. Just scroll to the bottom of each of the listed reviews for the latest update. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin

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SkinnyCharge V1 review

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We lug our smartphones and other personal devices everywhere. But one of the drawbacks of the device features arms race—with larger display sizes, faster processors and connectivity speeds and other new features—is an ever-increasing need for power. My iPhone 4S’s battery life had been steadily decreasing over time, so I found myself needing a boost throughout the

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Martian Watches has paired with GUESS to introduce the GUESS CONNECT watch

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As the title says, Martian Watches and GUESS have produced a new smart watch called the GUESS CONNECT.  It was introduced at CES 2015, where it was selected as a CES 2015 Innovation Award Honoree in the wearables division.  The CONNECT is based on GUESS’ fashionable best-selling RIGOR watch.  The watch is “water resistant and will

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Your sitting desk can change to a standing desk with the push of a button

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Have you thought about using a standing desk for all those health benefits you’ve read about, but you don’t want to completely give up the option of sitting?  What if you could have one desk that functions as both a sitting and a standing desk?  And what if it’s priced low enough that it won’t destroy

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You can see where you’re going and where you’re walking simultaneously with this flashlight

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Do you find yourself having to constantly move the flashlight around when you’re walking at night to see what’s ahead and to make sure you’re not going to trip over something?  With the Nightlighter Flashlight, you’ll be able to light up both directions without moving your hand.  The Nightlighter looks about the size and shape of

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This front pocket wallet carries cards, cash, and coins

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The Slim Leather Wallet by abrAsus is attractive and functional.  Closed, it’s only 3.56 inches long X 2.31″ wide X 0.98″ thick; it’s 7.63″ wide when opened.  It’s a perfect size for a front-pocket wallet.  Inside are pockets to hold up to 7 cards and another for coins.  There’s a cash slot between the two pieces of

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