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[@narakusdemon.88]

I always love how James dresses up for the annual awards!

[@VanIife]

Sigh unzips

[@71ladibug]

I know right 😊

[@brendakrieger7000]

Agreed!

[@udesirekyejc]

Facts

[@pennybedggood4126]

He does it for us.

[@Zandanga]

Thanks! Really like your reviews. You do a good job. Merry Christmas and looking forward to what you are going to tell us about in 2024 👍

[@redbeard36]

My ice maker had died a few days before the Easy Release ice cube tray review. I ordered while I was still watching. I use it every day. I love that you can make multiple trays of ice and store the ice without taking up a lot of freezer space. And popping the ice out of the tray is genuinely satisfying.

[@jenNjuice]

I got the easy release ice cube tray because of your review and agree whole heartedly! It hides my ice from getting the freezer flavor and has been so easy to use! I love how compact it is and I’ve noticed I’ve never had no ice because it’s not a chore to remember to fill up the tray before putting it all back into the freezer at one time. I’m glad it’s number one! Thanks, James!

[@godjhaka7376]

Freezer flavor? Have you tried baking soda or something? Dead bodies do tend to smell like dead bodies if in a morgue, cemetery, or your freezer. Lol.

[@willieobermann4915]

James, you always do a great job of reviewing products.

[@sweetkitty3249]

Do you talk the way you write?

[@joy-to7dx]

My mom has a ice maker and she loves it.

[@Pete0731]

I agree. I just bought this based on his review, and I love it!

[@bubblesdarke5226]

I got the gravity salt and pepper mills after your review, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them. They are perfect. My mom broke her wrist back in April and still has trouble using the twisting motion for our traditional grinders. These were so good.

[@hectorg5809]

Good comment. A lot of these kinds of products are intended for people with disabilities of limited use of their limbs. They just happen to get marketed to the general public for scale

[@Freakinreviews]

I'm glad you're enjoying them. My mom is visiting for the holidays and she's a fan, too!

[@ceciliaheight6344]

I have a question about the grinding mechanism of the mills. Are the grinding mechanisms made of of metal or plastic? Thanks!

[@ELaster1]

Most anticipated video of the year ♥ Recent times had been very difficult for me and I've been binging your videos. You're just so soothing!

[@plasmac9]

The upgrade to that ice maker is the GE Opal 2.0. It's incredible. Makes way more ice, makes it way quicker, has a reservoir tank on the side so you don't have to fill it up as often. Our family of 4 loves ice and use a lot. We only have to fill the tank once a day. But if you just had 1 or 2 people using it you only need to fill the tank maybe every 3rd day.

[@caroldragon7545]

I would like to add MY number 1 pick for Ice cube trays. I ordered them on Amazon this past April, and found them so useful I ordered more of them in May. They are DOQAUS lidded ice cube trays with silicone bottoms in every cell. You can pop out one at a time. Great if you have a drink you want iced, but I found another use for them, - freezing ice cube sized leftover freezables, like spaghetti sauce and gravy. I use tape to make labels for the lids. Anytime I need a small amount of gravy on my potatoes, for instance, I just pop out one or two gravy cubes into a microwave safe bowl and heat them up. No mess, no making another whole batch of gravy for just one serving. Who among us hasn't ended up with partial jars of spaghetti sauce getting moldy in the back of the fridge, or more of that delicious homemade gravy from the big turkey at Thanksgiving that you don't know what to do with? Folks who live alone often can't use up leftover sauces etc. fast enough. Freezing in regular trays is not as good because you can't remove just a few at a time.

[@jimjones6960]

That JOGO straw is the greatest thing I've got in my office! No coffee maker, no extra space needed at my desk or the break room! Just coffee and hot water in my mug!

[@chrismayer3919]

My Keurig is looking all mean at me for considering buying one! 😁

[@prissylovejoy702]

But why drink through a straw???

[@jimjones6960]

@@prissylovejoy702 The straw helps prevent coffee stains on your teeth (that's kind of secondary for this though), but it's the convenience on the JOGO. I don't have to have a coffee maker, presses, or anything other than ground coffee and hot water to put in the cup. The JOGO has it's own filtration, silicone cover so that your lips don't get burned while drinking and is extremely easy to clean and put in it's holder in my desk drawer at work. For a super busy medical practice this is a game changing product for us. There's no room for coffee makers or other gadgets to brew with at our nurse's station, and some days it's pretty hard to get away long enough to get down to the break room, get coffee made, then go back later to get a cup. With this I can spoon a little coffee into a cup, pour in super hot water from any of our exam rooms, the lab or even the nurse's restroom we have right next to us. If they made a filtered cup version of this (that worked as well) I'd be just as happy.

[@lanskandal1181]

It's just a bombilla!!!

[@KC-bg1th]

Love how you do this at the start of December to give us a chance to get gifts. We love your content because of your pragmatic approach to everything you do. Excited for 2024's products!

[@udesirekyejc]

I have the salt and pepper mills and ice tray. I freakin luvvvv them! The blue light on the mills really help see how much seasoning is coming out. And Ive purchased ALOT of various ice cub trays because my ice cube maker on my fridge is broke. But this is tray is by far best and reasonably priced! Thanks for sharing!

[@laurieannerodriguez5946]

Tea/Coffee straw, ice cube tray, gift wrap paper holder, candle.

[@martyflanagan3016]

Bought the easy release ice cube tray and we love it, it’s easy to use doesn’t take up much space, keep up the good videos

[@SpotlessGiraffeReviews]

I love that you did this before Christmas, it reaffirmed some of the items I bought as gifts and some how I must have missed a video because I saw an item I had not seen that will make a great gift. I have the ice maker and salt and pepper shaker and have been using them regularly for a long time and also love them!

[@Brighton24601]

My mom has bad arthritis and always has trouble with gripping and twisting ice trays. The fact that with that one, you just have to put weight on the top to pop them out, that’s a real game changer. No manual dexterity required. Just ordered it for her, thanks for the recommendation!

[@leiatyndall8648]

Tipping tradirional ice cube trays on their side & running hot water on the sides/bottom just to slightly start to melt them helps them slide right out, but don't try to twist them until you've done the hot water. Also, slightly overfill8ng them until they develop overhanging corners when you do crack them gives you something to hook onto w/ your fingers. Underfilled ones sometimes stick more. But, that's traditional ice cube trays.

[@shannondore]

When you do your "has it held up after a year" video next year will you put a year review on that coffee grounds straw? I'd love to hear how it's held up and how easy it is to clean.

[@maryroberts2099]

Me too. At work,there’s only an old beat up Kuerig. I’d love to be able to use this

[@apAvocado]

Great reviews!! I really like the Shockz “headphones” Great for joggers! Thank you for your reviews this year. I always enjoy them.

[@ItsJustLisa]

It’s my favorite video of the year from you! Excellent choices. I have a pepper mill very similar to your pick and I love it. Mine also has a switch so that if it tips over, it won’t accidentally turn on. I also have the Frigidaire ice machine that’s a couple of years older than yours, but it still works great. I keep a container of water in the fridge specifically for ice making because cold water always makes better cubes from the get-go.

[@cookiesandstreams]

i'm glad to see the bone conduction headphones here! i've used them for awhile and the tech has improved so much. I love them.

[@coleroth6980]

They are all I will use.

[@MysteriousKammm]

The shokz earphones are also really good for cycling. Its fun to be able to hear music/GPS instructions without eveeyone around hearing them too

[@gopherbone697]

Caught it right when it posted. Love your channel James 😊

[@randy918]

Love love love the fun graphics!

[@GwynneDear]

I’m a chef and the pepper mills are not only useful for people who have strength or mobility issues in their hands, but being able to use it one handed so when you’ve got one dirty hand you can still use it without getting it dirty. Very helpful when handling chicken and other meat.

[@PhillyLittles]

You know what? Every time I saw them in a video it would kind of tick me off, because I would say to myself "why are you so lazy?" Now you got to charge and recharge your pepper and salt? But when you mentioned strength or mobility issues with the hands and having one hand dirty and one hand clean, it does come in handy. I hate to admit it but you've changed my opinion on it. Lol

[@GwynneDear]

@@PhillyLittles I used to think the same way, but then I was cooking with my grandma who has arthritis and she couldn’t use my pepper grinder, but she whipped one of those battery powered guys out of her purse and changed my mind about them forever. She was even stoked that it had a flashlight on the end so she could see what she was seasoning. You just never know what’s in your granny’s purse. 😂😂😂

[@MustachioFurioso9134]

I use the Shokz OpenComm headset at work, and it's a game changer for work. Much more comfortable than over the ear headphones

[@natviolen4021]

Thanks for all your reviews in 2023. Always interesting and enjoyable to watch. I'm on the lookout for the OGrate and the Frigidaire ice maker, based on your reviews. Whenever you film outdoors, I'm astonished by the goldness of the environment. I would have a hard time, missing something green around me 😊

[@gamingtonight1526]

For the Ninja soda maker, I just used $2 for 4x 2ltr sparkling water with $1 32oz concentrated fruit squash, you can make it as flavourful as you want based on how much squash you use - a lot cheaper!

[@United_Kangaroo1992]

That's a great idea! I always knew if I had a soda stream I would use standard "mio" like products for the flavor

[@crybebebunny]

Princess Sheetal, You have been recommended the black tea candles from before I start to watch your channel. I have been looking for them. I personally have never been able to find them. Can you start to offer them on your Esty shop ?

[@metern]

I have candle as The Candle By The Hour at 15:47 and it doesn't need to start with a 2 inches light. You can pull them as long as the length starts "bending" them 😉. 4 inches is no problem at all, Unless the summer heat makes them start melting 😂

[@bleachbum339]

I don’t understand where the wax goes. Like surely it has to go somewhere? WHERE DOES IT GO???

[@Marigold106]

I bought the ice cube tray. I do a lot of freeze drying, and when making little bite sized things, like jello or even pumpkin pie bites, my fingers freeze, popping them all out of the moulds. I think this might be the perfect solution!

[@mikeoreilly4020]

You're 100% right on about the Vacutrim. I bought it on your recommendation when you first reviewed it and it's been my go-to beard trimmer ever since. The vacuum works, but the trimmer, on its own is so good, I'd buy it even without the vac.

[@garyleahy4537]

Yea, Norelco had a similar item about 15 years ago. I went through two of them before giving up because they started to either not hold a charge or not charge at all.

[@Kevin5262]

Love the little robot!

[@grifftrain]

Great job James. I love your channel. Your voice has a pleasant tone and you don’t scream at me like a lot of other you tubers do. You get right to the point and don’t go on and on. This was an interesting batch of products. And I don’t know why, but I love the worst of the year videos even better

[@neecee_90]

Your number 1 is MY favorite ❤ thanks for all of your fabulous reviews in 2023. I look forward to 2024 reviews.

[@Terry11111]

Love your channel man... keep up the good work! 🎉

[@rafaelmarchipucci1370]

One more time, you nailed, kudus for you. I've seen each of your videos and I like them all. I love the way to test the products and the feeling/emotion you put in, it's incredible. Thanks for all those reviews and keep doing it. Regards from Montreal, CANADA! :)

[@Fuzzycatfur]

Man, my mother would've loved the wrapping buddies, but so will I. This list came a bit late for this wrapping season, but next year? Oh yeah.

[@jimwilliams7136]

You can save money with the Ninja Thirsti by opening up an empty flavor pod (the cap twists off) and refill it with Soda Stream flavors. Cheaper and more flavors to choose from.

[@peterszar]

A few years ago I started watching your site, I even subscribed. For some reason you were gone without me noticing, why?, I don't know. Anyway, once again I found you, and boy am I glad. Seeing the Ta-Da chair review was a stroke of luck. At 72 y/o I occasionally get pooped while walking and this is what I've been looking for. I can now resume many of my favorite activities, and not be worried about finding a resting bench or seat. Thanks so much.

[@Yman83464z]

Great Video! Good reviews. That one on the Walking Stick/ Chair Combo: looks too much like a "thick" gun, with a stock and all. This will lead to several Police Alerts, especially in the US! But just imagine how it will be when the Cops all come up, sirens blaring, lights flashing, guns drawn: and meet an older gentleman just peacefully sitting down just calmly looking at them! 😅

[@andrewzach1921]

I was finally able to test the Open run headphones at an electronic store recently, they fit really well even with the fact I wear glasses. Will probably buy a pair shortly. Thanks for the video

[@wynnefox]

8:23 Just want to note, I have an ice maker like #5 and it is a royal pain to clean. I had to get a reach tool to get the mold out of the back areas.

[@United_Kangaroo1992]

I don't have any experience with them, but do you leave it open to dry in between uses?

[@sheridavis576]

I love the # 1 product. I watched your original review... needed a new ice maker and decided to try the ice maker. It works awesome! Highly recommend.

[@Michael_Archer78]

number 5: we use reverse osmosis filtered water for drinking and ice, so we go through these things at a rate of about 1 a year and have tried several brands. The Frigidaire's only fault was that the flapper that gets the ice out will break at the hinge after about 6-8 months of use (24/7 use for which it was probably not designed, lol). It didnt end up with a dead fan (which some of the off brands did), or a bad compressor, but the flap breaking was a sad death because everything else about it was good. Basically it is a great add on ice maker for events and such, but if you are like us and use them 24/7, they will probably break within a year

[@roccorodriguez6653]

Best reviews on KZbin 👍 happy holidays

[@ryanwilson_canada]

I have a question about the tada chair. It doesn't look height adjustable, and fairly heavy. As someone who does currently use a cane due to an injury, and is not tall, but taller than average at 6'4"... not sure it would work in my situation, i like the idea of it though.

