Ubiquiti Labs Amplifi Router Claims No More Deadspots
Finally a simple router that will eliminate Wi-Fi dead spots. The Ubiquiti Labs Amplifi Router ($150) utilizes multiple self-configuring radios and an advanced antenna technology to get better wireless range. Setup is easy, built-in diagnostics and tracking, and even smartphone app for management. That alone is great, but where this router really shines is with […]
Samsung SR2AK9350U Turbo Powerbot Vacuum
Robotic vacuums have been around for quite a while. The best known of the bunch tends to be the iRobot Roomba line of vacuums. I have been avoiding the Roomba’s ever since I have gotten ahold of my iLife A4 Smart Robotic Vacuum. You can read more about that here. I digress. Samsung is placing a […]
Plantronics RIG Gaming Headsets
Plantronics is known for making solid audio products, mainly office phone speaker systems. Now, they entering the gaming space with their RIG line of gaming headsets. The Plantronics RIG line comes in 400, 500, 600, 800, Flex, and 4VR models. The 400, 500, 800, and Flex models are made for the xbox One and Playstation […]
Star Wars Battle Quads
The Star Wars figurines were a big part of my childhood. We used to hand fly them around the living room in mock battles. Well I have grown up a bit. That doesn’t mean I still won’t play with Star Wars toys… they just grew up a bit as well. These Star Wars Battle Quad […]
Nest Outdoor Camera
I happen to like my Dropcam Pro cameras (rebranded to the Nest Cam). While not perfect, they are pretty good at capturing and uploading HD video to the Google cloud. One of the largest gripes about the Nest Cam was the fact that it can’t go outdoors. Sure there are a few good cases that […]
Vers Audio 1Q Bluetooth Speaker
There is no shortage of options when it comes to Bluetooth speakers. The Vers Audio 1Q is worth a look from a style standpoint. Specs are ok but aren’t particularly amazing. Bluetooth 2.1, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, 30-foot range, and a 6.5-watt 2-inch speaker. Battery life is good at 10 hours. This speaker stands up […]
TrackR Bravo Helps Keep Track Of Your Stuff
The TrackR Bravo is a tiny disk that you can attach to just about anything you want to track. You can put it in your purse, on your remote control, on a bicycle, etc… Once the TrackR Bravo is on your stuff you can use your smartphone to have the TrackR play a ring tone, alert […]
Withings Body Cardio Scale
There are smart scales and there is the ‘smartest’ scale. The Withings Body Cardio Scale ($180) might just be the smartest scale on the market today. The scale pairs with your smartphone via the Withings app and has an impressive list of data it can measure. Here are a few of the items the Withings […]
Bluetooth 5 Coming Soon
Bluetooth 5.0 is coming to a gadget near you in late 2016 or early 2017. So what is new with Bluetooth 5.0? Worth caring about? I think so…
Samsung Gear Fit 2
Fitness gadgets continue to fight for a ride on your wrist. Samsung isn’t new to the fitness wristband space and hopes the Gear Fit 2 ($179) will fix problems that plagued the original Gear Fit. Samsung tuned up their previous fitness formula and added more features.