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Shane Roberts
shaneroberts
Editor Emeritus, The Inventory

We don’t write about Kickstarters without using the product. Read more

We don’t write about Kickstarters without using the product.

It’s not marked as Sponsored at any point on the page, as it’s not Sponsored. Read more

It’s not marked as Sponsored at any point on the page, as it’s not Sponsored.

I brief people on the situation. As I noted, on the cheap models the controls can be finicky, and on the expensive models the controls can be impossible without the manual. Read more

I brief people on the situation. As I noted, on the cheap models the controls can be finicky, and on the expensive

By bidet apparatus I think you mean the nozzle, which retracts when not in use, and is self-cleaning, even on most of the budget models. Read more

By bidet apparatus I think you mean the nozzle, which retracts when not in use, and is self-cleaning, even on most

If it’s a Kohler seat it can be like breaking into a vault. Read more

If it’s a Kohler seat it can be like breaking into a vault.

They’re totally unrelated, very little in common in terms of benefits. Read more

They’re totally unrelated, very little in common in terms of benefits.

No, Hilton, Starwood, Marriot, Uber, and some rental car companies. Read more

No, Hilton, Starwood, Marriot, Uber, and some rental car companies.

Absolutely not. Shorts are for exercise and water-based activities only. Read more

Absolutely not. Shorts are for exercise and water-based activities only.

I’ve been using them for a few weeks and haven’t noticed any staining. Read more

I’ve been using them for a few weeks and haven’t noticed any staining.

It’s not a choice I agree with, but it gives each blog’s staff control of their own commentariat. Read more

It’s not a choice I agree with, but it gives each blog’s staff control of their own commentariat.

“Approved” status doesn’t carry over across blogs. Read more

“Approved” status doesn’t carry over across blogs.

Yes to the first, no to the second. You can only get a signup bonus with a new card signup. Read more

Yes to the first, no to the second. You can only get a signup bonus with a new card signup.

Well, coffee grounds in the garbage disposal is always gonna be bad, I had the same thing happen. Read more

Well, coffee grounds in the garbage disposal is always gonna be bad, I had the same thing happen.

Iced coffee, cold brew, and iced americano are three different things, and very few people actually own an espresso machine. Read more

Iced coffee, cold brew, and iced americano are three different things, and very few people actually own an espresso

Points are not created equal. Ultimate Rewards Points are worth much more than Venture points at face value, and exponentially more when redeemed for maximum value. Read more

Points are not created equal. Ultimate Rewards Points are worth much more than Venture points at face value, and

“Back in stock” notifications are a big part of what we do, especially on our Twitter. Read more

“Back in stock” notifications are a big part of what we do, especially on our Twitter.

Bottom of the list is a little over 10k. Read more

Bottom of the list is a little over 10k.