Author: Amy-Lee Chamberlain

CES provides for an overwhelming, yet educational adventure. I’m still trying to process what all I did during CES week because it was a very incredible thing to be a part of but overwhelming. As the week went on I felt more adjusted to my surroundings and was able to feel at ease. I can honestly say it’s unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. This is what I learned. The advice you are given is not to be ignored. Getting all the way to an event just to leave within five minutes was a thing. This is what will happen when…

Pokemon Go offers a superb combination of GPS technology and AR trickery. I had an opportunity to attend the Pokemon Go Phenomenon of AR Gets Real panel during media day at CES. The panel was comprised of speakers to talk about AR, VR, and MR reality. Ariella Lehrer, Ph. D – Legacy Interactive and Legacy Games Brian Marr – Smashing Ideas Don Daglow – 4thRing Jerri Lynn Hogg – Fielding Graduate University Keyvan Peymani – Touch Down Ventures Matthew Short – Accenture Technology Labs They started off by explaining the differences between augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). With…

CASECO Braided Lightning cable is a sturdy cable for charging that compliments my rose gold iPhone 7 Plus If you are a long time Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod user, you are probably aware that the charging cables cannot withstand heavy use. My favorite charging cables are the ones that are braided because they tend to last longer and in the long run saves me money. The CASECO is a pretty braided cable that matches my phone color and not only looks nice but works very well. The CASECO rose gold braided lightning cable looks very nice, especially if you have…

OtterBox DEFENDER SERIES is all over tough protection for your new iPhone 7 Plus I’ve used OtterBox in the past and sometimes felt it was beyond the protection I needed.  The cases have always been made sturdy, easy to put together, and built to last.  The OtterBox remains one of the leading brands for phone case protection and I feel the brand continues to improve the case design that aligns with phone innovations. Usually, I don’t gravitate towards colorful cases but the rosemarine/plum haze color is fun and not overbearing.  I also enjoy the color combination with my rose gold…

The AccuVoice TV Speaker makes it easier to hear television dialogue Over time, I’ve become more aware that I have a slight issue with hearing.  As far as watching television, I have grown more attached to using my MacBook Pro to stream shows instead of watching it on my television because of the close proximity or wearing headphones.  Even with a speaker system, lower conversations, and deep-toned voices would require me to turn up the volume, only to be blasted with a loud noise on the next scene.  Using the AccuVoice speaker, I feel dialogue is much clearer and I’m…

Blood pressure monitor is health technology that is very affordable and keeps data. The best thing as an individual is to own your health management, understand it, and work towards achieving wellness.  Koogeek is a brand that has caught my eye in the health and wellness area.  They make very affordable devices for health monitoring and have a related app that stores the data.  The Koogeek blood pressure and heart rate cuff make is very easy to get the data fast and be able to compare your past readings. The device comes in a small box with an instruction manual. …

MOSHI Overture iPhone 7 Plus Case is a very stylish and functional accessory case This is the moment I have been waiting for.  Since opening the box that was dropped off at my doorstep on launch day, I have been wanting the perfect folio case that fits my needs. Folio cases can be hit or miss, but the Moshi Overture case is a definite hit. When I first laid my eyes on the Overture case on Moshi’s Twitter (@moshi_life) I knew that I wanted it on my iPhone 7 Plus.  I’m excited to say, it looks as great as the pictures…

SoundPEATS D3 Bluetooth Earpiece – a very small wireless earpiece with great sounding phone calls and podcast listening. Singular Bluetooth earpieces are great when you want to have handsfree phone conversations, or be able to listen to music or podcasts.  Most Bluetooth headsets tend to be a little more obvious than I like.  The SoundPEATS Bluetooth earpiece is very small and doesn’t stand out like most do but it does have a great sound that compares to larger sets. The Bluetooth earpiece comes in a small black box.  When I first got my hands on it, I instantly was pleased…

Power Bank has nice sleek charge bank with plenty of power. You can never have enough power banks on hand.  I gravitate towards slim, lightweight, and amount of battery charge power in has itself.  The Lax fits the needs I have and gives the ability to charge more than one device at a time that also comes in handy when you have multiple devices you tend to drain down on the go.  What’s even better is the battery is pre-charged and ready to go the moment you receive it. The overall design of this external battery is minimalistic and the…

Pathfinder Case for iPhone 7 Plus is a very lightweight and slim case When it comes to choosing new cases for my iPhone 7 Plus I tend to be picky.  I enjoy a  nice folio case or one that’s very slim with a thin bumper edging to help with drop protection.  The Urban Armor Gear Pathfinder iPhone 7 Plus case is very slim and designed to give some protection to accidental drops and normal wear and tear. The design of this case has a rugged, edgy look to it.  This design not only makes it look tough but it also…