[@hectorg5809]

As you know, the world isn't really made for very tall or very short people. I hope you can find something that fits

[@ryanwilson_canada]

@hectorg5809 being 39, i have noticed this over the years. Its made for the majority. Which makes sense, to be honest. I don't fault any company for it, it's just rather annoying there aren't many options for either heights.

[@ConnorAZ]

I think one of these rewards he should give to himself for being the best overall annual product reviewer of all times ❤️ He dressed up like a gentleman just like he is looking good 💯🎉

[@Thesnakerox]

Dressed up like a true awards show host!

[@GuyGuysonHimself]

It's great seeing the production quality of this channel get better and better every year. Been watching since your purple pillow review!

[@janicepeoples448]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!! So informative and imo HONEST!! I can’t tell you how many things I have purchased on your reviews!!

[@kbaker9804]

I always look forward to this annual review. Thank you!

[@Freakinreviews]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Thatswiftieofc13]

Love your videos, thanks for keeping them professional and entertaining,I will be researching the vacutrim.

[@sharburns9786]

the #1 is the one I bought due to your review on it, I been verry happy with it over the last months. great to see it made #1 on your list too.

[@ryanmcdougall22]

Great video, love it as always James!

[@loriki8766]

The Ninja Thirsti has been a huge hit in my house - kids and grandkids love it.

[@jimwilliams7136]

I've purchased items that he recommends and I've never regretted any of them. Spot on reviews. Now he's got me curious about the Ninja Thirsti. Thank you, James!

[@shellyroke]

I have had 2 different models of the after shockz bone conduction headsets. I LOVE them. Great for a business environment that only allows one ear bud at a time.

[@DisillusionedAcronym]

whoa. a fancy ice cube tray that finally dislodged the dollar store one.

[@rafaeltorovip]

Nice reviews and excellent job in 2023. Looking forward to see your reviews in 2024.

[@brewgardsrg]

Love the channel!! Can't wait for more.

[@sheilaf1946]

Look at you, all dressed up and everything! 🎉😊

[@Tweakslx]

ninja thirsti. ta-da chair. gravity mills. ograte. master opener . frigidaire lce maker. jogo brew staw . vacutrim .shokz openrun. wrap buddies . candle by the hour . easy release lce cube tray

[@bluedollar5423]

Hi James. The bone conduction headphones are fantastic. My husband and I have been using them for about 4+ years. Some of the people at his company also use them. I love your videos. Do you have items you've put on your best lists that you don't like anymore? I'd like to see a video like that. 😊

[@grifftrain]

That’s a good idea. I’d like to see that too

[@winebox]

Are you able to hear outside noise better? I don’t like wearing headphones etc while walking because I like to be aware of my surroundings.

[@mrsmissy2669]

Liked the intro and sharp clothes you're wearing. I've only purchased one of your top 10 that I saw on your black friday special, the Ograte. Just got it and can't wait to try it.

[@DarKnightKilla13]

Woo, great video as always, Sir! Quite enjoyed it, and I really enjoyed the list this year... I have to pretty much agree on all of them and the placement of each! Loved the editing and graphics, as well!

[@jilla8503]

The best thing I bought this year from Amazon was the chom chom pet hair remover. I have 2 cats and this thing is single handed the best pet hair remover I have ever tried❤

[@Snowsea-gs4wu]

At 2:55 you could just learn to squat and use our embedded chair LOL! Thanks for the video!

[@cr-pol]

I purchased a JoGo Brew Straw after the original review aired. My impression of it is that since then I've bought two more of them.

[@protegeric]

James, I watch and subscribe. Let's keep going.

[@Bionicbabyy]

T😊hank you for this end of the year update. Great job as always

[@crsmja]

One of the most informative and entertaining channels on daTube 👏🏽

[@barackmycat9448]

Looking very dapper today! I vote for the coffee straw.

[@thevanhornway]

Appreciate your thoroughness. Been watching you for years my guy.

[@pyrettablaze0414]

Very informative! Thanks 👍🏼

[@rosemarybrown4681]

Thank you for the review of previous items recommended 💚

[@limack4055]

I have the Shokz headphones and love them. I use them all the time at the gym, on my walks and even at work for phone calls. Best investment in a while!!

[@laurabean7511]

I have the Shock headphones. Bought them about a year ago. They work nicely especially since I'm a 1/3 deaf in my right ear. Sometimes it's hard to hear people on the phone, it's a nice alternative.

