This week I'm revisiting 10 products I reviewed about a year ago to see which ones are still being used and which have found their way to the Boneyard. I'm also looking back at an unusual $100 candle-powered heater I reviewed in 2024 that promised to warm and humidify a room. Plus, over on Freakin' 2, I've been trying some interesting new food and drink flavors, including Dr Pepper pizza and Liquid Death Pop-Tarts. Let's get into it!
NEW VIDEO ALERT
Which Products Avoided The Boneyard?
A look back at 10 reviews and where those products are now.
It's time for Update 69! I'm revisiting 10 reviews from September through November 2025 to see what happened to those products after the cameras stopped rolling. Did I keep using them, give them away, or send them to The Boneyard? This time I'm checking back on the bizarre Banana Loca, a grape peeler, some optical oddities, the Cuisinart FastFreeze, and plenty of other gadgets. A few turned out to be keepers, while others didn't stand the test of time. Find out which ones survived!
Household Tip: The Hidden Cost of Kitchen Gadgets
Before buying a new kitchen gadget, consider how much time it actually saves versus how much time it takes to clean. A gadget that saves 30 seconds of prep work but requires several minutes of disassembly and washing may not be much of a time-saver after all. I’ve tested plenty of products that worked as advertised but rarely got used because the cleanup outweighed the convenience. Sometimes the simplest tool is still the best!
FREAKIN 2
Dr. Pepper Pizza?
Dr. Pepper Pizza & Liquid Death Pop-Tarts?
Although my next Freakin' 2 video drops tomorrow, don't miss my most recent episode, where I tried Round Table Pizza's new Dr Pepper BBQ pizza and wings, Red Bull's unusual Pistachio & Berries Winter Edition, Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry, and the limited-edition Liquid Death Orange Pop-Tarts. Some of these flavors sounded pretty strange, but a couple turned out to be surprisingly good! I also shared a few thoughts on fake AI cooking videos, entitled social media reviewers, and getting kicked off MSN. It was quite a week!
ON THIS DATE
Egloo (2024)
Can a couple of tealight candles heat an entire room?
Can a few candles really heat an entire room? That's the idea behind the Egloo, a handmade Italian gadget that claims to provide heat, humidity, and fragrance using candles. At around $100, I was curious to see how well it actually worked. I tested its heating ability with a thermometer and thermal camera, checked the humidity, and even tried replacing its proprietary candle refills with cheap dollar-store tealights. The results were surprisingly interesting! It did a few things better than expected, although not all of its claims held up. Is it worth the price?
SHORT SPOTLIGHT
Bikky
In today’s Short Spotlight, we take a look at strange $130 oven that is designed to make a single cookie. It’s called the Bikky and it was advertising quite a bit online earlier this year, so I had to test it out. Check out my new short edit for a refresher on this one, or watch the full review here if you missed it the first time around.
Before I wrap up, I wanted to share some sad news for those who may have missed my recent YouTube community post. My little Chihuahua, Elle, passed away this week. She had been dealing with a number of health issues in her later years, and we ultimately made the difficult decision to say goodbye to her peacefully at home. She was part of my life for almost 15 years and made plenty of appearances in my videos, so I know some of you will miss seeing her, too. I appreciate all the kind words I've received from those who have already heard the news.
On that note, I'll wrap things up for this week. I'll be back next week with another review and more gadgets to put to the test. Thanks, as always, for watching and supporting both of my channels. I hope you have a great weekend!
Until next time,
James
