NEWS – Back in the day, the Blackberry was the master of the mobile phone world and was perhaps best known for their physical keyboards. These days, neither are part of our smartphone experience, but what if the keyboards should be? Digital keyboards consume a third of our screens, often obscuring the very forms into […]
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REVIEW – Funwhole has been on a tear lately, recently releasing a wide variety of building block sets with lights. In my personal opinion, they are the #1 competitor to LEGO, and they continue to release great sets in a variety of themes. One of the newest sets in their Steampunk series is the City
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KICKSTARTER NEWS – I use a MacBook Pro for my work computer. Back in the day, it came with a Touch Bar, a touch-sensitive strip above the keyboard that allowed me to interact with my applications in different ways. I wasn’t really a fan and didn’t use it much, but maybe there’s a better way
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REVIEW – Winter is fast approaching, which means I’ll be outside less and inside more. I should have more time for building fun while listening to the sounds of Christmas music. Funwhole’s newest box of building blocks, the Ski Lodge, is the perfect seasonal set to spent a couple afternoons constructing away. What is it?
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REVIEW – My wife and I love to hike, and we spend a many a day traipsing about the foothills of the Appalachians. Sometimes our daughter and son-in-law hike with us, and last year they had their first child. This makes hiking more challenging, because the places we like to go are not amenable to
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REVIEW – Some of the reviews here on The Gadgeteer include videos, and one of the harder parts of creating a good video is capturing clear sound. To improve the sound quality in my own videos, I’m testing out the Fulaim X5M, a new wireless microphone system. What is it? The Fulaim X5M is a
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REVIEW – Tactical flashlights are known for being brighter and more durable than regular flashlights. Though often used by law enforcement and military personnel, they are also great choices for the rest of us. Whether I am looking for a lost dog, dealing with a power outage, or investigating unexpected noises in the back yard,
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REVIEW – I recently purchased an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and the first thing that I always buy for a new phone is a new case. I typically go with simple cases, those that cover the back and sides, and I usually buy whatever is cheap on Amazon. Since this particular Apple offering is egregiously
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NEWS – Matter, the connectivity standard for smart devices for the home, has recently been upgraded to version 1.4. Every six months or so the Connectivity Standards Alliance releases a new version with support for more IoT devices. Version 1.3 brought support for a variety of home appliances, things like dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerators, and
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REVIEW – Fall is here, and the weather has turned chilly at night. That means Christmas is coming soon, and before I can say “Jingle Bells” it will be time to decorate the house. While many of the decorations in our house are traditions that have been used for years, we are always up for
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REVIEW – Because its blade can’t be folded down, a fixed blade knife with a full-tang is sturdier and more durable than a pocket knife. This makes it better for tougher tasks during outdoor activities like hunting and camping as well as tactical situations. In this review, I’m looking at a new fixed blade from
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REVIEW – Salt and pepper are the final touches for many dishes, and when they are ground during plating there’s an extra touch of freshness. Salt and pepper grinders are a good addition to any kitchen, so I am testing a new set of grinders from Cospro. What is it? This is a set of
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REVIEW – Recently I upgraded my phone to the new iPhone 16 Pro Max. Normally I use a cheap case for my phones, something simple that protects the back of the phone, which is all I need. My wife and I recently went on a trip to Europe and spent a few days in London
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REVIEW – My wife and I recently returned from a trip to Europe. We brought along our iPhones, a Kindle Paperwhite, an Apple Watch, and a small curling iron. If you’ve ever traveled internationally, you’ll know that plug types and socket shapes are different around the world, so we brought along a new travel adapter
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NEWS – My favorite smart home company is Eve. I love their approach to security and protecting my data. In the past, I’ve reviewed their Water Guard and Energy Outlet products, both of which I am still using in my home. A while back I purchased their Light Switch and had an electrician install it.
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REVIEW – There are a lot of gadgets designed to help us take more and better pictures with our phones while on vacation, things like power banks, lights, and tripods. Moonside is trying to combine several of these into one convenient gadget called the MagLight (not to be confused with the oversized flashlight with the
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REVIEW – We have a chef’s store near us, one of those places that caters to restaurants but allows anyone to shop. It’s a fabulous place to pick up some large cuts of meat, and my wife recently picked up a pork butt and a pork shoulder. To help her cook the meat to exactly
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REVIEW – Several years ago I reviewed a leather wallet from Godbolé, and I loved the way this handmade gadget looked and felt. It’s a quality product that has lasted four and a half years and gave me an appreciation for genuine leather products. In this review, I’m hoping to find another great leather product
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REVIEW – Our son lives in a major city, and he’d like a bike that allows him to ride to all the places that are too far to walk yet too close to drive. He needs one that can fold up and be stored in the trunk of his Corolla, since he lives in an
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NEWS – Friend is a new gadget that is currently under development. Unlike most AI-based tools, this one doesn’t want to do any work for you or make you more productive. It only wants to do one thing: It wants to be your friend. Friend is an AirTag-sized gadget on a necklace. It has an
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