Author: Jim Collison

Bluetti AC180 and EcoFlow Delta 3 portable power stations compared for home backup, solar charging and real-world use.

Bluetti vs EcoFlow: Which Portable Power Station Brand Is Better in 2026?

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Quick answer: I use both Bluetti and EcoFlow power stations in my home energy setup, and if I were starting over and choosing one ecosystem today, I would choose EcoFlow. In my experience, EcoFlow has been the better overall fit because of charging speed, the app experience, and how well it works as the primary battery in my solar and backup setup. That does not make Bluetti a bad choice. My Bluetti AC180 is still useful as secondary storage and an overflow energy sink, and Bluetti can be a compelling value when the price is right. This article is based

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Tech, BBQ, and the Blackstone Lifestyle with Mark Robson – HGG678

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What happens when technology troubleshooting meets backyard cooking, meal planning, and a growing obsession with grills? This week, Mark Robson returns to Home Gadget Geeks for a relaxed conversation that blends home tech, networking stories, pellet grills, Blackstone cooking, pizza ovens, and the routines that make outdoor cooking such an addictive hobby. From fixing a… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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AI That Thinks: Dewain Robinson on Agents, Copilot, and What’s Next – HGG677

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What happens when AI stops being just a chatbot and starts to reason, plan, and actually do useful work? This week, Dewain Robinson joins me for a conversation on Copilot Studio, AI agents, reasoning models, vibe coding, and the future of software development. We go beyond the usual AI hype and into the practical side,… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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A Hard Look at OpenClaw: Is It Safe to Use This AI Right Now with Gavin Campbell – HGG675

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Is the AI future helpful or just plain dangerous? This week, Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm and I take a hard look at OpenClaw, “vibe coding,” and what it really takes to run autonomous AI agents safely in your home lab. I’m trying to find out if you can actually let AI do the work without… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Upgrading an Older Home: Heat Pumps, Air Sealing and Smart Energy with Paul Braren – HGG674

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Paul Braren from TinkerTry.com joins me this week to discuss energy-efficient home technology, including heat pumps, air sealing, and upgrading older homes for modern HVAC systems. They explore the real-world costs of improving home energy efficiency, the role of smart electrical panels and lithium-ion battery backups, and how modern monitoring tools help homeowners better understand… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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How AI Is Disrupting Songwriting and the Music Business with Jay Franze – HGG673

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Jay Franze joins me to talk about how AI is showing up in real songwriting workflows, not just as a toy, but as a tool people are actually using. We unpack how we built the new Home Gadget Geeks theme, what’s happening in Nashville studios, and whether AI makes music more creative or more predictable.… Click for more / Podcast Player>