Let’s get this out of the way, the 4Patriots AlphaCase Elite is a badass portable power station. But it’s also kind of a strange product. For what it aims to do, it does those things competently but you also have to understand its limitations. It works like any other power station or portable power system..
Candid Review: Ultraloq Utec Bolt Fingerprint Matter smart lock
I can confidently say the Utec Bolt smart lock is one of the best I’ve had the pleasure to use, bar none. Usually, I hesitate to say things like that. Especially if I haven’t used a lot of different devices. But I have gone through a few smart locks on my front door, including Schlage..
Haven is a FREE full-featured and private chat server you host yourself
It's time to ditch Discord, but don't run to another chat app, host your own with Haven. It's a private chat server that works just like Discord, or any other, except you host from your own machine and your friends and family can connect. Simple as that. It's free. There are no subscriptions or premium..
Clearsource offers a whole home water filtration system for every faucet
The Clearscource whole home filtration system is installed between the incoming water supply and the rest of the faucets and water sources in your home. It offers multi-stage filtration for everything so water comes in clean, fresh, tasting better, and smelling better. Most of all, it's safe from contaminants and VOCs. Most of the time,..
Scriveiner proves you can never go wrong with a beautiful, luxury pen
Beautiful, luxury pen options from Scriveiner work well for handwriting, calligraphy, journaling, letter-writing, and much more. Maybe it's time to put the devices down and write a little while? Not everything you own has to be high tech. I know that, I know you know that, but it's always good to have a reminder every..
Maono PD200W is a hybrid podcasting microphone for content creators
Maono PD200W is a hybrid podcasting microphone, for all creatives, that allows you to ditch the wires without sacrificing high-fidelity audio capture. It's phone and tablet supported, too. I have a podcast. I know, I know, everyone and their mother has a podcast these days and it seems like everybody has something to say. Which..
Carvera Air is a desktop CNC machine for milling virtually anything at home
The Carvera Air from Makera is a desktop CNC machine for milling at home or in a workshop. You can work with any material and create anything in a clean, reliable space. CNC milling, if you didn't know, is a unique creative process that involves subtracting or removing pieces to manufacture, well, anything you want...
Enclayve is a home-based social network device you control
Enclayve is a small, affordable physical device that you setup in your home to create and share a home-based social network. There are no subscriptions, no third-parties involved, there's no data tracking, and you have full control. You can also choose who you share access with. If you want to stay in touch with friends..
GameSir Pocket Taco vertical mobile gaming controller turns your phone into a console
GameSir Pocket Taco is a vertical mobile gaming controller with physical buttons and it clamps onto the bottom of your Android phone. It syncs via Bluetooth to give you a Gameboy-esque experience on the device you use regularly. Retro gaming handhelds are big business right now and for good reason. They've gotten increasingly more powerful,..
Fork Eyewear makes sunglasses for after dark and indoors
Fork Eyewear offers sunglasses for after dark, indoors, and low-light settings like the club. They don't just block light, they enhance it allowing you to keep your vision clean and clear even when it wouldn't be. Typically, sunglasses are meant to be worn outdoors in the bright sun. It makes sense, after all. Often, those..
Pongbot Pace S Pro is an AI-powered tennis ball machine and trainer
The Pongbot Pace S Pro is an AI-powered tennis ball machine that not only serves, but learns how you play in real-time and adjusts to keep all your sessions challenging. It can even mimic pro player styles to give you the game of your life, well, without anyone else around anyway. If you play Tennis,..
ParadoxPort Just Roll with It is an RPG-inspired habit journal for some fun personal growth
Just Roll with It from ParadoxPort is an RPG-inspired habit journal that plays more like a tabletop game or a jaunt through a DnD ruleset book. You level up, encounter enemies and characters, complete tasks and generally, build a more functional lifestyle around goals you set yourself. It's a nerd's ultimate dream. Seriously, I would..
Why does it seem like you take so long with Techigar reviews?
I've had a few responses in my inbox from PR teams requesting prompt reviews or coverage. Some brands have even tried to dictate how long I have to review a product. I understand where they are coming from and it makes sense why they'd want to secure faster coverage for their clients and products. However,..
Getting Started with the SiiPet LitterLens
When I wrote about the SiiPet LitterLens previously, an AI-powered smart litter box camera to monitor your precious fur babies, I was curious how users would install the camera. Without knowing much else about the setup, it was always going to depend on where you keep your feline’s litter box. It will have to be..
Sharge Disk Pro is an actively cooled hub with a built-in NVMe SSD in a credit-card-sized frame
Sharge Disk Pro is the world's first credit-card sized and actively cooled hub with a built-in NVMe SSD from 1TB up to 4TB. That means it fits in your pocket and everything is built-in even the USB-C cable. It's all you need to bring for ultra-fast, quick-access external data transfers. One of the issues with..
Candid Review: Man Labs Titan Skincare Kit
I know not everyone will agree, but I believe in aging gracefully and that’s how I plan to spend my older years. By that, I mean no botox, no fillers, no plastic surgery, but allowing my body to age the way it does naturally, wrinkles and all. Now, that doesn’t mean I’m not invested in..
Candid Review: Limitless 10,000mAh MagSafe power bank
I’ve built a rapport with Limitless products at this point. Previously, I reviewed two other power banks from the brand, including a 10,000mAh fast-charger and an Elite 15,000mAh feature-rich version — the latter has a ton of extra stuff packed in there. I like their products a lot and, obviously, I’m coming from that place..
Shelly Plug Gen4 may be the most compatible smart plug I’ve ever seen
The Shelly Plug Gen4 is a highly compatible smart plug that works with Zigbee, is Matter-certified, and supports Alexa, Home Assistant, app controls, and much more. It's also packed to the brim with incredible features like advanced control options, an ambient light sensor for automation, and power metering. One of the worst things about smart..
Candid Review: AquaSonic Precision toothbrush and Precision flosser
I’m not the best at brushing my teeth when I should. After I smoke a cigar or two I brush every time, for sure. I brush almost every night. Sometimes, in the mornings I’ll skip. I’m not great about flossing. Some of that changed when I got myself a nondescript electric toothbrush. For some reason..
ES20 is a quaint portable Bluetooth speaker from Edifier with ambient lighting effects
The Edifier ES20 is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a stylish yet minimal design and a ton of excellent features packed into a compact frame. IP67 resistance ratings, 15 hours of battery, ambient lighting built-in, app connectivity and stereo surround with multiple speakers synced -- yeah it's awesome. Who says you have to be big..