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..
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,..
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..
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..
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..
MOVA Lidax Ultra Series are robotic mowers without boundary wires or RTK base stations
The MOVA Lidax Ultra Series use enhanced LiDAR tech and AI-driven mapping to map out a yard, mow and move around. They don't require you to set up boundary wires or establish an RTK base with wireless connectivity. Robotic lawn mowers have been a thing for a while, just like robotic vacuum cleaners or robotic..
SwitchBot AI Art Frame delivers personalized art on an e-ink canvas
The SwitchBot AI Art Frame is the world's first wireless e-ink color display to show off realistic artwork anywhere in your home or office. It's powered by Nano Banana. Generate your own art for daily refreshes or match your mood and seasonal events. If you have ever wanted a dynamic picture frame that displays and..
The Pisen 8-in-1 MagSafe charging stand is the ultimate power dock for your desk
The Pisen 8-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand is the ultimate one-stop power dock for your desktop, counter, or wherever you normally plug in your gear. It supports GAN 140-watt ultra-fast charging, standard fast-charging, and regular charging. Plus, there is an Apple Watch charger and a Qi2 wireless charging pad on top. It leaves no outlet left..
iGarden Swim Jet X is a powerful pool jet system for training and fun
The iGarden Swim Jet X is a powerful pool jet system that creates waves and water flow in your average pool. It helps create a better training environment for swimmers or some extra fun for families. You can fully control the power of the water flow. Most pools have jets, even some temporary pools you..
The Duracell 3000L Tri-Power Lantern doubles as a solar power bank
The Duracell 3000L Tri-Power lantern is a 3000 Lumens camping or outdoor-friendly light for outages, storms and beyond. It doubles as a power bank, has a built-in solar panel, and a Qi wireless charger for mobile devices. When the power goes out you need light. Even in sunny Florida where I live, during the day,..
Sylvox Frameless Outdoor TV series is “world’s first” ultra-narrow bezel panel for outside
The Sylvox Frameless Outdoor TV series may not be the world's first sets built for the great outdoors and inclement weather. But they are the "world's first" with an ultra-narrow nearly invisible bezel for seamless viewing in the sun. I don't normally cover TVs here at Techigar. That's because there are so many, and also..
StationPC PocketCloud is a portable NAS for professionals and creatives
The StationPC PocketCloud is a portable NAS for use on the go with solid-state drive bays and lots of excellent features. It's built for professionals and creatives and works anywhere so you can have peace of mind and data backup opportunities everywhere you go. Generally, a NAS or network-attached storage is a dedicated, personal cloud..
VTOMAN FlashSpeed Pro 3600 is a power station on wheels
The VTOMAN FlashSpeed Pro 3600 is a 3600 watt-hour portable power station on wheels, with a telescopic handle, that you can easily move around like luggage. But it also comes with a host of advanced features to keep your home, RV, or outdoor power going in a pinch. Let's be real. Portable power stations are..
Ikarao Shell S3 is a portable karaoke machine to belt it out everywhere
With a built-in battery, that lasts for seven hours, a built-in display, two wireless microphones, and an 80-watt speaker, the Shell S3 is a portable karaoke machine you can use virtually anywhere. Sing your heart out wherever you go. You can choose between a non-HDMI and HDMI-included version to connect to a TV at home,..
Lockin Veno Palm is a smart lock that uses your palm vein pattern for authentication
The Veno Palm Vein Recognition smart locks use a unique pattern-recognition feature to unlock the door, scanning the veins in your palm and authenticating your identity using your unique biometric pattern. Of course, there are several other ways to unlock these smart locks, too. You can open smart locks with physical keys. You can open..
This Euhomy smart nugget ice maker is ready in seven minutes
The Euhomy Pearl L1 Pro smart nugget ice maker uses sonic technology to create pebble-sized ice in seven minutes. You can control the entire system remotely from a smartphone app, too. Never go without ice, especially during parties. Oh yeah. Even if your refrigerator has a built-in ice maker, from one of the well-known companies..
Canon Selphy CP1500 is a wireless compact printer for up to 4×6 photos
The Canon Selphy CP1500 is a super compact and portable printer that can create up to 4x6 prints anywhere. Battery optional. No one is going to argue against digital photos. They're great, and there are a myriad of ways to collect, store and review the thousands, if not millions of photos you capture throughout your..