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ProLab Mouse: Your Coin Sized Companion

April 4, 2021 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

For many, the computer mouse has become a thing of the past. It’s big and bulky and takes up a lot of room on your desk. And often not really practical for use with a laptop or a mobile device. Sometimes, a mouse can come in handy. Enter the ProLab Mouse. At only 29mm in diameter and 13.5mm high, it’s not much bigger than a pop bottle cap. And at only 8 g this tiny little new piece of technology can you give you selected mouse functionality not only for your laptop, but also your tablet and your smartphone.

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Filed Under: accessories, GadgetGreg, Hands On, New Product · Tagged With: Kickstarter, mouse, New product, Wireless remote

Last-minute gift ideas ideal for this unusual holiday season

December 22, 2020 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Fitness trackers, webcams, tiny batteries, protective cases for your smartphone and cheaper ways to keep your house clean

This year, celebrations, gift-giving and the whole shopping experience may be a whole lot different. Many of us will be separated from our loved ones this holiday season.

So here are a few gadget gift ideas you can easily order online and have sent directly to them:

It may not be COVID but the air in your home could make you sick

December 17, 2020 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

A professional can test for radon levels and other air pollutants in your home, or you can do it yourself with a detection system

You may think you’re doing your duty to help flatten the COVID-19 infection curve but staying home may expose your family to different types of health risks.

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Catalyst hard to find case for Google Pixel 4A smartphone

September 1, 2020 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Not everyone has an iPhone or a Samsung, so when it’s time to find the right case to protect your valuable smartphone, it can sometimes be a challenge. This is particularly true if you’re the proud owner of a new Google Pixel 4A whose shape and size are different from any other phone.

Ergonomic Wobble Chair alternative to sitting ball or office chair

July 21, 2020 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Any product that has the word wobble in it may make it seem unsteady or unsteady – but in the case of the Ergonomic Wobble Chair by Anthrodesk, you’ll discover that these are actually good things.

The chair, also called an “Active siting stool,” is an incredibly clever way to keep our bodies moving and stop them from stiffening up as we find ourselves spending more time in front of computer especially during the covid lockdown. It’s great for use at a desk, standing desk but also around a kitchen island. UPDATED VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE

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Filed Under: accessories, GadgetGreg, Hands On, Health, House & Home, Product review, Review · Tagged With: chair, Ergonomic, health, lifestyle, product review

Cubii Jr. – Easy quiet workout anywhere anytime while you sit

July 14, 2020 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Regardless of your age, abilities or lifestyle, you can benefit from a low-cardio seated elliptical workout

It’s always a smart health-conscious choice to inject a little more physical activity into our lives, regardless as to where we may be on our fitness journey, but we sometimes lack the time or energy or have limited ability to get out for that much needed workout. The good news is the solution, Cubii Jr., can be sitting literally right under your feet.

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Filed Under: Active-Life, GadgetGreg, Hands On, Lifestyle, New Product, Product review, Review · Tagged With: Gadgets, health, lifestyle, product review, seniors

TV maker TCL introduces sub $350 quad rear-cam phone to Canada – review

July 13, 2020 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

10L advanced features include 48MP big pixel camera, super-wide angle lens and low blue light certification

After having recently entered the television market in Canada, TCL has now taken their touch screen technology and vertically integrated manufacturing experience and unveiled a pair of premium featured, yet affordable Android-based mobile phones, the TCL 10L and the TCL 10 Pro, each with actually five cameras and proprietary features to enhance your mobile experience.

TCL 10L Test-drive

Reviewing the TCL 10L at first glance, you’ll notice a sleek vertically-favoured body. It features a 6.53-inch full high-def 1080 × 2340 pixel display at 395 pixels-per-inch. It has virtually no front bezel for more display area with a 91 percent screen-to-body ratio including the discreet selfie camera notched into the top left corner.

Review: Scosche BaseLynx – Modular Charging System

May 7, 2020 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

As your device arsenal or gadget collection grows, so do your charging needs, so it’s reassuring you can find an elegant solution like the Scosche BaseLynx – Modular Charging System for you to expand on as the need arises.

AnthroDesk Dimmable LED Lamp Lights Desks and Zoom Calls

May 6, 2020 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

As many are spending more time these days at home or at our home office, at some point you’ll likely find yourself in need of a little extra light. It may be for your desktop or night stand. You may even need a better lighting source for your eBay or Kijiji photos or need to shine a little more on those Skype or Zoom calls. For those needs, the versatile AnthroDesk Dimmable LED Desk Lamp might be the bright choice.

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Last Minute Practical Holiday Gift Ideas from Theragun, Accusonus, Roland, and Samsung

December 20, 2019 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

With Christmas just around the corner you may need to make some last minute purchases or gather ideas as to what to do with all those gift cards come Boxing Day. So here are a few very practical selections from Theragun, Accusonus, Roland, and Samsung.

Gift of Pain Relief

Many of us seem to be suffering from many of the stresses of life, so if you’re looking for a gift to help your loved one relieve pain, stress and stiffness of sore muscles there’s a gun for that.

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