I have been reviewing Vivint products for a few years now and am excited about how much their product line has expanded. They keep developing new devices that make your house more secure and smarter. The latest device I have installed is the Vivint Chime Extender, which ensures you never miss a chime, even when away from the smart panel.
With Father’s Day on the horizon, this Staples giveaway offers a unique and sustainable way to celebrate geeky dads. I’m pretty sure that just about everyone who is reading this has at least one box full of old, unusable cables; Staples has devised an innovative and fashionable solution with a focus on recycling them: the “Cable” Knit Sweater Vest.
The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 and 7300X chipsets have just been announced with an emphasis on making smartphones even faster and more efficient. These new chipsets use advanced technology that makes them more power-efficient and boosts their overall performance. The Dimensity 7300X is specifically tailored for foldable phones, allowing it to support smartphones with two screens.
Even as people have returned to work, there are still many hybrid and work-from-home options out there. Within the work-from-home groups, there are two camps: the people who use their laptops all over the house and those who have an external keyboard, mouse, monitor, and full command center powered by their notebooks. If you’re in the second group and you use a Mac, Logitech has a slew of new MX Mac accessories to make your life more comfortable and productive, one keystroke at a time!
Father’s Day is June 16th, and it’s the perfect excuse to show appreciation for the special men in our lives. Whether your dad is a tech enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, a gourmet chef, or a homebody who loves comfort, finding the ideal gift is a great way to express your gratitude. Our 2024 Father’s Day Gift Guide includes thoughtful and unique gifts from the latest gadgets and stylish accessories to practical tools and gear; you’re sure to find something that will make your Dad’s day special.
If you live in an area with an unstable or unsafe water supply, where clean water is not guaranteed for drinking and cooking, you might think that bottled water is your only option. However, another method has been proven to work: Atmospheric water generation (AWG), which creates potable water from the air. The systems that can do this are generally expensive, but DrinkingWater, which is now seeking backing on Indiegogo, is offering a solution that can put this technology to work in your home for as little as $329.
As summer begins and camping and road trips commence, keeping food and drink cold on the go is essential. Instead of hauling and draining ice when it melts, you can use a portable electric refrigerator. BougeRV has three sizes of portable coolers that will keep the essentials cold, whether powered by offshore power, battery, or plugged into a vehicle; we’re going to look at the BougeRV ASPEN 30 specifically.
Per Leather Honey’s website, “Leather Honey was invented in the early 1960s when a retired chemist met with businessman Daniel McGowen, who had recently taken over his father-in-law’s Philadelphia-based manufacturing company.” The two created the original formula for the cleaner and the conditioner and found it very effective at preserving leather. An early test on the soles of postal carriers’ shoes showed that those treated with Leather lasted twice as long as those that were unprotected. Leather Honey makes cleaners and conditioners for leather products, including the Leather Honey Leather Cleaner we received for review.
It’s safe to say that AI is inescapable. We’re still working out how and when AI can augment our everyday lives, but one place where it’s becoming incredibly tightly integrated is with Windows. Microsoft added the CoPilot button, and now we’re seeing AI PCs coming out to take advantage of this new feature. Lenovo is ready for both commercial and personal use with two new AI PCs, Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6.
Just when you thought this weekend might be boring, a Buy One Get One Flash Sale has been rolled out on Nomad iPhone cases. Nomad cases look great, offer amazing protection, and stand up over time. I know this because they have protected my iPhone for the last few years.
Many great phones are available worldwide, and while we can’t always use them on USA carriers, it’s still exciting when we get to test one out. Vivo, in particular, makes some amazing devices, and it’s been a blast checking out the Vivo V30 Pro.
There’s something magical about lighted neighborhoods during the holidays. Whether the lights are a minimalistic white or an over-the-top cha-cha display, I love looking at their festive effect. Even so, I’ve never strung lights on my own home; I’ve always thought that doing so would be a hassle, especially since you have to remove them a month or so later and have a safe place to store them. But the new Enbrighten Eternity Lights are making me rethink my stance; they are permanent outdoor LED lights that, once installed, remain in place year-round, providing many outside lighting options.
Roku is best known for its TVs and streaming devices, but it also manufactures related audio devices and accessories and makes smart home products. The Roku Smart Home Starter Kit contains a Roku Indoor Camera, two Roku Smart Bulbs, and two Roku Indoor Smart Plugs; at $53.97, it is a very aggressively priced way of making your home a bit smarter.
In 2022, I reviewed the Withings ScanWatch Horizon. I called it the perfect combination of the chunky stainless diving-style watches that I love with the added benefit of accurate, advanced health-metrics tracking that even the most expensive diving-style watches can’t provide. Two years later, the Horizon has been refreshed as the Withings ScanWatch Nova. As you’ll see, the Nova is a very handsome hybrid smartwatch that gathers accurate health-tracking metrics while looking stylish. But, of course, Withings has added even more features to make the latest luxury ScanWatch even more compelling.
Wi-Fi is getting faster, and that’s a good thing, too; the demands and expectations we have for streaming and downloading just keep increasing! Sure, you can customize your setup at home, but what do you do if you’re in charge of deploying Wi-Fi for work? You check out the new Wi-Fi 7 Router from EnGenius, of course!
BLUETTI has cemented itself as a mainstay in the portable power device category. Perfect for camping, the beach, or any summer traveling trip, these devices will keep your electronics charged and bring some of the comforts of home. The BLUETTI AC70 Portable Power Station is a lightweight addition to their lineup that packs a punch with plenty of features.
MediaTek has just announced its newest flagship mobile chip, the Dimensity 9300+, joining the Dimensity lineup. The MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ boasts increased clock speeds and is specifically crafted to elevate on-device generative artificial intelligence (AI) processing capabilities. With broader support for Large Language Models (LLMs) and various performance enhancements, it offers an enhanced user experience over its predecessor, the Dimensity 9300.
TCL is wildly underrated in the phone space. They’ve been popping out excellent Android phones for several generations, constantly improving speed, displays, and cameras. Best of all, they’re reasonably priced and make an amazing bang for your budget. If you haven’t been paying attention yet, here’s your chance with the TCL 50 XL 5G on Metro by T-Mobile!
We’ve been impressed by HeyBike’s electric bikes but never as much as we are with the HeyBike Brawn. The Brawn delivers unrivaled performance where robust design meets raw power, versatility, and modern technology. Starting at just $1799, the Brawn is not only affordable and ready to conquer any terrain you dare to tackle. We love the look… and the ride.
The new Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam offers seamless 360° panoramic coverage of any room directly to your smartphone. This versatile camera empowers you to control your viewing angle effortlessly through the Ring App, eliminating blind spots and ensuring complete peace of mind.
Massage guns have flooded the market in the last few years, and for good reason: they’re a compact way to break up sore muscles and aid with proper recovery. It’s a crowded space, and as a result, it’s the little things that make one device stand out over another. We received a Bob and Brad Q2 Mini Massage Gun to test. Does it rise above the sea of massagers to be the one for your muscles?