Hardware Reviews

Review: Cleer Flow Price: $279 American Airlines used to offer Bose Quiet Comfort 2 (QC2s) noise-canceling headsets to First Class on loan during flights. So like many American Airlines flyers, as I accumulated toward what is now my Million Miles (lifetime Gold status) I spent some of those miles at …

Review: Jabra Elite 65t Price: $169.99 (discounts often available on e-commerce sites) I have new go-to headphones in the Jabra Wireless Elite 65ts.  Although Apple has created some new aesthetic with headphones that dangle, I like a tighter, less intrusive style. I also own a pair of the Jabra Elite …

CES 2019 Wrap-up: What We Learned and the Best of CES 2019 Last week at this time I was cool hunting the floor of the Las Vegas convention center in search of the questions Serious Insights found most pressing about the future of work. I managed to find a few …

CES 2019: Serious Insights Watch List explores the topics that Serious Insights will cover for clients and readers at the trade show.

Serious Insights Device Case Buyer’s Guide   Overview How people use their cases varies widely.  People need device cases that work when traveling, running to the market, attending a concert, climbing a mountain, bicycling, taking pictures, listening to music, watching video or attending a gala fundraiser. That broad range of …

Quick Take Review: UAG Monarch Series Price: $59.99 Review and Features There are case makers, and then there is Urban Armor Gear, or UAG. UAG makes outstanding products that look cool and provide all the protection required for most device use cases. We evaluated the UAG Monarch series on an …

Quick Take Review: Native Union Drop Wireless Charger Product: Native Union Drop Wireless Charger Price: $59.99 Native Union has a great design team. Their Drop Wireless Charger combines a non-slip silicon treaded pad with an aircraft grade aluminum housing to produce a very attractive charger.  Native Union didn’t stop with …

Quick Take Review: MyCharge Unplugged 10K Product: MyCharge Unplugged 10K Price: $69.99 Most people carry an extra battery pack these days, at least on long trips where electrical outlets might prove hard to come by. The majority of battery packs are pretty simple. They charge via a micro-USB port and …

Review: Polk Command Bar. Alexa with Attitude It used to be, when a house started talking to you, it was time for a chat with the local priest or vicar about some spiritual cleansing. But now everywhere I turn, my home speaks to me through Alexa and an Amazon Echo …

Review and Interview: Mission Workshop Radian travel pack The Radian $585 Mission Workshop When I saw the press release pictures of the new Mission Workshop Radian travel pack I had to see it in-person. Mission designed the Radian with sleek and urban lines but claimed a ruggedness ready for treks …