Rechargeable batteries can be a drag, because you have to spend more time making sure that they are fully recharged and periodically recharging them even when not in use to keep them fully charged for when you DO need them. That said, we know that there are cost benefits over the long-term, if we can stick to using them. What about the environmental impact? Turns out the ...
travel appliances and accessories
Segway MiniPro by Ninebot
The original Segway was a product ahead of its time. Unfortunately, it never caught on. It was expensive and faced tremendous pushback from city authorities who refused in many cases to license it for sidewalk use. Chinese Ninebot, however, has saved the Segway from the tech litter bin by purchasing the company and raising an additional $80m from venture capitalists, which ...
Carabiners are handy for luggage, groceries and hand-carry items
I have bought several carabiners over the last year, usually from luggage sales shops at the airport. I use them to clip all of my hand-carry items together. There is a special do-hickey for this purpose that came with my Tumi luggage but I keep misplacing it. Unfortunately, most of the carabiners you buy last minute (like I do) from the airport are crappy quality. I cannot ...
Lix 3D Printer Pen
If you like doodling and wished you could doodle in thin air, then this is your next travel gadget. You don't need any paper. You can start on a table top surface and draw straight upwards, even at an angle, joining your lines into a pyramid for stability. Or, you can doodle horizontally on a flat surface, then connect your component parts into a lattice-work that you can prop ...
Ultraportable Handpump Espresso Machine – Wacaco Minipresso
This is a travel gadget made after my own heart - a portable, hand-pump mini espresso machine that you can take anywhere to enjoy freshly made espresso! The technology behind it is simple but genius. The whole unit weighs less than a pound and can be held in one hand. You open the top to put in your coffee, which can be ground beans or a coffee capsule (it supports Caffitaly ...
UltraPortable Kole Thermos Flask – 4 shots of Espresso or Whiskey a Go Go
After all our posts about coffee recently, it seems appropriate to discuss how you might carry it around with you. The Kole thermos flask looks like a large cigar holder but holds your favourite beverage, instead, keeping it hot or cold until you need to consume it. I wouldn't use the Kole thermos flask for soup, though. Can't imagine how you'd clean out that mess with such ...
Best Suncreams for your Face SPF50+
We asked around to compile of list of our friends' favourite sunscreens for the face. Most important, they shouldn't feel greasy, must last long without requiring frequent application, and smell nice (or be unscented). Shiseido Anessa Aquabooster 2016 Version Easy to slip in a purse or pocket (it's a flat container), this is one of the most trusted and most popular. It does ...
Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker – Bose Soundlink vs Harmon Kardon Esquire Mini
There's a Best Buy store near one of the offices I do some consulting at and I often drop in to test whatever gadgets they have on display. In particular, I like to test out their wireless speakers in order to find the best portable speakers with good bass. Prices have dropped considerably over the years, but it's still a risk to buy a crappy wireless speaker because you ...
Want the Best Compact Camera for 2016? Wait for it!
Sony has been an undisputed leader when it comes to technology and features in a compact camera. The Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 III is the most sophisticated compact camera out there (click here for an in-depth review). You might be tempted by others but it will come down to lenses and form factors, since the Sony really does have everything and the kitchen sink. But don't buy ...
Travel Gadgets for Men in a hurry
I like to hit the road with all the travel technology I need, just in case - so, it needs to be ultraportable and compact. Curating the ultimate road warrior travel kit has been a process of trial-and-error. Here is my current bag-du-jour... (roughly left to right, then top to bottom) Portable Chopsticks. I like to have my own food utensils in a pinch. You could choose to ...
