Reviews | Gear Diary

News & Features, Reviews February 7, 2017

Stop Taking Off Your Gloves to Type This Winter with Moshi’s Digits

Moshi’s Digit Touchscreen Gloves are the best way to keep warm while using your smartphone this winter. While it hasn’t been a lot of snow this season, there have been a few really chilly days outside. And like clockwork every year, I can never find my gloves. There’s always one hand missing, or none at all. So I searched for a pair of gloves that not only would keep my hands warm to fight the temperatures outside, but will still give me the ability to use my phone as I see fit. Then Moshi’s Digit Touchscreen Gloves arrived at my…

News & Features, Reviews February 7, 2017

Elgato’s Eve Switch is the HomeKit Light Switch Companion for Your Smart Bulbs

Elgato is one of the more popular brands today that are completely compatible with Apple’s HomeKit. Their accessories make sure that you can improve your comfort by knowing more about your home with things like the Eve Energy, Eve Room and Eve Window. Their latest product, the Eve Light Switch is made to make sure that you can always control your lightning, no matter where you are. Elgato sent me over their Eve Light Switch to check out and I can truly say it’s one of the better smart home light switches on the market. Unboxing the Light Switch is…

Reviews February 7, 2017

Headphones Give You Sound, but the Basslet Lets You Feel the Music

A successfully crowdfunded product, the Basslet, is the first wearable subwoofer for your body that sits on your wrists. We had the opportunity to check the product, so let’s get right into it.

Reviews, Travel February 6, 2017

Oneadaptr Twist+ World Adapter DUO: Ready for Travel

One of the things that I used do when packing to go overseas was to make sure that I had my collection of plug adapters and a bulky international power strip ready to go; these days I just make sure that I have the Oneadaptr Twist+ World Adapter DUO.

Reviews February 1, 2017

Pyle Wi-Fi Soundbar Review: A Great Start to Your Home Theatre

If you’re looking for a good soundbar for your home but don’t want to break the bank, you should check out the Pyle Wi-Fi Soundbar. After mounting my television, one thing that I was truly missing was a good soundbar. I searched around a bit, looking for what would not only take up too much space but would look elegant with my decor, and I stumbled on Pyle’s Wi-Fi Soundbar (PSBV210WIFI). At $146.99, the Soundbar was right in my budget, and it featured everything to give my living room some boom. With one 5.25-inch woofer, two 3-inch full range speakers and two…

Reviews January 31, 2017

Just Mobile AluCharge: A Beautiful and Minimalistic Multi-Port USB Charger

Finding a spot to plug my USB cables into is a never-ending game that gets played out every day; there are simply more cables than I have ports for, and every new generation laptop seems to come with fewer (if any at all). If you’re in the same boat, the Just Mobile AluCharge can help.

Reviews January 31, 2017

August Smart Lock Is a Smarter Lock You Need to Consider for Your Front Door

There are plenty of smart home products out on the market, but none quite as unique as the August Smart Lock. August sent over the popular smart home product that promises the user the ability to control access from anywhere, all without changing the look or lock on the outside of your door. So let’s get into it.

Reviews January 30, 2017

The LeEco Le Pro3 Review: Solid Build and Excellent Battery Life

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the chance to check out the LeEco Le Pro3, an affordable smartphone with premium specs. Can the Android device compete with the competition? And more importantly, is it worth your money? Let’s dive in.

Reviews January 30, 2017

Grovemade Walnut Wood iPhone Cases Are Simple, Natural, & Beautiful

Grovemade, a high-quality shop out of Portland, Oregon makes some killer wood products ranging from wood speakers to planters, to pen cups. Grovemade sent two of their iPhone 7 Plus cases, the Walnut Bumper and the Walnut & Leather Case for review. Crafted out of real wood, these gorgeous cases warm up your modern technology and start at $59.

Reviews January 30, 2017

Kitchenware Just Got Better with Joseph Joseph Products

The Joseph Joseph innovative kitchenware line makes sure that you never go without proper cooking utensils in your home. They sent us over a few of their latest products to check out, and preparing meals has been a delight ever since.

