REVIEW – I prefer to use rechargable AA and AAA batteries when I can. The charger that came with my batteries can only charge four at a time, but the XTAR VC8S accepts up to eight with an LCD display. Let’s see what this charger can do. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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NEWS – Air purifiers are great for keeping the air inside our homes healthy and fresh, but can we all agree that they are mostly unattractive and take up too much space? LG is changing this with its new PuriCare AeroFurniture line of air purifiers. These 360º HEPA filter air purifiers are designed to do
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REVIEW – I have been using an 8 year old 12” tablet style laptop for a while and wanted to go back to a larger laptop with more than one USB port so when Acemagic asked if I wanted to try their new AX16 Pro laptop that has a 16.1” screen, 3x USB inputs, and
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SPONSORED NEWS – Creality, a world-leading 3D printer brand, unveils the remarkable Ender-3 V3, a CoreXZ bed slinger. Like the Ender-3 V2, a big hit in 2020, this upgrade will disrupt the market again with the new CoreXZ, 600mm/s speed, die-cast gantry & base, and Creality OS. It is meant to be a new pacesetter
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REVIEW – I am assuming that by now, the readers who follow my articles know that I have been working very hard at upgrading my home office/studio to increase the quality of the videos I record for my podcast and other Social media including Gadgeteer reviews. A big part of quality video is lighting and
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When I first stumbled upon the BTF Nixie Watch Kickstarter campaign, it made me flashback to all of our crazy Tokyoflash watch reviews and the OnHand PC watch that I drooled over and ultimately reviewed more than 24 years ago! WOW! Time flies when you’re reviewing gadgets. What is it? The BTF
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REVIEW – With two dogs running around my house this winter the floating hair situation becomes a crisis before you know it. Yes, I have robot vacuums, but sometimes I can’t wait for the robot to find the mess. I have to spring into action, and while I have had many great years out of
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REVIEW – I don’t know if traffic is the same in your part of the country, but in mine, there seems to be an increasing amount of angry and distracted drivers. Having a dash camera in your car can be a lifesaver. I had a friend who was saved by their dash camera when someone
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REVIEW – During the pandemic, my wife and I built a camper into a box trailer. A big part of that build was an entire 12V power system, including solar panels, a solar charge controller, a DC-AC inverter, and a battery. The battery is the key to this system because nothing works without it. When
REVIEW – No matter where you live in the United States, the circumstances of our time demand that we pay attention to our security everywhere we are including at home. When I first purchased my home, I installed approximately 8 Ring cameras that are still installed today. While they work well and provide important alerts,
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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a smattering of different portable coolers with a variety of sizes and capacities, but this marks the first “drawer style” car cooler I’ve gotten my hands on so far. Why would you want a drawer style cooler, you might ask? Drawer style coolers are popular for RV and custom camping vans,
BODEGA COOLER model D31A drawer fridge review – compact yet cavernous car-based cooler Read More
NEWS – Ovrdrive is a USB drive that has security features built in. You can choose to cause it to heat to 212° F and ignite a catalyst that you put in the device, or simply hide its partition and appear as a broken drive. If it gets funded via a Crowd Supply campaign, it
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DEAL NEWS – Make your commute more fun (and efficient) with the BirdBike eBike. This Presidents’ Day, it’s only $699.97 (reg. $2,299) through February 21 — with free shipping! Sick of sitting in traffic every day while you’re burning through expensive gas? There’s a better way to commute, and you can save a bundle this Presidents’
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REVIEW – I carry too much stuff around in my EDC, so I’m the perfect target for the sling bag (or man-bag, or satchel, or whatever you want to call it). My latest candidate is the Inateck Sling, which combines a whole ton of organization with some interesting geometry tricks to make it upsize and
Inateck Sling Bag review – an excellent thing if slings are your thing! Read More
REVIEW – When it comes to gadgets, I always prefer multi-purpose ones. I never really thought about my drink containers – until I saw the Ringo Tripod Bottle. I had to have it. What is it? The Ringo Tripod Bottle is a high-performance water bottle with a MagSafe lid that doubles as a tripod/phone holder.
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REVIEW – A few years ago, I had an abdominal hernia surgery that turned out to be a bit more complicated than usual. While I have continued to exercise in my home gym, I have stayed away from abdominal exercises because my doctor has advised me to be careful not to cause the repaired area
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DEAL NEWS – Get premium audio from an ultra-compact speaker that connects right to your smartphone or tablet with the Kapsule 360° Wireless Speaker, now just $128.99. There’s no question we’re in a golden age of mini and micro Bluetooth speakers. While speakers that can literally fit in your hand have had limitations in the
This 360° wireless speaker is a Presidents’ Day exclusive at only $128.99 Read More
REVIEW – As someone who loves to travel, having a second monitor when looking up travel advice in a hotel seemed like overkill. However, now that I work from home, having a second monitor if I need to stay overnight somewhere is a necessity. For me, a decent size and the ability to plug and
QQH 15.6″ portable travel monitor review – Plug and play all the way! Read More
REVIEW – I have reviewed every Withings digital scale since the original Withings WiFi Body Scale 14 years ago. I’ve continued to upgrade units as new ones were offered for review, and I weigh myself on one almost every day to keep track of my weight. With each new version of their smart body scales,
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DEAL NEWS – Lean on the Eufy RoboVac G30 Robot Vacuum to assist with your cleaning duties. Purchase it today for $99.99 (reg. $118). While owning a home or renting an apartment comes with its freedoms, a set of responsibilities also accompany doing so. Paying the rent or mortgage, ensuring that all appliances function, and
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