New Video Alert: Where Are These Gadgets Now?

10 products I reviewed a year ago: some held up, some hit the Boneyard

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James White
April 20, 2025

I’ve got a fresh new video up this week, plus some solid Amazon deals, a trip down memory lane, and a spotlight on one of my recent Shorts. Whether you’re here for the full-length reviews, quick hits, or just curious to see which gadgets made it past the honeymoon phase, I’ve got something for you.

Let’s jump in 👇

NEW VIDEO ALERT 📽️
Update 58!

Which gadgets from a year ago ended up in The Boneyard?

My latest video just dropped, and it's the 58th episode in my long-running “Update” series!
In each of these episodes, I revisit 10 products I reviewed about a year ago and give you the honest follow-up:
Did I keep using them? Did I give them away? Or did they get banished to The Boneyard?

This update covers a pretty wide variety: pans, brownies, s’mores, candles, and more.

A few things you'll see in this one:

  • Which sandwich freshness solution actually stood the test of time?

  • Why the Air Fort saw a lot of use, but not by me.

  • How my Caraway pan looks like after a year of using it.

Click below to find out what made the cut… and what got the boot.

DEALS 🏷️
🌮Quesadilla Maker: 17% Off

If you saw my review of this quesadilla maker, you know I gave it a thumbs up. But what really sealed the deal? I kept using it long after the cameras stopped rolling. It’s simple, easy to clean, and it’s held up surprisingly well through many late-night quesadilla cravings. At 17% off, it’s a solid grab.

🚴 Under Desk Elliptical – 27% Off
This under desk elliptical is the #1 Best Seller in its category for a reason. With a 4.7-star average across 2,000+ reviews and a current 27% discount (bringing it down from around $150 to just about $110), it’s a strong pick if you're looking to sneak in some movement while working or watching TV.

🥙 Tortilla Bowl Maker – 20% Off
This one’s the quesadilla maker’s crunchy cousin. I haven’t reviewed it yet (though I’ve got one waiting in the wings), but with nearly 11,000 reviews and a solid rep, it’s already looking promising. Right now it’s under $20 with a 20% discount. Might be worth jumping on if you want to get ahead of the review!

ON THIS DATE 🗓️
Dreamfarm Gadgets (2023)

It’s always fun to test unique Dreamfarm gadgets.

Exactly two years ago today, I put a fun lineup of Dreamfarm kitchen gadgets to the test. Even the names sound like they belong in a Dr. Seuss book: Sharple, Ograte, Fluicer, and Mini-Flisk.

Fast-forward to today, and two of those gadgets - the Ograte and Fluicer - are still hanging out in my kitchen drawer. Not bad for impulse buys with silly names.

If you missed this one the first time around, now’s a great time to revisit it. These items are still available and might just earn a spot in your own drawer.

SHORT SPOTLIGHT 🎥
Ninja Swirl

Today’s Short Spotlight features a bite-sized look at the Ninja Swirl, the $349 soft serve machine I reviewed a few months ago. This Short packs the highlights into a quick clip, perfect if you’re just looking for the scoop without the deep dive.

👉 If you’re into Shorts, check it out here.
🍦 Want the full breakdown instead? You can still catch the full-length review here.

That’s it for now!

Thanks as always for following along and for being part of this community that somehow finds joy in weird gadgets, kitchen experiments, and the occasional trip to The Boneyard.

If you liked anything you saw today, feel free to hit reply and say hello, or share the newsletter with a friend who’s also weirdly passionate about sandwich freshness.

Until next time,
James