10 Previously Reviewed Gadgets, 1 Year Later (Update #28)

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Hi James and James' fans. I'm an old granny who still washes dishes by hand. That brush thingy is a no go in my book. The water wouldn't stay hot enough, and it wouldn't be a convenient way to wash handles and the backs of bowls/plates. Thanks for all your videos. You spend your money so I can save mine.

[@ItsJustLisa]

I totally agree. I have a dishwasher, but bakeware, mixing bowls and pots get washed by hand. That thing would never handle those.

[@shanethrelfall416]

Love your 1 year later updates What seems good at the time ain’t always the case after a few months

[@NiSE_Rafter]

These update videos are part of what puts this channel above other product review channels for me (that and the fantastic host personality)

[@shanethrelfall416]

@@NiSE_Rafter Agree 👌🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@spiritandtimeakalilroachie7014]

Sometimes I don't even watch the video I just listen to him talk about the products. Makes me feel like I have a friend

[@matthewb9955]

Hi James, I would just like to take a moment to thank you not only for the reviews, but for the time stamps you put in your videos. Not enough tubers use them, and they make a huge difference.

[@mixeddrinks8100]

Kind of knew that Life Fuel is going to get discontinued. I am starting to think twice about anything that requires proprietary sort of refills from new companies.

[@ZakkandtheJ]

I try not to buy anything that has a proprietary refill system I have enough bad memories of that shit from the '90s and printer ink LOL definitely don't want to turn any other things I enjoy into a injket printer situation LOL

[@forbiddenspatula4243]

You guys remember the Juicero? One of my favorite flops.

[@mixeddrinks8100]

@@forbiddenspatula4243 hey at least the juicero's refills works without the machine!

[@Donteatacowman]

I also saw it coming but I feel bad for him. It's ok to splurge on weird luxury tech. But yeah, anything requiring refills (especially refills with no knock-offs on the market) seem to be a bad idea. Like those Quip toothbrushes. I couldn't get away from their awful ads for a while. I actually like the toothbrush design but their proprietary replacement brush heads are $10 each (or $5 if you join the rich kid club). I'm used to paying like $3 per replacement head, so like, zoinks. If they're relying on their ad campaign to do all the heavy lifting for their product (an electric toothbrush with a cute design), then when people get tired of the ads, will the product even still be around?

[@bioLarzen]

@@ZakkandtheJ What you said, exactly.

[@Platinumpitviper]

I have two rapid ramen cookers in my house. I cook it for the three minutes and then let it sit for a minute or two texture improves. Also a benifit of it is that it doesn’t get hot like a bowl so I can grab it without getting burned.

[@Dee_Just_Dee]

I mean, you get that with pretty much any plastic food bowl anyway. Okay, you'll have to break the noodle block into pieces for most plastic bowls, but don't most of us like shorter noodles anyway?

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

@@Dee_Just_Dee depends if you’re used to eating them like that I like to sit in twist them around my fork that’s hard when they’re short. I find that they cool down too fast when they’ve been nuked but fine with regular boiling water. Just like the other commentary say.

[@yissssss]

Any microwave safe bowl won’t get hot.

[@NAEVAN238]

I dislike noodles that have gone through the microwave so I use it to measure and cook the water before I add the noodles which taste good to me

[@helinameinhard7133]

Thats cap 🧢🧢🧢🧢 i will only believe you if you take a picture or a video

[@Airsoftforall]

Still my favorite line "dip with authority"!

[@helinameinhard7133]

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[@georgiadreamingbb1245]

I really do enjoy these update videos and all your videos! It's crazy how there is not even 1 video of yours that I have watched where I was not completely focused on the video and all my problems and whatever is happing in my life at that moment literally leaves my mind. Other KZbinrs that I follow I can't say that about every single video of theirs.

