The James Brand intoduces The Lowe Wallet – Minimalist EDC, refined

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NEWS – The James Brand is well-known with EDC fanatics for making gear that combines precision engineering with clean, modern lines, and their latest product, The Lowe wallet, follows that same philosophy. Instead of creating another generic card holder, they set out to design something smarter and for everyday carry. The result is a slim, […]

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SHARGE Retractable 3-in-1 Power Bank review – Retro style, modern performance!

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REVIEW – Power Banks, portable chargers, portable batteries….they are so ubiquitous and similar in size, shape, and color…usually black. So when something comes along that looks different, it grabs our attention. So it is with the Sharge Retractable 3-in-1 Power Bank. But is it a case of form over function? ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $44.90

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Roaring Fire Gear Smolder Waxed Canvas Organizer Pouch review – Burning down the competition

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REVIEW – I can’t say why I have not jumped on board and gotten an EDC pouch up to this point.  I have purchased them as gifts multiple times in the past for others, and every time I think how nice it would be to have one for myself.  But, for some reason, I just

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3D print your next pair of shoes – Presq footwear now on MakerWorld

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NEWS – The Presq Fig.0 shoe model is now available for free on Bambu Labs’ MakerWorld site, and it’s a pretty big deal for anyone who owns a 3D printer—especially if that printer is a Bambu Lab model. Until now, most folks thought 3D printers were just for making small toys and doodads, but Presq

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SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell review – With a dedicated monitor!

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REVIEW – Several sources report that porch pirates stole at least 58 million packages last year, with a value of $12 billion, and one in four Americans has been a victim. I’m sad to say that even in my relatively docile neighborhood, I’ve been among them. If you’re just as concerned, SwitchBot’s Smart Video Doorbell

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Ultimea Skywave X70 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbar review – Premium sound you can hear and feel

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REVIEW – I first learned about Ultimea when I reviewed their Nova S80 Dolby Atmos soundbar, which I found to be a solid product at a reasonable price. Therefore, when I had the opportunity to review their new flagship soundbar, the Skywave X70, I couldn’t resist. The X70 appeared to be a significant upgrade from

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Win a FREE Airthereal Ethereal Air Purifier/Humidifer Combo!

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CONTEST – A few weeks ago, James posted his review of the Airthereal Ethereal Air Purifier/Humidifier combo device and Airthereal was kind enough to allow us to give away one free device to one of you 🙂 Read below for the super simple way to enter this contest. Prize: One person will win an Airthereal

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TEREN Daily Driver Pants review – Style, comfort, and feature-rich

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REVIEW – Looking to ditch those discount-store khakis or those chinos you’ve been wearing since the 90s?  Look no further.  Built from stretchy, comfortable, lightweight technical fabric and loaded with handy features, The TEREN Daily Driver Pants might help you level up your pants game.  Let’s check them out. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $119.95 Where

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Yarbo’s Snowblower Robot – Grab BIG savings with their Winter kickoff event

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NEWS – Yarbo is running a winter promotion on their snow blower attachment for their modular robot lawnmowers right now. That’s right, you can go from mowing grass to blowing snow because Yarbo isn’t just about mowing lawns; their robots are built for more than one job. If you grab a Yarbo robot mower, you’re

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Beelink Mate Mini Dock for Mac Mini M4 review – A perfect match!

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REVIEW – The Mac Mini M4 was announced last year to much deserved fanfare. Gone was the ill-fitting housing for the M1 and M2 Apple Silicon chips, and instead, the redesign made the Mini worthy of its name. For me, I need an SD card reader, and up until now, I have made use of

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Pitaka Tactile Woven iPhone case review

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REVIEW – Always wanting to help us protect the Naked Robotic Core™ of our phones, case makers have embraced Aramid fiber as a material lately. Today’s model is from Pitaka, who make a lot of unique products for mobile computing. (I’ve had their carbon-fiber iPad mini case on my unit for years now and love

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Comparing Seedpace, Yoto, and Tonies: Making Screen-Free Audio Fun for Kids

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NEWS – If you’ve got kids and you’re tired of screens at storytime, you’ve probably heard about Yoto and Tonies. Both brands have been big players in the world of kid-friendly audio players. Now there’s a new challenger: Seedpace. It promises a different kind of audio experience with a dash of creativity and interaction. So

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Chrome Industries Kadet Sling and Kadet Photo Insert review – Sling into virtually any situation

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REVIEW – I love bags. If I’m ever endlessly scrolling on YouTube (that is my one social media vice), I can’t help but stop if I see a unique or fun bag.  I want to be the kind of person that has that one bag they love and sticks with it for longer than you can

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Soundpeats H3 Wireless Earbuds review – Reasonable can be great

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REVIEW – Let’s be honest, earphones (earbuds) and headphones have gotten really good over the past few years, to the point that choice is more based on design and comfort rather than audio quality. It’s now hard to find a bad-sounding pair of earbuds in the $100+ price range. Recently, Soundpeats sent me the new

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Popsa Smart Photo Book review – Great app that makes creating a photo book easy

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REVIEW – Today’s review is a bit different than others I’ve done in the past as it’s a review of an app! I’ll call it a digital gadget for review’s sake today. Popsa, an AI-driven photo curation platform, is an application designed to help you build and print photo books of whatever memories you want

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