Smythe Richbourg

A gadget nerd from childhood, Smythe has always been drawn to solving everyday problems with clever tools. An Apple fan since his Mac Plus in 1987, he's usually pretty current with devices. Sometimes, however, he still misses his Newton 2100 MessagePad.

mophie speedport 120 4-port GaN wall charger travel kit review – your best travel companion

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REVIEW – While I love wireless charging, wired charging is faster and more efficient. And larger devices don’t usually have wireless charging options. I posted a news item about this unit as soon as I saw it because it scratches an itch for me. I like to be able to go anywhere and have the […]

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Synido LiveMix Solo USB Mixer Audio Interface Bundle review – gives you everything you need to start creating content

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REVIEW – Sound mixers are an old idea, but digital technologies have made them both smaller and less expensive. Synido has just released two new mixers for personal use: the LiveMix solo and the LiveMix duet. The Solo has a single XLR mic input and a single instrument input, whereas the Duet has two XLR

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Mujjo Envoy vegan leather laptop sleeve review – holds your screens and things for elegant transport

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REVIEW – We have all noticed that our portable screens have been getting slimmer. Part of this is the removal of optical and floppy drives and part is due to fewer ports, which tend to need more device thickness to support properly. Most of us only need our main screen, maybe a phone, and some

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Wasagun 10-drawer dresser review – a place for everything

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REVIEW – For Gadgeteers, storage is sometimes at a premium. We have loads of cases, plugs, battery packs and such that can quickly overwhelm shelf space. A new release from Wasagun that can solve this is their 10-drawer Dresser. I was sent a sample in black with a grey wood grain finish. Let’s take a

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Olight Perun 2 Mini EDC flashlight review

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REVIEW – Lighting options for EDC and hands-free use continue to increase. The latest from Olight, their Perun 2 Mini flashlight, adds a silicon strap for holding the right-angle mini-light to your forehead. I was sent the basic black model, but there are several other colorways to choose from. Let’s take a look. What is

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Wasagun powered end table review – organized power and storage

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REVIEW – Today, we continue with our series “Yes, furniture can be a gadget.” If it can charge my phone, tablet, or laptop, it’s a gadget. And this Wasagun end table can charge several items at a time with its two USB-A ports and two AC outlets. Let’s take a closer look. What is it?

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VRURC mini power bank for iPhone review – a stand-up charger

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REVIEW – Due to the forward march of progress in battery technology, we are much less dependent on power banks than we were just a few short years ago. I heard a podcaster the other day say that he had stopped using the charging stand on his desk because his phone never gets below 80%

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Mophie updates their wireless travel kit to wired with their SpeedPort 120W charger

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NEWS – Back in the Spring, I reviewed a new product from Mophie, their MagSafe travel charger kit. It was one of my favorite products for the year. With MagSafe for iPhones, AirPods, and the Apple Watch, it’s the trifecta of wireless power. There is a whole other world out there, however. What about those who

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Wuben X1 flashlight review – promises huge visibility increase for cyclists

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REVIEW – Biking in the US is a dangerous proposition in daylight. At night, it’s almost a death sentence. Being visible takes both a bright light and the ability to focus it on your road ahead as well as toward the vehicles (hopefully) sharing the road. A new light on the market, the Wuben X1

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Soundcore Space A40 earbuds review – Hearing is believing

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REVIEW – Our aural environment is very important to us. How many times a day do you hear (no pun intended) someone say something like “It’s really loud in here.” Or “I can’t concentrate when music is playing.” Or “I hate that music <insert co-worker’s name> is playing right now.” Each of these scenarios could

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UGreen Nexode 140W charger review – One charger to replace them all?

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REVIEW – The world of chargers is finally getting back to normal – and actually improving. Whatever caused the dearth of available products last winter has been replaced by dozens of multiport GaN power supplies and I’m happy about it! Today’s model is from a name you’ve seen a good bit here on The Gadgeteer:

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Soundcore Space Q45 over-the-ear headphones review – a world of your own

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REVIEW – Given our modern environment, dealing with external noise while listening to content is a constant problem. New products fill the virtual shelves of retailers promising the best noise-canceling headphones. We have reviewed many here. I’m going to add another to the mix today, the Soundcore Space Q45 over-the-ear headphones. Are they the best?

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Monocarbon Carbon Fiber iPhone 13 Pro Max case review – hedging your bets

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REVIEW – There is a curious tug-of-war in the smartphone world: what color phone is the most fitting for my personality, and what case is the most protective? Since opaque phone cases are usually the ones we get, why not have them be interesting? That’s the first thing I noticed about the Monocarbon Carbon Fiber

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Twelve South Compass Pro tablet stand review – Stand and deliver

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REVIEW – Common wisdom is that iPads, and, indeed, all tablets, are for media consumption only. Countless millions only read books, watch videos, or review photos using these powerhouses, but never tap into the reality that they are extremely potent computing devices. Part of this is the incessant drumbeat from tech journalists who can only

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