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iLoud Micro Monitor Pro – More Power, More Precision, Same Big Bass Portable Speaker

May 19, 2025 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

It’s not often that a company revisits one of its best-selling desktop audio monitors and dares to make a “Pro” version that’s actually worthy of the title. But IK Multimedia has done just that with their new iLoud Micro Monitor Pro—an evolution of its original iLoud Micro Monitor, which we reviewed and totally raved here about in late 2016. Back then, we praised their size-defying punch, crisp sound, and clever design. The Pro version keeps the same compact spirit, albeit slightly larger, but brings some seriously grown-up upgrades, including ARC (Automatic Room Correction) and better performance for those who need precision audio without scaling up their entire workspace.

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Filed Under: accessories, Audio, GadgetGreg, Hands On, New Product, Product review, Review, sound · Tagged With: accessories, gift ideas, IK Multimedia, music, New product

Bullet-Proof your Data – diskAshur Pro3 by iStorage

October 15, 2024 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

No in without a PIN!!!

It’s more important than ever to protect your valuable data and electronic personal information from hackers, scammers, prying eyes, and the loss of cherished family photos through an accidental mishap. The same is true for your terabytes of backup files, often stored on external hard drives, typically out of sight and out of mind. A smart, solid solution is the diskAshur Pro³ bootable external hard drive from U.K.-based iStorage Ltd.

Review: EKSAtelecom AI Wireless All-Day 99.9% Noise Canceling Headset

August 12, 2024 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

When it comes to tuning in to music or podcasts, let’s be real – most earbuds aren’t exactly a joy, especially if you’re settling in for a long session. And those bulky over-ear headphones? They can turn your ears into saunas and won’t even warn you about what’s happening around you. When making or taking calls, it’s hardly a pleasure for either party, even if you are in your car on your hands-free, due to all the external unwanted noise.

Father’s Day tech gifts to delight any Dad

June 12, 2024 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

New Father’s Day offerings from Samsung, Aura & EKSAtelecom

If you’re finding it a little tough this year to find just the right gift for Dad, here are a few tech gifts including those that can preserve family memories that might just pleasantly surprise him for Father’s Day.

Control all your home automation devices easily with Homey Pro

December 18, 2023 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Control, customize, and simplify your smart home experience with Homey Pro

Home automation gadgets promise convenience and ease, whether you’re enjoying the comforts of home or on the go. However, with the plethora of devices, brands, apps, and communication protocols out there, making them work seamlessly together might seem like a distant dream.

Enter Homey Pro, a remarkable creation by Netherlands-based Athom B.V.: Homey Pro serves as an advanced and secure universal smart hub within the Homey home automation ecosystem. Homey Pro effortlessly brings all your gadgets and electronics under one roof, eliminating the need for multiple apps and compatibility concerns.

Cartridge-free wireless printers that won’t break the bank

June 15, 2023 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Epson Eco-Tank printers are perfect for families, home or office

If you’ve been putting off getting a new printer because of the ongoing dreaded cost of ink cartridges, then one of Epson’s two latest EcoTank Wireless Colour All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printers may be the right gift for this holiday season.

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Filed Under: accessories, Active-Life, GadgetGreg, House & Home, Product review · Tagged With: Gadgets, gift ideas, money-saving, Printers

Last minute gift ideas for dad and grads

June 16, 2022 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Want to find a gift for the special dad or grad? Even better, how about one that can be shared with the entire family to keep everyone happy and help stretch the home budget?

Here are a few ideas that might just fit the bill.

Make dads and grads look good

Any dad or grad wants to be well-groomed. For them, the ultimate gadget is the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer. It incorporates some of the similar technologies Dyson is known for in their family of vacuums and an intelligent processor built right into the dryer head.

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Filed Under: accessories, Apple, GadgetGreg, Gift Ideas, Going Mobile, New Product · Tagged With: Dyson, father's Day, gift ideas, Graduation, iPhone, New product, Samsung

SKG F5 Percussion Massager Gun drums a beat of pain relief

December 22, 2021 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

While most of us hate to admit it, something we all likely have in common are the little aches and pains in our muscles and joints we seem to live with. Maybe it’s a sign of getting on in years or perhaps it’s a nagging injury that never quite seems to heal. For those days where we need a little massage or pain relief therapy perhaps the SKG F5 Mini Body Percussion Massager Gun is the answer.

Last Minute Wow Gifts for the Holiday Season

December 21, 2021 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Items from places like AcousticSheep, Truly Ergonomic, Cyber Acoustics & Moen make for great gift ideas

If you’re still scrambling trying to find just that right particular gift for this holiday season, here’s a few practical, innovative and extremely useful few gift ideas with a little wow-factor.

SleepPhones

If your loved one likes to listen to his or her favourite tunes or podcasts while drifting off to sleep and standard earbuds are just not practical, SleepPhones by AcousticSheep may be the solution.

This bed-friendly gadget from a cleverly named company are literally headphones in a headband. Nestled between the layers of comfortably fitting fabric is an easily accessible and removable tiny rechargeable wireless Bluetooth module connected to a pair of flat speakers.

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: