The Olympus VP-10 Digital Voice Recorder is sleek, effective, and discreet

Personal portable Digital Voice Recorders are widely available with numerous customer driven features, and for a price range of less than $50 up to several hundred dollars. I have used a few in the past from various manufacturers, and while I was mostly satisfied, I always felt that there was room for improvement, whether it was size, or connectivity or build quality or audio quality.

Just recently, I decided to invest in another Digital Voice Recorder. To meet my requirements, it had to produce amazing audio quality for both recording and playback, have USB connectivity, a small and discreet footprint, be intuitive, convenient, and very easy to use. After settling on a budget and after much research, I decided to purchase the Olympus VP-10. Olympus has a long-standing reputation for manufacturing great voice recorders and based on the specifications and reviews, the VP-10 seemed to live up to that reputation.

When I received the VP-10, I was pleasantly surprised. It is the length of the average pen and maybe double the width. It has a built-in pen clip and the buttons are well placed for ease of use. My preliminary testing leads me to believe that the audio recording quality is indeed consistently excellent and that this device will serve me well for a long time. I have not yet come across any annoying issues or deal-breaking design flaws, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good quality digital voice recorder.

You can purchase the Olympus VP-10 at B&H Photo Video for the current low price of $75.60.

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Everything else in your house is smart, so why isn’t your bathroom exhaust fan?

With the ISO ceiling exhaust fan and light, your bathroom exhaust fan will be as smart as everything else.  The ISO is a humidity-activated fan that turns on when it senses moisture in the air and turns itself off when the humidity level has dropped.  No more coming home and finding that you forgot to flip the fan off after your shower, and it’s been running all day.

ISO has a a two-bulb light fixture (two 40W fluorescents required but not included) for general illumination and a motion-triggered nightlight (7W incandescent, not included).  It comes with a wall switch for both the fan and the light.  The exhaust fan is made of metal, plastic, and glass and measures 12.99″ X 12.99″; total height is 8.84″ deep, and it extends 1.57″ down from the ceiling when installed.  The fan is very quiet at 1-3 sones.

The ISO fan is $129.00 at Quirky.

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Rezzimax TUNER review

A few years ago I took a pretty bad fall while skiing and injured my neck and suffered a concussion, which has had lasting effects to this day.  I was interested in the Tuner from Rezzimax because it offers multiple applications for high frequency massage of your neck, shoulders, face or anywhere else you may need a little relief.

What is it?

The Rezzimax Tuner is a compact yet powerful personal massager that is aimed to assist people with migraines, neck pain, jaw pain (TMJ), sinus pain and other ailments.  In a few minutes of use the user can experience substantial relief if not total resolution of the pain they are experiencing.  The Tuner is portable, wireless and easily fits in your hand.  It utilizes adjustable high frequency vibrations to massage your problem area and bring relief in a short time.

Hardware Specs

The Tuner weighs two pounds and is 10 x 6 x 2.5 inches (about the size of an electric toothbrush when the massaging head is not attached).  I couldn’t find any information about the battery but I have been able to get many sessions with this out of one charge so battery life isn’t a concern for me.

What’s in the box?

When you purchase a Tuner, you receive a hard sided carrying/travel case with a sturdy sipper closure.  Inside the case you will find the Tuner base, adjustable massaging head attachment, a charging base, USB/micro USB power cable and a wall adapter that is similar in size to an iPhone power cube.

Designs and features

The first thing I noticed about the Tuner compared to other massagers I have seen or used was the compact size.  With the sturdy, hard-sided carrying case I have been able to pack this in my briefcase or suitcase to go to the office or on a trip without taking up much room.  Once I began using it I instantly was aware of the resonance technology that they discuss on their website.  This massager vibrates at a much higher frequency than other products on the market.  At first I didn’t know if this would make a difference but after a few sessions with it I really noticed a difference in my neck pain, sinus pressure and overall stress level.  It has a way of humming you into a very relaxed state while your trouble area is worked on.

The battery life has not been an issue for me.  I have used it multiple times on a single charge, and while I cannot find information on the battery capacity or battery life, I am not concerned with running out of juice once charged.  The unit charges wirelessly in the base so all you have to do is set the Tuner base in the charging cradle and it begins the charging cycle automatically.  I love this feature as I’m sure anyone with anything that charges wirelessly does.

