Todd Bernhard

Review: Bluetooth Deadbolt Makes It Magical to Open Your Door

By Todd Bernhard

There's a lot to like about the Deadbolt 02 ($199) from IglooHome, especially once you get it installed. I particularly liked the "magical" way you can enter, just by holding your hand over the touchscreen, as long as you have your phone nearby. The sleek device uses Bluetooth 4.0 to recognize that you are close by, and then unlocks the deadbolt when your hand is placed in the right spot. This could be great for entering with groceries, etc.

Review: This Solar-Powered Flashlight Can Also Charge Your iPhone

By Todd Bernhard

Sure, your iPhone has a flashlight, but it's not always the right tool for the job. The E.LUMEN ($24.99) from Renogy is the right tool for many jobs. It has a very strong flashlight that has three modes: full, partial, and strobe. It has a 2,000mAh battery that can be recharged via the solar panels on the side and charge just about any USB device (only a microUSB cable is provided, which is the other way the flashlight can be charged.)

Review: One Power Adapter to Handle USB-C and Traditional USB

By Todd Bernhard

I had the opportunity to try a pre-release version of the PowerJoy 30C ($44) from Innergie. The PowerJoy should ship soon and is a smart solution to a real problem. As Apple and other vendors transition to USB-C, most users still have a wide variety of devices that charge using a traditional USB cable. Instead of traveling with and using multiple charging bricks, the PowerJoy is one device with two charging ports, one for USB-C and one for traditional USB.

Review: Affordable Wireless Bluetooth Headphone & Earbud Options from Wicked Audio

By Todd Bernhard

I had the opportunity to check out both the Endo ($44.99) and WCKD1 ($74.99)Bluetooth headphones from Wicked Audio. The Endo is an on-ear set of headphones and the WCKD1 is an in-ear earbud version. They have a lot of similarities, so choosing one depends on whether you prefer wireless Bluetooth headphones or Bluetooth earbuds.

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Review: Reconfigurable iPhone & Apple Watch Charging Stand from Satechi

By Todd Bernhard

If you have or think you might get an Apple Watch, or a Fitbit Blaze, or especially if you have one and think you might get the other, you will be very interested in the Smart Charging Stand ($34.99) from Satechi. This thing is like a power dock designed by the Transformers. It provides three external USB ports for charging,and inside the unit is another port. The company provides a short cable and stand specifically for the Fitbit Blaze, an adapter that can hold your own Apple Watch Charging cable and an adapter that can support your phone.

USB Hub Review: Keep Unsightly Cables Hidden from View

By Todd Bernhard

It's hard to earn a five star review from me, especially for something as mundane as a charging hub. But the Nomad USB Charging Hub (starting at $39.95) does the job of a hub, and hides the cables inside to prevent accidental disconnection and look good at the same time. Speaking of cables, Nomad has some of the most rugged cables you can buy, so when you're on the go, you can take Nomad quality with you.

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