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Mileseey S50C and Mileseey S50

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Mileseey S50C with Camera and Mileseey S50 Green-Beam Laser Measures Review: Ditch the Tape Measure and Get Seriously Precise

The common tape measure was invented over 140 years ago and has seen few improvements since. Handheld laser measuring devices showed up in the 1990s and were quite the rage. However, they only had one feature: “How far away is that thing I’m pointing the laser at?” Mileseey has turned that single feature into pocket-sized measuring supercomputers. The Mileseey S50 and Mileseey S50C with Camera Green-Beam Laser Measures are two capable devices that add many new features to taking, tracking, and calculating measurements with a laser.

Versa Gripps Pro

Health and Fitness, Reviews

Versa Gripps Pro Review: Get a Better Grip and Push Your Lifts Further

I’ve done a lot of different strength training over the years. Whether it’s powerlifting, climbing, rowing, kettlebells, or dumbbells, you will stall out if your grip isn’t up to the task. Your hands contain 34 muscles, and if they’re not up to the task, you’ll find yourself failing your lifts. Versa Gripps are designed to give your grip an assist that helps you push your strength training to the next level, and we had the chance to put the Versa Gripps Pro through some workouts to test those claims truly.

One Desk, Three SteelSeries Heavy Hitters: Arctis Nova Pro Omni, Apex Pro Gen 3, and Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 Reviewed

Reviews, Game Diary

One Desk, Three SteelSeries Heavy Hitters: Arctis Nova Pro Omni, Apex Pro Gen 3, and Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 Reviewed

SteelSeries turned 25 this year, and the headset it built to mark the occasion is the reason we’re writing this review. The Arctis Nova Pro Omni is a $399.99 flagship that promises to be the only headset you need across every platform you own, with a swappable battery system meant to end charging downtime for good. SteelSeries also sent along two companions from the current lineup, the $259.99 Apex Pro Gen 3 keyboard and the $109.99 Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse, so we built a full station around the Omni and lived with all three for several weeks.

BougeRV CRD2 V2.0 43QT Dual Zone 12V Portable Fridge Review

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BougeRV CRD2 V2.0 43QT Dual Zone 12V Portable Fridge Review

If you have ever had to reach into a soggy cooler full of melted ice water just to grab a floating, waterlogged hot dog, you know the pain of traditional road-trip logistics. The BougeRV CRD2 V2.0 43QT Dual Zone 12V Portable Fridge aims to send ice bags into permanent retirement. I am currently building an off-grid cabin, and this is the kind of product I will use to get through weekends hunting and working at the ranch.

Cuisinart Cool Combo Ice Cream Maker and Snow Cone Machine Review: Two Frozen Treats, One Countertop Appliance

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Cuisinart Cool Combo Ice Cream Maker and Snow Cone Machine Review: Two Frozen Treats, One Countertop Appliance

The Cuisinart Cool Combo does exactly what the name promises: it churns genuinely great homemade ice cream, and it shaves ice for snow cones. The ice cream side works the way Cuisinart’s freezer-bowl machines have always worked, which means planning ahead – the bowl needs a day in the freezer and the base needs a couple hours in the fridge. Put in that prep, though, and you get ice cream that tastes great and a shaved ice function that impressed the whole family. At $99.95 for both functions, it’s an easy recommendation for families who want frozen treats at home.

Holding the SJCAM SJ30

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SJCAM SJ30 8K Dual-Lens Action Camera Review: Can It Compete with the Big Boys?

I enjoy testing small cameras to see whether they can replace or augment my iPhone for capturing video content. Most of the time, I rely solely on my iPhone, but other times I want a dedicated camera. I’ve reviewed many SJCAM cameras over the years, and while they are well-made and easy to use, they haven’t been quite good enough to earn a permanent spot in my camera toolbox. When the offer to review the new SJCAM SJ30 8K Dual-Lens Action Camera came in, I was curious enough to accept. Will this one be the best SJCAM yet? Let’s find…

70mai A810 Lite Dash Cam mounted on windshield

Reviews, Vehicles & Gear

70mai A810 Lite 4K Dash Cam Review: Check Out This Feature-Rich, Compact Dash Camera!

