May 2021

Astrea ONE water bottle review – Fights pollution two ways!

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  REVIEW – Municipal water is, sadly, no longer guaranteed to be safe from pollutants and poisons from pipes and groundwater leaching. Many folks I know use filtered pitchers in their fridge to take care of the impurities, but those things take a good while to seep through. Plus, they aren’t portable. Enter the Astrea

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The most expensive EDC pen you won’t be able to get out of your head

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NEWS – Just look at those EDC pens. It’s the TPX10 from MecArmy and it’s insanely cool for 5 reasons. First of all, it’s a mini bolt-action pen so yeah. Secondly, it’s available in 4 finishes including the titanium bronze (above on the left) and the wickedly cool Zirconium (on the right), titanium (below), and

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Turning Blink cameras into bird watching cams, DOOGEE S86, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Another week means another heaping helping of gadget-related reviews, articles, and news. Did you get a chance to visit The Gadgeteer every day this past week? No?! I’m so disappointed in you. But you can make it up to me by taking a quick look at the full listing below of everything that

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KYY 15.6 inch USB-C monitor review – an excellent affordable second monitor

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REVIEW – I’ve been using the Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus dual monitor screen since I reviewed it, but the small size does detract from the convenience of being attached to the laptop.  When the offer came up to review the KYY 15.6 inch USB-C monitor, I jumped at the chance.  I was hoping that the

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Chrome Buran III messenger bag review – a big, balanced, versatile messenger!

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REVIEW – Look at this chonky boi! I’m testing the Buran III from Chrome Industries, the next evolution in their iconic messenger designed to carry your tech in addition to all the things. It’s a good one. To the review! What is it? It’s a messenger bag designed for carrying your tech… and just about

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DOOGEE S86 smartphone review – a tank, both in build and size

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REVIEW – Are you in the market for a phone that lasts two or even three days without recharging? Do you also find yourself in an environment where you’re splashed or immersed in liquids frequently? Do you mind carrying something the size and weight of a baby hippopotamus in your pocket? Should I stop with

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Secret Sockets The OUTlet review – Double your wall outlets in the same space

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REVIEW – Who amongst us has never needed additional power outlets? I know that I have. In this episode, we’re going to examine an innovative solution to this problem: The OUTLet from Secret Sockets, LLC.  I have been following The OUTlet since it was funded through Kickstarter, through the long process of obtaining rigorous safety

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Soundboks (gen 3) Bluetooth speaker review – You’ll love how loud it is but your neighbors won’t

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REVIEW – Let’s talk physics—or more specifically the physics of sound. Everyone knows from their early science classes that sound waves are measured in decibels (dB). The higher the decibels, the louder the volume. For instance, normal conversation is measured at 60 dB. A lawnmower is about 90 dB, and a rock concert is about

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