Gadgets and Gear

Editor’s Choice: Ranger Camera Crossbody Backpack

$199; https://www.hexbrand.com/pages/hex-ranger-camera-crossbody I’m a hug fan of versatile backpacks, so I was thrilled when HEX launched the Ranger Camera Crossbody, the newest member of HEX’s popular Ranger line of camera bags. The Crossbody is smaller and slimmer than the award-winning…

Kickstarter Campaign Launches Professional Quality Webcam

Movo WebMic HD Pro Due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, more than half of the global workforce is working from home. That number is expected to double in 2021. Poor audio and video are one of the one fo the…

Pulsar Plus EV Charger

Wallbox Pulsar Plus $649 (40Amp), $699 (48Amp); https://wallbox.com/en_us/  The Pulsar Plus is the smallest available smart home EV charger in North America. It is compatible with all electric vehicles. The Pulsar Plus is available in two configurations–48Amp (hardwired) and 40Amp,…

Volcon Kid-Friendly Mini Bike

$2,995; https://volcon.com/runt-reservation/#optionselect Volcon ePowersports, the first all-electric, off-road powersports company, introduced a new two-wheeled, kid-friendly model, named the “Runt.” The Volcon Runt – a smaller version of the company’s first electrified off-road model, the Grunt. The Runt is an all-electric,…

RockyMount Launches New Bicycle Mount

VanTrack $59.95 and $119.95; https://rockymounts.com/ VanTrack is a single extrusion with parallel tracks that allow for fork mounts to be used in an angled or staggered orientation to solve handlebar interference when storing or transporting bikes. The VanTrack’s rubber feet…

Editor’s Choice: Freely Pro Scooter

A light and powerful e-scooter for adults and teens$499; www.ridefreely.com When I was first presented with the opportunity to review the new Freely Pro electric scooter, I was a bit hesitant. I’ve ridden electric scooters in the past, and most…

Editor’s Choice: AUKEY Omnia Mix4 100W 4-Port Charger

$56.99; www.aukey.com or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GFBLGKY?th=1 Let’s face it, most Americans have had to forego traveling for the past year, but that could all change in the second half of 2021. I’m always scrambling for a USB charger when I travel. That’s…

Alloy Origins 60 Gaming Keyboard

$99.99; https://www.hyperxgaming.com/unitedstates/us/keyboards/alloy-origins-60-mechanical-gaming-keyboard A compact, 60 percent form factor keyboard, Alloy Origins 60 features HyperX Red linear mechanical switches that are built for performance, longevity and rated with an 80 million lifetime click rating per switch. The keyboard includes RGB exposed…

ESL Blade Gaming Glasses

$79.99; https://gunnar.com/product/esl-blade/  The new ESL BLADE by GUNNAR provides players with protection against the short and long-term effects of digital eye strain and exposure to the artificial blue light emitted from digital screens while gaming. The ESL Blade features a…

SPLEASH

The Spray leash handle for your favorite leash $34.99; https://www.spleash.com/  Tail Chasers, a pet-solutions company developed the SPLEASH leash to combat the challenges of real-time dog walking, including providing a solid grip on your leash for large pets or pets…