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Gourmia Multi-Function Cooker Eliminates Kitchen Clutter

Chances are you have way too many home appliances in your home and you need to consolidate. Why not just get the Gourmia? It serves multiple functions and saves you a couple bucks? Introducing the Gourmia GMC700 Supreme 8-in-1 Digital Multi-Function Cooker. Gourmia sent us over one to try out, and I wanted to see exactly if it would declutter all of the products I’ve accumulated after watching a million shows on the food network, because why not? The Gourmia Cooker serves eight functions: Fry, Steam, Fondue, Roast, Stew, Warm, Boil, and most importantly Grill. Living in an apartment without…

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Revogi’s Smart Home Products Are Affordable & Work Flawlessly

Home automation is something that either you love or love to hate, but ultimately as the world gets more smart, so should your home. And there are over 100 companies attempting to offer it up to you. One, for example, is Revogi and we had the opportunity to test some of their smart home products.

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Check out Some of the Great iPhone 7 Cases Made by PDair

PDair is a popular company that makes accessories for virtually any device you can imagine, from LG to Huawei to Apple, all while keeping the quality of each top-notch. They send over some iPhone 7 cases for me to check out so let’s dive right in!

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Side Kick Rescue Tool From 5.11 Tactical a Great Everyday Utility Knife

The Side Kick Rescue Tool caught my attention at the 5.11 Tactical website, and recently I spent time putting the multipurpose knife through its paces. While primarily for Fire, EMS, and Police, I found the handy tool to be perfect as an everyday utility knife as well.

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The Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link Air Purifier Heater & Fan Review: Pure Air with Smart Temperature Control

Earlier this year I reviewed the Dyson Pure Cool Link Tower, a connected fan that purifies the air it’s blowing while keeping the room cool. In late summer, Dyson released their new Pure Hot+Cool Link Air Purifier Heater & Fan, and this winter has been a great time for me to put it to the test.

Outdoors, Reviews

The Maxxeon WorkStar 620 Technician’s Rechargeable Hands-Free Headlamp Review

If you’ve ever gone outside to grab a couple of logs for the fireplace at night, then you know it’s not practical to bring along a flashlight unless you have a third arm. Outside of a superhero-grade nuclear spill, your best chance for gaining spare appendages is to use your head — wear a Maxxeon WorkStar 620 Technician’s Rechargeable Hands-Free Headlamp.

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Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Headphones: Extended Wireless Reach with Immersive High-Res Active Noise Canceling Sound

If you have an iPhone 7, and you don’t want to wear those tiny (begging to get lost) AirPods in your ears, then your best option is to go with a pair of wireless headphones. We’ve long been impressed with Plantronics products, and their latest BackBeat PRO 2 are a fantastic addition to the BackBeat headphone line.

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The Second Generation of Singlecue Is Awesome and Loaded with Features

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the most fun ever controlling my television with no remote, just by lifting my finger, and it’s all courtesy of the Singlecue.

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Bellroy’s Wallet Case for the iPhone 7 Is My personal Favorite

Is it safe to say that one of the best iPhone wallet cases that I’ve personally tried out just so happened to be by a company who specializes in wallets? Well if it is, let me just say: Bellroy has the best iPhone 7 wallet case I’ve used thus far.

Outdoors, Reviews

Monster Digital Vision VR Brings Cool Video Options

We have all seen the Facebook and YouTube 360 degree videos that work great with VR goggles or using your phone to explore. I have often wondered how to make those. The Monster Digital Vision VR ($379.99) allows users to create 360-degree virtual memories to share with friends and family. It is even easy to share the videos from your phone.

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The Jackery Titan S Rechargeable Battery for Tablets and Smartphones Review

It’s a little late for a stocking stuffer, but if you have a student you’re sending back to college after the holiday break, you might want to send them back with power — the power to keep their devices charged throughout even the longest days. For that, the Jackery Titan S is perfect.

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The Harman Kardon Go+Play Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review: It’s Hard to Believe It’s Portable!

If you’ve been searching for a Bluetooth speaker that looks great and puts out magnificent sound — whether plugged in or on the go — look no further than the Harman Kardon Go+Play Portable Bluetooth Speaker. With its comfortable metal handle and ~8 hours of play time, the Go+Play is made to bring along when you want impressive sound.

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The SteelSeries Arctis 7 Wireless Headset Is the Pinnacle of Gaming Headset Technology

SteelSeries has knocked it out of the park with their new Arctis 7 wireless gaming headset. The Arctis 7 features lag-free wireless communication with DTS 7.1 surround sound and a 40 ft range, SteelSeries ClearCast microphone, premium audio drivers, and 15 hour battery life. This multi-platform, lightweight, and super-comfortable headset can be yours for $149.99.

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Cheero’s Latest Battery Pack Charges Two Devices Simultaneously

Cheero is a company you may have seen on Amazon while searching for an accessory like a cable for your device or even a battery pack. The popular company sent us over their latest Power Plus 3 Battery Pack to check out and it’s everything it’s cracked up to be.

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The ASP Safety Set Review: Peace of Mind As You Send Your Student Back to School After the Holidays

With all the stories we’ve been hearing about assaults on college campuses, I think that we can agree that the best thing we can do for our kids as they go back to school after the holiday break is to make sure that they are prepared for anything. Accomplish that by sending them back with an ASP Safety Set.

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The BenQ e-Reading Lamp: A Graceful, Adjustable, and Smart Desk Lamp

If your workspace doesn’t have enough lighting or the proper lighting, you’ll be interested in this review! I was recently sent the BenQ e-Reading Lamp, and it has literally changed my life! How could a $249 LED lamp make such a difference? Less eye strain, and smart lighting — that’s how!

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Moshi’s Mythro Air Bluetooth Headphones Sound Incredible

Back in September, Moshi announced their Mythro Air and Vortex Air, two bluetooth headphones that showed their ability to branch away from Moshi’s history of making cases and accessories for smartphones.

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Bellroy’s Notebook Cover Is Perfect for the Everyday Carry Enthusiast

If you are fan of the website Everyday Carry, you may be familiar with the site’s ability to make you want to carry some of the most unusual brands of gadgets and smart accessories that make pocketing more efficient.

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Belkin’s Valet Charger Can Charge Your Apple Watch and Smartphone Simultaneously

Having an Apple Watch is quite the struggle when you’re on the go all day, only to look down at your battery midday and it’s already low. It’s almost as bad as having a low phone battery, but what if I told you there’s a product that could eliminate low batteries on both simultaneously?

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Simplehuman Trash Can Won’t Waste Your Trash Bag Space

If you have a trash can that you may have picked up at a department store for cheap, only to get it home and realize that not only does it not fit your bags — leaving your trash bags wasted thanks to angled corners and being short at the bottom — you should check out the simplehuman rectangular trash can.

Game Diary, Reviews

Fnatic Gear TMA-2 Duel Modular Gaming Headset Review

What makes a great gaming headset? Beyond sound quality and an excellent microphone, what else would you like to see? I think that a proper gaming headset should be light enough to wear for hours, durable and comfortable, but I also think that they should offer usage options. The Fnatic Gear TMA-2 Duel Modular Gaming Headset does just that.