I have never liked to eat avocados by themselves or prepared in guacamole. But I recently found a recipe that uses an avocado to make healthy chocolate pudding. I was skeptical at first, but after trying it I was surprised at how good it is! Every time I make the pudding, Jeanne asks me to save […]
AvoSeedo lets you grow your own avocado tree even if you live in Alaska Read More
It shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that I have a LOT of gadgets that charge via USB, but this 49 port USB hub from Brando has enough ports for all of my gadgets and all the gadgets of my friends and family. The hub features 49 ports that supply 0.5 – 1.5A per port
This USB hub has so many ports that it will make your head explode Read More
At the end of November I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and found it to be one of the nicest Android smartphones to date. Although I liked it very much, I didn’t lust after it enough to end up upgrading to it from my LG G3. It seems that the current crop of high end Android
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge review Read More
I’ve been a Mac fan for many years now, to the point where we’re an all Apple household with three MacBooks. Jeanne has a 2010 15″ MacBook Pro, while I have a 2014 13″ MacBook Pro with retina display and a 2011 13″ MacBook Air. The MBP has been my main workhorse for Gadgeteer reviews and Photoshop work, and the
Julie’s gadget diary – I’ve been cheating on my MacBook with a Dell XPS 13 (part 1) Read More
I used several iMacs over the years until I decided to downsize to a MacBook. I still love the iMac for its style and gorgeous display, but I’ve always questioned Apple’s choice to locate the USB ports on the back side of the computer. I understand that they want to preserve the clean lines and
Add a USB 3.0 hub for your iMac right where you need it Read More
No date for Valentine’s Day? No problem, I have the next best thing for you. You can catch up on all the great news and reviews that we posted this week on The Gadgeteer. Click through to view a list of the gadget news, reviews and articles that we posted this week.
Pocket pens, Iron Chests, Lightsaber rings and more – Weekly roundup Read More
How’s that new year’s resolution to lose weight going for you? Give up already? Maybe eating healthy and being more active hasn’t worked and you need some extra help. Here’s an idea, wear the Cold Shoulder vest. It’s a vest with ice packs arranged on the back and shoulders that you keep in the freezer.
Wearing this frozen vest will help you burn fat Read More
Do you want to know which gadgets and products that we’re still using weeks, months and years after we’ve posted our original reviews? For the last 10 weeks we’ve brought you a list of updates from our team of reviewers. This week it’s Elizabeth’s turn. Click through to see her list of updated reviews and
Wrappz, Rapoo, UnoTelly and more – Gadget review updates Read More
Adding a second screen to your desktop computer setup is not uncommon, but adding a second screen to your smartphone is a completely new “thing”. Meet the InkCase Plus from OAXIS. The InkCase Plus is a 3.5 e-Ink display that pairs via Bluetooth with your Android smartphone. The InkCase Plus was a very successful Kickstarter
OAXIS InkCase Plus review Read More
Developed closely with Microsoft Corp. and Intel, the Nextbook Windows 10.1″ 2-in-1 tablet from E Fun is the first Windows 8.1 device that can be used as both a laptop or a tablet that also has an MSRP below $200 ($179 at Walmart). It features a detachable POGO keyboard, a free one year subscription for Office 365 Personal
E Fun Nextbook Windows 10.1″ 2-in-1 tablet review Read More
One of the most popular activity trackers on the market is the Fitbit Flex. This is an easy to wear, easy to use tracker that helps you track your activities and sleep. The only thing it doesn’t do well is surviving a dunk in water. That means people who want to track swimming as an
Now you can explore the depths of the ocean while wearing your Fitbit Flex Read More
Pens like other EDC gear provide a personal statement about the owner. People see the items others carry and can tell that they like rugged gear, home brew gear, gear with bling, etc. The United P2 Pocket Pen from United Machining LLC shows people that you like gear that is elegant, unique and has been designed to stand the test of
United P2 Pocket Pen review Read More
The Illuminating Piano from McCarthy Music is an integrated system that includes a piano with software and a cloud-friendly piano learning system. The Illuminating Piano has been designed to make learning to play the piano easy and fun for people of all ages. The system includes a MIDI keyboard with 61 full-size keys that are velocity
This piano shows you exactly how to play it Read More
Don’t let this week go by without making sure that you’ve read all our posts from this week. Click through to view a list of the gadget news, reviews and articles that we posted this week.
Robot vacuums, QUB Bluetooth speakers, Urinals and more – Weekly roundup Read More
We’ve featured Brando’s premium tempered glass screen protectors for smartphones, but now Brando Workshop is offering screen protection for the Motorola Moto 360 Android Wear smartwatch. These durable glass screen protectors protect the watch face from scratches and everyday wear and tear without lessening the touch screen’s sensitivity. The protectors install easily and do not
Brando Workshop now offering premium glass screen protectors for the Motorola Moto 360 Read More
Flashback to several weeks ago… It’s 3:30pm and I race home from my day job so I can work on Gadgeteer reviews for 90 minutes until Jeanne gets home from work. I sit down in front of my MacBook Pro for some quality writing time when the phone rings. I answer the call. It’s Jeanne. “Can
Neato BotVac 80 robot vacuum review Read More
When I was a kid, I loved taking things apart to find the magnets, gears and other cool little components. I even had my own little toolbox which I kept under my bed where I stored tools and parts that I had scavenged. I would have loved a multi-tool in those days. The folks at
Leatherman LEAP is a multi-tool designed just for kids Read More
In keeping with the whole Throw back Thursday thing that we see on other sites, every Thursday (or Friday if we forget) we take a look at some of our older reviews to let you know if the products are still working for us or if they’ve been shoved in the back of a junk
LG G3, LandingZone Dock, Coalesse PowerPod, Roku and more – Gadget review updates Read More
Last week I posted a gadget diary entry with a long overdue update to my EDC (every day carry) gear. That was my before post and today is my after post. I performed an audit by consolidated and simplifying the gear I actually use. Here are the results.
Julie’s gadget diary – February 2015 EDC update Read More
Home cooks with hand dexterity issues can now chop vegetables with ease using the Cibocal cutting board. These 15 ½” x 11” x 1/2” cutting boards feature a special spring loaded bar that you can wedge the tip of your cook or chef’s knife under to provide a pivot. Your knife then becomes a lever
Cibocal helps you chop veggies even if you have dexterity issues Read More