The Mission, should I choose to accept it. ARTICLE – With a budget of $300 dollars, I get to build a custom keyboard by sourcing the parts from various vendors and manufacturers. Was there ever any doubt I wouldn’t jump at the chance to do this? That proverbial snowball stood absolutely no chance. For those […]
I’m on a mission of the utmost importance – to build myself a mechanical keyboard! Read More
NEWS – Are you racking your brain looking for a cool Christmas gift for the children in your family? Check out the Glow Sketch Pillowcase from Illuminated Apparel. This unique pillowcase has a glow-in-the-dark canvas on it such that when you use the Glow Torch (a UV glow pen according to the Illuminated Apparel website),
The Glow Sketch Pillowcase would make a cool gift for the kids in your family! Read More
REVIEW – I haven’t been much of a bird watcher so far in my life, but I have always enjoyed related activities like hiking and visiting zoos and aviaries. We’ve also has a cheap bird feeder in our back yard intermittently for years, and I always like, seeing the different birds visit, so when the
Birdfy Feeder Bamboo review – easily observe feathered friends while they feed Read More
REVIEW – At the risk of sounding a little too Californian, I hereby reveal that I have two electric cars. While there is a lot of infrastructure here to support them, without a level two charger at home I wouldn’t be able to make it to work every day. What can I say? I also
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SPONSORED NEWS – Smart, speedy, and versatile, the Ender-3 V3 KE is your new gateway to 3D printing. Creality, a pioneer in the 3D printing industry, proudly announces the latest addition to its renowned Ender-3 series, the Ender-3 V3 KE. Building upon the legacy of the Ender-3 series, this new release comes with extensive upgrades and
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – How do you improve upon a laser measurement tool? Add a color touch screen? Add a flashlight? How about more lasers? The Milessey D9 PRO laser measurement tool has done that and more. What is it? The Milessey D9 PRO is a laser distance measurement tool featuring dual side firing lasers to
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REVIEW – We all carry phones everywhere, and use them in our vehicles – that ship has sailed. We do not advocate using them while the vehicle is in motion, but being able to grab your phone when at a light or pulled off the roadway to change a route, answer an urgent message, call
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NEWS – In 2015 (20,000 years ago in gadget years), I wrote a news post about the Runbell, a wearable bicycle-style bell for runners. Today, while I was surfing for interesting products, I happened upon a newer product from the same company. This time, it’s a wearable flashlight called the Torch Ring. The Torch Ring
Here’s a wearable flashlight… sorta. Read More
DEAL NEWS – The FreeBeat MorphRoover is the world’s first 2-in-1 eBike you can ride outdoors and indoors! This allroad 8-speed fat tire eBike is a unique electric bike because it’s designed to be an indoor exercise bike and a regular road bike. When you pedal it indoors for 30 minutes, it charges the internal
REVIEW – Mobile gaming has been an interesting product area over the years, with phones evolving from barely playing Snake™ to having full-on console and PC ports in recent years. One of the most exciting new developments for mobile gaming has been sufficient network speeds to enable cloud-based gaming, where a server farm can do
GameSir G8 Galileo Type-C Wired Mobile Gaming Controller review – GameSir’s done it again Read More
REVIEW – Ever since I reviewed the Simple Human liquid soap dispenser, I’ve become a fan of touchless soap dispensers. What’s not to love with no more messy goopy bars of wet soap sliding around on the top of your bathroom sink or bathtub? When I was offered the chance to review the EKO Touchless
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DEAL NEWS – Conduction audio is the future of listening, so get these Open-Ear Conduction Wireless Stereo Headphones at the exclusive Cyber Week price of only $22.97 (reg. $79) through December 3. Headphones are practically universal gear now. Even if you aren’t a big music fan, the privacy and immersiveness earbuds can offer means that
REVIEW – I already have a leaf blower. It’s a 700 CFM blower from Kobalt, and I like it. It does, however, have a fatal flaw: It requires an extension cord for power. It’s forever getting caught on things in my garage or stuck under one of the tires on my car. It’s not even
AiDot Enhulk 930 Leaf Blower review – all that power! Read More
REVIEW – Dedicated eReaders are great because they allow you to carry a whole collection of books in one device. But most are too big to fit comfortably into a pocket – until now. Today I want to tell you about the Onyx BOOX Palma. Will it become the iPod for ebooks? Let’s check it
REVIEW – Ever since I tested my first water filter a couple of years ago, I was convinced that I would continue to use them in my kitchen and basement bar for all of my drinking water. It turns out that everyone in my household agrees, including my two kids who drink more water than
Kül Spark – The Water Filter + Dispenser review Read More
REVIEW – I remember reading a Time magazine article in the 1980s about computer numerical control (CNC) manufacturing. I never thought decades later, I’d be able to have that kind of power at home in a DIY kit from Monoprice, of all places. I also never thought I’d burn three days trying to figure out
Monoprice 44220 Benchtop CNC Router Kit review – DIY engraving Read More
DEAL NEWS – Turn almost any device into a powerhouse with this Desklab Portable 4K Touchscreen, now only $249.97, while this limited-time Cyber Week deal lasts. Know someone who spends all day squinting at tiny phone and tablet screens? That’s no way to work. Or play. Or to enjoy anything you’re trying to watch or
REVIEW – It was 18ºF until about noon today, and now it’s a sweltering 26ºF. Winter temperatures are already here in southern Indiana. The first word that comes to mind is brrrrr! I don’t like being cold, and to prove it, I wear a sweater 365 days of the year. When I was offered the
Kismile 25” Electric Fireplace review – Cozy retro vibes Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today, I have some Kickstarter campaigns for people who are interested in desk tools, pocket tools, and hydration tools. Let’s check them out! NocFree Lite Split Keyboard What is it? The NocFree Lite is a 60% sized split-style wireless mechanical keyboard. Why do I like it? I like the NocFree Lite because
REVIEW – If you’ve been looking for a one of a kind pocket knife, the knives from Carved will give you choice overload with their awesome looking wood and resin knives that also feature a Damascus stainless steel blade. Let’s take look. What is it? The Carved pocket knife is a flipper pocket knife with
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