REVIEW – I’ve enjoyed testing and writing about many smart home gadgets, home automation devices, security systems, and dozens of security cameras, over the years. One thing that I’ve always found to be a problem is that each device I’ve continued to use has required its own separate app which means you have to search […]
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REVIEW – Back in the 60’s there was a cartoon called The Jetsons, which gave us a look into the all the conveniences of life that would come with a futuristic space age. Perhaps the best character in this show was Rosie, the family’s robotic maid and housekeeper. As a kid, I looked forward to
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REVIEW – How hot is it outside? What’s the humidity right now? How fast is the wind blowing? How much did it rain last night? These are all questions we’ve probably asked at one time or another and we can find generalized answers by launching our favorite weather apps. But those apps don’t provide accurate
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REVIEW – A car dash camera is one of those products that you don’t need most of the time – until you do. The myGEKOgear Orbit 950 Dual Dash Cam is one of those dashcams, and this one has the added benefit of having a front and rear camera that will record your driving history
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REVIEW – I’ve always wanted an “action camera”, but spending hundreds of dollars on something that I would use only occasionally in my life seemed like a poor choice. The AKASO Brave 6 Plus Action Camera promises performance that would rival the much-more-expensive brands, but does it live up to its spec-sheet? What is it?
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Review In today’s day and age, a lot of people are moving towards smart homes. Starting out can be a daunting task as there are so many options available. The Leviton fan speed controller and the Leviton voice dimmer with Alexa are two great devices to start with as they don’t require a hub and
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REVIEW – Water is an essential part of life. We need it to survive. It’s nice to float in on a hot summer day. But, if it shows up in the wrong place at the wrong time, it can create a disaster in your home. Orbit is mainly known for its water flow solutions, like irrigation
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REVIEW – Some items are so fundamental that every kitchen really ought to have one. I think the toaster is one such appliance, and this is why I am reviewing a newly released toaster from IKICH. What is it? As the name suggests, the Long Slot is a toaster with two long slots that are
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REVIEW – Sometimes it can be hard to get up in the morning. Anything that can help you get up and start your day off better is a good thing. One thing that can help is an alarm clock that wakes you up with soothing sounds and gradually increasing light levels, as if the sun
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REVIEW – If you’re a regular reader of The Gadgeteer, you know that we are regularly offered robotic vacuums to review. Everyone and their cousin seem to be making robotic vacuums. Many seem to suck, and not in a good way. We have carpet in our bedrooms and hard flooring in the rest of the
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