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Verb Caffeinated Energy Bar review

What is it?

Verb Bars are chewy, chocolatey, and enriched with the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. The caffeine comes from organic green tea, which entails no spike, no crash, and higher levels of focus than caffeine from other sources due to an amino-acid called L-Theanine.

What’s in the box?

For the price of $20, you receive 10 energy bars in a recyclable box. You can purchase in wholesale, at thousands of bars per purchase with a discount if you contact them through professional email and they always offer free shipping through their website: https://www.verbenergybar.com/#!/cart

Design and Features

Verb bars are petite and convenient to carry around for on-the-go energy. Verb Bars have 8 natural, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan ingredients which are: rolled oats, almond butter, organic puffed brown rice, organic agave nectar, organic unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, organic brown sugar, and caffeine from organic green tea. Each bar contains 190 calories, 100mg of caffeine, 5g of protein, and 12g of sugar.

What I like

What I like about the bar is that it’s a combination of multiple health benefits into such a simple serving, using a small number of natural ingredients. I especially adore that the box says “recycle me” on it and that the color scheme of the logo matches the earthy vibes that the energy bars have. I also like that you can subscribe to Verb and get boxes delivered to you based on your consumption, and you don’t need to log on and reorder every single time.

What needs to be improved

I think the claim, “as much caffeine as a cup of coffee” needs to be reevaluated… I am not a coffee or soda drinker, so I have almost no tolerance for caffeine and I did not feel a very prominent energy kick from these bars. The flavor was also not what I was expecting… I think adding more flavor options would be beneficial. These bars are also very filling and would be best marketed toward bodybuilders who want the extra calories for bulking up; not people who are trying to remain thin.

Final thoughts

My final thoughts on this product are sincerely optimistic. I personally would not purchase the product again, but I definitely think there is an established foundation here for a very successful company and desired products. The creators behind this product have their minds and hearts aligned in perfect synchronization with the mother nature, and I know they have our Earth’s health, as well as the health of humanity, in mind.

Price: $20.00 for 10 bars
Where to buy: Verb Energy and Amazon
Source: https: The sample for this review was provided by Verb Energy

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Play games like it’s 1989 with this Gameboy style case for iPhone

Sure, there are plenty of games apps for iPhone, but do you find yourself pining for the old 8-bit, grayscale days of gaming?  Your classic Gameboy may not work anymore, but the Wanle case for iPhone will give you a fix of old-style gaming, complete with buttons for tactile feedback missing on a touchscreen.

The Wanle plastic case won’t add much weight to your phone, but it will add hours of fun with 10 pre-installed games like Tetris, Formula One Racing, and the ever-popular Snake.  It’s available for the iPhone 6/6+, iPhone 6s/6s+, iPhone 7/7+, iPhone 8/8+, or iPhone X.

Cases are available in black, red, white, or blue if you shop at Wanle, but they are out of stock until 04/09/2018.  You can pre-order from Wanle for $24.95 (normal price is $74.95).  If you don’t want to wait you can find similar cases on Amazon for less than $12 (not for the iPhone X yet though).

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HyperX Cloud Revolver Gunmetal gaming headset review

Although not the most prominent of the sensory functions, hearing plays an important role in our lives. Those of us who enjoy music also enjoy it more with a high-quality audio delivery. Those old tunes from your teenage years can take you back to those days like nothing else can. Even more for us that enjoy ’80’s rock and roll. That made reviewing the HyperX Cloud Revolver Gunmetal gaming headset even more enjoyable.

What is it?

The HyperX Cloud Revolver Gunmetal gaming headset is a premium-grade headset that aims to meet the demands of both the PC or Console gamer. Utilizing 50mm directional drivers and a removable microphone, the Revolver series headsets deliver precise, crisp audio in a durable, high-quality package.

What’s in the box?

  • HyperX Cloud Revolver headset with fixed 3.5 ft cord.
  • Audio control box with 3.5mm plugs with 6.75 ft cord.
  • Detachable Microphone.



Design and features

The Cloud Revolver headset makes great use of design when it comes to the structure of the headset. The steel frame is a one-piece design that encompasses the speakers, making it difficult to break. One of the things that really caught my attention was how flexible the braided cord was, unlike some of the braided phone charging cords that I’ve had.

