Articles by Matt Gregersen

Reviews September 23, 2026

Oryxearth VRME1000-5 Lightweight Off-Road Electric Dirt Bike Review: A Great Starter Dirt Bike for Teens or Teen-Sized Adults

Off-road dirt biking is one of my favorite activities, so I couldn’t pass up any opportunity to review an electric mountain bike or dirt bike when it was offered. The Oryxearth VRME1000-5 Lightweight Off-Road Electric Dirt Bike looks great on paper, but will the impressive specs for the price point translate into a fun and effective off-road dirt bike or just one suited more for flat and gentle trails?

Reviews September 14, 2026

Aulumu SF8 Ultra-Slim Aramid Fiber Case for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: A Great Thin Option for One of the Thinnest Foldables

The modern smartphone is a marvel of engineering, but “rugged” isn’t usually the first word that comes to mind. I’ve used cases and bumpers for years, but ever since trying a Latercase aramid fiber case on a previous Pixel, I’ve been hooked on the power of fibers. I’ve dropped multiple phones in these marvelous thin, light cases, and even in the worst drops, only the cases were damaged. The Aulumu SF8 Ultra-Slim Aramid Fiber Case for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 was already in my shopping cart when the fortuitous offer to review it came in.

Reviews September 10, 2026

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Laptop (2026) Review: An Enigmatic All-Rounder with a Tale of Two Prices

The laptop has established itself as a crucial part of most students’ and professionals’ lives. Many of us need to work or study from different spots in our home, on campus, or while traveling. Choosing the right one can be difficult, with models varying widely in battery life, build quality, and performance. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Laptop (2026) is trying to be that “best for most” affordable model that has plenty of power and battery life without sacrificing too much in other areas. Unfortunately, the sticker price missed the memo on affordability, but street pricing seems to be telling…

Events, Gear Bits September 3, 2026

Dreame A4 AWD Pro Series Could Finally Fix Robotic Lawn Mowers’ Biggest Annoyance

I’ve been mowing lawns for over three decades, and we’ve come a long way from the technology of my childhood. Robotic lawn mowers have rapidly improved over the last few years from bumbling and ineffective chaos machines to more precise, orderly, and effective yard servants. I’ve had one major problem with our current robot lawn mower, and that is the 4–6-inch gap that it can’t mow around the edges. The new Dreame A4 AWD Pro Series Robotic Mower’s edge-trimming system might just be the solution that I’ve been pining for.

Gear Bits, Outdoors July 28, 2026

MEEPO Launches the MONSTER 2500 All-Terrain Skateboard with Nearly 100 Miles of Range!

Electric skateboards are one of my favorite ways to zip around the neighborhood, but every time I set out on my MEEPO Voyager X Electric Skateboard, there are multiple spots I have to watch out for lest I eat asphalt. We also have a few slightly bumpy dirt paths in our vicinity that I wouldn’t dare tackle on a street board, so when MEEPO announced their new MONSTER 2500 All-Terrain Skateboard, I perked right up.

Game Diary, News & Features July 22, 2026

Rapoo VT2 MAX Gaming Mouse Review: Ultralight Speed, Pinpoint Accuracy, and Battery Life for Days

If you’re an elder millennial gamer like me, you’ve gone through dozens of gaming mice over the past two decades or so. Remember when adding custom weight amounts to “tune” your gaming mouse was a thing? The latest trend among pros and consumers is in the opposite direction with ultralight mice in order to give you lightning-fast control in quick-paced games. I tested the Rapoo VT2 MAX Gaming Mouse for a few weeks to find out, and it did not disappoint! What’s in the Box The Rapoo VT2 MAX Gaming Mouse comes in a sleek box with an “8K Faraday-shield…

News & Features July 22, 2026

REDMAGIC Astra 2 Gaming Tablet Turns Up the Power with Liquid Cooling and a 2K OLED Display

REDMAGIC has finally announced full details and specifications for its upcoming Astra 2 Gaming Tablet, and it looks like a stunner. The Astra 2 features Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor paired with REDMAGIC’s custom RedCore R4 gaming chip, which is designed to improve responsiveness, allocate system resources more efficiently, and maintain steadier frame rates during extended gaming sessions. Buyers will be able to choose between configurations with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage or 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.