Portland Gear's stylish and thoughtful ready-to-go options are excellent for day trips, travel and beyond. The Cascade Essentials Bundle is where it's at, though, ensuring you have everything you need to grab-and-go, anytime. You get a backpack, travel kit and small pouch, all matching, and all weatherproof. You can never have enough bags to stow..
Apparently, we’ve been playing Monopoly wrong, and it should take forever
It's late-stage capitalism rearing its ugly head. One player has all the best properties and is taking all the rent. Everyone else is drowning in debt. It's supposed to be a fun-fucking board game! It's supposed to be a hoot and a laugh and a great time for the family! But now, everyone is pissed,..
Plaud Note Pro is a credit-card-sized AI note taker for everyday carry
Plaud Note Pro is a super thin, convenient device that records personal notes, conversations and phone-discussions and transcribes them for reference later. It also uses modern LLM models to enhance recorded content, making it shareable, summarizing highlights, and more. Best of all, it's compliant with many digital security standards, including GDPR and HIPAA. One of..
Amp is an adaptive fitness station powered by AI
Amp is more of an at-home fitness tool and comprehensive system than just a workout station. It's sleek and design-forward, with space-saving techniques abound but also powered by an intelligent AI that helps personalize every session, offering full-body workout versatility. I've had a full cable workout system for years, but it collects dust in my..
The Aroma360 Smart Car Diffuser will make your auto interior smell nice again
The Aroma360 Smart Car Diffuser is a sleek, USB-powered scent diffuser for inside modern vehicles. It auto-detects when the car is on or off and releases much-needed pleasant aromas. Here in my garage in Florida, because of the heat and general mugginess, the inside of our cars starts to smell after a while. They don't..
I tried every Mitra9 flavor and these were my favorite
I’m not being funny. The new Mitra9 root beer and cream soda flavors in the mitragynine (kratom) seltzers are some of the most pleasant and unique drinks I’ve had in a long while. Generally, I’m a berry guy, and my favorite flavor is raspberry; blue raspberry, specifically. But these two flavors stood out, and I..
CrapKeeper offers auxiliary storage for all your extra shit
CrapKeeper is quite figuratively designed to hold all your extra crap during a day visit to the beach, park, and beyond. It also straps to the arm of a beach or lounge chair to create a makeshift side table. Hell to the yeah, y'all. So much crap to carry or worry about and so little..
AYN Thor is a clamshell handheld with a 6-inch OLED for $250
The AYN Thor is a ridiculously badass dual-screen, clamshell gaming handheld with two AMOLED touchscreens, Hall Effect joysticks, and lots of power, running Android 13. Prices start at $250 for Lite pre-orders, too. Thanks to Anbernic, Retroid, and a few other brands — like AYN — the handheld console market has exploded over the past..
This DecorTech end table is a Bluetooth speaker, wireless charger and more
The DecorTech end table includes a Bluetooth 5.0 speaker system, with subwoofer, FM radio, and wireless charging with a USB port for wired charging, too. It's the perfect smart home companion for your devices and household tech. I'm a sucker for multi functional tech when it works; when it's not a gimmick. What's funny about..
Save $50 or more on the XREAL ONE PRO AR glasses and Beam Pro WiFi bundle
From now (Aug 25) until September 1, you can save $50 or more on a bundle that includes the XREAL ONE PRO AR glasses and the Beam Pro WiFi mobile streaming device. On Amazon, for example, this bundle for $798 drops $170 off the price and saves you $50 over buying the two gadgets separately...
VisoOne blue light blocking glasses come in so many wondrous styles
The VisoOne blue light blocking glasses come in a huge variety of styles, including traditional, gaming, reading, and other activity-friendly designs. They reduce glare, prevent eye fatigue and help you cut back on blue light exposure. Plus, they look amazing. We're staring at screens all day long. Whether a computer monitor or laptop screen for..
HoverAir AQUA solves the biggest weakness of the flying camera
Featuring a design built for use in and above the water, the HoverAir AQUA is the first of its kind — a flying camera drone that's safe to use for water activities. Most drones die over the water. The AQUA thrives. HoverAir, and its competitors, make some badass drones that can automatically follow you around,..
Get a free Oclean electric toothbrush with the purchase of a portable water flosser
Keeping yourself clean, groomed, and healthy is no small feat. There's a lot to think about. Between how often you bathe, and what products you bathe with, to how you're brushing your teeth, flossing, and so on. We know enough, and have enough evidence, that electric toothbrushes and advanced oral care products are much better..
Candid Review: PuttAIM+
I am not a skilled golfer; more of a casual enjoyer. I used to have a full set of clubs, but I play so infrequently I gave them away. To complete the trifecta of anti-golf, I don’t usually play full-size courses. When I do play, it’s not competitive, by any means. I’m not obsessed with..
FreSound Inspiration Open Earbuds were tuned by a Harman veteran
Featuring an open-ear design that rests just outside the ear canal, with liquid silicone hooks to keep them firmly in place, FreSound Inspiration Open Earbuds are accessible, pro-grade and expertly engineered. If you read my review of the VIAIM OpenNote earbuds, you already know I'm not a fan of traditional earbuds and I love the..
Bureo NetPlus is a reliable nylon material made from recycled fishing nets
Bureo NetPlus isn't a specific product. It's a recycled nylon material made from discarded and repurposed fishing nets. That removes plastic from our oceans, repurposes a material that would contribute to more waste, and reduces the environmental impact of an end-of-life product. While it's not a specific product that you can buy — over 35..
Save extra on TCL’s eye-friendly NXTPAPER phone with this exclusive code
The TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER phone is a 5G Android smartphone with a twist. It features a 120Hz paper-like display that's easier on the eyes, especially over long periods of use. The paper-like, glare-free screen reduces blue light by up to 61%. Blue light, if you're not aware, isn't exactly good for your eyes and..
Save on Bark Phone for back-to-school season
Your kids are headed back to school. It's a stressful time. I get it. My kids just went back. As much as they got on my nerves all summer, I miss them. I'm also worried about how they're handling their days. I want them to be able to get in touch with me during emergencies,..
What’s up with your reviews? Are there any products you don’t recommend?
I'm not one to trash things unnecessarily. The internet tends to be very negative. Tech pundits and reviewers claim to be honest, but a lot of times they just like bashing things for sport. That's not to say everything out there deserves praise. There are definitely some products lacking in quality and meaning. But one..
Candid Review: Arcade Momentum belt (2025)
I don’t like wearing belts very much — well, traditional belts anyway. I do it because I have to. And that's because I don’t like my pants or shorts sagging low. No shade if you do; if that’s your style, go for it. It just doesn’t feel comfortable to me. But it also doesn’t feel..