Brian Nadel
Brian Nadel is a freelance writer and editor who specializes in technology reporting and reviewing. He works out of the suburban New York City area and has covered topics from nuclear power plants and Wi-Fi routers to cars and tablets. The former editor-in-chief of Mobile Computing and Communications, Nadel is the recipient of the TransPacific Writing Award.
Latest articles by Brian Nadel

Carsun Portable Air Pump review
By Brian Nadel published
While not perfect, the Carsun Portable Air Pump offers great results for a bargain price tag.

Black + Decker 20V Max Inflator review
By Brian Nadel published
The Black + Decker 20V Max Inflator is a great tire inflator that’s only let down by its bulk and lack of extra features.

Amazon Basics Portable Air Compressor review
By Brian Nadel published
A mix of old and new tech, the Amazon Basics Portable Air Compressor is throw-back to a simpler time, with speedy inflation capabilities.

AstroAI Air Compressor review
By Brian Nadel published
The AstroAI Air Compressor is small, and offers solid performance, making it a great bargain.

VjoyCar C80 Universal HUD review
By Brian Nadel published
The VjoyCar C80 Universal HUD is basic, but with such a low price tag it’s still a worthwhile no-frills purchase.

Wiiyii OBD + GPS Head Up Display review
By Brian Nadel published
By combining GPS and OBD data, the Wiiyii OBD + GPS HUD is a great value device with a smorgasbord of on-the-road information.

Hudway Drive review
By Brian Nadel published
The Hudway Drive is one of the best car HUDs around, but can it justify its eye-watering price?

Pyle PHUD180BD review
By Brian Nadel published
The Pyle PHUD180BD offers more information and features than some of the more expensive HUDs on the market, making this one of the best value units around.

Autool X95 GPS Slope Meter review
By Brian Nadel published
The Autool X95 GPS Slope Meter will be a lifesaver for off-roaders, but those used to driving on pavement may be better off elsewhere.

Dagood A8 Head-up Display review
By Brian Nadel published
Inexpensive with a large, bright screen, the Dagood A8 offers a wide range of automotive information without being too distracting.

AceCar T800 review
By Brian Nadel published
It may lack OBD data, the AceCar T800 is still a useful low-cost device with few distractions — making it a useful road companion.

Sherox 3.5” Car HUD review
By Brian Nadel published
The Sherox 3.5” Car HUD is a good addition to any car on the road, though its lack of information may make it too simple for more curious drivers.

Akabane A500 car heads-up display review
By Brian Nadel published
While offering features other car HUDs do not, the Akabane A500 car heads-up display is still lacking in key areas.

Top Gear Premium Roadside Assistance Kit review
By Brian Nadel published
The Top Gear Premium Roadside Assistance Kit covers the basics, but it also lacks several must-have items.

Haiphaik Emergency Roadside Toolkit review
By Brian Nadel published
Haiphaik Emergency Roadside Toolkit may lack some key items, but it still offers great value for its low price.

DOT Essential OSHA ANSI Compliant Kit review
By Brian Nadel published
The DOT Essential OSHA ANSI Compliant kit is a heavyweight that proves to be a good option to start building your own kit.

First Secure Car Emergency Kit review
By Brian Nadel published
The First Secure Car Emergency Kit packs in a lot, but still lacks some basic items.

Everlit Roadside Assistance Kit review
By Brian Nadel published
The Everlit Roadside Assistance Kit may include some important tool, but it still misses out on key essentials.

Lianxin Roadside Emergency Kit review
By Brian Nadel published
Lianxin Roadside Emergency Kit is a good start to kitting out your car for an emergency, but it still lacks key essentials.

Lifeline Premium Excursion Road Kit review
By Brian Nadel published
The Lifeline Premium Excursion Road Kit includes several driving must-haves, but falls short of a complete solution to roadside safety.

Justin Case All Weather Ultimate Safety Kit review
By Brian Nadel published
The Justin Case All Weather Ultimate Safety Kit lacks some essentials, but it still manages to be one of the best bags in the emergency kit business.

Always Prepared Roadside Emergency Kit review
By Brian Nadel published
While small and inexpensive, the Always Prepared Roadside Emergency Kit still does away with a lot of tools many road warriors would consider essential.

Kaspersky Security Cloud Free review
By Brian Nadel published
Kaspersky Security Cloud Free combines excellent malware protection, plenty of extra features and a very light system-performance impact.
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