Reviews January 29, 2017

FeiyuTech SPG PLUS 3-Axis Gimbal: Steady As She Goes

Whether you’re filming home movies, video blogs, concerts, or sports events, the one thing those videos will have in common (if you’re doing it with your iPhone) is that your arm will get tired and they’ll be shaky. For the steadiest videos, you’ll need a gimbal; look to the FeiyuTech SPG PLUS 3-Axis Gimbal if you need stability with options.

Health and Fitness, Reviews January 29, 2017

Bozlun B15P Band Is Feature Packed and Bargain Priced

I rarely do this, but I am reviewing the Bozlun B15P Band on a bit of a curve. If it were priced in line with comparably equipped fitness trackers, I would not be nearly as generous as I am going to be in this review, because the band is only $32.99 on Amazon.

Reviews January 29, 2017

The Jabra Elite Sport Earbuds Are Awesome, No Strings Attached

Jabra is an audio company that is known for their high-performance premium headphones. And a lot is the same with their Jabra Elite Sport earbuds, a competitor in the completely wireless headphone market looking to take down Apple’s Airpods. We had an opportunity to check them out, so let’s see if they can compete with the Dash and Airpods.

Reviews January 28, 2017

Great iPhone-Ography with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Olloclip Active Lens Set

We recently reviewed a new lens system from Olloclip. That was not the only new product Olloclip rolled out. In this review we will take a look at two more of them — the Olloclip Active Lens Set for iPhone 7 and 7 PLUS and Olloclip Pivot. Both take iPhone-ography to a new level of awesome.

Reviews January 28, 2017

Restaurant Quality Meals Made at Home with the Gourmia Sous Vide

Gourmia sent us over their popular Sous Vide Pod Immersion Circulator Precision Cooker to try out. How can this method of cooking change how you prepare your meals in the kitchen? Chances are you’ve heard of the term Sous Vide before. If not, it’s a slow cook method where you put food in a vacuum sealed pouch into a temperature controlled water bath for longer than normal cooking times. Basically, all you really need is your Sous Vide Pod, a container, some water, and a bag to hold your food. I say bag because even though you could purchase a vacuum sealer separately, I’ve had…

Reviews January 28, 2017

Loopy Cases for iPhone 7 Plus Review

It’s hilarious to think that 10 years ago, the display on most people’s mobile phones were barely larger than a postage stamp, and certainly weren’t touch-enabled. Fast forward 10 years, and the efforts of Apple and Samsung have made button-less touchscreen devices popular, and larger than most would have ever though practical.

Reviews January 27, 2017

Introducing the Ztylus Revolver Lens Camera Kit for iPhone 7 & 7 Plus

One of my favorite iPhone cases for my iPhone 6 Plus was without a doubt Ztylus’ Metal Series Camera Kit. Judie reviewed it last year and loved it. Well, the completely redesigned iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Ztylus Revolver Lens Kit models are out from the innovative case maker, and we got a chance to check them out!

Reviews January 27, 2017

The SereneLife PicKit20 Is a Portable Instant Photo Printer

“Hey, wanna see a vacation picture?” he said, just as the iPhone he was handing to her slipped from his hands and smashed into the floor. Let’s face it, having pictures on electronic devices is great but it will never fully replace physical photographic prints. The SereneLife PicKit20 lets you print from your smartphone wirelessly. And it really works!

Reviews January 27, 2017

Moshi’s Arcus Backpack Is Light as a Cloud but Carries All of Your Belongings

Moshi’s Arcus backpack is perfect for all of your gadgets and gear, and if you’re a photographer, this may be the camera bag you need to start 2017 with.

Reviews January 26, 2017

PAX 3 Vaporizer Review: There’s a Reason It’s Considered the Best

It’s hard to imagine that a product commonly called “the best vaporizer in the world” would need much of an upgrade, but just as most products can use a bit of incremental improvement, the PAX 3 Vaporizer is the upgraded and latest model in an already strong line.

Reviews January 26, 2017

Olloclip Pivot Is an iPhone-Ographer’s Best Friend

Rounding out our series of Olloclip reviews at this time is the Olloclip Pivot. This $49.99 accessory is ideal for anyone looking to use do serious iPhone-ography. It’s a simple way to not only add stability to your shot but, thanks to a single cold shoe on top, to also add an accessory such as a light or a microphone.