There’s a reason why Speck cases have long been a popular favorite among smartphone owners. Mainly because their cases are not only highly protective, but because their designs are usually quite stylish. Their iconic Presidio2 Grip cases are one of the best around and we’ve used them on a few of our phones in the … Continue reading
Whenever a popular new phone comes out, you can always count on Urban Armor Gear to make some of the toughest cases for it. This has been true for various Samsung Galaxy devices and still holds true for the brand new Galaxy S21 series. In fact, UAG has gone all out with the Galaxy S21 … Continue reading
Slowly but surely, I’ve been transforming my home into a smart home. It started with a couple of smart assistant speakers (Google Home Mini) and continued with a couple of smart home plugs, a smart robo vac, some smart security cameras, and now a smart video doorbell camera. The latter is what I’m taking a … Continue reading
How many of you have recorded a video with a camera or smartphone? You’ve probably noticed that while the video probably came out really good, the audio wasn’t quite up to par. In my experience, most of these built-in mics you get on smartphones and cameras just aren’t all that great. They’re usually small, pick … Continue reading
If you don’t want carrier-branded apps or tons of partner preinstalled apps, get an unlocked device straight from the factory and not through the carrier because you’ll find that most carrier-branded devices come with so much bloat. A case in point is the new Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. This is a beast of a phone … Continue reading
It’s been a good long while since we’ve posted a review on any Samsung devices, mainly because we haven’t been able to get one sent to us in years. Not that we haven’t tried, but they’re currently more concerned now with Youtubers and “influencers” than actual written reviews. So with that said, we actually picked … Continue reading
When it comes to security and surveillance, simple is sometimes better. Some people just want a very simple camera that is easy to set up and operate and doesn’t require a complicated install. That’s what the 360 ACIC Security Camera is. This is a security camera that sits on a simple swivel and base that … Continue reading
Nothing is worse than not feeling safe in one’s own home and one of the easiest ways to add security is with the addition of security cameras. There are many different types of security cameras out on the market and each has their own unique features and specs. It’s best to lay out what you’re … Continue reading
I’ve been on a quest to find the perfect travel charger to take with me on trips. When I travel, I usually take several pieces of gear with me and each needs to be charged somehow. My laptop for instance needs a fairly large charging unit, while my phone and tablet can use the same … Continue reading
If you’ve been following Amazfit over the past year, you’ll know that they’ve been steadily building their line-up with fitness-minded smartwatches that fit almost any budget and need. That goes for every series in their line, which includes the Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 family of watches. The latest addition to these is … Continue reading
One of the biggest drawbacks of carrying a thin and light laptop is the lack of ports. These days, most laptops now only come with USB-C ports and they don’t even come with a lot of them. Some come with only one port and if you’re lucky, maybe two or three. It’s also quite possible … Continue reading
I’ve talked for years that the one thing you must have in your car is a dashcam. This is mainly for your safety and peace of mind knowing that when something unfortunate happens, you have video proof. Well, I’m adding another item to the must-carry list and that’s a portable jump starter. I’m sure many … Continue reading
A few days ago, I talked about the Petcube Play 2, a smart surveillance camera used to not only monitor your pets but to also interact with them via voice and a laser toy. I thought it was really innovative and a great way to keep tabs on your pets, but not everyone needs the … Continue reading
I’m willing to bet that many of you are multi-device users, meaning you carry around one or two mobile phones, maybe a tablet, and possibly a smartwatch. Do you know what all those require? Chargers. Why should you have to deal with multiple chargers and valuable desktop space when you can get the Satechi Dock … Continue reading
Home monitoring video cameras have been out for some time now and while these do a fairly good job at surveillance, that’s usually all they do. They help you keep tabs on your home while you’re away but what if you have pets? While many of these cams can also help you keep a watchful … Continue reading
