For my needs, this is an exceptional travel tripod.

Fitness watches are all the rage these days — some come with quite a bit of functionality, others not so much.

Ever wished for a mobile conference call speaker? Ever wanted a little more volume from your phone or tablet when playing audio in your car?

Especially for those who create music, you probably know the Marshall name from their iconic line of guitar amplifiers, but they also make a line of headphones and speakers for those who want to rock out while listening.

I’ve had this project on my queue for a while now, and today I took the plunge.

For the moment, my life in one pic. The building in the foreground is the rear of Durham Hall on the Virginia Tech campus, where I have my office.