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Chasesun Rechargeable Neck Fan Review: Dorky? Maybe. Surprisingly Great at Keeping You Cool? Absolutely.

When the weather heats up, as it does for me in southern Indiana, a rechargeable neck fan can look a little silly and still make perfect sense. That is exactly the category this Chasesun Rechargeable Neck Fan falls into. It is a wearable personal fan designed to sit around your neck and push air upward toward your chin and face, which is where cooling relief really matters when you are outside, gardening, walking, or just trying to survive a sweltering summer afternoon.

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Ninja AutoBarista Pro Fully Automatic Espresso Machine Review: One-Touch Espresso So Good You May Forget the Coffee Shop Exists

The Ninja AutoBarista Pro Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is a premium addition to your kitchen, bringing the coffee shop experience directly to your countertop. This stainless steel machine feels intentionally designed for coffee enthusiasts who want top-of-the-line espresso without the morning hassle. I have spent the last few years really enjoying coffee drinks, and this machine has revolutionized the way I make them at home. Let’s dive in!

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DuRoBo Moodi Bluetooth Page Turner Review: Cute Remote, Useful Android Accessory, Limited Elsewhere

There is something undeniably appealing about a tiny remote that lets you turn pages without touching your e-reader. That is exactly the pitch behind the DuRoBo Moodi Bluetooth page turner. It is designed as a companion for the DuRoBo Krono eBook reader, but it also raises a bigger question: can this little gadget do more than just flip pages on a single device?

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ROKR Mechanical Typewriter Wooden 3D Puzzle Review: A Gorgeous Build That’s More Display Piece Than Typewriter

Most model kits give you a nice feeling of accomplishment and a finished piece by the end of the night. The ROKR Mechanical Typewriter Wooden 3D Puzzle is not that kind of kit. This is a 320-piece wooden puzzle model that demands patience (a LOT of patience), a steady hand, and a real willingness to stick with it when the build gets fiddly. It also promises something extra: not just a display piece, but a typewriter-inspired mechanism with moving keys, internal linkages, and a paper carriage. That sounded amazing on the box. In practice, it turned into a much bigger…

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Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 Review: Flipping Over This Flip Phone, Until the Camera Zooms In

I’ve reviewed dozens of phones over the years, and a folding phone – the OnePlus Open (check out Judie’s review), but this will be my first flip phone review, and as a bonus, it’s my first official review for Gear Diary! Today, we’re taking a look at the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 model. Let’s find out if I prefer a phone that easily fits in my front pocket vs my iPhone 16 Pro Max, which I’ve been rocking as my daily driver since it dropped in 2024.

Anker SOLIX S2000 Portable Power Station

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Anker SOLIX S2000 Review: Keep Your Fridge Running When the Grid Throws in the Towel

Picture this: a severe summer storm rolls into town, the lightning flashes, and the grid goes down. Your mind immediately races through the checklist of modern tragedies: No Wi-Fi. No AC. And, worst of all, a refrigerator packed with premium brisket, craft beer, and dairy products slowly warming up to room temperature. Instead of scrambling for ice bags, you could just sit back, relax, and let a microwave-sized box save your summer. Enter the Anker SOLIX S2000 Portable Power Station, a clever, “fridge-first” battery backup designed explicitly to keep your kitchen running when the utility company throws in the towel.

Reviews, Outdoors

Infinity X1 2000 Lumen Camp Light Review: A Bright, Versatile Light for Camping, Work, and Anywhere You Need Portable Illumination

A good portable light can be useful for a lot more than camping. The Infinity X1 2000 Lumen Camp Light is designed for campsites, but it also looks like the kind of gear that could be just as handy in a barn, workshop, shed, or anywhere electricity is limited. It promises high output, adjustable color temperature, tripod-style support, a remote control, and even solar panel compatibility. After taking a close look at the design and trying it in a dark barn, this light turns out to be more practical than its name alone might suggest.

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K-Swiss Hypercourt Supreme 2 Tennis Shoe Review: Great-Looking Court Shoes That Prefer Errands Over Treadmill Miles

The K-Swiss Hypercourt Supreme 2 women’s tennis shoes make a strong first impression. They have a sleek, athletic look, solid construction, and a color combination that really pops. But good looks only go so far when a shoe is supposed to handle tennis matches and treadmill miles. After taking a close look at the design and then putting in several walking sessions (sorry, I don’t play tennis), the big question became pretty simple: are these better as performance shoes or as everyday sneakers?

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CHERRY XTRFY K33 Keyboard Review: A Compact 75% Keyboard with Splash Resistance and a Twist

The CHERRY XTRFY K33 has a feature that instantly stands out in a crowded mechanical keyboard market. It is a compact 75% gaming keyboard with an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. That alone makes it a little unusual. Add tri-mode wireless connectivity, RGB lighting, Mac and Windows support, and CHERRY’s so-called memchanical switches, and this keyboard starts to feel like a product with its own personality. I spent some time looking over the design, checking out the key layout, testing the lighting, and getting a sense of how the hybrid switches feel in everyday use.

Reviews, Outdoors

ECOVACS GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO Review: Gorgeous Lawn Lines, Clever Edge Trimming, and One Pricey Catch

Map your property once, and the ECOVACS GOAT A3000 LiDAR PRO turns into one of the best set-it-and-forget-it mowers we’ve used. It lays down clean, aesthetic lines with almost no effort on our part, and the dual-disc cutting deck chews through grass fast. The headline feature is TrueEdge, an integrated trimmer that’s supposed to handle the edges no robot mower can normally reach—and to its credit, it gets closer than anything else we’ve tested. But it doesn’t fully eliminate the manual string trimming we were hoping to leave behind.

