2012 was a busy year for The Gadgeteer. We published a total of 2006 articles of which 411 were reviews. That is a lot of product reviews my friends. The bulk of that work would NOT have been possible without my hardworking gadget crazed team of writers. We all thought it would be interesting to […]
The Year in Review – Favorite gadgets of The Gadgeteer team in 2012 Read More
We’ve come to the end of another year which means it’s time to take a look back at the top 25 most read reviews here on The Gadgeteer. There are a few surprises including the number one most read review.
The Gadgeteer’s top 25 reviews of 2012 Read More
If you use the Apple wireless keyboard with your iPad, you’ve probably run into the problem of not being able to easily use the combo on your lap. I have a solution for you… it’s the GroovBoard Lap Desk and Stand. It’s made of solid wood and can be used several ways. Let me show
GroovBoard Lap Desk & Stand review Read More
You’ll be able to remove bottle caps with ease when you own the Sears Craftsman Bottle Cap Wrench Bottle Opener. This specialized wrench has the same look, quality and durability as your favorite Craftsman tools with the Craftsman name. It’s made in the USA and is priced at $14.99.
Your tool collection isn’t complete without the Craftsman Bottle Cap Wrench Bottle Opener Read More
Not familiar with Zinio? They are the original digital magazine provider and offer thousands of top magazines from around the world. You can purchase a monthly subscription or buy single issues instantly from your computer or mobile device to read wherever and whenever you like. Until January 7th, they are offering a 50% savings on
Zinio is offering up to 50% discount on magazines and a chance to win an iPad mini Read More
We’ve been seeing quite a few WiFi controlled thermostats this year. I’m still using the Venstar ColorTouch thermostat which I installed this past summer. It does everything I need a thermostat to do including remote control via a smartphone or tablet. But the Eversense thermostat from Allure Energy takes things to another level. It uses
Eversense smartphone controlled thermostat uses GPS to know when to change temps Read More
Podcastomatic is a unique way to catch up on your favorite blogs. Just type in a blog’s URL and you’ll be presented with a list of recent articles. Click play and the desired article will be read to you in one of the best text to speech synthesized voices I’ve heard to date. The male
Podcastomatic instantly turns your favorite blog into an audio podcast Read More
Old Computer, New Life: Restoring Old Hardware With Ubuntu [affiliate link] is a guide that will help you breathe new life into that old desktop, laptop or netbook that you thought was obsolete and gathering dust on the shelf. There are a few hoops to jump through to get this guide, but it helps The
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Do you know a child who loves trains? Then I have the perfect giveaway for you. The folks at Chuggington are giving a way one of their Chuggington Die-Cast 10-in-1 Layout Track Packs along with 2 engines. Contest details after the jump.
Chuggington Die-Cast 10-in-1 Layout Track Pack Giveaway! Read More
Did Santa bring you a shiny new Nexus 7 Android tablet for Christmas? Now that you’re the proud new owner of one of the most popular 7″ tablets currently on the market, you’re probably worried about keeping it scratch and dent free. Here are 5 Nexus 7 cases that will protect your new device. 1. Rickshaw
5 Nexus 7 cases to protect your new tablet Read More
Boombotix is a San Francisco based company who originally started developing portable speakers for urban cyclists as an alternative to headphones. They currently have a Kickstarter project for a new speaker called the Boombot REX. The REX is an ultraportable 2.1 speaker system with a rugged ABS plastic body and a built in noise canceling
Boombot REX – Colorful Bluetooth speakers with portable style Read More
Everyone here at The Gadgeteer would like to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, Happy Christmas, and Happy Holidays. It doesn’t matter how you choose to celebrate this day as long as you do. Enjoy your family, friends, good food, new toys, new clothes (oh boy, it that another
Happy Holidays from The Gadgeteer Read More
The other night while watching TV, I caught a new iPad mini commercial from Apple. This one features a little girl playing a ukulele and singing a song to her grandpa. The little girl is using Facetime on her full sized iPad while her grandpa is watching at the other end with his mini. Cute
I’ll be home for Christmas with the iPad mini take 2 Read More
You probably have a few business cards in your wallet that you hand out when the opportunity presents itself. Plain old printed cards may get the job done, but if you want to impress people, check out the latest in business card technology from TapMyBiz. These cards have an embedded Mifare 1K Classic NFC (Near
TapMyBiz – The evolution of the business card Read More
The MG is a WiFi Android device that has been created specifically for kids (and their parents bank accounts). If you own a smartphone and also have children, it’s probably a common thing for them to want to play games on your phone. But giving kids your $500+ device to play games is probably not
MG Portable WiFi Android Gaming System review Read More
Snappgrip is a UK based Kickstarter project that will provide a snap on camera controller for your iPhone 4, 5 or Samsung Galaxy S3. It’s made up of 2 parts. A protective case and the Snappgrip which snaps into the case and houses the controls. Using Bluetooth, this accessory features one-handed controls for shutter, zoom and
Snappgrip – One handed picture snapping for your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy S3 Read More
Solar charging devices are a great way to keep your gadgets fully juiced for free. The problem with most of the solar charging products is that they don’t really blend in with your decor. The XD Design Solar Sunflower is a fun alternative that will look right at home in your… home. It’s shaped like
XD Design Solar Sunflower – Solar charger with charm Read More
When I think about the holidays, Skittles colorful fruit flavored candies are not something that normally comes to mind… at least they never did in the past. But now that I’ve just made my own Create the Rainbow Skittle’s holiday commercial, I don’t think my thoughts of Christmas will ever be the same again. I
Create the Rainbow with your own Skittles holiday commerical (Sponsored Video) Read More
A few weeks ago I posted a review of the Logitech Harmony Touch Universal Remote which I’ve continued using to control all my AV equipment. After an extended time using it, I’ve noticed a few things that could stand some improvement, notably the button placement… That’s why I’m really interested in URC’s latest remote, the
URC Introduces the MX-890 Remote Control Read More
Is James Franco the new Ashton Kutcher? It looks that way in this new video which features the Samsung GALAXY Camera. The GALAXY camera is powered by Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and has a 21X optical zoom, Photo Wizard, Buddy Photo Share, Slow Motion video and more. With the built in 3G/4G and Wi-Fi connectivity,
Samsung GALAXY Camera is the life of the party (Sponsored Video) Read More