The dark grey adjustable massaging head can open or close to fit most of your needs.  I say “most” because I have a slightly larger than average head and the arms do not open wide enough for me to massage moth of my temples at once, which is a big drawback for me as that was a feature I was really looking forward to.  I do use the adjustable head to massage my neck, face and head and it honestly feels AMAZING!   In one of their videos they even show putting the massager in your mouth in between your cheeks and upper gums to relieve TMJ pain.  I have yet to try this as I don’t have TMJ issues but I can imaging it would provide relief just like it has for my headaches, neck pain and sinus pressure.  You can also use the tuner without the grey attachment for a more precise and intense massage.  I usually go without the attachment for my neck where I can really get into those tight muscles that cause my headaches and where I hold my stress.

What I like

  • It works!
  • 7 levels of vibration to dial in the treatment you like best
  • Results in minutes
  • Compact size/carrying case
  • Wireless charging
  • Long battery life
  • Natural alternative to pain management through medication
  • Attractive and high quality design

What needs to be improved

  • Wider messaging head to fit more people to massage temples
  • At $249, it comes in at the higher end of personal massagers.

Final thoughts

Since receiving the Tuner, I have been hooked.  I have used it when I am in pain or had sinus pressure but have also used it just to relax at the end of the day.  I keep it in my briefcase so I can use it at the office or at home and find myself reaching for it instead of the bottle of Advil.  If you suffer from any of the issues I have mentioned here or that are listed on the website, or just carry a lot of stress and get relief from massage, I can confidently recommend this product.  I think the price tag of $249 is a little high but can’t argue much since I have seen results and it has relieved my pain.  From that perspective, I think it is worth it.

Price: $249
Where to buy: Rezzimax
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Rezzimax.

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The Audioengine A5+ speakers are now A5++ with added wireless

Audioengine has a history of making affordable speakers that happen to sound like they cost much more. Their A5+ speakers look good and are solidly crafted. However, up until now, the A5+ speakers lacked any wireless capabilities. Not any more. The new A5+ Wireless speakers are bookshelf speakers that can be placed anywhere in a room and fill that room with great stereo. There is no network to setup, passwords to create, buttons to push, and inputs are always ready to go.

Like the original A5+, the A5+ Wireless eliminates the need for a stereo receiver or separate power amp. Setup requires no apps to download and no wifi hassles. Tidal, Spotify, Pandora, Apple music, Google Play and other streaming apps and services play instantly from your phone, tablet, and computer. The A5+ Wireless comes with upgraded aesthetics, aptX-HD, a 24-bit upsampling DAC, and has an extended wireless range. Their 150W peak power class A/B analog amps sound great compared to the cheaper digital amps found in many other mass-produced powered speakers.

The A5+ Wireless speakers are constructed of hand-built wood cabinets complete with 5” Kevlar woofers and 3/4” silk tweeters (made by Audioengine), a 24-bit upsampled digital audio converter, front panel volume control, a subwoofer connection and included remote. Extended Bluetooth range is rated at 100 ft.

The A5+ Wireless speakers come in satin black, gloss white, and solid bamboo and are available now for $499 (black or white) and $569 (bamboo). Visit audioengineusa.com for more information.

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Constantly monitor temperature and humidity with the SensorPush wireless sensor

When we got a new fridge last year, I wanted to monitor its temperature for a while to be sure it was safe for storing my insulin.  My fridge had a temperature display, but it would only show me a snapshot of the conditions in there, so I could never be sure that the insulin had never been in freezing conditions.  That would be the same weakness for every other thermometer I had on hand.  After some research, I found the SensorPush.  It’s a little fob-like device about the same size as those tracking fobs you can add to your keyring.

The SensorPush connects via Bluetooth to an app running on your phone or tablet.  Inside, it has a Swiss-made sensing component that provides reliable, accurate measurements.  It can push readings via Bluetooth 4.0 to your mobile device, and you can monitor hourly, daily, monthly, and yearly records of both temperature and humidity so long as you are within Bluetooth range.  You can also get alerts if the readings are outside your desired limits.  You can add an optional SensorPush G1 WiFi Gateway for data and alerts via the internet.

The SensorPush is $49.99; the optional G1 gateway is $99.95.   You can purchase them at Amazon.

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