Right around this time of year is when all of the Black Friday and holiday shopping deals start dropping. You can usually make an educated guess on prices, which promise to be lower than ever. But the problem is it's a mad rush and I often find myself wishing I had a heads up for..
Nyrius Orion Prime is a 1080p wireless HDMI-to-HDMI video transmitter
Nyrius Orion Prime is a receiver and transmitter that allows you to wirelessly sync HDMI-to-HDMI, meaning you can stream devices like your laptop or PC to a remote TV without running cables. Wires and cables are the original standard for connectivity. HDMI cables, video cables, USB cables, power cables, they are numerous if you're into..
Aer Slim Pack 2 is a minimalist’s dream pack
Aer's Slim Pack 2 is an exceptionally stylish and ultra-slim backpack for all of your tech essentials. Ditch the excess gear and carry your most important gadgets, but stay professional. Sometimes, you want to throw a bag over your shoulder that's not thick and packed to the brim with gear. You want to take the..
Kenyon City Grill is a hassle-free electric grill for open-flame prohibited areas
The Kenyon City Grill, as the name implies, is an electric grill for small living spaces, like small kitchens, apartments, or areas where open flame is prohibited. I love my four-burner Blackstone, but that thing is an absolute beast. I'm fortunate that I live in a home with a patio and enough space to use..
Patriot AlphaCase Elite by 4Patriots is a solar generator and solar panel in one
The Patriot AlphaCase by 4Patriots is a 768 watt-hour power station, crammed inside a briefcase, with a solar panel and flashlight tucked inside, too. It's everything you need to power the device and more. Most "portable" power stations aren't exactly super portable. Sure, they're relatively compact compared to your average generator, but a lot of..
uHoo Smart Air Monitor can tell you how good or bad your home’s air quality is
The uHoo Smart Air Monitor is a small, connected device that analyzes the indoor air quality in your home or office and tells you exactly what it contains, including viruses, mold, VOCs, and more. While I was reviewing some recent air purifiers, like the PuroAir 240 or the Rabbit Air A3 in my office, it..
21 Pineapples is changing the world, and spreading love, one shirt at a time
21 Pineapples is a fun, whimsical Hawaiian-inspired apparel brand spearheaded by a man on a mission, Nate Simon. His message to the world is to always be a good human, spread love and cheer, and don't be a bully or hurt others. The clothing is pretty darn cool, too. Be a good human and spread..
Candid Review: Battery Tender 800 amp jump starter and tire inflator
The problem with reviewing a tool or emergency-based item is that you don’t always experience the same scenarios during testing where that item would be used. For example, if you’re reviewing a power station, there’s no guarantee your power will go out or a huge storm will knock out the local grid. You can improvise..
Napster View is a 3D holographic second screen for AI companions
Napster View is a small 2.1-inch secondary display using 3D holographic imagery to allow you to interact with AI companions on desktop. I don't use AI tools that much. I'll spare everyone the speech, or the reasons why, but as a creative, I'm not a fan of the backend technologies and how they handle data..
The Naloxone Carry Case is a life-saving keychain for emergencies
The Nalox1 Naloxone carry case allows you to always carry Narcan and similar nasal sprays with you via a lightweight, weatherproof and durable keychain. It could save lives. I shall regale you with some stats. In 2023, 110,000 Americans died from opioid overdoses. Overdose deaths have surged by over 170% during the last decade. Moreover,..
Starkey Omega AI offer a breakthrough in hearing technology
The Starkey Omega AI are hearing aids, first and foremost, but utilize generative AI for hands-free voice controls, better audio balancing, respiratory rate monitoring like a fitness tracker, and DNN 360 — deep neural network powered directionality for targeted, adaptive hearing. The World Health Organization predicts that about 2.5 billion people will experience hearing loss..
Prepper Disk gives you digital peace of mind when there’s no more online
The Prepper Disk is a self-contained digital backup of disaster, survival and informative resources that you can access anytime, anywhere, as needed. No internet or network required. Nuclear fallout. Global cyber-warfare. Coronal mass ejection a la the Carrington Event. A giant EMP. We're just scratching the surface here, but these are some of the things..
Flipper Zero is a portable multi-tool for geeks and tinkerers
The Flipper Zero is a multi-tool for every geek on the planet. Tinker, code, create, modify to your heart's content and use it for virtually anything related to electronics. It seems silly not to have one handy. I love to tinker. It makes sense most geeks do. But sometimes, it's the tinkering before I use..
Arcade teams up with National Geographic: Belts in exclusive styles
Arcade belts, if you've never heard of them, are an excellent alternative to the traditional faux leather styles. They're made of stretchy, flexible fabrics that are designed to move with you, not against you. It makes for a remarkably comfortable experience, and I would know. I reviewed the Arcade Momentum and still wear it all..
Candid Review: PuroAir 240 HEPA air purifier
Unassuming. That is the best word I can use to describe the PuroAir 240 HEPA air purifier. There is no decked out chrome styling. No bright or vibrant RGB. No gaudy accentuations. And when it’s running, it’s extremely quiet. In fact, it’s so quiet, it’s hard to believe it’s powerful enough to provide coverage for..
Prime Big Deal Days discounts round-up
Update: Day two is here, which brings new deals and new prices on some of the stuff that was available already. Check it out. Prime Big Deal Days, October Prime Day, Prime Day 2, whatever Amazon says you can call it or can't call it, seriously, they send out emails telling you what's okay to..
OSCAL Spider 10 is a rugged tablet for outdoor use, like camping
The OSCAL Spider 10 is an absolute beast of a rugged tablet for outdoor use and I do mean OUTDOOR use. Hiking, mountain climbing, spelunking, camping, fishing, exploring, you name it. It has a powerful flashlight, night vision camera and high-capacity battery, plus military-grade protection, waterproofing and so much more. I'll admit it. It seems..
Candid Review: Limitless Elite 15,000mAh power bank
I’m in love. That sounds stupid as hell when using it in the context of a modern electronic device, but here we are. It’s the reality. Limitless Innovations packed some hilariously ridiculous stuff into the Elite 15,000mAh power bank that’s the subject of this review today. I say that because it’s packed to the brim..
Candid Review: Innova 5610 CarScan Pro OBD2 bi-directional scanner
This review is meant to complement an earlier one on the Innova 5210 because the tools are remarkably similar. Both are diagnostics devices that plug into the standard OBD2 port in your gas-only or hybrid vehicle. The 5610 is a step up offering more advanced functions, but if you haven’t read that review already, please..
Candid Review: Innova CarScan Advisor 5210 OBD2 scanner
Cars are machines, sometimes complicated, and they can malfunction or break down like anything else. Typically, when something is wrong with your vehicle and the check engine light comes on, the system computer will also present an error code. Without the appropriate tools, you won’t necessarily know what those diagnostic codes are, or even what..