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EasyAcc Bluetooth Speaker Is the Easiest

August 4, 2016December 13, 2017Mark Vorenkamp

The EasyAcc Dp100 is true to its name as the easiest of the Bluetooth speakers I’ve reviewed. While not the best sounding, I’ve found myself occasionally turning to this speaker over the others because of convenience.

Dog & Bone: LockSmart Bluetooth Padlock Video Review

July 12, 2016December 13, 2017Melody Mooney

tl;dr: Every step was simple. Both the app and the padlock were easy to use.

Communicator of the Future Could Be Onyx

July 9, 2016Michael Kaufman

The Onyx is a one-button, wearable, smart, worldwide, always-on walkie-talkie… sort of like a real-life version of Captain Picard’s communicator.

Turcom AcoustoShock Bluetooth Speaker: Power Your Summer Outdoor Jams

June 10, 2016December 13, 2017Brad Moon

I was sent a Turcom AcoustoShock Bluetooth speaker to try out, and it turned out to be a pretty decent and affordable performer–something that would make a great graduation gift for a student looking for a portable speaker to cart around during the summer.

Polk’s Hinge Headphones – Big Sound, No Bulk

June 7, 2016Mordechai Luchins

What if you could have big (but not bulky), quality headphones that were also stow-able? Polk Audio asked the same question – and answered it.

Review: Brydge Makes Your iPad a Productivity Workhorse

May 16, 2016Mordechai Luchins1

There is no shortage of wireless keyboards for the iPad. But why settle for just any wireless keyboard? The Brydge is designed with the high-end in mind. But does reality match concept?

GeekDad Review: Braven Balance Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

May 13, 2016December 13, 2017Brad Moon2

Braven’s Balance manages to pack a lot of features into a portable Bluetooth speaker and thanks to its IPX7 Waterproof rating and long battery life, may just be the perfect choice for taking along to the beach.

The Sound of Progress – Grace Digital’s BTTV100 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

April 23, 2016December 13, 2017Z1

Let’s face it, most modern televisions look great wall-mounted, but doing so often means the sound from integrated speakers gets piped into your drywall. (Or, in my case, into the weird mid-mod wood paneling.) So what’s a savvy homeowner to do? The answer, obviously, is to think outside the box.

Riva S speakers support Truewireless stereo

Riva S: Stereo Capability Makes an Excellent Portable Speaker Even Better

March 11, 2016December 13, 2017Brad Moon2

Last year, I reviewed the Turbo X premium Bluetooth speaker by Riva Audio. It was a stellar portable speaker with sound that landed it at the top of my 2015 list of portable speakers, taking top honor for audio quality. The Riva S is very much a smaller scale version of the Turbo X, but with cool new features including Truewireless stereo capability.

A pair of MPow Seals Airflow Sports in-ear headphones on a white background.

Enjoy What You Don’t Hear With Mpow Seals Airflow Sports

March 7, 2016Michael LeSauvage3

Can’t stand the sound of your headphones shaking with every step of your run? Me neither, and with these headphones, your run can be blissfully peaceful.

Cowin Ark Solves the Bluetooth Speaker Bass Problem

February 26, 2016December 13, 2017Brad Moon1

If you’ve listened to a typical portable Bluetooth speaker, you probably immediately noticed one of the biggest shortcomings in the category: bass. It’s really tough to find one that provides deep, booming bass, especially if you don’t want to be spending $500 or more. The Cowin Ark takes a unique approach to tackling the problem and actually manages to deliver booming bass. Here’s how.

Review: VXi BlueParrott Point Bluetooth Headset

February 5, 2016Mordechai Luchins

Meet the VXi Parrott Point, a Bluetooth/NFC headset.

Festivus of Gadgets (Products That Disappointed Me in 2015)

January 1, 2016December 13, 2017Brad Moon1

Last year, I decided to post a wrap of the gadgets I’d bought or tested during the year that found a way to fail spectacularly. That seemed to go over fairly well, so I’m doing it again this year, with the 2015 edition of my Festivus of Gadgets.

