November 2019 - The Gadgeteer

2019 gift guide, Ecovacs Deebot robo vac, Sparkel drink maker, and more – Weekly roundup

NEWS – I hope everyone here in the US enjoyed Thanksgiving and everyone got some great deals on gadgets and gear yesterday with Black Friday. Right now, take a break from shopping and check out this full list of all our posts from the last 7 days. ARTICLES 2019 Gadgeteer holiday gift guide November 29, 2019 […]

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Element Case Vapor S iPhone 11 Pro case review

REVIEW – You may have seen Element Case products through the years. They’ve been building cases for a while and always like to use cool materials in new ways. Their brand has always had this motorcycle and engineering vibe to it that’s resonated with me. Vapor S is one of their new cases for iPhone

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Finally! Smart diapers are here! Wait, what?

By Kathleen Chapman / November 30, 2019 / News / Kid Gadgets / 6 Comments

NEWS – Yup. Smart diapers are now a thing. Lumi is a line of smart diapers made by Pampers. They are similar to Pampers Swaddlers but are uniquely designed to work with a reusable sensor that is placed in a secure attachment area. The Lumi diapers come in sizes N-4 and will detect whether a

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Spärkel drink carbonator review

By Garry Kolb / November 30, 2019 / Reviews / Beverage / 9 Comments

REVIEW – I love bubbly drinks, the bubblier the better. Mostly, those come in the form of soft drinks. Since I spent most of my life in Michigan, that means “pop”, not “soda”. East coasters and southerners, don’t hate me. Anyway, my pop of choice is Diet Coke, Diet Mt. Dew for the missus. Yes,

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2019 Gadgeteer holiday gift guide

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 29, 2019 / Articles / 2019 Gift Guides / 1 Comment

ARTICLE – Tis the season for giving gifts. If you need some extra help with some ideas for great products to buy for family and friends, here’s an eclectic mix of gadgets and gear. Enjoy and happy holidays! EDC gear KIZIK handsfree shoes Shoes are considered EDC, right? You “carry” them with you every day

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blurams Home Pro security camera review

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 29, 2019 / Reviews / security camera / 8 Comments

REVIEW – I check my security cameras multiple times per day every day. It’s how I maintain peace of mind when I’m not at home. I can check in on what my cat is doing, what the contractor who is working on my house is doing, if the FedEx driver left me a package and

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Penny-pinching Nespresso owners savor Geesta foils

By Brooke Hall / November 29, 2019 / Articles / Coffee / Leave a Comment

ARTICLE – While traveling Europe, we knew we were in a nice hotel if it had a Nespresso coffee maker. So when I saw one of these fancy machines for less than $150 at a Black Friday sale, the temptation proved too great. While the foamy, coffee goodness did not disappoint, we quickly ran out

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TerraMaster F2-221 NAS 2-Bay Cloud Storage Intel Dual Core 2.0GHz Plex Media Server Network Storage (Diskless) review

By Julian Perry / November 29, 2019 / Reviews / External hard drive, NAS / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Storage, storage and more storage!! This is a recurring need and want for most photographers and videographers. While many fee-based cloud storage solutions are available these days, I like to be in control of all of my work, especially when I consider the number of security breaches that have occurred recently. However, to

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Black Friday deals!

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 29, 2019 / News / deal / Leave a Comment

DEAL NEWS – Now that you survived eating your weight in turkey and pumpkin pie, it’s time to burn some calories by shopping till you drop. But instead of braving the crowds, you can do it from the comfort of your couch. Ready, set, shop! Exwayboards electric skateboards (save up to $350) Why would you

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Display your iPad Pro in style with the Yohann Walnut iPad Pro Stand with Pencil Holder

By Alex Birch / November 28, 2019 / News / gift ideas 2019 / Leave a Comment

GIFT IDEA NEWS – There are stands for your iPad Pro and then there is this stand from Yohann. Beautifully crafted in Italy and made from a single piece of Oak or Walnut, it complements the cool precision of the iPad Pro with multiple angles, functionality and the warmth of wood. The faceted surfaces of

