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Author: Travis Houser

Swellder USB Lamp Review

Posted by | Sep 10, 2015 | |

This Swellder USB Lamp is very simple. There are no power switches or brightness adjustment features. Instead, just plug the lamp into a standard USB port and the LEDs immediately light up with an impressive brightness.

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Turtle Beach Ear Force z300 Wireless Headset Review

Posted by | Aug 28, 2015 | |

In my previous review of the SoundPeats wireless earphones, I mentioned that I am not an audiophile. I can only pickup differences between the simplest formats and even then only when a particular compression artifact or distortion already plainly obvious to anyone else in the room.

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CAD Audio GXL2600 USB Microphone Review

Posted by | Aug 17, 2015 | |

On first glance, I knew this was going to be a fun review. From the careful packaging to the actual connection and setup of the microphone, which was very easy due to a generously long USB cable, my first impression of the unit was that this microphone felt like a step up from the bargain-basement gooseneck models.

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SmartCord Sling Review

Posted by | Aug 12, 2015 | |

I bought my first messenger bag in preparation for a gaming convention in 2007. I was mortified to be seen carrying a “purse”, but I loaded up anyway and shouldered my belongings toward Seattle.

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Warhammer: Arcane Magic iOS Game Review

Posted by | Aug 6, 2015 | |

I have enjoyed playing board games. Lots of board games. I have been a part of the desperate race against time in Arkham Horror, made fragile alliances in Settlers of Catan, and of course experienced the soul-draining time vampire known as Monopoly.

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GRANDE 30W 5-port Power Adapter Review

GRANDE 30W 5-port Power Adapter Review

Posted by | Jul 1, 2015 | |

It is pretty evident when competition begins to copy certain advertising strategies. The biggest and best pieces of tech usually hold such titles for a short time before a competitor steps up their marketing and development to show off the next big thing.

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J&D Tech HDMI to VGA Adapter Review

J&D Tech HDMI to VGA Adapter Review

Posted by | Jul 1, 2015 | |

Adapter cables are usually pretty simple. As long as you can keep cables and adapters married with like sources, such as DVI-D (digital) to HDMI (digital) or VGA (analog) to DVI-A (analog), then all sorts of combinations are available.

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iClever 4-Port Car Charger Review

Posted by | Jun 23, 2015 | |

I’ve fallen in love with hardware before, so I recognize the symptoms. If I catch myself finding excuses to use a particular piece of tech despite the breakaway from my routine, I’ll tell myself to take things slow.

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Getron Universal Phone Stand Review

Posted by | Jun 18, 2015 | |

I have missed the utility of having a phone stand or mount in my car, but there always seems to be a problem with each model that I try out. One stand might only work well when mounted on a vertical surface, while another stand might not flex to a proper viewing angle.

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You Must Build a Boat iOS Game Review

Posted by | Jun 16, 2015 | |

When the game begins, you are a non-descript explorer wearing a familiar-looking fedora. Your companions are a monster movie pairing of a zombie and a mummy. The three of you sit in a small boat that is barely fighting against a river current.

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