Review of the SwitchWood 'Georgetowner' wooden bow tie box set

Wedding season is upon us, it's time to look your best. SwitchWood is a new company offering unique interchangeable wooden bow ties which will make you stand out from the crowd in both formal settings and in everyday life. SwitchWood was kind enough to send Examiner a review unit of the company's new "Georgetowner" wooden bow tie box set. It features three brand new designs from SwitchWood's recently revealed spring collection.

First hand look at the Plantronics RIG 4VR at Pax East

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Future owners of the PlayStation VR may be disappointed to learn that it comes bundled with 10mm driver buds. Those wanting to experience virtual reality in the best possible way are going to want to upgrade the audio, and the new RIG 4VR by Plantronics will be your best option. We caught up with Plantronics during Pax East for a first hand look at the RIG 4VR.

Hands on 'Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow's Walk' expansion at Pax East

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We caught up with Wizards of the Coast during Pax East in Boston, Mass. for a first hand look at Avalon Hill's new expansion to its popular cooperative board game Betrayal at House on the Hill. Widow's Walkis actually the first expansion Betrayal at House on the Hill has received, despite the original base game making its debut over a decade ago.

Interview: LucidSound's Alex Verrey on redefining gaming headsets

LucidSound LS30 universal wireless gaming headset.
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LucidSound recently launched their new LS30 universal wireless gaming headset. One glance at it, and you'll immediately notice that the LS30 looks unlike any other gaming headset you've ever seen.

Review: Saddleback Leather's 'Thin Front Pocket Briefcase' will last generations

"They'll fight over it when you're dead." That's Saddleback Leather's motto for their products. Saddleback Leather sent Examiner.com a review unit of their Thin Front Pocket Briefcase, and after a month of man-handling it in person we can confidently tell you that Saddleback Leather's motto isn't just a boast; It's the truth. As if the company's tagline wasn't assurance enough though, Saddleback Leather stands by its words by backing all of their products with a whopping 100 year warranty.

Review: SPGBK's caramel bundle of 'Skibo' and 'Thurman' watches are a bargain

SPGBK, short for Springbreak, is a newer company which is producing quality inexpensive watches from sustainable resources. SPGBK aims to "bring eco-focused fashion products to modern culture."

Review: Tense 'Summit Multifunction Watch' in dark sandalwood impresses

Tense Watches has been making stylish high-quality wooden watches by hand in Vancouver, British Columbia since 1971. Wooden cased watches have several benefits over metal ones, the most notable two of which are that they're extremely lightweight and made from renewable resources. Tense Watches further differentiates itself from other wooden watch manufacturers by creating their wooden watches out of 100% recycled or reclaimed wood.

Review: The Brillier Americana 'Native Watch' is a gorgeous work of art

Watchmaking is best associated with two countries: Switzerland and Japan. That wasn't always the case though. Before the Great Depression hit, America had played a much more prominent role in watch manufacturing than it does today. Brillier Watches wants to revitalize American watch production, by bringing manufacturing back to the United States with their new Brillier Americana collection.

Review of Lunowear 'Shoots,' 'Pine,' and 'Orca' wooden watches

Wooden watches have been gaining popularity recently not only because they look great but because they're also environmentally friendly. Lunowear is a new company that's producing stylish wooden watches for both men and women. Lunowear recently raised $360,715 on Indiegogo to produce their first line of wooden watches. Lunowear sent us three different samples from their men's collection: The Shoots, The Pine, and The Orca.

Orient Watch USA announces 'Mako II' and 'Ray II' watches

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Orient Watch USA, a company that's been making affordable high quality everyday diver watches since 2004, has announced that they're updating their popular Mako and Ray watch lines with a few "superior performance" upgrades.

First hand look at 'Chasm' at Pax East

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We caught up with Bit Kid, Inc. at Pax East 2016 for a first hand look at their upcoming indie game Chasm. This 2D Metroidvania is reminiscent of Castlevania, and holds no bars back when it comes to increasingly ramping up in difficulty.

Review: Slim Timber Rosewood and Walnut card wallets are hip

Leather wallets have a way of becoming huge bulky objects when they're filled with cash, cards, and other objects. Sometimes less is more. Slim Timber has a solution: Their wooden card wallets, available in both Roosewood and in Walnut for just $35.

Review: Boxed.com will save you money on the essentials

Boxed.com is a new website offering big club store discounts to everyone from the convenience of their home, and without having to pay for a membership fee. Buying in bulk can help you save money on everything from clothing and beauty products to food.

Review: Mission Belts always fit and help fight world poverty

We've had many belts over the years and have noticed one common trend: The leather quickly fatigues and the holes stretch around the buckle. Mission Belt Co. solves this problem and creates a gorgeous accessory that performs exceptionally in both form and function. Mission Belt Co. sent us one of their hole-less Mission belts from their new "browns collection." The steel 40 mm in mocha brown, to be precise.