NEWS – I have been looking for a portable battery that would charge my Lenovo Yoga laptop for a while now. This USB-C laptop requires a battery output of at least 45 W in order to charge it. There are only a handful of portable batteries out there that will provide that much output, but […]
HyperJuice has created my dream portable battery with a total output of 130 W Read More
REVIEW – It began with a blower. Three years ago, I reviewed the EGO 530 CFM Blower. It wasn’t something I looked forward to because hey—it’s a blower. As it turns out, I could not have been more wrong. That blower began a love affair with all things EGO. Since then, I’ve used and reviewed
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REVIEW – I’d like to introduce you to a new adage: “The best battery pack is the one you have with you.” And what better way to make sure you’re carrying an extra power supply than to build it right into your phone case? And that’s just what Mophie aims to do with their sleek
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NEWS – If you like products that serve more than one function, the Nitecore LC10 is a cable that should pique your interest. When you attach the magnetic contacts to the ends of a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (battery not included, check list on Nitecore’s site for compatibility) you can charge the battery by plugging the
The Nitecore LC10 is a backup power source, flashlight, and battery charger all in one Read More
REVIEW – By now, those of you that regularly read my reviews can likely conclude that I am a USB power hub gadget junkie!! :-). I use numerous devices that can either run off of a USB power pack and/or can be recharged via the same. Since I shoot many photography gigs at various locations,
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Here is a quick selection of 4 crowdfunding campaigns that we thought you’d be interested in because they interested us! ITALIA Fountain Pen blurb by Dave Rees What is it? The ITALIA is a fountain pen that combines modern materials and engineering with classic Italian design. The ITALIA fountain pen has an
NEWS – The Harry Potter Wizards Unite game (a Pokemon Go! styled augmented reality game for Harry Potter fans) is really hot right now and if you’re out blasting dementors and other baddies, you will need to make sure your smartphone is always charged and ready for action. The CELLder Wand (clever right?) from Gogotoro
Even wizards need a backup battery! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Now that I’ve switched from the Pixel 2 XL to the Huawei P30 Pro, I’m able to enjoy wireless charging again. Yay me! I’ve been trying several different Qi chargers and recently was introduced to the EVOTech Labs PBL which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? The EVOTech Labs
PBL by EVOTech Labs is a wireless charger and wireless backup battery Read More
REVIEW – I am a high screen time phone user and regularly drain my battery – as well as spend a large portion of most days with it plugged in to a lightning cord to keep from it dying on me. I have a love-hate relationship with phone charging cases as they typically come with
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REVIEW – I live on a corner with lots of foot traffic both day and night. Pair that with the recent increase in porch thefts and I felt the need to install an outdoor security camera. I needed one that was totally wireless. The LaView ONE Link Wireless WiFi camera with Smart Station met all
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