It has been a while since I have done trilogies of product reviews, but I have received some products post-CES 2017, and I need to review them accordingly. I'll go ahead and start with the Decora Smart Plug-In Dimmer with Z-Wave Technology. In case you don't realize it, this is a universal lamp module. What you do is plug it into your wall and plug your hopefully … [Read more...] about Leviton Part 1: Decora Smart Plug-In Dimmer with Z-Wave Technology
Home Gadgets
Sengled Pulse Solo, a Light Bulb/Speaker
Here's a really interesting product from Sengled known as the Pulse Solo, which has a function as cool as it's name. It is essentially a light bulb that acts as a Bluetooth speaker. Not just any type of Bluetooth speaker, but an integrated JBL speaker. It has 3-watt speakers, on two sides of the bulb. All you need to do is just screw it in, and you can hear the tones as … [Read more...] about Sengled Pulse Solo, a Light Bulb/Speaker
iHome for the Holidays, Part 1: Vanity Speaker or iHome iCVBT5
Ah, yes, there is nothing like iHome for the Holidays. I have reviewed many iHome products many a time. So many times, that I just don't feel like putting in hyperlinks. I'm going to close out this week with three different iHome products, and I'm going to start with the most unusual: the iHome Vanity Speaker or iCVBT5. The iCVBT5 is essentially made to be that one … [Read more...] about iHome for the Holidays, Part 1: Vanity Speaker or iHome iCVBT5
Netatmo, Part 2: Healthy Home Coach
In addition to the Presence Security Light/Camera that we had a chance to try out the other day, Netatmo also sent us a Healthy Home Coach. That is this copper can that you see here. The Healthy Home Coach bills itself as a "Smart Indoor Climate Monitor", and it appears to be targeted to families. The Healthy Home Monitor is like a thermometer for your home, as it … [Read more...] about Netatmo, Part 2: Healthy Home Coach
D-Link AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router Review
Okay, I have reviewed a lot of routers in the past, and I'm starting to get used to setting them up. It is something that I never look forward to, because it is never fun to set up stuff when it can screw up that which you know works. Still, if you can make something work better, it is worth the time to do it. Such is the case for the AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router, and it … [Read more...] about D-Link AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router Review
Black and Decker Electric 3-in-1 Compact Mower
Okay, so all of you probably have lawns, and all of you have to mow them, and if you are like me, then you have some edge that is impossible to mow. This is why I was so glad that Black and Decker sent me that toolkit as well as this 6.5 Amp 12-inch Electric 3-in-1 Compact Mower. I will have to say that I never had any luck with the weed whackers that I have had in the … [Read more...] about Black and Decker Electric 3-in-1 Compact Mower
ISSA (More Than an Electric Toothbrush) from FOREO
It has been a while since our first foray into FOREO, and the company is known for making some high quality electric Health and Beauty Aid products. Today, it is the ISSA, which is "more than just an electric toothbrush". After getting a chance to review it, I can agree with that. You know how most toothbrushes are a plastic handle, and then some bristles attached to it? … [Read more...] about ISSA (More Than an Electric Toothbrush) from FOREO
Our Review of the Keurig Kold Drinkmaker
At CES 2016, my wife and I had a great time trying out gadgets, and we were grateful to discover that Keurig was willing to send a Keurig KOLD Drinkmaker to us for testing out for this article. I will have to say that we our reviews of it are…mixed. I will explain that it is more than just a pun. In case you can’t tell by the name, The Keurig KOLD Drinkmaker is made to … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Keurig Kold Drinkmaker
Kolibree Can Claim It Is The Smartest and Most Elegant Toothbrush
I think that that best term that I can use to describe the Kolibree toothbrush is "gamification". That is, that if there is a way to do something, someone has to make a way to put points on it so you can keep doing this. I suppose that one of the most mundane things in the world is brushing your teeth, so why not have a method of making you do something. The Kolibree allows … [Read more...] about Kolibree Can Claim It Is The Smartest and Most Elegant Toothbrush
FOODsniffer can detect rotten meat, electronically
I think that we are all into "The Internet of Things", and I heard that Samsung is devoting a lot of time at IFA 2015. This FOODsniffer is something that every cook needs, and possibly every household. The issue is meat, and it is difficult to tell when it has gone bad until it's too late. You definitely want to be on the eating side when it has gone bad. The … [Read more...] about FOODsniffer can detect rotten meat, electronically
YouTube user creates 40W Laser products
There is a YouTube users known as styropyro who has created some interesting laser creations, including a lightsaber. He has recently created a 40W laser rifle that makes me wonder about the legality of weapons. I am assuming that you can just make a weapon like a nuclear bomb, right? Well, I suppose that this laser gun, which uses eight parallel 5W laser beams fastened … [Read more...] about YouTube user creates 40W Laser products
The iBaby Monitor M6
It has been a while since I have reviewed a baby monitor on this blog, but then again, it has been a while since I needed one. I decided to review it, as every house needs an extra eye these days. I'm going to have to say that I truly love the design of the iBaby Monitor M6. As you can see, it has a look of two joined balls, one large and one small. The purpose of these … [Read more...] about The iBaby Monitor M6
PLAYBULB Candle by MiPOW
My first post on The Geek Church, and it will be a review of a product Mark found at CES. This is the PLAYBULB Candle. It's a nifty little device that can be controlled by an app on Apple or Android devices. After downloading the app, I found the set-up to be a bit clunky. I got the device to pair with my Samsung Galaxy S4 phone, and there is a tutorial at the beginning, … [Read more...] about PLAYBULB Candle by MiPOW
My review of the eTAPE 16
While I was at CES 2015, I had a cool chance to see many great gadgets, including the eTAPE 16. I am not certain if I have ever seen a technological tape measure before, but I would like to see more advances in it. It has a Large Digital Display on top, which means that you don't even have to look at the tape to get your measurement. So what good is that? Well, you can … [Read more...] about My review of the eTAPE 16
Cor Smart Thermostat gives a new age of Modern Air Conditioning
Carrier is one of those industries that is known for high technology heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning solutions. They have come up with the Cor, which is a way of taking control of your home comfort system. I believe that there is another product known as Nest which does the same thing, and I don't know, maybe it is different. The only reason why I am reporting … [Read more...] about Cor Smart Thermostat gives a new age of Modern Air Conditioning