REVIEW – Crafters, makers, and DIYers will be excited about the beamo CO2 laser cutter/engraver from FLUX which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s take it for a test drive. What’s is it? beamo is an easy to use small tabletop unit that will allow you to cut and/or engrave a variety of materials […]
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CROWDFUNDED NEWS – I like wallets that are very slim, durable, and have minimalist yet useful features. Although I do try out other wallets fairly often, the SlimFold Micro Soft Shell Travel Wallet is the one that I have been going back to for my EDC wallet since reviewing it back in 2016. SlimFold is
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REVIEW – Cases are a necessary evil when it comes to protecting your new iPhone. But a good leather case? Nothing evil about that if it fits well and looks good. Nomad has been working with leather for a while and it just so happens they’ve got new cases for the new iPhone models. Meet
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NEWS – Here’s an unusual EDC multi-tool worth taking a look at. It’s the strangely named SMALLRIG Folding Screwdriver Kit Hunter. It features seven tools that include a flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, Allen wrenches, and Torx T25 drivers. The flat screwdriver slides out with a push of a button, while the other drivers fold out
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REVIEW – A full-featured, well-constructed travel backpack for under $150? Believe it! I’m checking out the Nayosmart General backpack in this review, and it’s pretty amazing. It’s got everything you need for light one-bag travel or living your life out of your bag on the daily commute. To the review! What is it? It’s a
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ARTICLE – The Pixel 2 XL was my all-time favorite smartphone for a couple of years and I kept going back to it each time I’d try the newest flagship from various other phone makers. I purchased the Pixel 3 XL last year but promptly returned it because it felt almost identical to the 2
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CROWDFUNDED REVIEW – Electric bikes are on the rise. I see all types around the bay area too; kid carriers, commuters, big bike brands, custom assembled and more. It makes perfect sense in dense cities where having a car may not be practical. But what if you already have a decent bicycle? Surely there’s a
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REVIEW – Traveling is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Experiencing different cultures and environments is an incredible thing. For those of us that travel with power-hungry tech, powering that, given the differing electrical standards throughout the world can be a challenge. BESTEK has a solution with their travel power adapter. What
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REVIEW – One shoulder or two? The Solo New York Gravity Highpass is a hybrid briefcase that switches to a backpack on demand. I love the versatility of this style of bag, but some do it better than others. How good is the Highpass at making the switch? To the review! What is it? It’s
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REVIEW – I have been eyeing my younger son’s wireless speaker for a while now, so when the opportunity to review the EarFun Go SP100 speaker came up, I jumped on the chance. Let’s see how it performs under some typical conditions. What is it? The EarFun Go SP100 is a weather resistant Bluetooth
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