The headset features a self-adjusting headband, which I felt was a little too giving in its springiness, making the earpieces sit a little low on my head. That might not be an issue if you have a fair amount of hair on your head.

The earpieces are memory foam and remained comfortable for quite a few hours at a time. They also did not interfere with my glasses. The fairly closed-back design kept almost all sound from escaping, which comes in handy if you don’t want to annoy other people in the room.

The audio control box has a convenient sliding mute switch, volume wheel, and a clip to keep it in place. The cord connected to the control box plus the headset cord gives you over 10 ft of freedom of movement.



The headset is truly multi-platform compatible, operating on Windows, Mac, or gaming system, as well as being compatible with Teamspeak, Discord, Skype, Ventrilo, mumble, and Raidcall.

The removable microphone is a nice touch. It features a 3.5mm plug and bendable boom. I did a video conference call and the other person said I sounded great.

Nothing beats great headphones when it comes to gaming. The extra edge you get from being able to hear the little audio queues like someone walking up on you really is exciting. The immersive experience is so much better than just speakers. The noise-canceling microphone really helps, and other players said the audio sounded great.

What I like

  • Flexible cords
  • Full metal frame that encircles the earpieces
  • Detachable, flexible, noise-canceling microphone
  • Closed-back ear cups don’t allow much sound to escape and annoy other people
  • Ear pads work fine with glasses

What needs to be improved

  • The self-adjusting headband is a little to loose for my liking
  • The frame is hard mounted to the ear cups, which means any touching of the frame transmits quite a bit of sound through to your ears

Final thoughts

This headset not only sounds great but feels like it is rugged enough to last for many years. Whether gaming or just listening to audio, this headset provides a comfortable and precise audio experience.
Price: $119.99
Where to buy: HyperX or Amazon
Source: The sample of this product was provided by HyperX

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Ruggard Lens Cases are built for the job!


If you have been in the photography or videography field for some time, you have undoubtedly amassed quite a collection of lens, and you most likely spent thousands of dollars in doing so. Often, the lens cases that are included with your purchase of your expensive lens are ok, but do not readily inspire a feeling of confidence that they would do a really good job of protecting the lens.

I have always felt the same way, and over time, I have invested in Ruggard Lens Cases for every lens I own. The Ruggard lens cases are available in approximately 9 different sizes, and are well built and padded for great lens protection. The outside of their cases is made of a durable water-resistant shell that ensures the protection of your lens from spills and other liquid mishaps. The zippers are strong and there is material overlapping them to protect any foreign substance from entering what is always a weak point on any case. By simply touching the interior, you can tell that the walls are thick and made of high-density foam to provide superior protection. A removable and adjustable shoulder strap, a belt loop, and an external grab handle complete the safety package.

The next time you are looking for a great quality lens case, you can find the Ruggard Lens Cases at B&H Photo Video or Amazon starting at $14.99 for the smallest case.

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Sony’s SRS-XB41 speaker is ready to PARTY with flashing multi-colored lights

Sony SRS-XB41

A Bluetooth speaker with flashing multi-colored lights? This certainly isn’t the first time we’ve come across one, but this time around, the speaker is from Sony, and it’s headed our way in time for Spring.

Sony’s new SRS-XB41 sports multi-colored lights that sync to the beat of the music. Specifically, there are three areas of the speaker that light up – its speakers actually light up, its “line” light lights up in different colors, and it produces a flashing strobe light at its sides. The light show and DJ effects can all be controlled via the Fiestable app on your smartphone.

The speakers themselves feature a new DSP technology that promises a 3D experience with plenty of bass. They can also be wirelessly daisy-chained to one another over Bluetooth, effectively creating an even more immersive audio experience. You can daisy chain up to 100 of these speakers together. That would be SOME party.

Sony’s SRS-XB41 waterproof

The speaker itself is super tough. It’s covered with a tough material that can withstand scratches and tough environments. It’s Ip67 waterproof and dustproof too, and able to withstand being submerged in water up to 3 feet. That means it’s ready for pool parties.

Battery life is impressive too – Sony claims it can last up to 24 hours.

Sony’s SRS-XB41 portable wireless Bluetooth speaker will retail for $249.99 and it will be available soon in a choice of black, red or cyan.

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