iGotTech Texting Gloves for Smartphone & Touchscreen Review

The pair of gloves that the techie in your life will love!

Hey there.  I'm not sure if you've noticed, but it's been pretty cold practically every in America this winter.  Many cities have been snowed in and others have a wind chill that's so low that you've be crazy not to bundle up and wear gloves when you step outside.  The problem with wearing gloves during this day and age, though, is that you can't use your smartphone or tablet.  Or more specifically, you can't access any of the touchscreen features because of the fabric that's blocking your fingers from touching the screen.  If you have a touchscreen smartphone or table, trying to use it with gloves on sucks.  The touchscreens just to do not respond well to anything other than a finger.  The screen needs to feel your touch in order for it to respond.  I have this pair of gloves that keep my hands all warm and fuzzy but I have to take them off whenever I need to answer my phone, text someone back, or use practically anything on my phone, exposing my hands and fingers to the cold elements.  Well, iGotTech has your back!  The fine folks at iGotTech sent me a pair of their premium iGotTech SmartTech Gloves to try out and review and let me tell you this... I'm glad they did.  I've had the pair of gloves for about a week now and I can say with confidence that if you are techie living in a cold climate, you need a pair of these!

Never Hungover Review

Hey there.  You know, I'm a social drinker.  What I mean by that is that I love to have a few drinks when I'm hanging out with friends and family.  And let's be honest here, friends... the majority of us responsible adults do.  Sitting back, relaxing, having a few brews or a few drinks while reminiscing about old times is just plain awesome.  I enjoy spending time with my friends and family doing that.  But what I don't enjoy is the morning after hangover headaches that comes after a night of heavy drinking.  Again... let's be honest here, friends... we've all been there.  lol  Anyways, when our good friends at Never Hungover reached out to me and said that they had a drink that would eliminate the hangovers, I just had to hear them out.  They sent over a few bottles of their of their Never Hungover drink to try out and review.  Well, last weekend, I had a get together with some family members and put Never Hungover to the test!

NorthONE Digital Tire Pressure Gauge Review

Hey there.  I recently moved to Lancaster, CA and I wasn't as well prepared as I thought I would be.  Especially when it came to car maintenance.  I knew that the weather would get colder than what I was used to, but I didn't think that it would get to freezing temperatures!  Because of the cold weather, my car tires were constricting, causing them to lose tire pressure over time, and I wouldn't find out until it was too late.  On more than one occasion, my wife and I found ourselves waking up to a flat tire.  After those incidents, I mentioned to my wife how we're going to have to keep an eye on the pressure on the tires to make sure that they stay properly inflated.  Even though I have a standard metal tire pressure gauge, my wife insisted on something that is easier to use and read.  Something that she would have no problem using.  That's where our friends at NorthONE saved the day.  The NorthONE Digital Tire Pressure Gauge came to the rescue.  This thing has everything that I am looking for in an easy to use, easy to read tire pressure gauge.

RAVPower 24W Dual 2.4A USB Wall Charger Review

Hey there.  I have all kinds of tech gadgets at home.  Who doesn't like gadgets, right?  The best thing about those gadgets is that they can be charged up with a USB cable.  Music players, speakers, tablets, phones, keyboards, mice... if it can be charged up with a USB cable, I probably have some sort of variation or that gadget.  lol  But one thing that irks me about having to charge via USB cable is that I need a charger that will not only carry the correct charge, but be able to do it quickly.  Enter the RAVPower 24W Dual 2.4A USB Wall Charger with iSmart Technology.  Our good friends at RAVPower provided me with this great USB wall charger to try out and review!  I know what you guys are thinking, "A USB wall charger...  Really?"  Yeah, a USB wall charger!  These things are a MUST for the techie in your life and instead of getting a low powered one, you need to make sure that you get one that can handle the most demanding of gadgets!  So before I get into my experience with this wall charger, let's talk specs!