Whether it’s combating insurance companies or just monitoring the driving of new drivers, dash cameras are incredibly useful tools. The 70mai A810 Lite 4K Dash Cam is a small but very full-featured dash camera that has held up very well over the past month of usage in some very sunny and hot weather and multi-state road trips. This is the second dash camera I’ve owned, and it has been a solid performer.

GardePro R3 Pro trail camera attached to a tree

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GardePro Link 1.0 Long-Range WiFi Trail Camera Review: The Trail Camera System I Liked Enough to Buy More of Myself

Keeping an eye on wildlife, livestock, gardens, or the far corners of a large property usually means choosing between a standard WiFi trail camera with limited range or a cellular camera with an ongoing data plan. The GardePro Link 1.0 system offers a third option. It uses a dedicated Link hub connected to a home router, then creates a long-range wireless connection to compatible GardePro R3 Pro trail cameras. Let’s install it and see how it performs.

HOZO NeoSander Premium Combo Review: The Palm-Sized Detail Sander That Punches Way Above Its Weight

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HOZO NeoSander Premium Combo Review: The Palm-Sized Detail Sander That Punches Way Above Its Weight

If you print, build, paint, or otherwise spend your evenings fussing over surfaces that need to be perfectly smooth, the HOZO NeoSander Premium Combo is one of the more genuinely useful tools we’ve picked up in a while. It’s tiny — 89 grams, roughly the size of a fat marker — but the reciprocating linear motor moves with real authority, and the 64-piece color-coded head system means you’re never peeling half-used sandpaper off a block again. Add the optional Saw Collection, and it stops being a sander and becomes a two-job tool. The sandpaper itself wears out faster than we’d…

Batch eCB.3 E-Bike Review: An E-Bike Done Right

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Batch eCB.3 E-Bike Review: An E-Bike Done Right

The Batch eCB.3 is a Class III e-bike that can be propelled with pedal assist to 28mph or 20mph with throttle only by the 500W Vinka rear hub motor. With 27.5”x2.4” Kenda Kwick tires, it is super smooth and quiet on the road. The Batch eCB.3 e-bike is perfect for commuting or anyone wanting a little extra zip on their ride. If you prefer a Class II, then check out the Batch eCBc.3.

Fluidstance Slope Desk Whiteboard Review: This Is A Surprisingly Simple, Yet Extremely Handy Tool At Work!

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Fluidstance Slope Desk Whiteboard Review: This Is A Surprisingly Simple, Yet Extremely Handy Tool At Work!

Chaotic is probably the best way to describe my work desk on a good day. That includes several notebooks with varying degrees of usage and not much rhyme or reason. Several months ago, I started seeing a new desktop whiteboard from a company called Fluidstance that looked intriguing, and recently they approached Gear Diary with an invitation to check out the Fluidstance Slope Desk Whiteboard. Having already done some research into their product, I jumped at the chance to check it out further.

Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra AI Robotic Pool Cleaner Review: It Cleans Your Pool Even at Night

Outdoors, Reviews

Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra AI Robotic Pool Cleaner Review: It Cleans Your Pool Even at Night

Texas heat is brutal in the summer; thus, many residents have pools. But having a pool means you need to maintain it. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra AI Robotic Pool Cleaner uses AI to help with the task. This pool cleaning robot uses AI to map the pool and is supposed to identify and target debris. It cleans the surface, floor, walls, waterline, and multiple levels of your pool, and even cleans at night. But how does it compare to the Beatbot AquaSense X AI Robotic Pool Cleaner that I recently reviewed? Let’s take a look.