[@halfdemon43]

The sink and spin reminds me of the cup washer we used at a restaurant i worked at . although we had two brushes. I know they use them in bars a lot. Great idea but wrong shape

[@_My_YouTube]

Even though it was briefly mentioned, I think the rapid soup mug is still my most used product to date that you've reviewed. Of course mine is the sistema brand.

[@metern]

You can refill the LifeFuels pods with anything you want when they are empty. I have created alot of strange and unusual tastes with it. So even if it is discontinued, you can still use it 😉

[@CreepyUnicorn]

You make me comfortable enough to fall asleep, but I don’t mean in like a bored way... You’re very entertaining, but also calming. I enjoy putting on your videos and then just drifting off to sleep.

[@ItsDIYDenise]

I feel like you just posted these the other day lol how has it been a year already?!

[@TheLostfoundation]

I know right

[@zeerah1]

Time has been flying recently. You are totally correct. Wow.... 😮😥

[@maddogjokers3000]

I totally agree. What is going on! Hahaha time travel 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@cnukem]

The days go slow, the years go fast.

[@ItsDIYDenise]

@@cnukem ain’t that the truth!

[@keithlefebvre4239]

i really like the way you follow-up on products.an item is only worth it if it passes the test of time.

[@Unsensitive]

The whiskey wedge, I'd wait for the ice to float, and spill your whiskey!

[@wpmer]

That was the Bailey content I wanted but now we NEED more 😍💚

[@your_boy_vibe]

"What do you think?" Cameraman: "You're a walking seizure"

[@GigsTaggart]

This is why I hate anything that's "as a service" or a subscription tied to expensive hardware. They kill it and your product is a paperweight. I won't be getting a ring doorbell or a smart home thing or whatever that requires third party to keep it runnning.

[@itskoby]

same, though, if you're tech savvy enough you can self-host and diy your own alternatives to those... wish someone sold a more expensive up-front option that would easily tap into your own server and work together. same with stuff like google drive/photos, i'd prefer to backup to my own servers. (instead of relying on subscriptions to make profit)

[@Amp081393]

You don't need to have a subscription service to Ring for it to work. You can still see and communicate with people outside through the app. If you want it to record, then yea you have pay but its only $3 a month. Idk about other ones though.

[@GigsTaggart]

@@Amp081393 yeah through the app. And what happens when they stop updating the app and it's not tagged to work on newer os versions. You'll be screwed if you aren't savvy enough to hack it in some way.

[@7531monkey]

Most smart home stuff doesnt need a third party to work they just operate on your home network.

[@DimT670]

@@GigsTaggart that's only a problem on ios. On android you can have the app forever and download it fro 3rd party sites App controlled is fine. An app is literally a program on your phone. Its like saying anything that runs with a pc program is bad. Thats ludicrous right? So well yea but it does it through an app is nonsensical criticism The issue are cloud based always online server based nonsense, which stops when the support stops. This is as prevelent on pc as it is on phones let me tell ya Funnily enough, this is none of those. This is a case of proprietary refills stopping production,a whole other kettle of fish

[@TheFightersWay]

Why your videos are so calming and enjoyable? Im not sure, but probably your voice and character, you're just a cool guy :)

[@ikulata3408]

I love these videos. I watched all of these individual videos when they were first published and can't believe it was 1 year ago 😯😳

[@doctorgothicc]

Your reviews are super useful as a consumer but honestly I mostly watch your videos for Bailey. She seems so well behaved and loving from your videos. If you see this please give her a nice pat for me :)

[@smiller6925]

I love the update concept!! bravo!

[@sunsetatshabooms4558]

Also, pet peeve... people who don't wash the handles of utensils, pots, pans, undersides of bowls, outsides of glasses. The whole thing needs to be washed so the dishwashing thing would be a no from me. TFS

[@ibustanut]

why would you even wash the handles of utensils tho? in my 30 years on this earth ive never done it, havent seen anyone do it either. (Obviously i would wash it if its clearly dirty, but you get my point)

[@danixoxo8637]

110% agree. Handles get gross, backs of plates get gross.