Mpow Streambot Oval FM Transmitter Review

Hey there.  How many of you listen to music while driving your car?  I know I do.  So when I'm driving through an area where there is no radio signal, it irks me.  I don't like listening to static on the radio.  It reminds of Silent Hill and freaks me out. lol  You see, I drive through a mountain range when I travel to work and I don't get a radio signal.  What I used to do what have my phone on speaker and have music play from my phone.  The problem that I had with that was that I couldn't really hear since my phone's speaker does not compare to my car's speaker system.  If only there was was a way to connect my phone to the car's speakers.  Wait... there is!!!  The Mpow Streambot Oval FM Transmitter does just that!  Our good friends at Mpow provided me this FM transmitter to try out and review and it is simply one of the best FM transmitters that I have tried.  Before I get into my experience, let's talk specs.

Mpow Dual Rapid USB Port Car Charger with Xsmart Technology Review

Look at the only car charger that you will ever need!

Hey there.  How many of you have a car charger to charge your mobile devices?  I'm pretty sure most of you raised your hands.  How many of you figured that they are all the same and it doesn't matter what kind of charger you have as long as it charges your phone?  Well friends, you are WRONG!  It definitely matters!  I've tried many USB port car chargers and I've seen others use theirs.  What I come away from those experiences is that most of us struggle with the car chargers.  Either the car charger is under powered or your device is unsupported.  The last thing I would have expected is to have multiple car chargers for different devices!  Well, fear not, friends!  Mpow has all of your devices covered!  All you need is the Mpow Dual Rapid USB Port Car Charger with Xsmart Technology!  Our good friends at Mpow provided me with one to test out and review and after having weeks with it in my car, I can definitely say that this is one of the best car chargers that I have ever had!  Before I go into my experience, let's talk specs.

Metallman's Reverie YouTube Channel

Hey there.  I just wanted to have a quick post announcing our YouTube Channel!  I didn't want to bring it up until I had at least a few videos to check out.  The channel has gone live for a little over a month now (maybe 2) and I just uploaded my 4th video review last night.  I plan on having more of them on a consistent basis so make sure you stop by frequently to check it out!  I'm still new to YouTube and am not really sure how to best utilize it so if you have any feedback or suggestions, I greatly appreciate it!  So here's a playlist of my videos so far!  Enjoy!

Inateck BTSP-10 Bluetooth Mini Hifi Speaker Review

Inateck Bluetooth Mini Hifi Speaker.  I love this box!

Hey there.  I'm a huge fan of music.  I need to listen to music at all times.  Listen to it at work, listen to it while driving, listen to it while blogging, listen to it while working on my yard... I'll even listen to it while playing guitar!  The point I'm trying to make is that music is a big part of my like and it's important that the speaker that is playing my music is a good one.  I've had my share of speakers to try out and review and now I get to put my second Inateck bluetooth speaker to the test.  The Inateck BTSP-10 Bluetooth Mini Hifi Speaker promises to pack more of a punch than the other Bluetooth speakers out there.  Well let's find out.  Before I get into my experience with this Bluetooth speaker, let's talk specs.

Havit Magic Eagle Gaming Mouse Review at Dragonblogger

Admit it... this Havit Magic Eagle gaming Mouse looks pretty awesome!

Hey there friends.  I have another review just went live at Dragonblogger.com.  I put the Havit Magic Eagle Gaming Mouse to the test and I must say it's a pretty solid gaming mouse.  7 programmable buttons, rapid fire button, DPI switch, and it has one wicked design.  Read the full review here and let me know what you guys think.  Later!

Inateck Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker with Stand Review

Looking for great sound quality?  Look no further than Inateck!

