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Elvie Silent, Wearable Breast Pump Returns Mobility to Nursing Moms
November 30, 2020 – Nursing mothers are tied to their newborns unless they pump and bottle breast milk for use when nursing is not convenient. Elvie Double Pump, $499, can be a game changer. •• NOTICE: As an Amazon Associate I may receive a small commission from...
GE 8-in-1 Digital Convection Toaster Oven With Air Fry
November 29, 2020 – This GE Convection Toaster Oven with Air Fry, model G9OAAASSPSS, currently $220, and exclusively (today) at Best Buy, is an evolutionary multi-function countertop product. At its price point, it hits all the right notes with upgrades not found on...
Wemo Smart Dimmer Wall Switch Programs, Automates Lights
October 26, 2020 – Add a finger slide control to this model of the Wi-Fi Wemo by Belkin lineup, currently $40 at Amazon. What is it? Wemo Smart Dimmer light switch is a replacement for existing wall switches that are not on three-way circuits. The switch can control...
Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50 Countertop Composter
For the past couple of months a $400 Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50 has transformed mounds of food waste that would have been discarded into the trash or garbage disposal into compost that looks like dirt, or pre-dirt. Already a long-standing Vitamix blender fan, I was...
NutriBullet Juicer Pro – Starter Juicer
October 9, 2020 – NutriBullet Juicer Pro, about $150, is a good way to get into the world of juicing. Why? The answer will require explanation and what I share here is unlikely to be included in other reviews. First, it's . . . NOT a blender - The difference is this:...
Linksys Max-Stream AX6000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router Model MR9600
June 30, 2020 – Extending its reach in the home networking arena Linksys introduces Max-Stream AX6000, a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh router, model MR9600 currently $400 from Amazon. I have relied on Linksys routers for several years and confidently recommend the brand....
Sony XB23 EXTRA BASS Crisp & Clear Sound Portable Bluetooth Speaker
June 13, 2020 – Sony’s punchy new XB23 EXTRA BASS portable Bluetooth (BT) sound tube is a worthy competitor in the jungle of similar products, and at about $100, it is priced right. Compact and lightweight, default settings provide the EXTRA BASS function. It can...
SONY WF-XB700 True Wireless Headphones
June 11, 2020 – What do you look for in wireless earphones and earbuds? I want long battery life, great sound and all-day comfort. SONY WF-XB700 True Wireless Headphones, $129, strike a good balance. With good, not overpowering bass and overall good sound, these buds...
Pour and Enjoy Wine, Cork in Place, With Coravin
June 8, 2020 – Yes, it is possible to enjoy a glass or two of wine, preserving its quality and characteristics without uncorking the bottle using a cool gadget called Coravin Three. If a wine consumer typically opens and finishes a bottle in one sitting, Coravin...
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Steve Kruschen, aka The One and Only Mr. Gadget®, is known to consumers and leading innovative technology companies worldwide. With online presence and reviews since 1997, he was also the pioneering tech expert in the Los Angeles talk radio market starting in 1973. Millions of TV viewers have come to rely on and trust his hands-on, non-compromising style and advice that always puts the consumer first. Mr. Gadget is not a salesperson. He is a proponent of consumer products and technologies that work for the benefit of the wider general public.