[@hotfiyah]

@@ibustanut like I don't scrub the handles of utensils really hard but I give them a wipe down with the dish soap water. Never not done that.

[@sunsetatshabooms4558]

@@ibustanut Wow thanks for letting me know so I don't eat dinner at your house lol lol seriously though, people are touching the handles. They need to be washed. Also, maybe you put a few utensils in the sink along with other dishes before washing them and they got food or whatever on them. Maybe better like this... how would you feel if you ate at a restaurant and knew only the eating part of the utensils were washed? That everyone that day used those utensils to eat and only the eating part of the fork was washed? Gross. The whole front and back of dish, bowls, inside and outside, etc should be washed.

[@MaiyaMia1]

Unless you use bleach in your dishwater which I do but most don’t, the majority of dish soaps before corona were not antibacterial so regardless of what you did or did not wash there was probably some fecal matter and other contaminants on them. Google and you will see the kitchen sink is dirtier than a toilet

[@Ram-2112]

I never thought I'd hear you say that you don't have a product you have reviewed anymore. It always seems like you have everything either in use or in the bone yard. Btw we need some bone yard shirts! It's like the Vegas neon sign museum I think you could get really creative with the designs

[@alfulton5946]

The chest headlight thing would be good for a bicycle.

[@123456crapface]

Yes..there are already products made specifically for that lmao

[@jonathan100yearsago]

Gaycycle.... lmao (it just a meme)

[@ObsidiaBlack1]

I could see it being useful for security work; former night gate guard speaking. Having a handsfree light would have been a godsend when signing people in and out from my station, and headlamps don't play nice with hard hats.

[@jojohill27]

Yeah definitely a useful one for sure

[@omottoke]

i was looking for a stable and bright light dog collar for late night walks and no luck, mostly negative reviews on everything I clicked. then i was like what about a headlamp? bought Kucoal LED rechargeable headlamp (2pk) for 19.99 think it would work for a bicycle just with a bit modification on placement.

[@rosemarymagrino772]

Love the lights! All you need is one for your head!

[@jeffl0385]

I used a Hydro Flask for a few years, recently bought a Coldest water bottle just because the cap covers the rim of the bottle. It's a small thing, but it makes a big difference, especially if you get your hands dirty when working.

[@raymondjames336]

Loving it a sunday review from Mr White great addition to my lazy Sunday

[@marylhere]

I love my ramen cooker…have been experimenting with flavors. It’s handy to carry in your lunch bag. Add a ginger honey beverage mix…deelish

[@cynthiafloyd1109]

I love my top Ramen bowl, use it every time. My grandchildren love to use it, we love that the handles stay cool, unlike a bowl after 3min in a microwave burnt fingers. Mawmaws hate burnt fingers😊 love your videos

[@mtiller2006]

It's sad that the LifeFuels water bottle was discontinued as it did look great, but I think its problem was the price factor. If its price was a little more affordable, then maybe it would still be available. Oh well, it was a valiant effort on their part and at least it got an honorable mention from you James

[@WonderMan33165]

Any video that has Bailey in it is a definite PLUS for me!!!

[@destrojer124]

11:47 They actually do seem to have it back in stock, I could at least get to the order part of the site.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Always enjoy the update videos💟

[@bethgrundon3978]

Love these update videos! 😃

[@maurizio12]

Wow. I was looking for a new water bottle and was actually thinking of your review on the coldest water bottle. Now that I see it still holds up, I'm sold.

[@jcbnica]

i got the coldest water bottle after watching your review. i love that bottle. i take it on my bike runs. keeps the water very cold in a hot summer. a bit pricey but worthy.

