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Zhiyun Crane-M 3S Review: A Stylish Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer for Vloggers and Content Creators

The Zhiyun Crane-M 3S is a beautifully designed lightweight camera stabilizer perfect for those who shoot with smartphones, action cameras, and mirrorless cameras with small lenses. Despite its small size and light weight, the gimbal offers some impressive features, including multiple shooting modes and a built-in light. The captured footage is much smoother than is possible to achieve through handheld shooting or in lens or body stabilization.

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Twelve South HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand Review: Simple and Effective 3-in-1 Charging

I’ve long been on the hunt for the “perfect” bedside charger. “Perfect” means something different for each person, but for me, it means a MagSafe wireless charger for my iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods with the smallest footprint possible; the Twelve South HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand ticks all those boxes. Let’s take a closer look.

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Nomad x Peak Design Rugged Case Review: Exceptional Protection that Works with Peak Design’s SlimLink Mounting Technology

Nomad’s cases have been my go-to cases for the past few years. They are well-designed, look sharp, and are highly protective. They’ve saved my phone from drops more often than I want to admit. Their new Nomad x Peak Design Rugged Case for iPhone 14 Pro is something different, and it’s quickly become my new favorite.

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Nomad Base and Nomad Stand Review: Familiar Looks with Serious Upgrades

Nomad’s wireless charging solutions are as elegant as they are efficient. We’ve enjoyed watching the evolution of their offerings and, after releasing the refined Base One and Stand One wireless charger, wondered what they would do next. Well, now there are the Nomad Base and Nomad Stand wireless chargers; they may look familiar but looks can be deceiving.

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InfiRay P2 Pro Thermal Camera (for IOS) Review: Tiny but Powerful

The InfiRay P2 Pro thermal camera is a tiny but powerful device that connects to your smartphone and lets you see the heat signatures of objects and creatures around you. At 9g and 18mm x 27mm x 9.8mm, it is the world’s smallest thermal camera and, despite this, boasts some impressive stats. Its 256×192 pixel resolution is excellent at this price range and beats some competitors at higher prices.

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Jabra Speak2 55 Portable Speakerphone Review: Full Duplex, Noise-Cancellation, and Advanced Microphones

The Jabra Speak2 55 Portable Speakerphone is a high-quality portable speakerphone designed to provide clear and uninterrupted audio during conference calls. It is a versatile device that is suitable for use with smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Jabra, a Danish firm that offers many personal sound and office solutions, recently presented the Speak2 range, the newest products in Jabra’s line-up of professional speakerphones, which include the Speak2 75, Speak2 55, and the Speak2 40.

Reviews, Vehicles & Gear

Peak Design Mobile Charging Car Vent Mount Review: A Huge Step Above the Competition

I’ve never used a car vent mount before, and I don’t think I’ll be using another after experiencing the Peak Design Mobile Charging Car Vent Mount. It’s so dang good that I can’t imagine using a different car mount ever again. Peak Design’s Car Vent Mount is so secure and so stable it’s a pleasure to use, and it retails starting at $64.95.

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Jabra Evolve2 True Wireless Earbuds Review: An In-Ear Solution for Serious Hybrid Workers

There are many excellent earbuds on the market today, and at $269, the Evolve 2 earbuds from Danish manufacturer Jabra have strong competition. What makes these stand out from the crowd is their specialization. The Jabra Evolve2 True Wireless Earbuds are a sleek and stylish set of wireless earbuds that are specifically designed for use in professional settings such as the office or during remote meetings. I’ve had the chance to test these earbuds out, and I’m really impressed with their overall performance and features.

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Nomad Stand One MagSafe Charger Review: An Elegant Wireless Charging

Raina has the Nomad MagSafe Mount Stand I reviewed two years ago on her desk and uses it daily. I use the Nomad Base One MagSafe Charger I reviewed a few months later on my nightstand. Now Nomad has released the Nomad Stand One MagSafe Charger. It brings the best features of both chargers and merges them into something elegant.

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RAVPower 100W 2 USB-C Ports PD Wall Charger Review: Smaller and More Functional Than an OEM MacBook Charger

RAVPower has quietly been making a name for itself by releasing mobile accessories that work well, are easy to use, and are priced nicely. Their new RAVPower 100W 2 USB-C Ports PD Wall Charger is just such a product. For under $80, this wall adapter will keep your laptop and phone fully charged on the go.

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Nomad Modern Leather Case for 2nd Gen AirPods Pro Review: Cover Your AirPods with Leather Luxury

I have a number of excellent true wireless earbuds (TWE) from which to choose, but my daily driver is the AirPod Pro earbuds. I recently upgraded to the second-generation version of Apple’s TWE; they are less revolutionary and more evolutionary in features, but I like the improvements and am enjoying them, and I’m thrilled to have them protected by the new Nomad Modern Leather Case for 2nd Gen AirPods Pro.

