1 Year Update on 10 Products! (Update #34)

[@roseschumaker2368]

I bought a countertop dishwasher when I got my first stimulus check. That has pretty much saved my relationship as we live in a tiny studio & my disabilities have been getting worse. Speaking of disabilities, the umbrella hat would be helpful for people that are using walkers. I ended up getting a big rain poncho for me, but I still shy away from going out on rainy days.

[@Skorpion9x]

These update videos just make me aware that an entire year has passed since I watched the original videos.

[@BigBoyJay_69]

I bought the countertop dishwasher because of your review, and I love mine! We have an old apartment without a built in dishwasher. It is really handy as we accumulate dishes throughout the whole day, run it while we sleep, and we wake up to clean dishes. I highly recommend it! We especially love the built in water tank as our faucet would be incompatible with all other countertop dishwashers.

[@MUHerd37]

Same here!

[@JReed7560]

@@MUHerd37 you from here in W.V?

[@MUHerd37]

@@JReed7560 Was born in W.V. Lived in several different towns over the years and graduated from Marshall. Don't live there anymore tho.

[@JReed7560]

@@MUHerd37 oh, ok. I live in Lincoln. Saw your name. I moved here in 1993 from Columbus Ohio. Buckeye country lol. Or as I called them, the suckeyes lol.

[@bluluckyduckie]

I’d love it but honestly have no more room for anymore appliances in my tiny apartment 🫠

[@PortalPowerTV]

I also bought this countertop dishwasher for my office after seeing your original review. It’s a little small and doesn’t hold much, but it works well and beats having co-workers leaving their dishes in the sink and forget to come back and wash them.

[@lmaree200886]

Great idea! I have one for home use myself. It helps with smaller items and you can put it on after dinner while you’re relaxing 😁

[@MatroxMillennium]

I still have the ID Police I won from you off Twitter. I don't use it for anything other than pill bottles; I figure everything else is better off shredded.

[@GeeNoniGee]

I have no idea what it even is yet, but I think I need one in my life!!

[@chald627]

I bought the magnetic phone charging cables because of your video on them, and I still use them every day! They have been such a game changer, letting me charge all of my various devices with just one cable, and easily being able to connect/disconnect over and over again without fear of wearing down the charge port, which has been the death sentence of most of my phones

[@Fatman305]

I'm thinking of using it to protect the charging port from my less-than-careful kiddos

[@blaaaaaaaaaaaaaah]

I bought a faberware countertop dishwasher after watching your review. I'd been looking at them for awhile and was skeptical. I love it. We live in an apt without a dishwasher and it's worked out great. I've had it a full year and it's still running good. I would never have bought it without your review. I trust your reviews more than any other channel.

[@jonny555ive]

GREAT video brother, I did buy the USB type C magnetic inserts and still use them to this day, they work FLAWLESSLY. I absolutely LOVE your channel, keep the hits.... and miss's coming. You're doing the public a great service Sir 👍👍

[@limpfinger12]

I've had a groove belt for over a year and it's awesome. You typically don't have to adjust but it's just stretchy enough if you need extra room

[@frankfuller975]

The main thing I noticed with the Ambervision type glasses (not original ones, but some fake type) was that it was very hard to see stoplights with them, so did not dare wear them driving, or at least had to lift them up to see the light. went back to a darker pair of normal ones shortly after for that.

[@robragland]

You should use that sunglass magnetic clip for your lavolier mic when you don’t have short with a placket, like your tshirt.

[@CynthiaPrice79]

If the ID Police product used an indelible ink, and a different pattern on the stamping surface, it would be gold. They made some nonsensical cost-saving decisions in my estimation.

[@aliciadennis3236]

My hubby is a groove belt fan. He never wears any of his others ones. We are both fans of their silicone rings too.

[@hatchetman751]

Can't wait to see how the ninja foodi pan is holding up in the next vid. Got my dad a set for Christmas and he's quite pleased.

[@StarflyerT]

I got the magnetic charging cables, as I use an android phone and a Kindle, which have different adapter ports. While the magnetic chargers do charge slower, I find not having to mess with 2 different types of charging cables much easier. The light-up feature is both a blessing and a bane, as they are BRIGHT at night and I usually have to hide the end in a dresser drawer as they light up and stay lit up when plugged in. The adapter pieces that go into your phone port do come out easily so if I need a faster charge for my phone, I can switch over to a C type cable. They've held up well over a year and I'm hoping for more advances in that field! Thank you for the reviews!