[@MattyCurtis1]

You are my fave review guy. keep up the amazing work brother!

[@irishdabs598]

I have the salt and pepper mills ..they are great ..only thing i dont like is the adjustor gets jammed up ..but dor me no biggie ..1 setting is all i need on salt..pepper still works perfect after 3 years

[@niacal4nia]

Every time I watch this channel it reminds me of comedian George Carlin saying Americans buy shit they don't need with money they don't have on credit 😂

[@nanciebrowning3911]

My husband has been using the Shokz bone conduction headset for years. He had inner ear replacement surgery and has an implant so he is limited on which headphones he can use. He’s finally worn out his first pair, so we’re buying another one. Like I said he’s had these for many years, and they’ve always worked perfectly! Buy them!

[@gy2gy246]

I want to buy the spherical robot, but it's probably just virtual.

[@alvinclose8181]

Great video as always

[@Freakinreviews]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@esthert643]

I was in love with my Frigidaire Ice Maker but I'm a gadget lover lol however after approx 90 days it slowed down to making 2-3 cubes and I returned it. I have a friend that has 2 and no problems so I guess I just had a defeated one. I didn't get another one because we use a lot of ice and we could never get enough ice in time plus we used a lot of water. We went back to buying bags of ice.

[@LuckyStone888]

I enjoy your product reviews. I don't see myself buying any of these but there is always a chance. Thanks for the top-notch product reviews,

[@rM-xk9ob]

I actually bought the ice tray. Its a lot easier for people with bad hands to use. I don't do the pushing because I figure at some point the points will push through. I just push down a can and roll it over the silicon. Works great and easier on my hands.

[@patricialuna3016]

Wow - Fancy Episode ! You are looking great, James!

[@josephking7021]

Fun content. Maybe I’ll try the shaver. Thanks.

[@nonyaschabusiness412]

Shokz makes a great product and as an autistic adult with four small children it's been a game changer for managing stimuli in public settings without totally compromising safety and awareness of my surroundings

[@lizshoemaker6569]

How long did the batteries last in your salt and pepper grinders last? We put new batteries in and used one time left for four days and tried again and nothing

[@SnowRaver-p2v]

I refuse to recommend a $180 carbonation machine that you have to STIR afterwards. Not even mentioning the overpriced proprietary flavoring and CO2 canisters. It's just ridiculous.

[@jpbaley2016]

Just think how many bottle of seltzer water and water enhancement drops you can buy for that price or even just a soda stream plus the drops if you care about all the bottles.

[@ljrouse5]

So by your logic no one should use coffee makers or microwaves because you have to stir your food or drink after? Also in the long run it's cheaper than buying from the store. You have no clue what you're even talking about

[@jpbaley2016]

@@ljrouse5 I don’t think you have a clue when someone says they’re not going to “recommend” an overpriced seltzer bottle.

[@Fggre1]

Good thing we didn't come here for your recommendations...

[@elisawestvirginiamountainm1019]

Who had the audacity to demand a recommendation from this poor person on something, by the way that has to be stirred by hand. 😂

[@OctaApe]

Not seen your videos in a year or so, this one is now top recommended.

[@jayyoutube8790]

The ice maker…. I’ve owned for 2yrs it has ran this whole time, other than to clean (once a month takes about 30mins). They are reliable and a solid product. However…….. They get dirty quickly, and is a challenge to clean throughly. (Toothbrush and vinegar, with through rinse)

[@faithfulmontanapatriot3110]

I've had the pepper and salt shakers for over a year. They are amazing!

[@XenOLith-h3c]

Glad to hear you say….”those that don’t mind the price” on the ninja. The long term cost of refills and co2 make this even LESS affordable.

[@ayoung9441]

Great Reviews! Happy to see the Ice Cube Tray I won in your Giveaway got 1st Place! I Love it & use it every day, several times a day. Thank you again 🎉 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@jeanne-marie8196]

I was looking forward to this video. I appreciate James testing products and giving his review. Unfortunately, most items are sold out already!

[@RavenBlack74]

12:59 - If you can't hear traffic when you have headphones on, the music is to loud.

[@debbys2058]

Looking dam handsome for the countdown. Two things missing....Bailey & Brandon. Thanks for all you do that, at times, saves us a boatload of money to avoid the junk.

[@mszoomy]

I have that ice cube tray maker thing because I'm at the mercy of my apartment complex and they don't supply ice makers in our refrigerators. This thing is awesome,

[@pumpkinpie7254]

James, you're lookin' sharp ! 💛

[@MrRickwe76]

I love the ez release ice cube tray. The cubes are perfect for my water bottle and the pooch loves them too.