Gadget Bits Archives

Gadget Bits: Amber Wants To Be Your Home Storage, Back-up, Router, and File Sharing Solution

September 9, 2019September 8, 2019Ken Denmead

One device that combines back-up, sync, Wifi, sharing, streaming, and more. Amber tries hard to make it all simple, but does it succeed?

Gadget Bits: Firewalla Blue is a Smart Home Security, Parental Controls, Personal VPN and More in a Box

August 12, 2019August 11, 2019Ken Denmead

The smarter your home, the more ways there are into your network. Firewalla Blue is a network device that will make your family safer.

Gadget Bits: Soliom’s Solar Wi-Fi Camera Gives You Vision Without Wires (w/ a 20% Off Coupon)

March 11, 2019March 13, 2019Ken Denmead1

The Soliom S60 solar IP camera solves the problem of getting power to your outdoor security cameras.

Gadget Bits: Ultimate Ears Makes More Noise With the Boom 3 Bluetooth Speaker

October 1, 2018September 30, 2018Ken Denmead3

The best portable Bluetooth speakers on the market are still the best, but more refined, with some added features, and – gasp – cheaper!

Gadget Bits: OmniCharge Power Bank Keeps Your Portable Office Running

November 14, 2017Ken Denmead

The OmniCharge Omni20 is a flexible portable charger that delivers on capacity, size, and the ability to keep everything, including itself, charged up.

Gadget Bits: Aukey Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Earbuds

April 25, 2017Ken Denmead

Aukey’s new noise-cancelling Bluetooth earbuds perform well at a budget price point for the technology.

Gadget Bits Review: Omna 180 Cam HD Is the Easiest Wi-Fi Camera Yet

March 19, 2017Ken Denmead

I’ve had a few Wi-Fi-connected cameras for testing over the years, and while having a live view into your home can provide a level of safety and security, they’ve always felt like early adopter devices, requiring a little extra work to setup and use. At least they have up to now.

Gadget Bits: Petcube Play Lets You Connect and Play With Your Pets From Afar

December 7, 2016Ken Denmead

Petcube Play uses the internet of things to help you connect with your pets at home while you’re out. Oh, and it has a laser.

Gadget Bits: Logitech Builds the Multi-Device Keyboard I Asked For

December 6, 2016Ken Denmead

I now believe that Logitech is reading my reviews and making design choices based upon my recommendations.

Gadget Bits: The JBL Pulse 2 – Another Good BT Speaker, But With Lights

November 15, 2016Ken Denmead1

Okay, so big Bluetooth speakers are a dime-a-dozen; so, what’s the next generation feature that’ll make you pick one over another? How about a light show?