[@DanielleWhite]

That's basically how I use them: anything that I need to charge at least weekly and doesn't support wireless charging, which is mostly micro USB devices for me.

[@williamthethespian]

Thank you again for the review of ReaderRest. Now have three and I haven't lost my glasses since the first ones. Am still looking for a brick and mortar store selling self stiring mugs.

[@jimjones6960]

One of the products here is one we use very often, even at work, and that's the soup mug. That product is amazing! It works really great for instant noodles too, hot water from the cooler at work, or out of the electric kettle here at home and about 4 minutes to sit and cook and you're ready to enjoy. It's so convenient to add the noodles, pour the water and just set it at my desk at work and keep right on working for a few minutes. Cleaning them is super easy too, just a quick rinse or even top rack of the dishwasher and they're like new again.

[@DawnietotheMax]

16:56 Is best for people who utilize a walker while riding the bus on rainy days. I'm basically referring to myself.

[@brandond0880]

Warner Robins Demons👹 representing. Very nice James. I live about 35 miles from there. As always, love the video!

[@heyyall99]

WRHS alum here! Loved seeing the shirt!

[@majorbuzz]

I realized that by following some cooking and reheating directions that I found in my microwave's user manual to cook many types of foods, I don't need no stinkin' gadgets! 😊 Just my everyday kitchen stuff. For baked potatoes, all I use is one plate and one fork. It takes only a few minutes and vóila. You may have to adjust cook times/temps depending on many things such as microwave wattage, portion size, etc.

[@timsmith4685]

You should do a top 10 or top 5 video of what products your viewers have found usefull on a daily basis. Myself, I found that a Key Chain flash Light with USB charger to be the handiest little thing I use all the time. Being a third shift worker ist been super nice.

[@tarstarkusz]

7:50 That dongle you leave in there has exposed ends. Put your phone or tablet in something with metal and it can easily short the port. At best, it will damage the port. At worst, the battery will catch fire.

[@davedauria4782]

the port isn't always feeding power out. it has to negotiate with a device first before it would start sending any power. there isn't simply a direct lead from the port to the battery.

[@tarstarkusz]

@@davedauria4782 It depends. Many devices (if not most) have power on the port at all times. Most power banks, for example, don't even have any data lines.

[@brianhensel6656]

Two longer videos in a row... jackpot!!!

[@andie_pants]

One of my #goals it to have a basement "romper room" wet bar, and the countertop dishwasher would be PERFECT for a space like that.

[@bradasstv]

I wondered how those stretch lids would hold up. I have a feeling if you were using the stretch feature all the time they would eventually get loose. But I'm with you, I probably wouldn't even use that feature very often.

[@dotar9586]

Somehow the stretch lids seems like a quintessential American product. Every container must be filled to the brim, or beyond. If your container is not filled to the maximum then it's partially empty. Can't have that! Yes, of course I do it.🙄

[@bradasstv]

@@dotar9586 🤣🤣🤣

[@BrittMFH]

Whereas I think I would use it a lot, when I have s large piece of fruit or try to fit too much into one container. I wish all my lids stretched!

[@bluluckyduckie]

They get stretched out over time. My mom put the stretch lid in the dishwasher and it was never the same after too stretched out basically useless now ☹️

[@bradasstv]

@@bluluckyduckie thanks. That's exactly what I figured would happen!

[@leese.23]

With the microwavable vegetable steamer you need to cut all the vegetables the same size meaning that that squash needed to be thicker. I've used one for years and that works out perfectly. Not the same brand though.

[@TheFLOMAN76]

Out of all of your gadgets and projects and ideas and whatnots and who's its and what's it's that you've covered for us!!! Thank you by the way. 😊 I don't care about any of that today. I want to know about Bailey. I hope your pooch is doing good James. And please sir, keep doing what you do!

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

i bought a set of those dip clips and have been happy with them, use them a lot for ketchup so it doesn't run all over and make a mess on my plate

[@-desertpackrat]

I love those sleep bands so much! I bought cheap ones on Amazon and got two and they last me all the way through a 3 day camping trip. I play thunderstorm sounds on my phone to block out my friend's loud snoring and it doesn't even hurt my sensitive ears from pressing on them :)

[@docandersonshow]

So many of these are what we used to call, “solutions in search of problems.“

[@ryanmcdougall22]

Love these updates, nicely done! Thanks!

