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Multi-tools, grilling tools, and other cool products – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about six different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo that will be of interest to EDC fans, grillmasters, and more. CaliberX Multi-tool What is it? The CaliberX is an 18-in-1 multi-tool made of stainless steel. Why do I like it? I […]

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Dakboard smart display review – Build a DIY always on wall display

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 28, 2020 / Reviews / Do-It-Yourself, Home Automation, Raspberry Pi / 21 Comments

REVIEW – How do you keep track of things that need to be done? Do you use a task or to-do app on your phone or computer? Do you use a physical notebook? I use both of those methods and have just added a third tool to my productivity toolbox – a Dakboard. What is

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Eve Water Guard, Vivint smarthome system, and more- Review updates

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 28, 2020 / Reviews / review updates / Leave a Comment

REVIEW UPDATES – Today we have a few review updates from James and me for some smarthome products and other products. If you’re new around here, you’ll be glad to know that a lot of our reviews are not just one and done. We like to revisit our older reviews and add updates to let

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Maisie Lane Co. Dot Grid Journal review

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 27, 2020 / Reviews / Notebooks, stationery / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I love journals, sketchbooks, pens, pencils, washi tape, and all things stationery related. When it comes to journals, I’m incredibly picky. I tend to like A5 size best (8.5 x 5.5 inches), white paper, and a lay-flat when open design. The latest journal to show up in my mailbox is a Dot Grid

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These money clips might make you want to ditch your wallet

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 25, 2020 / News / EDC, Wallets / Leave a Comment

NEWS – If you’re a regular here on The Gadgeteer, you already know how much we love wallets. But hey, we know that not everyone shares that love, so I have a potential alternative for you minimalists out there. It’s the M-Clip and oh my goodness do they look cool. First of all, there are

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Build your own multi-tool with the new Keyport Pivot 2.0

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 23, 2020 / News / EDC, Keychain, Multi-tool / Leave a Comment

NEWS – When it comes to organizing and carrying your keys, Keyport is the tops when it comes to EDC gear and now they have a new version of their Pivot multi-key tool. Where key organizers from other companies just let you sandwich your keys between two pieces of metal, Keyport lets you build your

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Bring Baby Yoda to your home with LEGO’s new set

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 23, 2020 / News / LEGO, Star Wars, Toys / Leave a Comment

NEWS – I haven’t even watched Star Wars: The Mandalorian (don’t judge me!) but I still want this Baby Yoda LEGO set. With 1073 bricks, this set should keep you busy for a few hours building a 7.5 inch tall Baby Yoda figurine that you can display. The really cool feature of this model is

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Stealth core trainer review – Get a 6 pack while playing video games

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 22, 2020 / Reviews / Exercise, Health and fitness / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Do you have a strong core? How about six-pack abs? Want both? Along with a healthy diet, one way to achieve those goals is to do planks. Don’t groan, they are a good exercise. But I get it, they aren’t fun. One way to make them infinitely more fun is by doing planks

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DEAL – Save 34% off TREBLAB Z2 over-the-ear headphones

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 21, 2020 / News / deal / Leave a Comment

DEAL NEWS – One of the bestselling TREBLAB products – TREBLAB Z2 Over-the-Ear Headphones, are participating in Amazon’s 7-day Deal this week (ends 9/27)! Currently, these headphones are on Amazon’s TOP 100 best selling over-ear headphones list. The price is normally $119.97 but if you grab this time-limited 34% OFF discount on TREBLAB Z2 Ultra Premium

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Satechi’s new Quatro Wireless Power Bank charges all your gear

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 21, 2020 / News / Batteries and Chargers / Leave a Comment

NEWS – The new Quatro Wireless Power Bank from Satechi is a charging gadget that is a great addition for your desk at home and works equally well for your on the go life. The Quatro is a portable 10000 mAh battery that you can use to charge a variety of USB gadgets, but it’s

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PopSocket’s PopGrips can do more with a PopMount Flex 2

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 17, 2020 / News / Device mount / Leave a Comment

NEWS – PopSocket’s PopGrips help you keep a grip on your phone, but now they can do a whole lot more when you add the new PopMount Flex 2. The PopMount Flex 2 is a specially designed silicone holder with flexible arms that you can bend into a stand for your phone, a holder to

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Titanium micro-sized tape measure, a magic wand, pen, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 14, 2020 / News / Crowdfunded / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This week we are bringing you several crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This week’s featured campaigns are products for EDC, home automation, and more. Check out my picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns. Ti-Tape What is it? The Ti-Tape is a micro-sized pocket-friendly Titanium 3-foot long

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smartmi 2S Standing Oscillating Pedestal Fan review

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 11, 2020 / Reviews / Appliance, fan, Home and Kitchen / 8 Comments

REVIEW – Winter will be here soon enough, but right now we’re still having days in the high 80s F here and other areas of the country are over 120 degrees F. Brutal! I would seriously melt if we didn’t have central air in my home. But even though we do, the upstairs bonus room

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This carabiner is a multi-tool that clips and cuts

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 6, 2020 / News / carabiner, EDC, Knives, Multi-tool / Leave a Comment

NEWS – If you’re like me and have a thing for carabiners, you need to check out the U4 from RovyVon. It’s made from lightweight but strong Titanium, so it has that going for it, but it also features a built-in folding knife that uses readily available replaceable scalpel#11 blades. Use it to open packages,

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Scrikss 419 fountain pen review

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 3, 2020 / Reviews / Pens / 6 Comments

REVIEW – As an avid journaler, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I also like pens and pencils. When it comes to pens, my favorites are Pilot G-2 gel pens, but I’m always ready to try something new. As luck would have it, the folks at Galen Leather offered to send me a Scrikss

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Wellue O2Ring Oxygen Monitor review

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 2, 2020 / Reviews / Health and fitness, Sleep / 23 Comments

REVIEW – Have you ever wanted to check your blood oxygen saturation levels (Sp02) because you have or think you might have sleep apnea or some other health issue. The Wellue O2Ring lets you do that quickly and will let you track oxygen levels and your heart rate while you sleep. Let’s take a deep

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Galen Leather Walden Woodworkers Washi Tape Dispenser review

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 30, 2020 / Reviews / stationery / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Here’s something you might not know about me. I’m a stationery nerd. I love journals, pens, and washi tape. If you don’t know what washi tape is, they are small rolls of decorative tapes that come in different widths and designs. You can use these tapes to decorate your journal pages. I love

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Here’s another color eReader that is available NOW

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 28, 2020 / News / ebooks, ereader / Leave a Comment

NEWS – A few weeks ago I told you about the Onyx Boox Poke2 Color, an ereader device with a color display. I think that it’s a cool looking device, but it has a $300 price tag and it’s currently sold out. No worries though because now there’s another new color ereader on the market.

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This bolt-action pen has a built-in flashlight

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 24, 2020 / News / EDC, Flashlight, Pens / Leave a Comment

NEWS – The OPen 2 from Olight is a ballpoint pen with an integrated LED flashlight. The barrel of this EDC pen is black with a bolt-action lever on the side that extends and retracts the pen. The LED flashlight features 4 brightness levels ranging from 5 to 120 lumens and up to 10 hours

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OGIO and Timbuk2 Bas, Dser robot vac, workout gear, and more – Review updates

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 24, 2020 / Reviews / review updates / Leave a Comment

REVIEW UPDATES – Today we have 8 review updates from James and Bob for a variety of products like gear bags, cooking gear, workout gear, and more. If you’re new around here, you’ll be glad to know that a lot of our reviews are not just one and done. We like to revisit our past

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