PLACE offers thoughtful, next-gen smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms that also incorporate room-specific features like security cameras, intercoms, and more. That makes it easy to install the tech in the rooms that matter most to you and your family. The best way to utilize modern smart home technologies, and individual devices, is to achieve..
ChopValue takes recycled chopstick materials and makes cool stuff with it
ChopValue repurposes old chopsticks into some pretty cool stuff like coasters, shelving, furniture, wall decor, and beyond. That means less waste in the landfill, and that's better for everyone. It will always be fascinating to me when teams or individuals repurpose old materials, items or devices and make some really cool, ingenious stuff. Part of..
Stop porch pirates with a well-placed Loxx Boxx
Loxx Boxx gives you and package couriers a safe place to drop and store packages when you're not home. Parcels stay secure from theft, you get notifications and remote access, and they also stay dry and protected from the elements until you can retrieve them. The holiday shopping season is coming, and it's coming up..
The experts say kava remains one of the safest and most effective anti-anxiety herbs
Some plants have a bad rap. That could be due to decades of misinformation, federal criminality, or off-kilter regulatory bureau or agency limitations for one reason or another. I'm no doctor. And I'm not qualified to tell you what's good for your health in terms of consumption and what's not. But I think we can..
Candid Review: WearIQ wireless smart audio glasses
I stare at screens all day long with three monitors on my desktop. I sometimes use a laptop with a secondary monitor. Of course, I have my phone, and a Steam Deck I like to play games on. You don’t need to hear all this. It’s not bragging. I’m trying to point out how ridiculous..
OKAPA is the Ferrari of water bottles
OKAPA bottles are made with medical-grade, super-durable materials and despite that they are also 100% recyclable. Altogether, the brand is in a design class of its own, equal to some of the best modern engineering out there. Water bottles are pretty popular these days, and for good reason. Who doesn't want to stay hydrated? But..
Newegg sales like TechTember are an excellent time to upgrade your rig
I built my core desktop. I've actually been building custom PCs for a very long time, well before most of the process was color-coordinated. Definitely, before the process was much easier. But I'm not saying that to make anyone feel bad. I'm pointing out how much simpler the process is today, thanks to convenient and..
The TerraMaster F4-425 NAS arrives just in time to set up a home media server
The TerraMaster F4-425 is a 4-bay NAS excellent for home server situations that delivers a 40% performance boost over ARM-based devices, supports 4K streaming, a massive 120TB storage, advanced security, and ultra-quiet operation. Streaming services are getting stupid. Where they were once a way to save money, now every service is hiking prices, throwing in..
Man Labs offers distinguished men’s skincare bundles
Man Labs products are tailored for distinguished gentlemen, specifically, with advanced formulas that purport to be effective at reducing signs of aging. Typically, when we're talking about skin care products, we do it in the context of women's beauty care. Not traditional men's grooming. But that's silly, because men age, too, and their skin needs..
Why don’t you create more video content for Techigar?
The other day someone asked me why I don't create more video content. The straight answer is that I'm a writer, not a videographer or a photographer. I might enjoy creating other media, sometimes, but it's not what I'm really about. That's a shame, because today's society is all about short, quick snippets and bite-sized..
See ya HEYDUDE, Bruno Marc loafers are sub-$50 gems on sale
I'm real big on finding alternatives for name-brand stuff. It's not that I don't like designer clothes and options, but I've never been a fan of the price tags on some of those. Yes, you have to pay more for premium experiences, I get it, I get it. But sometimes, brands that are affordable or..
AquaSonic’s Precision Toothbrush and Flosser now available at Walmart — For under $40
AquaSonic's newest devices, the Precision Toothbrush and Precision Flosser, are available at Walmart for great prices, and they'll help keep your mouth and teeth clean, whether you're home or away. There's nothing particularly difficult about oral care. You just have to keep up with it, and you have to use reliable tech, whether that's an..
Screen Skinz offers customizable screen protectors for iPhone 17, more
Screen Skinz are tempered glass front screen protectors with etched on customized logos and characters. The logos disappear when you're using the device and show up when the screen is off. I'm not an Apple or an iPhone guy. I'm sure you've heard that enough if you read any of my content — plus when..
FreSound Inspiration open earbuds are 50% off for a limited time
I don't know about everyone else, but I'm a big fan of open-ear design earbuds and headphones. There are a few reasons. First, they tend to be more comfortable, and with their hook-style design, using elements that secure behind the ear, they stay in place better than traditional earbuds. Second, and this could be considered..
Ultraloq Bolt NFC now supports tap-to-unlock with compatible Android phones
The Ultraloq Bolt NFC now supports tap-to-unlock support on Android, through a free update, which was already supported with iOS devices. It does a whole lot more, too. I'm not an Apple or iOS guy. I'll spare you the soapbox talk and agree that everyone is entitled to their preferences. But sometimes, it is frustrating..
The Lesure Teddy Bear Pet Couch is what our fur babies really need
Look, pets deserve furniture to kick back and relax, too. That's precisely what the Lesure Teddy Bear pet couch is — a soft, cozy piece of furniture for your furry companion(s). If you don't pamper your pets, who even are you? Spoiling those little furballs is the name of the game, and it's honestly the..
Tiny Health offers a comprehensive at-home gut health test
Through a simple, mess-free at-home gut health test you can learn all about your body and the microbiome inside your stomach. Plus, you'll get support from microbiology experts who will help with reviewing your test results and choosing a future health focus plan. Compared to traditional medicine, people consider microbiome health a fairly new field...
Candid Review: Anbernic RG505 retro handheld
I talk about my Steam Deck a lot I know. I probably sound like a broken record at times because I love it. But I know it’s not perfect. I wish the battery life were better. I also feel that sometimes it’s too big to lug around. Wanting something smaller, geared more towards emulation, I..
The award-winning Bruvi brewer gets a subscription bundle — Just $189
I know what you're thinking, and I feel the same way. Why does everything on the planet have to have a subscription these days? Why is every company in existence trying to squeeze more money out of everyone, like a helpless swaddle of sponges? I tend to agree, but Bruvi's latest subscription model is pretty..
What is a DAC — Digital-to-Analog converter?
The other day I was reading through some content from HIDIZS about its AP80 Pro-X streaming music player and something dawned on me. It's a two-way USB DAC. What the heck is a DAC? How is it any different from a portable music player? What do they actually do, and why would anyone want one?..