REVIEW: Klipsch R-15PM Turntable Pack
The delightful intersection of old and new. I will not get into vinyl. I will not get into vinyl. I will not get into vinyl. I’ve been repeating that phrase to myself for years now, but try as I might,…
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REVIEW: Ring Stick Up Cam
Security without wires. Living in the woods is really fun, until you realize how secluded you are. We’ve been at our new place for about a month now, and although we love seeing trees all around us instead of houses,…
REVIEW: Klipsch Reference Bluetooth Headphones
Music to your ears. The headphone jack has been marked for death, and everyone knows it. When the iPhone 7 left it out earlier this fall, it seemed like a huge deal; now that all of the click-bait headlines have…
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: 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…
FIRST LOOK: Nucleus Smart Intercom
Can you hear me now? As much as I love reviewing smart home gadgets, there’s a sense of “sameness” that has emerged in the marketplace over the past year or so. Maybe it’s just part of living in a more…
FIRST LOOK: Nest Cam Outdoor
Keep an eye on the outdoors The Nest Cam (formerly the Dropcam Pro) is easily one of the most popular surveillance/streaming cameras on the market. Its ease of use and consistent quality have made it a go-to for families who…
10 Reasons Your Family Needs a Drone
A different perspective. Something dangerous happened to me in Vermont this May… I caught drone fever. I go on a trip to help church plants with a group of creatives every May, and this year several friends brought their drones…
FIRST LOOK: Ring Stick-Up Cam Outdoor Camera
All seeing; all knowing Indoor surveillance cameras are a dime-a-dozen these days (with excellent offerings from Canary, Nest, Netgear, and others), but there has been a hole in the market for a while now for user-friendly outdoor solutions at an…
REVIEW: Sonos PLAY:5 (2nd Gen)
Still king of the hill. Disclaimer: The folks at Sonos provided a PLAY:5 for this review. As always, the opinions are my own. If you’ve been reading this blog for any amount of time, you’re aware of my untamed affection…