EPSON EcoTank Photo ET-8550 Review: Prosumer Printing at Prosumer Prices

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EPSON EcoTank Photo ET-8550 Review: Prosumer Printing at Prosumer Prices

Consumer printing is a funny business. Once ubiquitous, home printers have become less essential in our increasingly paperless world. Still, desktop printing remains important for photographers and artists who rely on high-end inkjets (and high-end ink) to create original prints—what “giclée” actually means. The EPSON EcoTank Photo ET-8550 is one such premium photo printer, with large-format support up to 13″ × 19″ borderless, or nearly 256 feet using the rear feeder and a paper roll. It’s EPSON’s premier photo printer, with a price to match. The real question is whether it’s worth it. Let’s find out!

ACEBEAM Keylite 500 and ACEBEAM UC3A LED Flashlights Review: Two Tiny EDC Lights, but One Shines Brighter

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ACEBEAM Keylite 500 and ACEBEAM UC3A LED Flashlights Review: Two Tiny EDC Lights, but One Shines Brighter

Small EDC flashlights are one of those gadgets that are easy to overlook until the power goes out, a noise wakes you in the middle of the night, or you need to find something at the bottom of a bag. These two ACEBEAM EDC flashlights are made for those everyday moments, but they take very different approaches. The tiny, colorful ACEBEAM Keylite 500 is a simple USB-C rechargeable keychain light with a maximum 500-lumen output. The ACEBEAM UC3A is a larger 900-lumen pocket light with a removable battery, pocket clip, and an RGB sidelight that doubles as a mini lantern….

XTU S7 Pro

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XTU S7 Pro Action Camera Review: Dual-Screen, Wi-Fi Action Camera That Punches Way Above Its Class

XTU manufactures a range of cameras, including a trail camera, smart doorbell camera, dashcam, and its new flagship action camera, the XTU S7 Pro, which offers some impressive specifications, especially for an action camera priced in the middle of the market. The action camera category has grown significantly in recent years, with models ranging from under $100 to more than $700. Any newcomer will inevitably be compared with higher-end options from GoPro, DJI, and Insta360, many of which cost two to three times as much as the S7 Pro. So, how does this more affordable action camera stack up?

OSCAL PowerMax 6000

Reviews, Outdoors

OSCAL PowerMax 6000 Review: Serious 120/240V Backup Power for Home, RV, and Off-Grid Use

Calling the OSCAL PowerMax 6000 “portable” is technically accurate in the same way that calling a washing machine on a dolly portable is accurate. At 101.4 pounds, this isn’t something you’ll casually carry from the garage to a campsite. Fortunately, OSCAL has fitted it with wheels, sturdy handles, and a retractable trolley handle, making it reasonably manageable once it’s on the ground. That substantial weight buys you a 3,600-watt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery, 120- and 240-volt outputs, enough inverter capacity to operate demanding appliances and tools, rapid recharging, and support for up to 15 BP3600 expansion batteries.

BlueParrott Pro B450

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BlueParrott Pro B450 Review: A Dream Wireless Headset for Truckers

It is hard to drive and stay connected these days safely. In some states, it’s illegal to have a phone in your hand while driving (which it should be); other states take it a step further and make it illegal to even look at your phone at a red light. While most newer vehicles have an array of screens and other wireless capabilities, most of the larger commercial trucks on the road don’t have that fancy technology. The BlueParrott Pro B450 makes it easy to stay connected hands-free with a customizable button, rotating mic boom, and active noise canceling. The…

Quntis 3-Stage Foldable Desk Lamp Review: Big, Bright, and Built to Bend

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Quntis 3-Stage Foldable Desk Lamp Review: Big, Bright, and Built to Bend

The Quntis 3-Stage Foldable Desk Lamp is an interesting option for anyone who needs more than a small pool of light on their desk. Its long, three-section light bar can be folded into a compact shape, spread wide across a work surface, or arranged in several other configurations. Add a sturdy metal clamp, adjustable brightness and color temperature, a remote control, and a rear backlight, and this lamp has a lot going for it. Let’s take a closer look.