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Author: Mordechai Luchins

Mordechai is a geek with loving wife, a teenage geek daughter and geek-in-training grade-schooler. Mordechai has an obsessive interest in comics (especially older ones) as well as tech. He also watches way, way too much television.
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Toyfair 2019: DC Direct and Funko Figures

February 20, 2019February 20, 2019Mordechai Luchins

Check out the amazing new toys from #Toyfair2019. In this video, @typolad shows off the new DC Direct and Funko figures.

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Toyfair 2019: Diamond Select Figures

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019Mordechai Luchins

Check out the amazing new toys from #Toyfair2019. In this video, @typolad shows off the new Diamond Select figures.

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Toyfair 2019: ‘Ben 10’ Figures

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019Mordechai Luchins

Check out the amazing new toys from #Toyfair2019. In this video, @typolad shows off the new ‘Ben 10’ figures.

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Toyfair 2019: Playmates Poptops

February 19, 2019Mordechai Luchins

Check out the amazing new toys from Toyfair 2019. In this video, @typolad shows off the Playmates Poptops.

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Sengled Element Is Smart Lighting for Smart Shoppers

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019Mordechai Luchins

There are lots of smart bulb systems on the market, so why sengle this one out? HAHAHAHA that pun is terrible, I am sorry.

Seriously though, check these out.

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My Son Dug Star Wars Xcavations – So Will Yours!

January 10, 2019January 9, 2019Mordechai Luchins

What do you get when you mix blind boxes, paleontology, and Star Wars? If you ask my son, hours of fun. Check out Uncle Milton’s Star Wars Xcavations!

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TicPods Free Are a Colorful Alternative to Other Wireless Earbuds

December 7, 2018December 6, 2018Mordechai Luchins

I made a vow to not review any more headphones unless they had something special going on. Mobvi snagged me with the TicPods. What was so great about them to make them my Last Headphone Review Ever (I Mean it This Time)?

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Review: Your Budget Will L0V3 the 2018 Hisense H8E

November 22, 2018November 21, 2018Mordechai Luchins

Shopping for a new smart TV this holiday season? You may want to check out the Hisense H8E.

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Review: 4 Reasons the Smaller 8″ Lenovo SmartDisplay Is the Bigger Hit

November 8, 2018November 7, 2018Mordechai Luchins

Shaving two inches off the Lenovo Smart Display changes it entirely. How? Keep reading.

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Review: The Zuru X-Shot Bug Attack Is Skeet Shooting for Beginners

November 7, 2018November 6, 2018Mordechai Luchins

Get all the excitement of skeet shooting, but in a junior package.

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Review and Indiegogo Alert: Kuwow Backpack Is Smart, Secure, and Stylish

September 30, 2018October 4, 2018Mordechai Luchins1

Backpacks. They’re necessary, but what if they weren’t terrible?

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Not so Much a Review as a Prediction: The Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber Will Be a Hot Holiday Toy

September 28, 2018September 27, 2018Mordechai Luchins

I don’t normally think in terms of “hot toys,” but this one has set all my senses off. See why.

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The Avita Clarus Is a Simple Laptop and That’s OK

September 23, 2018September 26, 2018Mordechai Luchins

Sometimes you just want a dependable laptop. Is the Avita Clarus that laptop? Let’s find out.

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Review: The Honor 7x Phone Is No Exception to Huawei’s Excellence

September 21, 2018September 20, 2018Mordechai Luchins

The Honor 7x takes the power and panache of the Honor line and wants to be the best budget phone of 2018. How does it do?

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Basic Fun Classic Arcades Puts the ‘Oregon Trail’ (and More) in the Palm of Your Hand

September 18, 2018September 17, 2018Mordechai Luchins

Who’s up for a little nostalgia? Basic Fun Toys puts some classic games in the palm of your hand.