[@andreamiller6969]

I love watching your videos they relax me lol

[@BubblyTeatime]

I still use that chest headlight thing because it's great for evening dog walks (or early) when you need a hand for the leash and the other hand to hold the poop bag (and find the deed if the sun set)

[@crystalvargas3845]

I love watching your videos! I just found you about 2 weeks ago and you're just so wholesome! 🤍🤍🤍

[@chasehaynie879]

I love my top ramen cooker but i also let mine sit for a few minutes after adding the seasoning for the noodles to soak up most of the water.

[@aprillomina8232]

Flashy lights near Area 51.... unidentified running object

[@robync1366]

I bet that the sink and spin would be really good for people with mobility issues since it's more large scale movements rather than fine motor

[@wandathefam621]

I really enjoy your videos James 👍🏻👍🏻 and I remember all of these reviews. Your awesome 👏🏻

[@kimberlysuemccarty]

Thanks James I really needed that laugh at 12 minutes for item to 76. It made me laugh to hear you playing with the slime thanks for bringing some smiles to a sick woman.

[@dustinsmith8341]

I'm not sure if it is in the instructions or not. But if you are microwaving the noodles and want it to have a better texture, just let it sit for 5 minutes in the microwave after heating. It gives the noodles time to soak up the water and become larger and more plump.

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

seeing you running around the park all lit up reminded me, back in the 80's, while I was in the ARMY, one night I wanted to mess with the guys, so late at night, I cut open about a dozen chem lights, and sprinkled the juice all over my field jacket, and ran around the field. there were over 20 calls to the MP's saying that there were weird lights blinking on the parade field. so SCORE!! ;P

[@SpaceStrike]

Name checks out lol

[@flippy9133]

11:49 cant you just refill the small bottles with concentrates to give it at least some life? I liked how fast it tracked the drinking too bad they went bankrupt

[@ThatSoddingGamer]

They're single use pods. I seriously doubt the system would allow you to fill it with your own concentrates. I mean, the point for them was to be proprietary and computer controlled so people had to buy their pods. Best that could be hoped for, I think, is some 3rd party releasing compatible generic pods. Seeing as the bottle itself is discontinued, that seems unlikely.

[@lunavixen015]

The pods are non refillable

[@flippy9133]

@@lunavixen015 no shit, I meant figure out way to refil them. I bet you could

[@lunavixen015]

@@flippy9133 Even if you could refill them, the app may not accept a refilled container, like how HP got in trouble over ink refilling in printer cartridges years ago.

[@Dee_Just_Dee]

@@ThatSoddingGamer I wonder what the game plan was all along, considering their products were unjustifiably and unsustainably expensive to buy piece-by-piece. Maybe yearly subscriptions could have kept the gig going. Oh well. That's business for you.

[@renees766]

18:37 what great sound! Hollywood could use that in a movie!!

[@nemosthebandit]

You should open a store/museum, sell the products that made the cut and display the products that were the worse and or discontinued. Great video as always.

[@idletime]

Great video James & thanks for the update. a coldest water bottle is on my soon to acquire bucket list. On the flip side of that coin give Bailey some Scooby snacks and have a good evening 😇 ..

[@doublejaylar]

The sink & spin is great at keeping debris & dirty water from flipping out of the sink or onto the individual using it. Unless it's submerged during use...a handheld brush sends stuff flying, despite the angle in which you use it.

[@RonHarrisMe]

Pretty sure you could refill the Lifefuel bottles with something. You could mix a propel power with some plain water and make a concentrate to refill the Lifefuel pods.

[@rachelamundsen8265]

I am a professional housecleaner. Do not waste your $ on a carpet fur broom. Invest in Dyson vacuum. I just bought another one on sale new p, upright, full size, for $240 The Chom Chom (the same thing sold all over internet under different names) works well.

