A friend of mine used to have a work cellphone for which she only had a car charger. She used to just leave the phone plugged in to her car’s power outlet at night to keep the phone charged, but she ran into a problem when she bought a new car that didn’t supply power […]
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Several years ago NKMOS introduced the Ultima, their top-of-the-line, CNC machined aluminum smartphone car mount. Well the designers/engineers at NKMOS have just raised the bar and are beginning a new Kickstarter project, the Ultima S. The Ultima S is even sleeker, more minimalistic and easier to use than its predecessor. While still made from high grade
Did the Cadillac of smartphone car mounts just get even better? Read More
This winter has been the pits. It’s cold and snowy, and I’m ready for it to be over. There’s still several weeks to suffer through before spring, and Hammacher Schlemmer has some Bluetooth earbuds that will keep your ears warm while we’re waiting. The Wireless Headphone Ear Warmers have integrated speakers and a microphone so
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I’m always on the lookout for new cases for my iPhone. I’m pretty particular about fit and finish. These handsome Bloom Handcrafted Wood Cases for the iPhone 5/5s by Nextware, which are still actively seeking funding on Kickstarter, caught my eye. Thanks to Nextware for sending us an early sample so we can give them a
Nextware Bloom: Handcrafted Wood Case for iPhone 5/5s review Read More
Next in the list of my go-to gear are writing implements. I think I mentioned in a previous review, that I believe writing by hand has become a lost art form. That does not mean it will go away, but now days we are just as likely to see stylus-to-tablet as we are to see
Go-to gear discussion: pens, pencils, and styli Read More
For a limited time, Amazon is offering their Kindle Fire tablets at special prices for Valentine’s Day gifting. Savings vary by model, but you could give a Kindle Fire HD for as low as $124.00, an HDX for $199, a Fire HD 8.9″ for $189, or a Fire HDX 8.9″ for $339. If you hurry,
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Sharing video content from your Android phone or tablet isn’t difficult when it’s just with one other person. But trying to share something with a group of friends all crowded around a small screen can be a little tough. The Belkin Miracast Video Adapter makes it simple to mirror your display on a big screen
Belkin Miracast Video Adapter review Read More
In the last couple of months you have seen some obvious changes to this web site. At the end of December we rolled out a brand new layout and at the beginning of this month we moved to a faster and more powerful server. I’ve been running The Gadgeteer for close to 17 years now
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If you are short on space but flush with cash, check out these tables and chairs from Folditure. Made in the USA of aluminum and stainless steel, these items bring the old school folding chair and card table into the future with unique super slim space-saving designs that fold flat for easy storage. You can
Folditure – origami folding tables and chairs Read More
Sometime around 1975, it was suggested that because of computers, paper would become obsolete. It hasn’t happened yet and I find myself buying a new printer every now and again. I’ve never been completely satisfied by the output quality or performance of my purchases, but maybe things will change now that I have the XP-950
Epson Expression Photo XP-950 Small-in-One review Read More
Boys, you can skip this one, it’s just for the girls. Girls, you know that carrying around a heavy purse when all you really need is your wallet, can be a pain – literally. The Wallet Wand is just the magic you need to lighten the load without breaking the bank. Take your existing checkbook
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In the world of Kickstarter, there are many weird and wonderful projects from which to choose! But, sometimes what sells the product is not just the design but the person who created and is running the campaign. This is true with the Rabbit, a titanium key holder built by Magnus MacDonald. You may know Magnus
Is that a Rabbit in your pocket or just a titanium key holder? Read More
A few weeks ago our 25 year old grandfather clock stopped running. We tried restarting it multiple times by swinging the pendulum and it would run for 30 minutes or longer, but would then stop at some point. We had a clock doctor come to the house to clean the clock 7 years ago and
Julie’s gadget diary – high tech solution for a low tech problem Read More
The FAVI audio+ Set to Connect Wireless Speakers uses “induction technology to amplify the sound of your tablet or smartphones’ onboard speakers. The audio+ amplifies your device’s speaker by 6x, while also adding treble and bass-booster technology, giving you powerful sound without the added frustration of cables or pairing through Bluetooth. Simply set it on the
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I’ll admit that when I first saw this I snickered – potty humor, you know. But I have to admit the Nightlight toilet seats from Kohler could provide an important function in households with kids or anyone who needs a little extra visual help in a dark bathroom. I don’t like leaving a bathroom light
Kohler lets you see your toilet in a whole new light Read More
Scosche has recently announced their new magicMount magnetic mounting system. The magicMount system has a cradle-free design that uses high-powered magnets to hold/secure your device where you want/need it. The magicMount was a finalist for the “Best of Show” at CES this year. It is available in surface ($15), car dash/desk ($20), window ($25), and powered
You don’t need to be a magician to use Scosche’s magicMOUNT Read More
I just received an email from Sony about their decision to close their US and Canadian eReader Stores this Spring (March 20, 2014). That’s the bad news… The good news is that all the existing eReader accounts will be transferred over to Kobo. See email details after the jump.
There’s bad news and good news for Sony eReader fans Read More
This stylus from Suck UK (yes, that’s really the company name) isn’t designed for fine-line, precision drawing and data entry, but it looks fun enough to make it worth a try. The Touch Point Stylus Pencil Topper, which looks a bit like Mickey Mouse’s hand, slides on the end of practically any stick-like object –
Not to put too fine a point on it… Read More
When I’m at my desk, I like to have my iPhone propped up somehow while charging. The problem is, most docks that have a charging cable attached to the bottom require you to use two hands to insert and remove the device. That is, you hold down the dock with one hand, pull iPhone up
Henge Docks Gravitas Lightning iPhone/iPad dock review Read More
Remember Dave’s review of the Titanium Escape Ring, the ring with a built-in handcuff key? Well TIHK is another tool to add to your personal security EDC. TIHK stands for tiny inconspicuous handcuff key and it’s a small plastic universal handcuff key for Peerless style cuffs. It has a built-in clip that can be used
Handcuffs are no match for the TIHK handcuff key Read More