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Nomad Super Slim Case for iPhone 14 Series Review: Perfect for People Who Don’t Like Cases (but Know They Need One)

I’ve been using Nomad cases pretty exclusively for the past few iPhone models I’ve owned. Initially, I used their gorgeous Horween leather cases, but more recently, I have taken to the company’s synthetic Sport Case. Now they have introduced a new case line that is a huge departure for the brand. The Nomad Super Slim case for iPhone 14 is … super slim.

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Ugreen 100W USB C DigiNest Pro 7-in-1 Charging Station Review: A Compact, Powerful, and Solidly-Built Desktop Power Strip

If you often find yourself searching for a free outlet or port, the compact Ugreen 100W USB C DigiNest Pro Charging Station will be right up your alley. With three AC outlets, three USB-C ports, and a legacy USB-A port, the DigiNest Pro has proven to be a very convenient and powerful desktop power strip.

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Nomad iPhone 14 Cases Will Protect Your New Phone with Style

A few months ago, I was out riding my electric bike. My iPhone was in a cradle attached to the bicycle; after hitting a bump, it went flying. Thankfully, my phone was in a Nomad Sport Case, and it was fine. Needless to say, when my new iPhone arrived, it went right into a Nomad case; as you’ll see, there are some great Nomad iPhone 14 cases from which to choose.

Reviews, Travel

OneAdaptr OneWorld 65 Review: With 6 Different Ports, This Could Be the Only Travel Adapter You Need to Bring

If you travel internationally, you know the #1 rookie mistake is arriving at your destination and finding that you either forgot that country’s correct adapter or you didn’t bring enough adapters for all of your gear. I recently traveled to Berlin for IFA, followed by a week in Spain. I only brought two adapters with me, the OneAdaptr OneWorld 65 for charging all of my gear and a basic US to EU adapter that was kept attached to my curling iron’s US plug. Thankfully, this proved to be the perfect setup.

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You Could Win One of 5 ZAGG iPhone 14 Prize Bundles in Our Latest Giveaway!

Did you get an iPhone 14? If so, this giveaway is just for you! ZAGG is a premier smartphone accessory company with several well-known brands under its umbrella, including Invisibleshield screen protectors, Gear4 cases, and mophie power solutions. We’ve partnered with them to bring five lucky winners a ZAGG iPhone 14 prize bundle that will include a case, screen protector, and charging accessory for the winner’s specific model; you supply the iPhone 14, and we’ll supply the accessories!

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ShiftCam SnapGrip Creator Kit Review: 3 Components Take Your iPhone Photos and Videos to the Next Level

A few years ago, I backed a Kickstarter project that was a photography grip for the iPhone. With the phone in the grip, using the iPhone felt more like using a DSLR. Now, thanks to the iPhone’s MagSafe, connecting a grip to the iPhone is easier than ever, and the ShiftCam SnapGrip Creator Kit takes full advantage of it. The kit includes the SnapGrip, SnapPod, and SnapLight; let’s take a look.

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Nomad Introduces Limited Edition Gold Base One and Base One Max Wireless Chargers

The Nomad Base One Max wireless charger for iPhone and Apple Watch sits by my bedside. Their smaller Base One iPhone charger sits next to my reaching chair in the living room. Now, for a limited time, they are available in an elegant gold finish; here’s why you’ll want one.

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Scosche BoomCan MS Review: A Mini MagSafe Compatible Wireless Speaker

The Scosche BoomCan MS is a powerful Bluetooth speaker designed specifically to work with Apple’s MagSafe, but it also works fine with any Bluetooth-enabled device. As small as it is, the 3W BoomCanMS delivers bigger sound than your phone’s speaker can; it’s also small enough to go anywhere and doubles as a phone kickstand. Is Scosche on to something here?

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Yamaha YH-E700A Wireless Headphones Review: Over-the-Ear Comfort with Excellent Sound

Yamaha continues to impress with their Bluetooth headset lineup with the YH-E700A Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones. Yamaha fits a ton of tech in these large headphones, including Yamaha True Sound, Advanced Active Noise-Cancelling, Listening Optimizer, Ambient Sound, Listening Care, Bluetooth 5 with aptX Adaptive, and more. Retailing at $349.95, the Yamaha YH-E700A are over-the-ear wireless headphones for serious audiophiles.

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6 Next-Gen Anker GaNPrime Chargers Revealed; Here’s Why You’re Going to Want (At Least) One

Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology is the most significant improvement to hit mobile device chargers in recent years; it offers more efficient, faster-charging speeds in a smaller-sized charger than traditional silicone chargers. Anker was one of the first companies to incorporate GaN technology into their chargers; now, they’re the first to introduce a charger line that uses GaNPrime. Coupled with PowerIQ 4.0, Anker GaNPrime chargers will do something that, until now, no other GaN charger’s been able to do — dynamically adjust power distribution to release any extra power output from one USB port to the other devices being charged.