Review Geek - Is It Worth Adding AirTags to Luggage?

May 31, 2023

Summer is here, and that means it’s time to travel! Whether for work or vacation, a lot of us will be taking a flight (or three) in the next few months. Flying is always stressful, and one of the worst parts is worrying about your luggage. What if it gets lost? How soon will you know? If you’ve had those questions, you’ve probably wondered if it’s worth sticking an AirTag in your luggage.

Cory has the answer for you today in the top story. Check it out!

Other Highlights:

• These new Razer True Wireless Earbuds have a surprising accessory: a dongle!
• Cory spent some time with the  Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack rated for e-bikes and came away pretty impressed.
• Oh no, Apple is going to shut down a photo service you probably forgot existed.
• … and more!

-Josh

Even when you’re headed to a tranquil beach, traveling for a vacation can be stressful, especially if the airline loses your bag. It’s one of the worst feelings ever, so if you’re wondering, “Is it worth adding AirTags to luggage?” here’s how one can help. Read More »

ELAMOR’s feature-rich Keyless Entry Deadbolt Lock offers homeowners peace of mind with auto-locking capabilities, 50 unique user codes, and anti-hack technology. The high-end security device from ELAMOR retails for $79.99, but you can own it today for $34.99 ($44 off). The final discount includes a 50% on-site coupon and an extra 5% off with the code HOW2GEEK. This offer is running until June 4, 2023. at 11:59 PM PDT, so act now to maximize your home security.

A smartwatch or a fitness tracker is an easy way to keep track of health goals, plus it’s stylish and useful. Something that’s constantly on your wrist, reminding you of how many steps you’ve walked and calories you’ve burned motivates you to keep it up or even do more. Read More »

Most people don’t have access to bike trails from their backyard, so any serious rider needs a bike rack or mat. Yakima is one of the biggest names in the space, and its latest StageTwo hitch bike rack is one of its best yet, and it can even handle heavy ebikes. Read More »

Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

If you enjoy taking walks near sunset, you know the problem of starting your excursion in the daylight but returning home in the dark. This rechargeable headlamp means you can see and be seen your whole journey without carrying anything extra or holding up a flashlight or cell phone. You wear it as a headband, and it has six light modes for maximum illumination and safety. And because it’s wide beam, it doesn’t look like a typical headlamp. You can use it while walking, biking, camping, and any other outdoor activity requiring hands-free light.

Logitech’s “Master” series of keyboards and mice have a lot to offer, and today the company announced its first MX Combo for professionals looking to do more, along with a new MX Anywhere 3S Mouse. Read More »

The controversial Netflix password-sharing crackdown went into full effect this week, with the company sending out emails to those in the United States. As expected, rivals old and new are poking fun at the company or taking a different stance. Read More »

This week, Razer unveiled its latest innovation in wireless audio with the Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed earbuds. Not only do these earbuds deliver great low-latency sound to your games, but they’re also compatible with older game systems that don’t support Bluetooth. Read More »

We have bad news if you paid for some of those optional celebrity voices on your Amazon Alexa speaker over the years. Not only are those voices no longer available, but Amazon will be removing them from Alexa devices, even if you paid for one. Read More »

This month, Google entered the foldable market when it launched the Pixel Fold at I/O 2023. However, the Fold isn’t the only foldable phone Google has been developing. According to the latest Made By Google podcast episode, the company has at least one other folding device in development. Read More »

When iCloud was first launched in 2011, it came with a feature called “My Photo Stream” that saved all the photos you took with an iOS device to the cloud so you could download them to your other devices. It was superseded by iCloud Photos a few years later, and almost everyone forgot about it. Read More »

While consumers everywhere love Rivian’s R1T electric truck or the new R1S SUV, the company is already working hard on what’s coming next. That, of course, is the smaller and more affordable Rivian R2T and R2S platform. Read More »

Although inflation is easing slightly, grocery prices are still higher than ever, making shopping stressful for many families. While there are a lot of things you can do to save money, you might be accidentally doing things that are costing you money instead. Here are a few grocery shopping mistakes to avoid the next time you’re at the store. Read More »

Whether you’re authoring a college essay or tearing it up in an online debate, entering text should be as easy and efficient as possible. Windows has tons of built-in tools and features that take the pain out of typing and get you on the road to keyboard nirvana. Read More »

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