Hey there.  Notice how the sound of your portable device is lacking?  Doesn't matter if it's the latest model, small phones and tablets just do not pack the punch of full sound quality.  That can really put a damper on watching movies on your tablet or playing music through your smartphone.  Quite frankly, it simply doesn't work well.  Now, there are many portable speakers out there that promise you exceptional sound quality.  Some are wired, some are not.  Some cost an arm and a leg, others practically nothing but the sound quality is poor.  If only you can get exceptional sound quality, wireless and wired connections, a stand, and a tablet/smartphone holder, and all for a low price.  Well, my friends, Inateck did it!  Our good friends at Inateck provided me with the Inateck Portable Bluetooth Stereo Speaker with Stand (Model BP2001) to review and let me tell you that I was blown away by how well it performed.  Before I get into my experience, let's talk specs.

Etekcity Scroll E1 Wireless Optical Mouse Review

Comfort, convenience, and efficiency... all in one small Etekcity package!

Hey there friends.  More and more, computer users have been switching out those desktops for laptops.  Lets be honest friends, unless you have a gaming computer, you probably don't own a desktop computer.  Laptops are just that much more convenient.  The downside of a laptop, though, is that they usually don't come with a mouse.  Now, it's not that you need one.  All laptops come with a mouse type device.  About 99% of them have a touch pad.  While touch pad are pretty convenient, they are not for everyone.  While there are many great gaming mice out there, what if you want a simple, easy to use, mouse for everyday browsing?  If this is what you are looking for, then you need to pick up the Etekcity E1 Scroll Wireless Optical Mouse!  Our awesome friends at Etekcity provided me with a wireless mouse to try out and review and let me tell you right now, it does not disappoint.  Before I get into the specs and written review, check out my video review.

Aukey AK-3D Universal Smartphone Car Holder Review

Hey there.  As most of already know, you cannot drive with your cell phone in your hand.  Many of us have gone around this by wearing bluetooth headset to talk on the phone.  But what if you need to interact with the phone while you are driving?  Say... while you are using your GPS system?  Our friends at Aukey have your back!  Check out this awesome Aukey AK-3D Universal Smartphone Car Holder!  Aukey was awesome enough to provide me with one of these bad boys to try out and review.  So without any further delay, let's get right into it.

Etekcity Scroll T-142 Optical Gaming Mouse Review at Dragonblogger

Hey there.  I've been a bit MIA at Dragonblogger.com as of late.  It's a great website that has a ton of reviews about pretty much anything to do with tech and entertainment.  I've been lucky enough to be a part of an awesome team there and am also a Co-host of the DragonCast, the Dragonblogger podcast.  Anyways, I'm going to be a bit more active there going forward and plan on sharing those are articles with you guys.  So here's the latest of my review on Dragonblogger, the Etekcity Scroll R-142 Optical Gaming Mouse!

Pressured by Flump Studios - A Video Game Review

Can you handle the pressure?

Hey there.  Our friends at Flump Studios have done it again!  Wait.. what?  You don't remember Flump Studios?!  The awesome indie game developer that have provided us with Pester and Super Killer Hornet?  We even had them on our Get a Life podcast for a chat.  Now that you've jogged that memory of yours, let's get into their latest game, Pressured.  Our good friends at Flump Studios provided me with a press copy of their latest PC game and let me tell you, it's ADDICTING!

Snackeez Review

YES!  Finally, a cup that can hold my snack AND drink!

Hey there.  Picture this...  family movie night, popcorn, candy, drinks, living room, and 4 kids.  If you’re a parent, like me, you’re already thinking... this is going to get messy.  Lol  Its only natural.  You have 4 siblings vying for the perfect viewing spot, 4 drinks floating around, popcorn containers shifting through hands.  You’ll be mistaken if you think something isn’t going to spill.  But you know what?  You can diminish that mess with Snackeez!  That’s right, you’ve seen the commercial.  You know what I’m talking about.  Our good friends at Snackeez have provided me with one of those awesome drink cup and snack bowl into one.  Before I get into my experience with the Snackeez, here is some product details:

Speed Stick GEAR Deodorant VoxBox Review

Hey there.  There are many deodorants out there on the market.  And let's not kid ourselves, some of the ads and commercials for those deodorants can be quite persuasive.  But you know what... Nothing speaks more than actually trying out the product.  That's why I was pretty excited about receiving the SpeedStick GEAR VoxBox from our good friends at Influenster.  I've seen and heard about it and even caught a commercial or two about its 24 hour protection, but I never got around to trying out a stick.  There's no excuse now!  The Speed Stick GEAR VoxBox provided me with 2 Speed Stick GEAR deodorant with drycore technology.  After switching it out with my regular deodorant stick for about 2 weeks, I can now give you guys some feedback as to how awesome this antiperspirant is.

