A new contender for the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds around
Last year, after spending way too long researching the category, I bought a pair of NuForce BE6 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds by Optoma, and soon after, declared them best wireless Bluetooth earbuds thanks to their sleek look, lightweight construction, and very decent...
The innovative car charger that’s the solution to all your overconnected family woes.
I now have a couple of two-port USB chargers in the cigarette lighter socket, because the idea of running out of batteries in the middle of a Waze nav is terrifying. (And on a totally separate note, when are we going to stop calling them cigarette lighters and start...
Here’s a new one in portable chargers: It backs up your data, too.
I recently found myself caught out there without portable, backup battery power. I mean, I had a Plan C — my iPhone charger in my purse — which was more like a Plan E, because trying to locate a conveniently-placed wall outlet at a massive blogging...
5 of the best sports headphones for women (and other folks with small ears)
What might seem like a small problem, is actually a big pain in the butt. Or maybe pain in the bud? I’m taking about wearing in-ear headphones or earbuds that are too big for your on-the-smaller-side ear holes. It’s not only uncomfortable, but also super...
Zipbuds: Affordable earbuds that cancel out noise and tangles
After a particularly long stretch of snow days this winter, I realized I needed a pair of noise-canceling headphones. Because, kids. If you are with me, here’s one that takes care of two big parental issues: Tangle-free, noise-cancelling Juice 2.0 earbuds from...
Should iPhone cable color coordination be one of those things for you.
Sometimes it’s the little things that can help a desk feel less cluttered and more pretty, and so I really appreciate the new Belkin MIXIT metallic USB cables. Metallic, as in silver, gold or space gray. As in, matching your iPhone, iPad, MacBook or new gold...
UrbanEars headphones, now making you crave sorbet.
One day we’ll be telling our kids, “back in my day, the headphones were black! And we liked it!” And they’ll look at us like we were crazy, thanks to companies like Sweden’s UrbanEars which presents the most gorgeous colors each year....
BOLT reinvents the travel charger, beautifully
As a frequent traveler, I’ve come to terms with the fact that I carry a big pouch around with way too many cords, accessories, portable chargers, and backups to the portable chargers. Even so, I’m always looking for ways to lighten the load so I really...
Wear your headphones in your headband
Even though the temperature is falling, I’m still spending plenty of time outside, which is a lot more fun when I’ve got warm and cozy ears and an upbeat playlist to keep me company. So I’m eyeing this fun pleated tech headphones headband complete...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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