It’s nice that phones and tablets usually have built-in external speakers so you can hear audio without needing earphones, but my experience has shown that those speakers are wimpy and don’t produce great sound or even decent volume. I doubt you’ll get audiophile-pleasing sound, but you’ll probably get more volume if you use the Mini Snail-shaped […]
Better sound from your mobile device is in the shell Read More
The “cloud”, a mystical place where we can store and access information from almost anywhere with almost any type of device. The thing is, I have a few issues with the cloud or at least the commercial free service offered by several outlets. My first issue is the security and availability of the data I
Thecus N2310 NAS Server review Read More
Instead of carrying a 30pin cable for your iPod or older iPhone, a Lightning cable for your newer iPhone or iPad and a microUSB cable, you can buy one Get Cord that can be used for all three types of devices. This cable features an 6 foot long woven fabric cable with a USB connector
Tech Candy’s Get Cord 3-in-1 USB cable will consolidate your cables Read More
Still squeamish when it comes to protecting your iPhone 5 and 5s? Looking for a rugged case with a little more functionality or maybe a little extra juice in the caboose? Then maybe you should be looking at the SLXTreme 5 from SnowLizard. The SLXTreme 5 is a rugged, waterproof backup battery case with a
SLXtreme 5 – Power packed protection for your iPhone 5 adventures Read More
You spend time each morning carefully crafting your lunch sandwich just the way you like it, then you wrap it in waxed paper or a plastic zipper bag and put it in your lunchbag. When lunchtime comes, you pull out your lunch only to discover your sandwich has fallen apart into a mess, with condiments
The world’s most flexible lunchbox comes from Norway Read More
I swear my wife and her friends are in search of the perfect bottle of wine (think of it as looking for the end of the internet), and they will be on this never-ending crusade to their dying days ;). Over the years, the conversation of aeration has come up many, many times. Our various
The Aermate Wine and Spirits Aerator review Read More
Tokyoflash Japan‘s latest watch features a two-tone wood case and band. The Kisai Space Digits watch features “a futuristic time display framed by a dual-layered laminated hardwood case.” (The watch above is displaying 08:50.) This watch has an alarm mode, an “always on” LCD display, and an electroluminescent backlight for nighttime viewing. The natural wood is
Move through space and time with this Tokyoflash Japan watch Read More
Of all the product reviews that I wrote last year, I posted the most reviews about activity trackers. I wear an activity tracking device every day for two reasons. First, I like to see how many steps I’ve walked each day and two, I earn points that I can exchange for money through my day
Petbit is an activity tracker for your cat or dog Read More
You can’t transport your friends around in this Volkswagen Bus, but you can give a small laptop or a tablet a ride inside. The Brisa Licensed Volkswagen VW Bus Orange Messenger Bag Cross-body Purse is made of vegan-friendly materials, and it measures 10″ X 13.5″ X 4″ and has an adjustable strap (up to 54″). It looks
Tablet bag looks like a VW bus Read More
You don’t have a game room at your house, and your spouse won’t let you replace the dining table with a foosball table. What to do? Well, you could buy the Kartoni Foosball Table. It’s made of cardboard with sustainable wood rods; it needs assembly, but you won’t need tools, glue, or screws. The Kartoni
Now you DO have room for a foosball table Read More
I like to have a pair of headphones with me everywhere I go. You never know when you’ll need to use them. I’ve tried out several types of headphones, from buds to in-ear, and one thing that I noticed was the lack of bass in the smaller, more portable headphones. This, coupled with the fact
Oblanc O’Sound Romeo NX-1 in-ear headphones review Read More
If there is one thing that’s indicative of the changing audio landscape, it’s the explosion of headphone and Bluetooth speaker choices. Just a few years ago, decent headphones were an expensive luxury and you could count the number of Bluetooth speakers available on one hand. At the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, countless portable speakers were
Fugoo speakers are all wet Read More
The USB Power Current/Voltage Tester from Brando lets you easily measure USB power and device operating current/voltage. Just plug the small USB adapter between the device and your computer or AC outlet and the built-in display shows current and voltage. It will work with smartphones, tablets or any devices with a USB charging port. It
Get all the juicy details with the USB Power Current / Voltage Tester Read More
I’m a fan of the slim wallet craze. I’ve tried a few of them, and it’s been good to minimize the amount of clutter in my wallet and to be able to carry it in my front or back pocket easily. One drawback of many of these slim wallet designs is that you miss out
The Clean-Cut Wallet: leather + elastic = slim Read More
I have a thing for nice computer keyboards. I type all day, both for work and at home, so having a good keyboard is important to me. I’ve always been on the lookout for a nice PC keyboard, especially for gaming and frequent typing. Along came the opportunity to review the Func KB-460 Gaming Keyboard,
Func KB-460 Gaming Keyboard Review Read More
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: “I was on the road and my phone’s battery died”. Oh, you have heard that one before; then you have probably seen a lot of news and reviews on backup batteries as well. So why am I doing another one? The simple answer is that the JUMP,
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I believe wireless is the future of charging our power hungry smart-devices. For those of us who already embrace this near hassle-free way of juicing up our devices, our choices of charger design is a bit limited. A majority of the chargers currently available are flat slabs of plastic that you lay your Qi-enabled device on.
Brando Wireless Charger w/Display Stand review Read More
Anybody with an older car can relate to this: You have a smartphone with all the latest Bluetooth connectivity, but your car stereo is still oh so 90s with its cassette and maybe CD player. No USB. No AUX port. Certainly no Bluetooth… until now. Ion has made it possible for any Bluetooth-enabled device to
Old becomes new with Ion Cassette Adapter Bluetooth Read More
I recently switched over to a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 so that I could work on a review of the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch (review coming soon). In the past when I had tried to use phablets like the Note 2 and 3 as my primary device, I quickly gave up due to their size.
Julie’s gadget diary – Hacking my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Read More
This small, Coca-Cola-branded beverage refrigerator is perfect to keep drinks chilled and ready to drink in your family room, man cave, or even office. The Coca-Cola Vending Fridge holds 10 12-oz cans of your favorite beverages and dispenses them at the press of a button. This little tabletop vending machine won’t be able to keep
Small beverage vending machine for your home Read More
