REVIEW – As an audio professional I learned long ago the importance of quality audio. Whether shooting a film, recording a podcast, streaming a game, or doing non-stop video conference calls, good audio can be even more important than good video. While laptops and tablets typically have built-in mics, desktop computers usually don’t, and even […]
NEWS – Sonnet Technologies, maker of many Mac and PC accessories, has released their newest dock, the Echo Dual NVMe Thunderbolt Dock, which features a modest number of USB-A and USB-C connectors, but adds in dual NVMe drive storage slots to add up to 16 TB of fast SSD storage to your Thunderbolt-equipped computer. The
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NEWS – During their “Peek Performance” event on Tuesday, Apple announced a range of updated and new products. From new colors for existing products to a brand new Mac and display, Apple showed off a few modest updates as well their first new Mac model in a long time. New Colors New for the iPhone
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REVIEW – Mobile filmmaking has become a phenomenon in recent years. For over a decade people have been using shots from mobile phones in movies and TV shows, shooting short films with them, with some even shooting full feature-length movies on smartphones. SmallRig, a well-known video accessory manufacturer, has released the Mobile Video Cage for
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NEWS – If you’ve been wanting to get ahold of Spotify’s new Car Thing smart music player but didn’t make it on the reservation list, your wait is now over. Starting this week Car Thing is available for purchase to anyone in the US. Featuring touchscreen control, voice control, as well as a large dial
Spotify’s Car Thing now available for purchase with no invitation necessary Read More
ARTICLE – We were asked to do a quick article about our everyday carry or what’s in our bag or “the gear we’re using.” I decided to do a “what’s in my pocket (or on my belt)” article, so here goes. I tend to keep a lot of stuff in my pockets but all of
Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (David Sheneman) Read More
NEWS – Always wanted to live in a pineapple under the sea? Well, now you can look like you do with a new collection of cases and accessories from CASETiFY. This new range includes cases for iPhones, recent Samsung Galaxy models, iPads, AirPods, and even Apple Watch bands and wireless phone chargers. Available in a
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REVIEW – Do you suffer from phone battery anxiety, that nagging fear that your phone is going to run out of battery at any moment, causing you to charge it up every chance you get? You could carry around a portable battery pack but those are usually too bulky or low in capacity, plus you
Zero Wireless Qi Pad and Travel Cube review – portable power in the palm of your hand Read More
REVIEW – I like to listen to music and podcasts but I don’t like wires getting in the way. The convenience of Bluetooth audio has made this so much better in the last ten to fifteen years. Bluetooth audio quality has never been known to be great but the convenience made it worth the tradeoff
REVIEW – If you have a device as versatile as an iPad Pro you may want to use it in many different configurations. Since Apple only includes a USB-C connector and now no headphone jack, having the ability to connect it to other devices requires some sort of adapter. This is the same issue with
REVIEW – I’ve always had a fascination with flashlights. Since LEDs came along and have kept getting brighter and brighter they’ve caught my interest that much more. Wuben is a company I had heard of before but I’ve never used any of their flashlights. Today I have the opportunity to test the Wuben C3 everyday
Wuben C3 flashlight review – can it compete with more expensive EDC flashlights? Read More
REVIEW – Having the right connections is a necessity for getting work done. If you don’t have the right adapter to read a USB drive, to copy files from your camera’s memory card, or to connect to a display, you might not be able to get your work done or watch a movie in your
REVIEW – Working from home? Gaming online with friends? Listening to music? If you do any or all of these it would be convenient to have a good microphone and headphones combined in one package. eMeet has an option for you with their HS100 Wireless Computer Headset. How well does it work? Read on to
REVIEW – The internet. We all use and rely on it every day. What happens if you can’t connect or your speed slows down or becomes unreliable in part of your house? The problem could be your internet service provider or it could be with your network hardware. If you’ve decided it’s time to buy
REVIEW – If you’re like me you have a lot of photos. Also if you’re like me you’re not very good at organizing or editing them. Over the past 6 months or so I’ve been gathering all my photos and organizing them in Photos on my Mac. That’s great but our family computer is a
ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2022 review – is this the ultimate photo editing application? Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Mechanical keyboards have been around in computer systems for many years, varying in style based on switch types, keycaps, key travel, clickiness, sound, height, etc. Many options are available from pre-made keyboards to kits you can build yourself. RGB lighting has also become a standard feature on a lot of computer accessories
REVIEW – Bluetooth earbuds have become a normal part of daily life for many of us. Listening to music, podcasts, audio books, movies, and videos without disturbing the people around you, all without needing a cable is a massive convenience. So many companies are making this type of earbud so it’s hard to stand out
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REVIEW – I can’t use a phone without a case. I’ve dropped phones too many times and since the early days of the smartphone revolution, I’ve used a case because I don’t want an expensive repair bill that could have been avoided. As phones have gotten bigger the problem has just been magnified. Grip2ü has
REVIEW – Bluetooth headphones are a dime a dozen these days. It seems like every brand you know of (including a shoe company), and many you’ve never heard of, is making one or more types of true wireless earbuds. With so many options out there how do you decide what’s best for you? It’s never
NEWS – Have you ever owned a Swiss Army Knife? Many of us carry one with us as part of our EDC (everyday carry). It’s one of the original multi-tools and they’re not stopping yet. New for this holiday season is the Victorinox limited Climber Lite Winter Magic SE 2021 edition featuring 17 functions in
Switch up your EDC with this winter themed multi-tool! Read More