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Lenovo Smart Display – A Clever Look at Home AI

August 10, 2018August 9, 2018Mordechai Luchins1

Take a Google Home, add a display, mix in a new operating system, and what do you get? The Lenovo Smart Display. Are Lenovo and Google ready to take down Amazon’s Echo Show?

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TicWatch Pro Shows Why Android Wear Is Still Amateur Hour

August 8, 2018August 7, 2018Mordechai Luchins

We spent June testing the entry-level Android Wear watch from Mobvi. Now it’s time to try out their TicWatch Pro. Come see what makes this smart watch unique. Hint: It’s two-faced, but in a good way.

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Review & Giveaway: Action Bendables Are A Super New Twist on Rubber Toys

July 25, 2018July 24, 2018Mordechai Luchins1

Rubber toys by NJ Croce look cool, but they’re not as playable as other toys. That’s just changed.

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Review: The Alcatel 3V Marries High-End Camera & Screen to Low-End Costs

July 18, 2018July 17, 2018Mordechai Luchins1

Alcatel’s unlocked 3V brings a dual-shooter camera to the sub $200 phone market. Is it worth it?

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Review: The TicWatch E Budget Smartwatch Is The Difference Between Cheap and Affordable

July 9, 2018July 8, 2018Mordechai Luchins6

If you’re curious about Wear and don’t want to break the bank, check out the TickWatch E.

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Review: Taking Aim With the Zuru X-Shot Turbo Advance and Regenerator Toys

June 19, 2018June 18, 2018Mordechai Luchins

I almost dismissed Zuru as just Yet Another Blaster Wannabe. Don’t make my mistake.

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[GIVEAWAY] Celebrate Ghostbusters Day With Your Very Own ECTO-1 From Playmobil

June 8, 2018June 7, 2018Mordechai Luchins1

Did you know there was a Ghostbusters Day? Me either, but it’s true! Celebrate everyone’s favorite paranormal experts with Playmobil’s new ECTO-1.

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Review + Deal Alert: Scottevest Ozark Shirt Has Pockets to Spare

June 6, 2018June 5, 2018Mordechai Luchins

My love affair with Scottevest products continues with a cool plaid shirt. Is the extra storage worth the cost? What if there was a sale?

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Deal Alert & Review: Get $50 Off The Outstanding DeeBot N79s Robot Vacuum

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018Mordechai Luchins

Amazon is having a good sale on a great robot vacuum. Should you care?

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Review: Is the Essential Phone Essentially Beta?

May 15, 2018May 14, 2018Mordechai Luchins

The Essential Phone was supposed to take 2017 by storm. Instead, I doubt more than a quarter of you have heard of it. Why is that and why should you have? More importantly, should you buy it in 2018?

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Sleep Tracking’s Biggest Threat? Your Kids and Pets

April 13, 2018April 12, 2018Mordechai Luchins

We live on the cusp of an era where we can track our health in our sleep. There are just a few things keeping us from getting there.

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Review: 3 Weeks With The Huawei Mate 10 Pro Is Not Enough

March 29, 2018March 29, 2018Mordechai Luchins

The new Huawei Mate 10 Pro is more than just a refresh of the recent Mate 10. It’s a powerful plus-size phone with some great features. But is it for you?

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Review: The Plantronics Voyager 6200 UC Was Interesting Enough to Change My Mind

March 28, 2018March 27, 2018Mordechai Luchins

Bluetooth headsets are serious business, and Plantronics wants you to seriously consider their new business headset.

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Review: The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 – A Big Phone for Big Bucks

March 15, 2018March 14, 2018Mordechai Luchins

The newest Note from Samsung has a lot of bad blood to deal with. Can it overcome the checkered past of the Note 7? Thanks to Sprint, we get a chance to try for ourselves.

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Hisense H9D Looks Great But Looks Aren’t Everything

February 22, 2018February 27, 2018Mordechai Luchins2

The 2017 Hisense TV line looks amazing. Too bad it can’t live up to that first impression.

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