REVIEW UPDATE: XY Find It 3
A better beacon. Last summer, the folks at XY Findables gave me the opportunity to check out the XY Find It, which I found to be a really great bluetooth tag to help you find your keys (and even keep…
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Philips Hue with Richer Colors – A Comparison
Making a great product excellent When we reviewed Philips’ Hue 2.0 system this summer, we were blown away by its versatility and unbelievable support for almost every platform, but slightly disappointed by the limited color range of its bulbs. Competing…
Is the iPhone Still the Best Phone?
“The iPhone 7 seems kind of boring… Should I switch to Android?” As the token neighborhood geek to most of my friends and family, that’s a question I’ve heard a lot over the past few weeks. The iPhone 7 looks…
REVIEW: M3D Micro 3D Printer
A tantalizing taste of the future, today. 3D printing is one of those near-future technologies that you’ve probably read about in the news, but have never actually considered bringing into your own home. Heck, our family is far geekier than…
REVIEW: Brooklinen Bed Sheets
Thread where it counts. Even though our blog leans toward smart home and technology gadgets, one of the best upgrades we’ve made to our home was making the switch to an awesome Tuft and Needle mattress last year. It’s funny,…
REVIEW: Nucleus Video Intercom with Alexa
A more connected family. As far as smart gadgets go, few product unveilings have made me as excited as when I read about the Nucleus intercom for the first time earlier this month. A video intercom with communication features for…
REVIEW: Luminaid Packlite and Spectra
Sun. Light. Disclaimer: The folks at Luminaid kindly provided a Packlite 16 and Spectra for this review. As always, the opinions and conclusions are my own. Fall is just around the corner, and that means camping season is almost upon…
REVIEW: Click and Grow Garden
Add some spice to your life. Disclaimer: The folks at Click and Grow were kind enough to send over a starter kit for this review; as always, the opinions and conclusions are my own. I’m awful with plants, and that’s…
REVIEW: Withings Home Camera
Keep a watchful eye. Disclaimer: The folks at Withings provided a Home camera for this review. As always, the opinions and conclusion are my own. It seems like streaming cameras are all the rage these days, but few are designed…
REVIEW: LIFX Color 1000 Bulbs
Disclaimer: LIFX kindly provided the Color 1000 bulbs for this review. As always, the opinions and conclusion are my own. A lot has changed in the smart lighting space since I originally reviewed the original LIFX color changing bulb. The…
