GravaStar is a Shenzhen, China-based company that manufactures a range of computer peripherals, including keyboards, mice, speakers, earbuds, chargers, and other accessories. Their products all have one thing in common, and that is their sci-fi design aesthetic. This review looks at the GravaStar Mercury K1 Pro Special Edition Keyboard.
The ALPHA is the fifth electric bike we’ve reviewed from Heybike. We’ve always been impressed with the design, features, and value of the company’s bikes, and the Heybike ALPHA is no different. The design language, build quality, and value are quintessential to the Heybike brand. But the ALPHA is different, and what a difference this difference makes!
USB Type-A flash drives may still be the most common, but USB Type-C is quickly becoming the new standard. With Apple devices now fully transitioned and most new laptops and desktops adopting USB-C as standard, it was only a matter of time before Type-C became the norm. With today’s more powerful computers facilitating more intensive work with larger files, increased speed is essential. This is where the new PNY Pro Elite V3 Type-C Flash Drives come in. The new drives are available in four capacities: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB.
Corsair is an innovator and manufacturer of technology and high-performance gear designed for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts. The Corsair product range includes gaming PCS, monitors, PC components and peripherals, as well as a full line of accessories. Not only do they also offer streaming equipment, smart ambient lighting, and gaming furniture, but through brands under their umbrella, including Elgato, Origin, Scuf, and Drop, Corsair offers full lines of specialized gear for gaming and content creation. In this review, we look at the flagship of the brand’s wireless gaming headset line, the Corsair Virtuoso Max.
Sainlogic offers a line of weather stations, displays, and transmitters for home use. Some of their weather stations include transmitters that detect seven different weather-related forces, including rainfall, sun, wind speed, etc. In this review, we examine the Sainlogic SA1 Wi-Fi Smart Weather Station, which includes a display panel and an outdoor sensor that measures air temperature, humidity pressure, and dew point. The display also shows the forecast, day, date, time, and moon phase.
AOHi, known for its power adapters, laptop chargers, and fast-charging cables, introduces the AOHi Adonis Cable—the world’s first with USB 4.2. Setting a new benchmark in speed, display support, and compatibility, this cable redefines what’s possible with USB connectivity Design and Build Quality The first thing you notice about the Adonis cable is its bold, bright yellow color—an unusual but striking choice for a typically hidden accessory. While the vibrant yellow adds a unique aesthetic, it may show dirt over time, making cleaning a potential challenge. A black version could be a welcome addition in the future. The cable’s impressive construction…
3 Legged Thing is a Stagsden, Bedfordshire, England-based manufacturer of tripods, camera bags, and accessories. I have reviewed a few of their products and found them excellent and full of personality, with colorful anodized components and a modular design. As the company’s first piece of audio gear, the 3 Legged Thing Str3amcase wireless lavalier microphone system is breaking new ground for the brand.
SCUF Gaming, part of the Corsair family, has a new wired controller designed for serious Xbox and PC players who want more control, faster response times, and a design that won’t hold them back. Meet the SCUF Valor Pro Wired Performance Controller; it’s available now, starting at $99.99.
Elgato, formerly a brand of Elgato Systems, was a gaming company that, in the past, produced Thunderbolt devices. In 2018, when the brand was acquired by Corsair, the brand was renamed Elgato and since then has been producing a line of hardware including webcams, microphones, Stream Deck controllers, capture cards, lights, teleprompters, and capture devices. They have released the newest version of their audio management software, Elgato Wave Link 2.0. The new application introduces many improvements and features, chiefly Voice Focus and One-Click Audio Routing. Voice Focus Voice Focus, created with ai|coustics, offers state-of-the-art vocal improvements for Elgato Wave microphone…
I must admit that prior to this review, I had barely heard the term “Everyday Carry” (EDC). For those unfamiliar with it, the term refers to a range of items that most people would find helpful to carry in their pockets every day. These typically include cell phones, wallets, keychains, knives, flashlights, and multitools, amongst other things. In this review, we look at the Titaner Ultimate Pocket EDC Kit, specifically the Pro 4-Piece Combo Set. The set includes the TiSpanner 2.0, the Falcon 1.0 Micro Knife, the Toothpick & Earpick, and the Imperial Tiroler 5-inch.
We all spend a good amount of time in video meetings these days, and looking good in this environment depends on only a few key factors: how you dress, where you shoot, and the lighting. I don’t dare suggest how anyone presents themselves for meetings, and depending on the situation, it is not always easy to select the perfect location, but thankfully, lighting is no longer an issue thanks to the Elgato Key Light Neo.
Incase manufactures bags and backpacks and a wide variety of “Designed by Microsoft” peripherals, including mice, keyboards, headphones, and webcams, but they are probably best known for their cases for iPhones and MacBooks. This review looks at the Incase Edge Hardshell Case for MacBook Pro.
USB Type-A thumb drives are a ubiquitous part of today’s computing world. Regardless of your platform or the type of work that you do, flash drives make moving files and taking them with you easy and practical. As computers get more powerful and the types of work we do become more demanding, files get larger, and copying them takes more time. This is where the new PNY PRO Elite V3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive comes in. The flash drive is available in 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB. In this review, we look at the 512GB model….
The 2024 action camera market offers a wide range of design, quality, and price options, from under $40 to over $400. GoPro’s iconic design remains the most popular, with many brands offering similar styles at varied specs and prices, making it tough to choose. Icefox stands out with two nearly identical 4K cameras, the Model 18 and Model 19. This review focuses on the Icefox UHD 4K Action Camera (Model 18).
Boulies is a manufacturer of gaming and office chairs whose name is derived from the French town where one of its founders was born. The company offers two office chair models, the EP200 and EP460 series, and two gaming chair models, the Master Series and the Elite Series. In this review, we look at the Boulies Master Series Computer Chair.
It appears some manufacturers focused on making their latest smartphone gimbals as light and easy to use as possible. The Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI goes in a different direction, adding features that make it an ideal tool for advanced smartphone filmmaking.
Despite its name, NYC Jackets is a Virginia Beach-based company that offers a wide variety of Men’s and Women’s jackets and Men’s shoes. Amongst the styles that they offer are bomber, biker, suede, and varsity jackets. In this review, we look at the NYC Jackets Victor Men’s Hooded B-3 Bomber Leather Jacket.
Plugable is a company whose Washington state-based design team produces a wide variety of computer-related products, including audio, chargers, data storage, docking stations, graphic adapters, hubs, cables, and switches. In this review, we look at something a bit different: the Plugable 250x Digital USB Microscope with Observation Stand.
Pocuter Inc., the creators of Pocuter One, a coin-sized microcomputer, is launching a Kickstarter campaign for the Spectra smartwatch. This wearable aims to open the world of high-end smartwatches to the maker community. Atypical in the closed world of high-end smartwatches, the Spectra allows unprecedented access for hacking and user-repairability.
Audeze is a Southern California-based manufacturer of headphones whose name was inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey. Since 2008, the brand has gained a reputation as a premier developer of planar magnetic headphones. In this review, we look at their best-selling headphones, the Audeze LCD-X.
CUKTECH, pronounced [chooktek], manufactures chargers and power banks and is based in Nanjing, China. The name is in recognition of the Cuk circuit, a special type of DC-DC circuit topology proposed by Slobodan Cuk in 1976. CUKTECH’s power banks currently have capacities of 10,000 to 40,000mAh. In this review, we’ll look at the CUKTECH 20 Power Bank.