[@robchissy]

I bought a counter top dish washer not exactly the same but very similar i bought it because of your videos and I love it

[@SuzanneWho]

I have one of the larger countertop dishwashers and it works great. There is a defunct regular size builtin dishwasher in my house but I can’t remove it myself. It was too big for my needs so I bought the countertop type. Perfect size for me, hooks up to the faucet. It does take up a lot of room but if I don’t have to wash dishes, it’s a WIN. 😎🐈‍⬛❤️

[@raychang8648]

I really want that belt, but what is it actually called? Grew Belt? Groo Belt?

[@BrittMFH]

Check under Mail time 6 for the info.

[@Nirrrina]

I have a full size dishwasher in my apartment and haven't used it in a really long time. The little table top one would actually be better I think & I love the window.

[@oldschool72]

I love mine, have the same brand and model. I use it every day...I use an old graniteware Canning funnel that has a very high neck and place it on the top to fill the water. No mess and no splash. I also clean all water out of the unit daily. especially the puddled water when you remove the filter. Other wise the water can go stagnant. I have only used the Normal wash twice as the Speed setting does just a good of a job. I grow grapes and make tons of Concord grape jam so I use the Fruit Wash cycle a lot in the fall. I did find that using pods is Over Kill for this washer as they are made for a full size washer and can actually clog the counter top size. ... I switched to Gel instead and love it. Liquid just doesn't clean as well.

[@retluoc]

That Groove Belt is intuitive. I wish I'd thought of that. I use that belt that clicks as it locks (crap I forget the name). I like it because it's more adjustable than belts with holes.

[@alusias3183]

I remember watching these videos like it was yesterday. In fact, I was just thinking about a few of these products recently because I suddenly found use for them. I can’t believe a year has passed already

[@Randompotatoes-qs7bm]

The self stirring mug is pretty cool. I do realize it’s basically a blender at the end of the day 😊.

[@BabyMonkeyDefender]

I have the dip clips. I love them! I had a gathering and everybody who used one loved it too. I kept getting asked when where I got them, but it was only a couple months until Christmas 2021, so I claimed I didn't remember. All those who raved over then and wanted to know where I got them received a set, or two depending on the size of their household. I'm still getting thanks for those a year and one month later 😁

[@bradasstv]

Seriously though, glad you are doing better! Always love these update videos!

[@margeryk000]

Thanks for all your hard work.

[@ronk9830]

Tried those Ambervision sunglasses years ago, when they came out. Couldn't stand the horrible color of them. They're like there's been a nuclear war.

[@ywLDSforever]

I use the soup mug as a snack cup for my husband. I mix his preferred small snacks (peanut M&Ms, craisins, Gardetto's original mix, etc.) and shake it up, and he takes that to work.

[@KB3TLR]

Idk if anyone cares, but I found a video about how to cook corn and I'll never cook it any other way again. You throw the whole ear in the microwave. Husk and all. 4 mins per ear. (2 ears you go 8 mins. I usually do 2 for 8 but I have done 3 at 12 and it was ok too) then you take them out (with a pot holder cause they HOT) and cut through about an half inch- inch above the bottom of the stem side. Grab the top part and shake and wiggle the ear out and boom. Fully cooked ear of corn no shucking. I'll never shuck corn again. (Look up microwave ear of corn video for visual demo. No gadgets needed)

[@eskanderx1027]

Aggressive dipping is tight! Great stuff!

[@lcoq19]

I have never been a dishwasher-type person….well, I've _been_ the dishwasher, I guess I should say; but after washing so many bottles and sippy cups by hand, I am ready to have a dishwasher for the 2nd time in my life. [I had one in an apartment that I rented briefly but only used it less than a handful of times.] I've been looking at counter-top models but seeing this one in action tells me a lot more than reading reviews. 🤔🤔

[@oldschool72]

For those who have this, I ended up cutting the top of the silverware holder in half so I have one side that large items can fit and silverware on the other side. Both pieces can still be used at the same time because they snap into place. I just cut it in half with a pair of scissors...

[@MartijnWismeijer]

That cool turtle 🐢 makes you sound like Kenny from Southpark 😂🤣

[@MattManProductions]

The only bad thing about ink things like is police, anything alcohol based will remove the ink pretty fast.. also with a sharpie marker

[@baronvg]

Lol James’s favorite product in this video (which also made his top 10 list last year) is one that I HATE! I ordered one (expensive for a piece of plastic) and it sucks! It can never hold my phone correctly with or without a case and it constantly tips over and no angle is ever stable long enough to watch anything on my phone, that’s for sure. I feel I’d get more out of those dip clips lol.

