Todd Bernhard

Everything You Need to Know about the New Apple Watch Series 4: Price, Specs & Features

By Todd Bernhard

In previous iterations, Apple added cellular and GPS capability, plus waterproofing to make a compelling case to make the leap to a new watch. This year the new Apple Watch features fewer dramatic new features and more enhancements (64-bit CPU, bigger screen size, smaller bezel, thinner chassis, louder speaker, and better sensors.) But that doesn't mean the Series 4 isn't a dramatically different watch. Thanks to a built-in ECG (electrocardiogram) sensor, the Apple Watch Series 4 is a healthcare provider’s dream—and one that fits on your wrist. Let's go over everything you should know about the Apple Watch Series 4, including price, specifications, new features, and improvements.

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Rugged iPad Case Review: Protective Shell with Rotating Hand Grip

By Todd Bernhard

If you use an iPad for work, you should check out the Metropolis iPad Case with Handstrap ($44.95) from Urban Armor Gear. The case has a built-in 360-degree rotating hand strap, secured by durable velcro, which makes it great for one-handed operation. I could see using it on a shop floor or a trade show. There's even a strap to hold an Apple Pencil.

Review: Now You Can Make Your Echo 2 Portable

By Todd Bernhard

Amazon keeps making its Echo devices better and better, but when it dropped the Tap line, customers lost the option of a portable battery-powered Echo device. The folks at NINETY7 have come to the rescue, with the SKY TOTE Battery Base for Echo 2 ($49.95). It adds a few inches of height to the Echo 2; but the Echo 2 is shorter than the original Echo, so it's fine. The exterior looks nice, next to the factory model, although Amazon offers a variety of finishes which will be hidden if enclosed in the SKY TOTE. The SKY TOTE's fabric lets the sound through and looks good at the same time.

Review: Affordable Noise-Canceling Wireless Headphones

By Todd Bernhard

I prefer over ear headphones, so I really liked the E7 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Headphones ($64.99) from Mixcder. The earcups and padded headband are comfortable. I could easily wear the headphones for extended periods.

Woolfie: Take a Perfect Selfie with Your Dog

By Todd Bernhard

I love my dog, but getting her to sit still for a photo is tricky, let alone for a selfie with both of us in the picture. There's just too much to coordinate. The folks at Model Citizen had the same idea, but they did something about it! They created the Woofie ($9.50). It's not a selfie-stick, but rather a snap-on attachment for your phone.The idea is to insert a dog treat in the top of the device so it gets your dog's attention. And it works!

Review: Montar Air Qi Car Mount & Charger

By Todd Bernhard

I wrote about the Montar car mount a while back and I liked it a lot. Now that iPhones support Qi, my only concern is that the old model didn't support wireless charging. That's fixed now with the Montar Air Qi ($49.99). As with the previous model, it has a sleek racing car design, with glossy black and bold red accents.

Review: Aura Smart Photo Frame

By Todd Bernhard

There have been many attempts at smart photo frames, but they often fell flat. You might have even tried dedicating a cheap Android tablet for the purpose. The result is something that is too hard to use, or the image resolution is poor, or it doesn't handle portrait and landscape images well.

Review: MEATER Smart Wireless Food Thermometer

By Todd Bernhard

If you've been following the debacle at Chipotle, you know how important it is to measure the temperature of your food. And if you don't want to ruin an expensive piece of meat, you'll want to use the MEATER Wireless Thermometer ($69). The MEATER is to be inserted in the meat you're preparing and it connects, wirelessly, to your smartphone for accurate cooking time.

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Review: Compact, Quality Leather Wallet with Tile Tracker Included

By Todd Bernhard

I love the quality leather goods from Nomad, so I was excited to see its latest offering. The Slim Wallet with Tile Tracking ($79.95) is like Nomad's earlier wallets in that it is made of high-quality Horween Leather. It is really designed for credit and ID cards as opposed to cash, with five card slots.

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