James White is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has been reviewing strange gadgets since 2011. He also runs the successful "Freakin' Reviews" YouTube channel.
On a recent trip to Huntington Beach, California, I brought along five beach gadgets to see how they performed in a real-world setting. Some of these products are fairly straightforward, so they did not require the kind of extensive testing you might see in some of my other reviews. Still, IContinue Reading
Today I’m testing out the Spin360, a fan that has been advertising relentlessly online, promising a completely different kind of fan experience. Instead of aiming a strong stream of air at one person, it blows a gentler breeze in every direction at once to circulate air throughout a room. IContinue Reading
The Ninja Crispi DualZone is a large, dual-basket glass air fryer designed to cook two different foods at once, with separate controls for each side. It offers plenty of capacity and some genuinely useful features, but it also has a few limitations that took some trial and error to workContinue Reading
I keep seeing all kinds of products advertised on Facebook, and eventually I decided to try a few of them for myself. In today’s review, I tested Underdog Glasses, the Arauris Facial Cold Plunge Ice Bowl, and the SnakJak to see whether these ads were actually leading me to usefulContinue Reading
I tested the Balmuda Toaster Pro, a nearly $400 toaster oven that promises crisp toast, steam-enhanced heating, and a Salamander Grill Mode for finishing foods with top-down heat. Over several days, I compared it to a regular toaster and countertop oven, then tested it with toast, pizza, croissants, pancakes, cheeseContinue Reading
In today’s review, I test five unusual kitchen gadgets: the Peel Plate, Chef’n GarlicZoom, Kernel Katcher, and two different cherry pitters. Some were more useful than I expected, and one comparison turned out closer than I expected.Continue Reading
I tested the GoveeLife Smart Ice Nugget Maker, a $500 countertop ice maker with app controls, fast ice production, a large side water tank, and customizable lighting. It is big, heavy, and expensive, but after comparing it to my trusty old Frigidaire ice maker, I found a lot to like.Continue Reading
I tested the Shark ChillPill, a 3-in-1 personal cooling device that combines a fan, cooling plate, and misting function. At $149.99, it promises a premium cooling experience, but I wanted to see how well it performed in real-world Las Vegas heat and how it compared to a much cheaper CoolhillContinue Reading
I tested seven Temu gadgets that all cost under $7 to see if any of them were actually useful. This batch included everything from a 9V battery flashlight and UV bracelet to a rotating stapler, collapsible cup, and wearable projection lamp.Continue Reading
I tested the Blizzee Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker, a $330 machine that claims to make soft serve with no pre-freezing, no ice, and no salt. It sounds like a great idea, but as I found out, there are some quirks you’ll need to know about.Continue Reading