[@shrewdcritic83]

I enjoy watching these

[@CLMbesties4life]

Can you try Cirkul water bottles? I’d love to see if it’s a replacement for the pod waterbottle you mentioned that was discontinued

[@Razor9638]

The chest thing looks exactly like Kano from Mortal Kombat. Now you just need another light for your eye😂

[@TheNiteNinja19]

I regularly use the Ramen cooker because it prevents boil over. I put the brick in, then add the seasoning on top of the brick, and then run the water over the brick until the water covers everything, then nuke it for 4 minutes. I've tried it with regular Tupperware containers that are the same size, and for some reason they all boil over. I bet it's hard to believe you're done over 300 product videos already.

[@Dee_Just_Dee]

Hey James, sorry about the hockey game. - with deep respect and admiration, a fan from Montreal

[@cmbaz1140]

this is the reason i like your channel...

[@Closer2Zero]

I remember the coldest water bottle from that guy who drank out of all the Disney fountains in his water bottle, posted it online, then got fired and barred with a trespass order from returning to any Disney location ever

[@Dee_Just_Dee]

Wow, that's super low on the part of Disney. A venue is *_legally required_* to provide patrons with free drinking water....

[@alexisw28586]

@@Dee_Just_Dee Found the story - the guy, a Disney cast member, posted Tiktoks where he filled his stainless water bottle with water from the DECORATIVE FOUNTAINS in the park. Not water fountains or water refilling stations or even the water from the sink in the bathroom. Nope. The employee filmed himself doing a series of "taste tests" of water he scooped up from 5 of the various themed decorative fountains around the park. Kinda disgusting, dangerous (due to the dye, algaecide and other chemicals in the water), and definitely not the type of behavior that Disney expects from it employees.

[@chriss.9398]

How has the always pan held up? Do you still use it? Was it worth the money?

[@mousem7071]

The furwell pet broom... While I don't have that specific one I have a similar broom, I use it to sweep up my and my daughters very long hair, on the few rugs we have, before vacuuming as our hair has killed many a vacuum. I spend less time cutting hair out of my vacuum now and haven't killed one since using it.

[@Smileythesilent]

The 'dip with authority' thing, I can see so much sauce getting dripped into air vents.

[@lynzyrisingsun]

I just got the dip clip and I love it!

[@limack4055]

Hey man...I have read that the batteries on the slap lights leaked. Did you experience any issues with them leaking?

[@danitrue1035]

I have a broom like the furwell and it works great for getting my bunnies hay up off the floor before we vacuum. It's definitely helpful for big stuff you can't vacuum up. It's still a pain to do but it's easier than when we used a broom for it.

[@mikeorr8411]

Nobody is more dedicated to the public then James white of freaking reviews bay bay

[@rodgersandrodgers8191]

I tried using the glare visor in the Las Vegas Sun during the summer. It melted. Worthless. At least in Las Vegas.

[@heatherd4968]

I'm waiting for the timer on my stove to go off while watching this. The microwave beeped on the ramon cooker.. started to head for the kitchen till I realized it was on the video lol

[@Yo-Da-Action]

Rapid ramon cooker is great when all your bowls get hot in the microwave the ramon cooker has the handles.. Its morw towards kids than adults anyway..

[@user-rp8dw9hg3j]

Hey nice pool! Didn't see that one coming!

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

The pimple popper is just my kind of fun. I’m so getting it 😂😅🤣

[@karinborschman1619]

Love the idea of the Dip Clip, but if it’s dribbles it’s bloody hard to get out of your console, especially if sauce gets in the grooves.🍟🍔🌭

[@xXVibrantSnowXx]

Just dip in slowly, gently & carefully, and you're all just fine, no need to rush and dip in quickly lol

[@BaronKsatria]

I like that wearable lights, I prefer it to be replaceable battery than rechargeable because it last longer and doesn't loose charge in the long run. All I gotta do is put fresh battery and if it dies during a session I could also just put new ones in and go again. I don't have to wait.

[@thewolf9976]

maybe if you take fruit concentrates (very concentrated) you can refill the flavor bottles. but I would suggest you take 100% natural fruit juices directly which are healthier and good for you

[@Jackie-ld2ki]

I don't like a lot of water in my Ramens & I like to make 2 at a time. But I do use the Rapid Mac more for the ramen, mashed potatoes & rice

[@kdefensemartialarts8097]

Thank you for your videos.