LAX 6ft. Braided Lightning Charger (Limited Edition Blue/Red) – Strong and durable braided cable to charge up the new iPhone 7 I have the worst luck with the standard Apple lightning chargers.  When choosing a new charger I look for braided cables and MFi certification.  Braided cables give me that extra resistance for frequent use and travel.  MFi certification gives me assurance that the product will work with my Apple devices.  Nothing is worse that a not supported device notification.  The LAX 6ft. braided lightning cable has both and has a limited edition interesting design that gives an added flair for…

OLALA 7500mAh Lightning USB Power Bank (Apple MFi Certified) – Portable power bank geared toward Apple lightning compatible devices When it comes to external battery packs, my main focus is portability.  I tend to keep one on me at all times because I have a lot of devices and I don’t always have a full charge on them.  I mainly carry around my iPad Air Mini 2 and my iPhone 7 Plus.  This means I always have to have a lighting charger cable in my bag as well.  Typically, the external batteries come with micro USB cables but not lightning…

Koogeek Smart Thermometer is a very fast and efficient way to check temperature. When it comes to health management, technology innovation is making it fast and simple to take things into your own hands.  The best way to determine if you need care and assist your provider with information to give you the best care is a detailed and accurate assessment of signs and symptoms.  With the Koogeek Smart Thermometer, you have a temperature record that can be stored in a phone application with just one click and in one second. The first thing I wanted to do was download…

X-Doria Defense Shield provides protection for your iPhone 7 Plus without added bulk and the ability to still see what color phone you chose. When my new iPhone 7 Plus arrived I was excited not only because it’s amazing, but also because I was ready to try out some new accessories for it. The X-DORIA Defense Shield case in Space Gray is the first case that I’m using to protect my phone from potential drops and normal wear and tear.  With the new iPhone 7 Plus having water resistance using bulkier style cases with screen protectors will be a thing…

Great quality multi-use video projector I had been wanting a video projector for outdoor use and for the home.  My family likes to go on camping trips and with multiple sites and a night, time movie would be great to have playing.  The RAGU RG-01 is a fantastic fit for what I would be using it for. Surprisingly this projector is not overly heavy and even though it doesn’t have a bag or case it will be easy enough to transport around.  It is a 720P and can support up to 1080P video.  My favorite part about this projector is…

The perfect on trend messenger bag for fall and winter Theres nothing I like more when the summer heat dies down and we slide into the fall season. With fall comes not only the best weather but the best color trends and styles.  What better way than to trade in my Moshi sky blue Helios Lite backpack for the Moshi herringbone gray Aerio messenger bag. Once again Moshi is on trend with the release of the herringbone gray design for the Aerio messenger.  The fabric remains to be high quality, stylish and protective.  The overall impression this bag gives me…

Simple and easy to assemble way to display your favorite pair of headphones I own quite a few pairs of headphones around my home and having a designated space to put them is essential.  If I do not put them in the same space after use, it’s like they magically disappear only to be found months later.  The Disdim desktop headphone stand is just what I need to not only hold my headphones in a safe and organized fashion, but it also holds me accountable for putting them back where they belong. The headphone stand is made of silver aluminum…

Headphones with quality sound and noise cancelling feature that works well My favorite headphones to use at home while listening to lectures, music, or shows, is over-ear cuff style.  I also prefer the line in cable for those scenarios because I can kill a Bluetooth-powered set quickly when doing work and then walk away without plugging them in.  The EFOSHM headphones are very comfortable and the audio quality is fantastic. Unboxing these headphones I’m greeted with a very nice black hardshell case which is so nice to have something to store them in, especially for travel.  I’ve broken many pairs…

Android compatible media box with simple to use keyboard for home television. Media boxes like Apple TV are great to easily stream Netflix, the internet, or even apps to your television.  When it comes to the Android market I always find myself having a small learning curve when using the Google store and other features, but nevertheless, I always find out what I’m doing quickly.  The EASYTONE 4K HD media player was a very quick set up and after messing with the features I got a nice set up for my television. The media box is a little larger than…

Easy to use photo lenses for iPhone A couple of years ago I always carried a camera around with me to snap quality pictures at any given time. The better the iPhone got the less I felt the need to have a camera with me because the quality has risen so much. Since I cannot change lenses on the iPhone 6 Plus, the XCSOURCE XClip provides convenient, small lenses that I can clip on my phone to mix up my photos. Out of the box, I was happy to see that these came with lens covers and a cleaning cloth.…