2015 Bluetooth Speaker Guide: The Best of Portable Wireless Audio

December 13, 2015December 13, 2017Brad Moon3

Given the popularity of wireless speakers as gifts, I thought it might be useful to look back at all the models I’ve reviewed over the past 12 months and pick a few standouts.

AppLights Projection Spotlight programmable Christmas lights

AppLights Projection Spotlight: Inexpensive, App-Controlled Christmas Lighting

December 9, 2015Brad Moon

It’s holiday decorating season and as I do every year, I was keeping my eye out for interesting outdoor lights. I’ve been quite happy with connected lights like the Philips Hue series and when we saw the AppLights Projection Spotlight at Home Depot, we thought we’d give it a try to supplement our usual assortment of LED Christmas lights. Here’s how it’s worked out.

GeekDad Review: iClever QY8 Sweatproof Bluetooth Sports Earbuds

November 27, 2015Brad Moon

My wife has been helping me out with testing a pair of wireless earbuds aimed at the active set: the iClever QY8 Sweatproof Bluetooth Sports Earbuds.

GeekDad Daily Deal: Bluetooth Beanie and Touchscreen Gloves Bundle

November 9, 2015Darren Blankenship

Keep warm this winter with the Bluetooth Beanie and Touchscreen Gloves Bundle: 64% off

Creative Soundblaster Roar 2: The Swiss Army Knife of Bluetooth Speakers

November 6, 2015December 13, 2017Brad Moon

I’ve reviewed quite a collection of Bluetooth speakers in recent months, but the Creative Soundblaster Roar 2 has managed to leave a lasting impression. It not only holds its own against other speakers in its class when it comes to audio quality, it’s packed with additional features and capabilities.

GeekDad Review: Tree Labs’ Minimalist Astro Speaker Delivers

October 16, 2015December 13, 2017Brad Moon5

I was recently sent a review unit of an interesting new Bluetooth speaker set to launch on Kickstarter. The Astro speaker from Tree Labs takes a minimalist approach, both visually and in terms of digital tweaking of sound. It’s a different approach than most speakers offer and it’s kind of refreshing…

Review: iClever Portable Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard

October 5, 2015Will James

Ever since I got my first smartphone I’ve been on the lookout for a great portable keyboard. I fondly look back on the days (10 years ago) of my Palm Handspring Visor and my Targus Stowaway keyboard, and have been consistently disappointed in the keyboards until I received the iClever Portable Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard.

GeekDad Review: Riva Turbo X Premium Bluetooth Speaker

September 25, 2015December 13, 2017Brad Moon

For the past few weeks I’ve been taking advantage of the extended summer weather, putting a Riva Turbo X Premium Bluetooth Speaker through its paces — and probably annoying my neighbors in the process. It may not be the most compact wireless speaker out there and it’s certainly not the cheapest, but it’s definitely among the best I’ve tried. Besides great sound, I’ve never tested a speaker that has the cord-free stamina of this one.

The MPOW Armor with its USB cable and stereo jack.

Bring Music to Your Shower With the MPOW Armor

September 17, 2015December 13, 2017Michael LeSauvage

MPOW’s speaker sounds great, has long range, an excellent battery life, and is also waterproof!

Gadget Review: MarsBox HD Bluetooth Speaker

September 16, 2015December 13, 2017Mark Vorenkamp

A review of the Inateck MarsBox High Definition Bluetooth Speaker. Currently on sale for $14 off the listed price–promo code inside.

GeekDad Daily Deal: Revogi Smart Meter Bluetooth Outlet

September 11, 2015Darren Blankenship

Mind your power usage with the Revogi Smart Meter Bluetooth Outlet: 14% off today

Light Up Your Life With Satechi’s LED IQ Strip

September 2, 2015Z

Satechi has added some novel whimsy to connected lighting with the LED IQ Strip.

GeekDad Review: Taco Dual, Stereo Bluetooth Speaker(s)

August 28, 2015December 13, 2017Brad Moon

One of the cooler tricks that some higher end wireless portable speakers are able to pull off is pairing two units for stereo sound. I’ve tried out this feature with speakers like the Vers 1Q and various Sonos products and it’s great—having a pair of wireless speakers for true stereo separation adds a lot to the listening experience compared to a single speaker. However, it’s also expensive.