[@soyburglar77]

With all of those blinking lights strapped on your body, either you’re going to attract aliens or end up at Burning Man 😂

[@caidenmitchell3254]

I know I’m late in the game but I was at ATT to upgrade my phone and they had a water bottle that claimed to keep your water ice cold for 24 hours plus it charges your phone and it lives up to its purpose. It was $39 about 6 months ago and it’s still going strong. I still have ice in it after 24 hours!

[@bioLarzen]

Timing is of the essence - my missus' birthday is nearing, and she could absolutely do with something like this Coldest bottle... Thanks for the idea ;)

[@SuperLemonAdam]

I have the pet hair broom, and I gotta say I love it. My current apartment doesn't have much carpet so it doesn't get used as much as it used to, but it's awesome. But I do get better results PUSHING it rather than pulling. Just a thought.

[@JennyfromDblock]

Have you ever tried out the red copper bottle? I've been using it for about a month now and I swear it keeps ice solid for like 24 hours!

[@CowboyTanaka]

The pimple popper toy is a good gift for your gf. My gf loves popping my back pimples. Most women I met actually like doing this as well(popping pimples in general).

[@rowland8482]

I bought the lit up shoe clip things for my child, thought they would help me finding him when we were out of the country traveling. One felt off on the street first time using and was lost 😅

[@agh10620]

What was the one gadget where it helped to see the road when it was to bright outside?

[@WilliamRomero99]

Hey I was wondering if you would review the hydrate spark water bottle the steel version.

[@Dee_Just_Dee]

About the Top Ramen Cooker: I think most of the convenience of the product is that you don't have to break up the block of noodles to fit it all into the bowl. I bet that a lot of people figure out that they like shorter noodles anyway, haha. About the Glare Guard: Anybody whose eyeglass prescription is relatively mild should just get cheap prescription sunglasses online from a vendor like Zenni. This glare guard only occupies a niche for those people who absolutely can't get prescription sunglasses. And even so, that niche is already occupied by clip-on sunglass lenses and "over-glasses" sunglasses. Just my 2¢ as always.

[@estoylaroca]

I like how at first, the background was just a plain wall with some decor... now it's becoming the purgatory. In-between the kitchen (where the useful stuff are kept) and the boneyard (where the bad stuff gets stored).

[@xtravegant1356]

What’s that spaceship looking thing on your desk? Over your right shoulder

[@hiyaks]

Lol, Top Ramen Cooker! It's called Tupperware and we been doing it since boarding school in the 90's.

[@juliebradley1184]

Great video! 👍😊

[@CR-ru1kw]

Thanks for the update. Sometimes the old ways are better 😉.

[@TheMcpherson4]

I really appreciate you. 😊

[@c001Ba30nDuD]

I wanted a lifefuel bottle but was hoping the cost drops. Oh well, gotta hope for something similar.

[@johnnydundulis602]

If you were a Christmas 🎄 tree you'd need more hair on your face and mini white lights lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@brendamontgomery850]

Is the a/c that runs on .10 a day really work. 6 seconds it cools from 95 to 65.

[@stapuft]

you need to put something on top of the bowl in the microwave, like a plate to trap the steam in, the texture is MUCH better then, and the noodles are actually cooked, also, 3 minutes isnt enough, 4 is the go to time for most microwaves.

[@08david0001]

Just want to point out that there should be an epilepsy warning for this video for that flashing light video at 2:08

[@davidwatson6472]

You need to save Baileys hair and have a sweater made from the Bailey hair. You could wear it when you visit some location that is cooler than the focal point of the sun where you live. Great video

[@vwgirl]

That fur broom is just rebrand of a broom from 30 years ago. I had one and then it claimed just to be a broom for tile floors. Didn't work then either.