Starter Bluetooth headphones for smaller ears The headphone market is very competitive and entry level Bluetooth headphones seem to be the most competitive.  I have quite a bit of Bluetooth headphones of various quality  and I am picky about what I frequently use regularly.  Budget wise the Fibonic wireless Bluetooth headphones are a good deal because the average price point seems to be a little higher than what these are. My first thought initially when seeing these headphones was wondering if they were meant for a child.  Broken down, these over the ear headphones are very compact.  The  ear pads…

Multiple charging dock for tablets and phones Charging docks are great for people who have multiple devices that need battery power and like to keep their work area organized.  The Fourza USB charging dock has four USB ports so I am able to charge my iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Mini Air 2, and iPad 2 at the same time and I have one port open that I have been plugging headphones into that need a boost. This dock fits up to 4 devices that have up to 15mm thickness which is nice if you have a wider sized tablet.  Included…

Quality laptop backpack that is ergonomically designed If you work or just have hobbies that consist of carrying tech products like your laptop around with you all day, then you probably put a lot of thought into the backpack that you use.  I constantly have a backpack with me because of nursing and the school work that comes along with it.  I like backpacks that have been crafted with organization in mind as well as ways to make it easier on my back for having to do so.  In my opinion, the Vitalismo laptop backpack accomplished both of those things.…

Studio quality microphone for multiple platforms. Self-produced digital content doesn’t have to have the overpriced equipment to get quality sound because the iRig studio microphone gives it’s user high quality at a competitive price point.  This microphone also has the capability to be used with iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, and PC which is very convenient even while traveling. This microphone The iRig microphone comes with three chords and a mic stand and a small carrying pouch.  My first impression of the microphone was that it is made of quality material.  The matte black mic has some weight to it and…

Never get stuck with a dead car battery again I am no stranger to asking people to help me jump my car.  About 4 years ago I was having to do it on a regular basis because I had a bad battery and didn’t know it.  My car battery was drained about once a month by what I thought was from accidents like leaving the overhead light on, ended up forcing me to find someone to let me hook my cables up to their vehicle.  Luckily, I don’t have to ask for favors anymore because the TOPDON 18000mAh Portable Auto…

A simplistic stand for your Apple lightning compatible devices A functioning charging stand for my iPhone 6 Plus is a necessity for my desk.  Mostly because I get bothered by using my wall outlet ones and they magically disappear all over the house and I don’t like searching for chargers.  Not only that but when I’m doing work at my desk I have a stand that can hold my phone while charging that displays the phone so I can view my screen while working.  It’s also great when you get one that matches other device stands that you already have…

Trendy protection for your laptop One thing I enjoy shopping for is accessories for my tech devices.  I’m not exactly the kind of person where everything needs to match and color coordinate but I have a certain style I gravitate towards and I like to rotate my cases and bags.  Even though I like the style and design, whatever it is I’m using has to serve its underlying function.  For my MacBook Pro, I need protection from drops and wear and tear while on the go.  The Zikee 13 inch Laptop Sleeve case is a very cute case that also…

Converts to the type of earbud that fits your needs Not every earbud is designed to fit every ear comfortably.  I have smaller sized ears and tragus piercings and not every day do I feel like using plain earbuds.  Then I have days that over the ear earbuds cause irritation to the back of my ear and I just want a small regular pair.  Now I have the option of converting one pair into several different sizes and types of earbuds to fit my preference. The Parasom A1 Bluetooth ear buds come in a nice small box displaying the 3…

A lightbulb that can be controlled with Apple and Android devices. At first, I wanted a new light bulb for my desk.  I was looking for a new light source that would give my desk a nice white lighting that had the benefits that LED lighting comes with.  This bulb was great for that but after playing with the features I find it to be so much more.  From the effortless set up to the function of the application light color changing feature, I’ve found an odd enjoyment out of a lightbulb. This lightbulb came in a nice brown cylinder…

Stylish silver headphones with clean sound Headphones can not only be a tech accessory but a style accessory as well.  When it comes to choosing a pair of over the ear padded headphones that I will be wearing on the go, I gravitate towards the slim designs.  The SmartSpeed E6 wireless Bluetooth headphones have the stylish look that appeals to me. On the box, I noticed that there are two color options that they offer (gold and silver).  Both look really nice and appealing and I have the silver pair.  immediately after unboxing I was impressed with the relatively lightweight…