[@Fatman305]

I also found it funny James keeps it in his pocket when he uses it on airplanes...that's why I have an airplane/trip checklist lol... earplugs, phone holders, usb battery, comfy headphones, sim card tool, bubble gum to pop ears, eye shades, wipes, pens, dental floss/toothpick, socks, tshirt bags (collect garbage before/after "official collection", separate items especially wet or dirty, etc), gloves (for #2, mine or the kids), and probably a dozen more things I can't recall off the top of my head...

[@grahamjohnson4702]

The counter top dish washer you could do all those items it will hold in 15 minutes in the sink without the cost.

[@lynnwilhoite6194]

That’s what I’m thinking, it looks to hold 4 plates.

[@BrittMFH]

But that's no fun.

[@neilhendrickson5307]

Had 2 self stirring mugs that you said worked died after about 6 months, even replaced the batteries and still did not work.

[@oldmaninthemirror]

Never tried an umbrella to cover my bald head only a cap but after seeing your fashion statement I might give one a try 😳

[@KataliaMeiri]

I actually plan on getting a smaller dishwasher and this is one of the ones I have in mind

[@danajessop2835]

Thank you, James, for the thumbnail of the athletic cup on your face. 😉

[@raychang8648]

I would totally use the magnetic clip for my microphone when recording KZbin videos!

[@evilgenius3646]

"Aggressively Dipping" is the name of my next band.

[@Sicara91]

I had something similar to the soup mug in college and used it all the time, I even used it a few times when I would pack a lunch for work too

[@me_i__a1313]

Love the update videos

[@show-me-retro]

Those snap glasses look better on you than the steam punk ones imho

[@patricialuna3016]

Yeah, I'm all over that Self Stirring Mug ! Thanks for the review.

[@c55411]

“Would you wear these in public?” “Probably not”. 😂

[@ertznay3142]

3:40 The Book of Lists! I have all of those books. As well as The Peoples Almanac series.

[@thetreehugger]

I use the magnetic phone charger everyday. Great for charging the phone at night. it is a slow charge however.

[@TBcoasterzz]

Love the videos!

[@traceyweekley5700]

U have my hometown team on ur shirt… Cool that ur representing WAR TOWN DEMONS!!

[@sallyrazz5085]

The dishwasher is cool... can you share what brand and where you might get it. Whoever remodeled my place didn't put in a dishwasher, even though there was room. It's just me and the dogs, so would be perfect. Thx James!

[@BrittMFH]

The link to it is in the description.

[@ChrisCooling]

the sauce plate clips are neat and work just fine for ketchup, tartar sauce...its not a whole lot if you're a salsa lover though...

[@ItsDIYDenise]

Wow a lot of these feel like you did them like 4 months ago 😂 how has it been a year?!

[@subigland5600]

I use the music headband nightly, it not only means I can listen to sleep music without disturbing my husband and of course if muffles his snoring,I even watched your video using the headband LOL

[@maggielifeisgood4808]

I just started watching your videos, and you’re funny, made me laugh!

[@erminiagomez2531]

I’ve try the cool turtle 🐢 I really enjoyed wearing it. Works for me. Enjoy your video.from Tucson, Az

[@chuck6290]

Nice to see a new post! I'll take the burrito dohickey off your hands XD

[@jdssurf]

How is using that tiny dishwasher better than just quickly hand washing such few dishes in the sink

[@lynnleigha580]

69 minutes, how much in electricity and water? When it would take you literally 2 minutes and a quarter of that water, just to do it by hand

[@scaper8]

Actually dishwashers tend to be _more_ water efficient than hand washing. Granted, you need to fill a dishwasher more fully, so a smaller model like this may negate that; and for a standard larger one, it may mean running it every other day or so depending on you household size. But, on the whole, they really do tend to be less resource wasteful.

[@koi.in.pond3149]

These days dishwashers are very energy efficient and also very water efficient as well.They actually use the less water than doing a load by hand and you don't even have to fill the whole dishwasher. He definitely could have put more dishes in there but he was just doing a experiment to see which one was cleaning better.

[@koi.in.pond3149]

Schein is specifically talking about Energy Star-certified dishwashers, but experts say most modern dishwashers outperform washing by hand. Washing dishes by hand sends more than two gallons per minute down the drain, while dishwashers typically use between 2 and 8 gallons of water per cycle.

[@ehtgerman5869]

My favorite series is back! Win!

[@briangordon5587]

Amarrionnete!!!! Love that band

[@davidbgreensmith]

The umbrella hat looks like it might be dangerous. A strong wind and you could end up pulling your neck or throttling yourself depending on how securely the straps fit.

[@nathanbaribeau2833]

8:26 the pocket tripod will not work with phones that have heavy/thick cases!