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Popov 5-Card Leather Wallet review

By Jacob Haas / November 28, 2019 / Reviews / EDC, Wallets / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – There’s just something about the feel of full-grain leather in your hands that invokes a sense of longevity, and the master leatherworkers at Popov Leatherhave developed a perfect front-pocket bifold with their 5-Card Leather Wallet. What is it? Popov Leather’s 5-card leather wallet is, as you would guess, a leather wallet with room

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Tote no more with the Gita hand-free carrier

By Garry Kolb / November 28, 2019 / News / Robots / 2 Comments

NEWS – Since we are still in control of our eventual robot overlords, it’s time to stop carrying your crap and have a robot schlep your crap for you! Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), Piaggio Group’s division responsible for researching the future of mobility has introduced Gita, a personal transport robot for carrying small loads. Gita

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Anker PowerPort Atom wall/travel chargers review

By Dave Rees / November 28, 2019 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Anker produces a lot of charging accessories for the never ending list of today’s power hungry smart devices. Over the past few years, manufacturer specific chargers and massive power bricks have (thankfully) fallen to the wayside. USB-A & -C, better power efficiencies, and fast-charging technologies have led the way for universal charging solutions

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Are you looking for a unique Advent calendar? Use the Force or even an Accio charm!

By Kathleen Chapman / November 28, 2019 / News / LEGO, Star Wars / Leave a Comment

GIFT IDEA NEWS – Do you need a unique Advent calendar for your young adventurers? LEGO has you covered. The 280 piece LEGO Star Wars 2019 Advent Calendar 75245 Holiday Building Kit has buildable characters, vehicle and starship models, blaster weapons, plus two Christmas themed action figures behind each of the doors that counts down

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EasyRead Time Teacher Clock and Watch review

By Julian Perry / November 27, 2019 / Reviews / Educational, Kid Gadgets / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – My children are now at the age where they have become interested in the clocks on the wall in my home and the watches I wear. They pretend that they can tell what time it is which is quite amusing, but also their actions tell me that it is time for them to

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Turn your electric pressure cooker into an air fryer

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 27, 2019 / News / air fryer, Cooking, Food, pressure cooker / 1 Comment

NEWS – Walk to the kitchen area of most big box stores and you’ll see a variety of standalone air fryers. These cookers are really popular because they let people who love to eat fried foods do so with fewer calories and oil. Those are the benefits of air fryers, but the downside is that

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Nimble 3-Day Fast Portable Charger review

By Alex Birch / November 27, 2019 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I recently finished a review on Nimble’s Bottle Case for iPhone 11 Pro and one of the key takeaways was the company’s commitment to being eco-friendly. It’s clearly a company mission that they carry through all their products. So, how does that apply to more complicated electronics like batteries? Let’s find out as

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The ideal stocking stuffer for the Master Griller on your holiday shopping list

By Dave Rees / November 27, 2019 / News / gift ideas 2019 / Leave a Comment

GIFT IDEA NEWS – The holidays are barreling down upon us and as we roll into the beginning of December, it’s time to start checking our lists and checking them twice. If you have a cook, chef, or master griller to buy for this year, the folks @MEATER have their entire lineup of smart thermometers

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Simplehuman 58 liter dual compartment sensor trash can review

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 27, 2019 / Reviews / Home and Kitchen / 3 Comments

REVIEW – Most of us have a trashcan in our kitchen. If you’re lucky enough to have one that’s hidden inside a cabinet, this review isn’t something you’ll probably care about, but for those of us that have an ugly plastic trash can with stained or food splattered lids, the simplehuman 58 liter dual compartment

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Darice Bowdabra bow maker and craft tool review

By Garry Kolb / November 26, 2019 / Reviews / Decorate / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Presents are fun. What makes them more fun? Bows! Our family has a long-standing Christmas tradition where if the present you’re opening has a bow, you have to take it off the present and stick it to your head before you can open the present. You can’t take any bows off until you’re

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