I would not be happy with my Meta Quest 3S without my KIWI design gear. That’s the truth. Through varied features, KIWI design’s add-ons have vastly improved the experience for me and my family. Whether it’s making the headset more comfortable to wear, boosting the battery life for longer play or wrapping the controllers in..
Candid Review: SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro (for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra)
I normally don’t break phones. But not long ago, I was rough-housing with my kids, I had my phone on the nightstand by my bed, and the commotion caused it to fall off. It was the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, and I’ve had it for years at this point, still loved it, and wasn’t planning..
Candid Review: Aura Triple Boost 14 Pro
There is an important addendum to the Triple Boost 14 Pro review, included at the bottom, so be sure to give that a read if you skim. Convenience alone can be a difficult sell. What I mean by that is, a product that simply improves your life experience or makes it better in a small..
Candid Review: Limitless 10000mAh fast-charging power bank
This one is going to be short and sweet. That’s not a bad thing, and it’s not because I don’t have much to say about the product. But it’s a power bank. There aren’t a ton of complex features packed in, it does exactly what it’s supposed to, and it’s an accessible, reliable stand-in for..
Candid Review: Fender X Teufel Rockster Go 2 Bluetooth speaker
Music is the cornerstone of a good time. Whenever you’re poolside, outdoors barbecuing, or gathering anywhere socially, the tunes you have on can set the mood and improve the experience. From classic rock hits to popular pop and dance medleys, to melodious classical notes, whatever it is you enjoy, musical spirit is always welcome. Me?..
BISSELL Pet Foundation milestone: 1 million pets impacted via rescue, adoption services
Among other problems plaguing today's world, we have a domestic animal problem, too. According to the data, more pets are entering shelters and rescues than those leaving, as adoption rates are declining. Meanwhile, the average length of an animal's stay in a shelter is increasing, which puts more and more pets at risk. In 2023,..
Candid Review: Sud Scrub 2.0 body scrubber
I have sensitive skin. Generally, any brands that claim its products are for "sensitive skin," are full of it. I know this because time and time again, I spring for a gadget, tool, or item that's "sensitive" compatible and I quickly find out it's not. Why am I droning on about this? Because the Sud..
Candid Review: Viaim RecDot wireless earbuds
Earbuds? Yes. AI supercomputer in a compact size? No. But these are a capable meeting and transcription companion. Welcome to our Viaim RecDot review. We had the opportunity to spend a considerable amount of time with the true wireless earbuds and test out the transcription and AI assistant features. Read what we thought, and whether..
Candid Review: Wacom Movink 13.3-inch creative pen display
This is our hands-on review of the Wacom Movink 13.3 inch creative pen display which is a drawing tablet for editing, artistry and more. Get a first look at what we thought, below. When I’m doing some creative digital artistry or penwork, I usually call upon my Samsung tablet — a Galaxy Tab S6 Lite..
Candid Review: East Oak Ridgewood 30-inch electric smoker
This time we're reviewing the East Oak Ridgewood 30-inch digital smoker and we had a lot of fun making delicious meats, like smoked brisket. See what we thought, below. I took my time with this review for a couple of reasons. First, it was my first time properly smoking meats and foods. I have owned..
Candid Review: Solight MegaPuff solar lantern
I don't go camping very often. I love camping, don't get me wrong, but where I live in Florida, it's just not a pleasant experience. The environment is muggy, hot, and there are a lot of creepy crawlies pretty much anywhere you'd go spend time in the wilderness here. I'm not just talking about small..
The Minimal Phone: A phone that helps you break free from digital distractions
The Minimal Phone aims to remove distractions from you by offering a capable, yet skimmed-down digital experience. It has a physical QWERTY keyboard, a black and white ePaper display, access to Google Play for your most essential apps, and a thoughtful design that helps reduce notifications and digital stimulations. Isn't it about time you got..
Pale Blue: Batteries you can recharge like your modern devices
Available in all the traditional sizes from AA to 9v, the Pale Blue batteries you can recharge use USB-C and support fast charging. Not to mention, they last longer than NiMh — for over 1,000 cycles. They aren't much more expensive either, making them not just a viable alternative, a more reasonable and eco-friendly one,..
Candid Review: Worx WX240L 4V 3-speed cordless screwdriver
I had been planning to buy an electric and cordless screwdriver for a long time, so when I finally pulled the trigger, let's just say it was way past the deadline. And nothing can prepare you for that first time you get your hands on one. If you've ever used a traditional elbow-grease-powered screwdriver at..
Nex Playground: A family game console that inspires physical activity
Nex Playground is an Android-based family game console that uses no controllers — you use your body to play. It's easy to set up, comes with games so you can play right away, and is designed to get you and your family moving. The built-in camera tracks motion and natural body movements and helps inspire..
Clicks: An extra clicky, feel-good QWERTY keyboard case for your phone
Clicks is both a stylish phone case, for select devices like the iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy S25, but also a physical QWERTY keyboard for your phone with clicky buttons. Like satisfyingly clicky. If you want a keyboard case for your phone, this is the one to grab. I love mechanical keyboards with a lot..
Tineco iFloor 3 Ultra: A cordless wet-dry vacuum that cuts cleaning time in half
The Tineco iFloor 3 Ultra is a cordless wet-dry vacuum that combines vacuuming and mopping for a quick, easy clean. It offers up to 25 minutes of non-stop deep cleaning action. Plus, it has a hands-free self-cleaning mode, comes with a ton of accessories, and the two-tank design keeps dirty and clean water separate. It's..
Farmstand Nook: Grow your plants indoors with a self-watering, self-fertilizing garden
With the Farmstand Nook you can grow your plants indoors, with up to 20 at a time thriving. It's a self-watering, self-fertilizing smart garden with mobile app connectivity. It's also stunning, giving you a beautiful, bountiful harvest in just three to four weeks. If you don't have a green thumb, keeping up with a garden..
Candid Review: Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer sunglasses
Google Glass was an intriguing concept. If you remember it, Google Glass was a pair of smart glasses that incorporated AR technology. The glasses provided users with a mixed reality experience, mostly in real-time. The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer glasses are very much in the same vein, minus the visual components. At a surface level, that..
Enabot EBO Air 2: An adorable companion robot for the whole family
The Enabot EBO Air 2 is a unique, autonomous, mobile-friendly security and companion robot for the whole family. It patrols, can interact with people in the home like a virtual assistant, and you can control it remotely via your mobile device. It's stinkin' adorable, too. If you look at the design of most advanced robots,..