[@eddiec1961]

I was interested in the counter top dishwasher but could not find it in the UK

[@Israfel36]

Good on you for donating the dish washer. I've been in a place and have friends that still live in places that don't ha e a dish washer and it is a pain.

[@jdssurf]

it holds such a small amount how is that better than just hand washing your dishes real quik

[@Israfel36]

@@jdssurf Maybe some people aren't as capable as you are to wash dishes as quickly and need the help without being able to afford the access. That's just one.

[@jdssurf]

@@Israfel36 yeah i said that it a different post, but otherwise what else other than a medical reason could there be..........hot water, brush or sponge, soap, five minutes, air dry..............vs the electricity used and counter space for this?

[@Israfel36]

@jdssurf They could be elderly, have a family of ten, have a hectic work life with long hours and little down time, and most importantly: they *want* one. Why do you care? Why do you care _so_ much that people have a luxury like this? The hell is your problem?

[@jdssurf]

@@Israfel36 I care because it's absurd, and people are wasting money when they can use their hands and a sing in less time it takes for this thing to work. I'm responding to your first post, you lived in a place, and your friends still do without a dishwasher and it's a pain............yes if your crippled, or like I said medical issues, which would be included.........you said it's a pain............it's five freaking minutes to wash the dishes for several people, it's not a pain, it's just laziness. Also, you just called it yourself, a luxury, yeah, and now the extra cost of electric bill too, because in this economy we should be looking for luxury's. I hope some broke 20 year olds don't buy these because they are cute, because in reality they are lazy, and not money smart. You said it yourself, they want one, and a luxury..........befor you said it's a pain without. People are lazy and not money smart that's it. Only other excuse for this is medical

[@MartijnWismeijer]

The magnetic charging cable connectors increase the chance of electrostatic shocks damaging your phone. Be careful with these.

[@travisgould6802]

Are umbrella hats good? I’ve thought about buying one for work

[@soupsgord]

The Dutch have worn them for decades! They’re vey practical.

[@Maninawig]

How about an update on the update videos?

[@MM-jf1me]

I know why you were dismissive of the burrito pop, but it looks like something I'd love! I hate when takeout burritos get soggy and drip through the wrappings -- this looks like a very practical product for someone like me if they clean easily. Also: Warner Robins is such a small community and is so far away from where you live: do you know someone from there or is that just a graphic tee using their name, mascot, and logo?

[@markiskool]

C'mon, let's see some dog toy reviews! How about a review of the Hurrik9? It's a dog toy and you can feature Bailey! Spoiler alert, I have one and love it! Or a review of the Go-Dog-Go! It's an automatic tennis ball launcher.

[@matthew7306]

When you said “4 packets of ketchup” I thought of Frankenstein in Big Daddy when he ordered “30 packets of ketchup”

[@dixiehuntr]

Unrelated to products, how’d you get that shirt? Where my wife is from. Love the videos.

[@ces1932]

Look into the Grip6 belt made in USA

[@peggyleethrower9070]

James can you do a review on the Magfast charger.

[@Jackie-ld2ki]

I was thinking of using the Cool Turtle but after your review I said nope so I never got them & I was telling other people what you thought of them to, but I tell a lot of people what you think on products that you review.

[@Helicard]

What product did you use on your beard in 2017? It was so full and healthy looking

[@UndeadPanda]

Wait I don't understand how the headphone head band is related to the belts? I'm wanting a sleepband with headphones so was looking for a recommendation but you talked about belts? I'm confused

[@davidgerow]

Another good video James.

[@beez1717]

I have a dishwasher but I'm tempted to get the counter top one simply so I can avoid having the sink fill up because we forgot to empty the dish washer. It would also be very nice for cleaning the pots and pans right after using them without having to clog up the dishwasher. More room for dishes right?

[@lmaree200886]

Pots and pans are too large for bench top dishwashers, even large dinner plates (I own one). It’s better for smaller things like cups, mugs, bowls small plates, kids plates and cutlery and basic cutlery.

[@sherrypuckett6686]

May I ask how much for.counter top dishwasher and the size and brand please. 😊

[@brandoline94]

Would you please please please review the Pit Bull skull shaver???? I've been considering this for my boyfriend for a long time, but I'm too afraid it doesn't work as well as advertised. P.S. I went to your website and couldn't find a place to request items for review

[@9009matorres]

Hey james! Long time subscriber. Can we get a best grill brush review?

[@msr-cl8go]

Where did you get a Warner Robins Demon Tshirt?