I’m continuing my fascination with charging stations this week with this Steampunk Robot lamp. The lamp comes standard with “two grounded, tamper-resistant AC outlets, two high-power USB charging ports, a full-range sliding dimmer with blue LED indicator gauge for the lamp, and a smartphone charging cradle that can accommodate even the largest smartphone with a […]
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All our cars have rear-view cameras that help with parking, but sometimes you still need a bit more information than the camera can give you. Two of our cars also have built-in proximity sensors that warn you when you’re getting too close to an obstacle with either the front or rear bumpers, but our daughter’s
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ThinkGeek once again serves up useful gear in a cool form factor. This Star Wars R2-D2 AC / USB Power Station expands a single US standard Type B wall outlet socket into a charging station for all our mobile gear. R2 is big and will block the second socket on the wall outlet, but it will provide
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The thingCHARGER Universal Charging Station adds two USB charging ports and a phone/tablet charging station to a wall outlet by simply plugging it into a dual 3-prong outlet. Both of the 3-prong outlets are still available for other devices, and you can now charge two devices using the two USB ports on the bottom of
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iDevices recently announced the availability of their new Instant Switch, a wireless remote control switch that connects to your favorite iDevices product. The Switch is battery powered, so it doesn’t require wiring. You can mount it directly on the wall with its included 3M Command adhesive strip and faceplate anywhere you’d like an extra control
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Grilling is the traditional outdoor cooking method, but did you know that you can have a griddle in your outdoor kitchen? Blackstone says that 2018 is the year of griddling, and their line of outdoor griddles will allow you to take your place at the forefront of this movement! Griddles expand the types of foods
Summer is coming 2.0 – You can’t make pancakes on a grill Read More
The SurfacePad for iPhone is a thin, minimal leather cover for your iPhone 7/8, iPhone 7/8 Plus, or iPhone X. It protects the front and back of your phone from pocket hazards and from getting surface scratches from tables and countertops. The SurfacePad also serves as a stand to support your iPhone in the horizontal
The Twelve South SurfacePad is a leather jacket for your iPhone Read More
When it was first introduced, the Micro Wallet was sold with WaterField’s Cycling Ride Pouch. People liked the small wallet but suggested some changes. WaterField has incorporated some of those suggestions in the Micro Wallet V2.0. One of the changes was to replace the zipper that just went along the top with one that curves
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With the AirBolt, you won’t need a key nor a combination to unlock your luggage. AirBolt connects to your mobile device via Bluetooth, so you can lock or unlock it using an app. You can also track your luggage, sound alarms when your bag is moved past a proximity boundary, or sound an alarm to
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You may not be able to wear your Star Trek uniforms to work, but you can probably carry your gear in one of these Star Trek TNG Uniform Messenger Bags. This exclusive from ThinkGeek, home of the coolest stuff, is officially licensed. They are currently only available in Command Red and Sciences Blue. The bags
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According to Wikipedia, a kamado is a traditional wood- or charcoal-fired Japanese stove. Americans were introduced to this style of cooking during WWII, and that design has been incorporated into ceramic grills, like these Kamado Grills. This model from Vision Grills is made with a thick ceramic body to retain heat, and they are designed
Forget winter! Summer’s coming, and you’ll need a new grill! Read More
Do a search and you’ll find a lot of articles about WaterField’s Finn wallets as they have evolved – and been reviewed – by The Gadgeteer over the years. There’s a new evolution in the Finn design to discuss today. WaterField has kept the same shape, materials, and functionality you love in the Finn and
WaterField adds RFID blocking to their Finn Wallet Read More
The Apple Pencil is perhaps a perfect stylus for drawing and writing on the iPad Pro, but some people (like me) may find its slim, slippery shape uncomfortable to hold for any length of time. I like writing with markers and with pens with thick barrels, so I find that holding the Apple Pencil can
Change the look and feel of the Apple Pencil with Ztylus Read More
Your Apple Watch charger won’t take up an inch of desk or nightstand space when you use the Wiplabs Apple Watch Wall Stand. You’ll still have to use the charging puck that came with your Watch; just connect the USB plug on the cable into the power supply inside the Wall Stand, then plug the
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Usually, when you hear about tiny homes, you hear the story of how the owner has crafted their home themselves. If you aren’t handy, there are some options for buying a pre-made tiny home, if you’re lucky enough to find a manufacturer you can work with. Now any of us could have a tiny home