Howard Sneider

Howard Sneider lives northwest of Boston and consults in the Bioprocess field. Growing up, he took as many things apart as he could in the house to see how they work. (They weren't all reassembled.) These days, in nearly every setting he finds himself, he is the resident gadget guru. Howard lives with his wife, two children, Goldendoodle and pet turtle. In his free time, he does what he can to stay active and, of course, play with gadgets.

JLab Audio steps into the truly wireless earbud arena with True Wireless Epic Air Bluetooth Earbuds

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True wireless headphones, those in-ear Bluetooth headphones that have neither aΒ cord connecting them to music or to each other, are the cutting edge of gadget technology. Most people have been excited to try them, but often are frustrated by poor connectivity performance, poor fit, short battery life, or a combination of factors. Manufacturers are therefore […]

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Chipolo Plus Bluetooth tracker review

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In 2004,Β NewsweekΒ printed that, β€œAccording to a study conducted by a Boston marketing firm, the average American burns 55 minutes a day–roughly 12 weeks a year–looking for things they know they own but can’t find.” Β It makes sense that in the last 12 years this number may have changed, given that the average American isΒ more likely

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Cubii Smart under desk elliptical machine review

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My employer recently offered standing desks to employees. I was a bit skeptical about the supposed health benefits of this trendΒ and after some researchΒ I discovered that there wasΒ little concrete evidence that a sitting-standing desk provides substantial health benefits. Soon after, The GadgeteerΒ made an under-the-desk elliptical by Cubii available for review. Β I thought it would be

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Vidbox Video Conversion Suite review

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The news announcement came with little recognition, but in July 2016, Funai Electric produced the last video cassette recorder (VCR) as the only remaining manufacturer of this technology. Although VHS cassettes will continue to be manufactured, this effectively signaled the official death of the format. Most people won’t be impacted byΒ these announcementsΒ since VHS doesn’t factor

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Sena Smart Cycling Helmet does everything but calculus

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One of the things IΒ find most intriguingΒ about gadgets is the prevalenceΒ of convergence. A great example of a convergent device is a Swiss Army knife. The SenaΒ Smart Helmet may be the world’s first Swiss Army Cycling Helmet. It includesΒ an integrated QHD cameraΒ andΒ communication system. The camera allows the recording ofΒ up to 2 hours of QHD quality (1440p)

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The FirePak is the SureFire way to light your iPhone videos

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If you’ve ever tried to shoot iPhone videos at night then you’ve surelyΒ run into problems. The iPhone has a great camera, but it has a teeny tiny apertureΒ which makes night shots problematic. You can overcome this limitation byΒ shooting at a wide angle; iPhone also tries to compensate by adding gain, but mostly you end up

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Polar’s M600 boasts Android wear, GPS, HRM and the kitchen sink!

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Polar is renowned for their heart rate monitoring equipment and they have recently announced their newest model, the M600. Notwithstanding the Piper M600 aircraft, the Noble M600 supercar, or the DJI M600 drone, it’s still one of the coolest M600’s out there. The idea is that this watch is the perfect combination of a smartwatch

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DOBBY Drone is a pocket-sized go anywhere AI photographer

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The DOBBY is a new compact drone optimized for low-level photography that has some impressive features. When not in use it folds up to the length and widthΒ of an iPhone (5.3in x 2.5in x Β 1.33). When ready for flight, it unfolds and flies automatically. The drone is controlled by an iPhone or Android app that

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Insta360 Nano captures and streams live 360Β° video to your iPhone

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GoPro cameras have literally changed the way we experience recorded video: The ultra-wide field of view of these cameras has accustomed the viewer to the expanded perspective these wide-angle lenses record. Now we are on the cusp of a new revolution in video – 360Β° immersive virtual reality – and Insta360’s Nano camera offers a convenient, innovative,

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MiniWing Camile R100 bicycle camera & GPS review

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If you have been following any of the Tour de France as itΒ roundsΒ its way through Europe, you have seen a segment or two captured by a handlebar, helmet or seat mounted GoPro. These shots often capture the essence of the race: clearly depicting the speed, endurance, congestion and competitive nature of the event. But not

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Skybuds are completely wireless earbuds

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The notion of onlyΒ having small earbudsΒ in eachΒ ear,Β without cords of any kind, should make many activities where cord management and cord noise are problematic, such as running or exercising, more enjoyable and immersive. Β There are a few players in this relatively new field of gadget, notably: Bragi, Earin, Motorola, andΒ BΓ–HM. Skybuds, manufactured by Alpha Audiotronics, Inc.,

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Shopping for a dashcam? Consider the LK-7950 Lukas Dual Lens Dash Camera with Wifi and GPS

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Dash cameras have historically beenΒ more prevalentΒ in many other countries than in the US. Β (remember the endless dash-cam footage of the Chelyabinsk meteor in 2013?) Recently,Β dash-cams are becoming more popular in the States, either to haveΒ asΒ an archive in case of an accident or to record a drive you rather not have your insurance company know about.

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Phiaton MS 300 BA earphones review

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It seems that most gadgets, in general, are available at different price tiers. Speakers, quad-copters, cameras, pens, and tabletsΒ are all available from tens to thousands of dollars. The more costly versions of each will have better quality, provide more features, and perhaps provide the brand recognition that the consumer desires. Β The characteristic quality, features and

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zNitro’s Nitro Glass has the drop on screen protectors

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Recent results from the National Analysis Center, an independent test lab, demonstrated theΒ superior capabilitiesΒ ofΒ zNitro’s Nitro Glass tempered glass screen protectors. The screen protector competed againstΒ aΒ Zagg Invisible Shield Glass and a Tzumi 3587 Screen Protector. Each was subjected to endurance tests, includingΒ 10 drops of a steel ball from a distance of one meter. Nitro Glass was

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The Pip Stress Management Biosensor review

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Ever since Fitbit entered the market with their activity trackers, people have turned to gadgets forΒ motivation, instruction and feedback in pursuit of living healthier lifestyles. So when I first got the Pip I thought itΒ should work like a Fitbit – I carry it around and it does something to remindΒ me to chill if I get

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Fight fire with…fireworks?

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Writing relevant posts for The Gadgeteer could be a full time (and overtime) endeavor.Β Since this isn’t realistic for me,Β I focus on writing about things that can make a difference in people’s lives. I stumbled on this item during a recent lunchtime excursion into the internet, and although it’s not new, I don’t think it’s well-known

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MarcPro M4 electrical muscle stimulating device review

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Nietzsche said, β€œThat which does not kill us makes us stronger.” This is especially true in strength training. As we exercise against a resistance, muscle tissue is damaged; when the muscle tissue is repaired it becomes thicker at a cellular level. Muscle damage also causes muscle cell generation, which adds new muscle tissue and strength.Β These

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