Dave Moore - The Gadgeteer

Tronsmart Encore S5 Bluetooth True Wireless Headphones review

With smartphones gradually evolving to pack more technology into the same space, become sturdier and waterproof, manufacturers have removed the ubiquitous and familiar 1/8” stereo/microphone jack. While his innovation is somewhat controversial, at least for the mean time, dongles of various shapes and sizes have entered the scene permitting users to enjoy their “traditional” headphones, …

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Brainwavz B200 Balanced Armature earbuds review

I’ve traveled extensively throughout my varied careers and learned a long time ago that if something is too large to be easily carried, it will ultimately be left behind for smaller versions. As a result, I’ve opted for the smallest, lightest weight devices I can lay my hands on, sometimes sacrificing higher quality.

igloohome Deadbolt 02 Digital smart Lock review

By Dave Moore / September 6, 2017 November 16, 2017 / Reviews / Home and Kitchen / 1 Comment

My home is located at the very end of the power company’s circuit. As a result, if anything anomalous happens upstream, our power goes out. Frustratingly, the houses across the street are on another substation circuit and we can see their lights and flickering television screens while we sit by flashlight or candle light, hoping …

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Bedjet Model V2 review

By Dave Moore / September 2, 2017 September 5, 2017 / Reviews / Home and Kitchen, Sleep / 5 Comments

This month, my Mrs. and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Not a small feat in this day and age. Neither of had previous marriages and we didn’t cohabitate before we tied the knot. Archaic? Maybe, but it’s worked for us so far. We don’t have too many difficulties, despite having a mixed-race, multicultural …

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Antennas Direct Clearstream 4Max digital television antenna review

By Dave Moore / September 1, 2017 September 1, 2017 / Reviews / Antenna, TV accessory / 4 Comments

Over the past few years, our culture has experienced a quantum shift in the way we receive information and entertainment. For the most part, gone are the days when we waited breathlessly for the magic hour when our favorite television program would grace our flickering screens. YouTube, Netflix, Hulu and a plethora of other on-demand …

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Foscam FI9961EP IP security camera review

By Dave Moore / July 7, 2017 July 14, 2017 / Reviews / security camera / 3 Comments

Over the past year or so, I’ve gradually been adding to my home automation and security system. Being a Gadgeteer, I’ve enjoyed implementing different cameras into my system and jumped at the chance to review Foscam’s FI996EP Security Camera.

Wemo Wi-Fi Smart Dimmer Light Switch review

By Dave Moore / July 5, 2017 November 16, 2017 / Reviews / Home Automation, Lighting / 2 Comments

As I slowly add parts to automate my home, I’m always interested in the gadgets that are being released to make life easier or just cooler. The Wemo Dimmer is one of those devices that just makes sense.

Koogeek SK1Smart Socket review

By Dave Moore / June 30, 2017 June 30, 2017 / Reviews / Home Automation, Lighting / Leave a Comment

I’m in the process of slowly automating my home, so when the opportunity to review the Koogeek SK1 Smart Socket, I jumped at the opportunity. I anticipated turning light on and off from afar, and dimming them to suit a particular mood… I get ahead of myself.

Syncwire SW-AC01 four-port USB charger review

By Dave Moore / June 3, 2017 June 3, 2017 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers / 4 Comments

“Dad! Do we have another USB charger??!! The batteries in my calculator are dead and I need it for homework!”

Moment iPhone lens kit review

By Dave Moore / May 24, 2017 May 24, 2017 / Reviews / Cell phone camera lens, iPhone accessory / 1 Comment

It wasn’t that many years ago that we were toting enormous gadgetry around – shoulder camcorders the size of a suitcase, cameras as big as a Scooby Doo lunchbox, cassette players like bricks dangling from our belts and behemoth computers large enough to block out the sun. It wasn’t pretty, but it got the job …

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Mu, world’s smallest loss prevention tag

By Dave Moore / May 17, 2017 May 17, 2017 / News / Crowdfunded, Finder / 1 Comment

In physics, the Greek letter “µ” (Mu) is used to mathematically represent the effective gravitational inertia of two objects as a single “reduced” object. I suspect the designers of the Mu locator tag were aware of this when naming their miniature loss prevention tag.

Aukey EP-B39 neckband wireless Bluetooth headphones review

By Dave Moore / May 1, 2017 November 16, 2017 / Reviews / Bluetooth headphones / Leave a Comment

From its beginnings in Germany in 2005 and relocation to Mainland China in 2010, Aukey has produced a steady stream of clever devices and earned a substantial customer fan base for quality at a reasonable cost. Their new EP-B39 Bluetooth headphones are no exception.

SOG introduces a pen-shaped multi-tool with pliers

By Dave Moore / April 27, 2017 April 27, 2017 / News / EDC, Multi-tool / Leave a Comment

The word “multi-tool” has become a household term since Leatherman marketed the original PST, Pocket Survival Tool, in 1983. I bought my first one in 1984 to replace a backpack full of tools that were required to bring to all of my engineering labs, making for a very heavy backpack. Since then, multi-tools have become …

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KDC Laser Beam Pro C200 projector review

By Dave Moore / April 6, 2017 April 5, 2017 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Projector / 9 Comments

Introduced at the 2017 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, Korean company Cremotech’s flagship Pico projector, the Laser Beam Pro C200 earned an Honoree Innovation Award. The C200 touts 780P resolution, a quad-core Android-based operating system, Bluetooth, and WiFi. I purchased one of these units as a portable alternative to my bulkier projector.