Taking on the AeroLife Energy Challenge

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of AeroLife™ for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey there.  Every year, many of us make resolutions for the New Year.  "I'll eat better, I'll cut off eating fatty foods, I'll exercise more."  Those are just some of my resolutions that I've had in years past and I'm proud to say that I've stuck with them... mostly.  =oP  Anyways, this year, I told myself that I need to take an even closer look at my overall health.  I like to think I'm relatively healthy, I exercise and I eat well, but I know I could make better health choices.  One of those changes that I'm looking to make involves coffee.  For those of you that know me, I LOVE coffee.  But you know what... I drink too much of it.  That afternoon cup is not necessary.  Plus, coffee stains my teeth.  What about energy drinks or shots?  Forget it.  I don't want to have energy shots or drinks.  They have just as much caffeine as coffee and may come with adverse side effects.  No thanks.  I need something that is quick, easy, and effective without any negative side effects.  Enter AeroLife Energy.  Never heard of it?  I'm going to let you in on a little secret...  I haven't either.  That is, until I received a product sample!  Now trust me when I say this, I will never forget the AeroLife Energy system now that I have tried it.  Let me tell you why.

Join Markerly's Blogging Network and Connect with Awesome Brands #Markerly

Hey there.  I've been in the blogging business for almost 6 years now.  6 YEARS!!!  I started out as a lowly nothing and have managed to improve to a little less lowly nothing.  lol  What I'm trying to say here is that it takes time to build an audience.  It takes dedication to work on blog posts that may get little pageviews.  It takes perseverance to continue to work on your blog when you feel that no one is reading.  But you know what... once you find your blogging groove, someone out there will take notice.  If you're fortunate, it'll be a company wanting you to either review their product or write about their company.  But what if no one comes calling?  What if you don't get those Emails offering you sponsored content?  Worry not, friends!  There are plenty of websites out there that will help you get sponsored content.  One of the up and coming blogging networks is Markerly. Never heard of them?  Well, let me tell you why they are on the rise.

New Trent TravelPak+ Review

Hey there.  Not too long ago, I received an Email from our good friends at New Trent and asked if I would be interested in joining their VIP program (still in beta).  I jumped on the chance to be able to participate.  I'm a huge fan of New Trent and their products so to be able to join their VIP program and help spread the word about New Trent was an opportunity that I simply could not pass up.  As a VIP member, I received a welcome package.  The package included a New Trent T shirt and the New Trent Travelpak+ External Battery Charger.  I've spent some time with the Travelpak+ and am now ready to give you my thoughts and tell you about my experience with it.  But first, some technical details about the New Trent Travelpak+.

MicroTouch SwitchBlade All in One Groomer Review

Hey there.  Like most men, I have a morning ritual.  I get up, get dressed, brush my teeth, comb my hair, and then I shave.  That shaving one is optional.  I can go a few mornings without shaving and it's mainly because I don't want to take the time to get everything I need for the best possible shave.  And other times, I don't need a full one shave.  I need to touch up on some rouge strands of hair in my 'stache or goatee.  I want to look my best at the office but sometimes I just don't have the time in the mornings.  Enter the MicroTouch SwitchBlade All in One Groomer.  Our good friends at Ideavillage and FuelMyBlog provided me with this great grooming tool to try out and review and let me tell you...  this groomer is absolutely perfect for touch ups.  Before I get into my experience with the MicroTouch SwitchBlade, let's get into some product details.