REVIEW – Remember when the Apple iPod became a thing and changed how we listen to music? As you may know, Apple no longer makes the iPod. It’s been replaced by the more practical and much more important iPhone. The iPhone—and other smartphones—can play unlimited music and perform numerous functions. Smartphones are—literally—pocket computers. Yet, despite […]
REVIEW – Back in the Jurassic period of earphones, there was Plantronics—known for in-ear communication devices wirelessly (and wired) connecting to smartphones or corporate landlines. Created for the airline industry, these (usually) single-ear devices consisted of an earphone connected to a long wrap-around mic that sat near the user’s mouth. Over time, these were made
Poly Voyager Free 20 True Wireless Earbuds review – made for calls but stay for the music Read More
REVIEW – Years ago, I thought about getting an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner—until my wife squashed that idea like a bug. Her objections were quite valid at the time. We have dogs—and dogs sometimes have accidents. There were too many stories of robot vacuums covering the floor with those accidents. So we relied on vacuuming
Noesis Florio vacuum review – It just might change your mind about robot vacuums Read More
DEAL NEWS – The Fourth of July is one of those times when families just have to cook out. It’s almost a law in the US. If you’re dreading backyard barbecues because of rusted, dirty gas or charcoal grills, maybe it’s time to consider something different such as a wood pellet grill from Z Grills.
Z Grills Pellet Grill – Buy one, get 10 free! Yes, 10! Read on to find out how! Read More
REVIEW – After seeing the title, you might be wondering why a jacket is being reviewed on The Gadgeteer. Fair question. An article of leather clothing is not even remotely a gadget. However . . . a jacket can hold gadgets, right? Okay, it’s a stretch, but we’ll take it because everyone possesses at least
Decrum Adamsville Mens Camel Suede Bomber Jacket review – you’ll get compliments! Read More
REVIEW – Reviewing the new Tribit XSound Plus 2 has presented me with a dilemma. I’ve reviewed many Tribit speakers (and still use many daily) and I’m not sure I can be unbiased. Each speaker Tribit makes has proven to be a bargain that also sounds like it costs more. I keep waiting for them
Tribit XSound Plus 2 speaker review – Tribit has done it again Read More
REVIEW – As someone who has been using Wacom graphics and display tablets for most of my career as an art director, I (finally) began to chafe at how expensive Wacom tablets became. It’s now even more true when you factor in price vs. quality. True, Wacom was—and still may be—the best money can buy.
REVIEW – Let me state up front that I own 4 Apple AirTags and find them incredibly useful. However, they are a bit bulky which limits their usefulness. I always wanted to hide one in my wallet “just in case”. Well, now I can—but it ain’t from Apple. Wallet maker Ekster has come out with
Ekster Finder Card review – Like an Apple AirTag, but in a credit card size Read More
REVIEW – For the majority of my tree-trimming needs (I have a lot of trees), I rely on my trusty EGO EGO POWER + 18 in. chainsaw. This thing is a beast. However, It’s also overkill for smaller branches too large for a manual lopper. For those in-between jobs, there’s the IMOUMLIVE Brushless 6-Inch Mini
IMOUMLIVE Brushless 6-Inch Mini Chainsaw Pro review – Use one-handed and handy to use Read More
REVIEW – At the beginning of the year, I reviewed the TerraMaster D6-320 6-bay external hard disk enclosure. I may be slow, but it was the first hard drive enclosure I’ve ever used. After setting it up, I quickly regretted not having bought one sooner. The D6-320 allowed me to reduce 5 external drives (and
TerraMaster D8 Hybrid review – A flexible hard drive enclosure for almost any use Read More
REVIEW – In June of 2023, I reviewed the FlexiSpot E7Q Odin 4-Leg standing desk. Its stability is phenomenal. I like it so much that it replaced my trusted (and really good) UPLIFT standing desk. The E7Q remains my daily driver, so to speak. Its four motors (one per leg) will quickly and quietly raise
FlexiSpot E7 Plus 4-leg Standing Desk review – 4 legs are always better than two Read More
REVIEW – When normal people (not audiophiles) shop for earphones, sound quality is usually not at the top of the list. It’s always price and convenience first. Some earbuds (earphones, in-ear headphones, whatever) are expensive ($500+) while others are more affordable and thus, more popular. JLabs is an audio company famous for its line of
JLab Epic Lab Edition Earbuds review – a step up for JLab Read More
REVIEW – There’s an interesting fact many people looking to buy a graphics tablet maybe don’t consider—size. Oh, I know size is a factor because the larger the tablet, the more it costs. But there’s something else and it’s this: If a display tablet is 16 in. or less, it will not be the main
Gaomon PD1610 Pen Display review – an excellent 16 in. drawing display Read More
REVIEW – Is a belt a gadget? Not really, but it does help hold your pants up which can hold gadgets so . . . maybe there’s a connection? Anyway, I get to review the Ultra Belt by Groove Life and I must say, it does a darn good job . . . holding my
Groove Life Ultra Belt review – It holds my pants up Read More
REVIEW – Recently, my wife (Cheri) and I went on a 10-day whirlwind tour of the UK. It involved a lot of bus travel, changing hotels, and walking. She dreaded lugging her oversized purse all over England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. That’s when we were offered the Troubadour KI Crossbody Bag to review. While the
Troubadour KI Crossbody Bag review – She loves it, she really loves it! Read More