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PollyFab Aero Pro and Airpuff One 3D-Printed Shoes Review: Futuristic Footwear That Misses a Few Steps

3D-printed products are all over the place, but 3D-printed shoes still feel a little futuristic to me. PollyFab sent over two styles for me to try: the Aero Pro and the Airpuff One. After wearing both pairs around the house, on hardwood floors, on stairs, and even on a treadmill, it became clear that these 3D-printed shoes are definitely unique. But they also come with some real limitations.

Reviews, Outdoors

MeatStick V Duo Review: Two Probes, Serious Heat, and No More BBQ Guesswork

Whether you are a seasoned pitmaster or a weekend warrior trying not to turn your ribeye into a hockey puck, the MeatStick V Duo is here to save your BBQ reputation. This dual-probe system is built for the multitasker, allowing you to monitor two different proteins, like a slow-smoked brisket and a quick-searing steak, at the exact same time. People often make the mistake of asking how long to cook meat when the secret is the cooking temperature. The MeatStick V Duo will master those temps for a perfect cook every time.

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HOTLIGH Worklight Review: A Compact Rechargeable Light with More Tricks Than Expected

Some work lights are all business, and some have just enough gadget appeal to make you want to use them all the time. The HOTLIGH Worklight definitely lands in the second group. It looks a little like a tiny folding lightsaber, but it’s actually a rechargeable multi-mode task light with a light bar, a spotlight, UV lighting, a magnetic body, and a built-in hook. After a quick hands-on test, this is the kind of light that feels just as useful for a toolbox as it does for desk work, wiring projects, or poking around under the hood of a car.

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Hohem iSteady MT3 Pro Kit Review: Impressive AI Camera Stabilizer with Detachable Live Feed Remote

Founded in 2014, Hohem has developed award-winning intelligent recording technologies to improve the shooting process. Their current product line consists of AI-enabled gimbals for smartphones, action cameras, and DSLRs, and mirrorless cameras. In this review, we look at their newest and most sophisticated gimbal, the third-generation iSteady MT3 Pro Kit.

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Llano F-17 Card Reader Review: A Pocket-size Card Reader and Storage Case for Travel

If you travel with an action camera, drone, or any other gadget that uses SD and microSD cards, it’s easy to end up with loose memory cards floating around in your gear bag. The Llano F-17 Card Reader aims to fix the issue that by combining a USB-C card reader with a tiny storage case that slips into a pocket. It can read full-size SD and microSD cards, and it also has dedicated spots inside to stash them when they aren’t in use. Let’s take a closer look.

Reviews, Outdoors

Men’s First Tactical A2 Pant Review: Ranch-Tough, Range-Ready, and Surprisingly Good-Looking

Whether you are heading to the range, tackling a weekend DIY project, hunting, working on the ranch, or just trying to look like the most prepared person at the grocery store, finding the right pair of pants is a mission in itself. Today, we’re looking at the Men’s First Tactical A2 Pant, a piece of gear that promises to bridge the gap between tactical utility and actually looking good in any setting.

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Keychron B11 Pro Folding Travel Keyboard Review: A Travel Keyboard That is Actually Great to Type On!

The Keychron B11 Pro folding travel keyboard is one of those gadgets that sounds more practical than exciting. That is, until you need to respond to a long email on a tablet, take notes on the go, or pack light for a trip. Then it starts making a whole lot of sense. What makes this one interesting is that it doesn’t just fold for travel. It also opens into a genuinely roomy keyboard with a shape that feels far less cramped than most portable options. I’m a bit of a keyboard snob, so let’s check it out and see what…

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DEERC 1205 BRUSHLESS RC Car Review: Easy and Fun, Even for Newbies

It’s been a while since I’ve played with an RC car, so opening up the DEERC 1205 BRUSHLESS RC Car felt like jumping into a hobby from the beginner side of the learning curve. The good news is that this brushless RC truck turned out to be a lot of fun right away. It’s quick, looks great, includes some nice extras, and was easier to get running than expected. It also has one design choice that’s more annoying than it should be. Let’s open the box, check out the features, and see how it does on a gravel driveway.

Reviews, Health and Fitness

Crossrope Splash Jump Rope Mat Review: The Workout Surface I Didn’t Know I Needed

I’ve reviewed a lot of fitness devices over the years, but the Crossrope Jump Rope set is one I use at least weekly. They’re well built and amazing for high-intensity interval workouts and other short cardio bursts. The good folks at Crossrope know that working out is more comfortable if you’ve got the right surface under your feet, and so to go along with all the jumping, they gave us the chance to review their Splash Jump Rope Mat!

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Baseus S2 4K Security Camera Review: An Outdoor Solar-Powered Camera With No Monthly Subscription

If you like the idea of an outdoor security camera but don’t want to pay ongoing fees just to use it, the Baseus S2 4K Security Camera is an especially interesting option. It’s a wireless outdoor camera with local storage support, app access, motion events, person and animal detection, and one feature that immediately stands out: a built-in solar panel on top that rotates to follow sunlight for better charging.

Vehicles & Gear, Reviews

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Review: The Yamaha Sound System Steals the Show, but the SUV Hits Some Sour Notes

As the old joke goes, a man walks into a Yamaha store and says, “I need a piano and a boat motor.” The salesman says, “No problem.” The customer then says, “Really? Well, I also need a sound system for my brand new Mitsubishi Outlander,” and the salesman says, “You are NOT going to believe this…” As it turns out, the customer in that story was the product manager for the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander, and Yamaha designed its first-ever in-car audio system. Then they loaned me a car to test it out. I drove the SUV for one week.

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