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Schlage Sense review: the first step in going keyless

One of my favorite things about steadily transitioning to a complete smart home setup is no longer having to carry keys. For example, my car, a Tesla Model 3, uses my phone as the authentication needed to unlock and drive the vehicle. Naturally, smart locks at home are also required to achieve pocket minimalism, and my favorite option is Schlage Sense. The goal of adding microchips and internet connectivity to areas of the home that Read more…

By timothyreavis, ago
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OLight S10R III Baton review: an essential flashlight for everyone

Everyone needs a reliable flashlight, but most options at local stores are too cheaply made for their price point. By spending $60, you can pick up a tough and long-term companion from Olight for the dark environments you explore. The 3rd generation S10R Baton stands at nearly 3 inches tall, providing up to an impressive 600 lumens of light. The entire case comes with the flashlight itself, a single lithium-ion battery, a triangular charging base, Read more…

By Jeremiah Bray, ago
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Audio‑Technica ATH‑AD500X review: great headphones for the price

When it comes to finding a solid pair of headphones, the choices can be completely overwhelming. Having to choose among in-ear, around-ear, or on-ear, wireless or wired, open-backed or closed-backed, and active or passive noise-canceling are just the first few choices to make when selecting the optimal pair of headphones. The list gets more complex the further one goes, however, with auditory factors such as a headphone’s favoritism towards highs, mids, or lows, its soundstage, Read more…

By timothyreavis, ago
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Logitech G502 review: an incredible gaming mouse

As a self-proclaimed PC gamer, my performance on the virtual fields of battle is made of three parts skill and one part hardware. Without a doubt, practice and a good mind for strategy are key components in the contest for gaming supremacy, but what I’ve also found to be undeniable is that having solid hardware — a quality mouse, keyboard, and monitor — is essential in enhancing gaming skill. Having a mouse with programmable buttons Read more…

By timothyreavis, ago