ARTICLE – This year we were very much looking forward to finally getting away for a real vacation by flying to Sanibel Island Florida (our favorite place on the planet). We usually go every fall but we haven’t been there since 2018 because in 2019 we were remodeling our house and had moved into an […]
The gear I am (was) taking with me on vacation – Julie’s Gadget Diary Read More
NEWS – Ethan at WESN has let me know that they have recently launched a leather wallet called the Forsta which in Swedish, means first, initial, or original. That’s a fitting name for their first wallet. The Forsta is a 4-pocket bi-fold style wallet that is made of a single piece of folded and stitched
WESN adds a leather wallet to their line of popular EDC gear Read More
DEAL NEWS – Do you have a feeling of deja vu? That’s because this year, Amazon is having a second 2-day deal event just for their Prime members. Today begins the PRIME EARLY ACCESS SALE deal extravaganza where you can grab big discounts before the holidays on a variety of great gear! These special deals
NEWS – It might look like a regular Sharpie permanent marker, but it doesn’t write. Instead, it’s an EDC cache that can carry matches, medication, a tiny survival kit, and more. Available in versions made of Aluminum, Brass, Copper, and Titanium, the Vital Carry Permanent Cache is a stealthy way to hold your tiny EDC
This Sharpie marker is really your new favorite EDC cache! Read More
NEWS – A quality multi-tool is an important item in anyone’s EDC gear collection and when it comes to multi-tools, one of the best brands out there is Leatherman. To keep Leatherman and other multi-tools ready for action, you need to maintain them regularly by cleaning them, sharpening blades, and lubricating joints. Leatherman’s new Maintenance
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NEWS – Here’s a cool alternative to sticky notes from the same people who brought us the Boogie Board writing tablets. They are VersaNotes and like Boogie Board writing tablets, they are reusable. The flexible 4×4 inch notes come in a pack of 3 and feature a flexible design with a magnetic corner that allows
Ditch disposable Post-It notes and use these magnetic reusable ones instead! Read More
REVIEW UPDATES – Today I have 4 review updates for you. If you’re new around here, we regularly post updates to our past published reviews so that people interested in the products can see how well they stand up over time and long-term use. Check out the reviews listed below and you can find dated
Blake’s Seed Based treats, Logitech MX Mechanical Mini keyboard, and more – Review updates Read More
NEWS – I pride myself on using reusable bags when I go grocery shopping. Back in the day when we didn’t bring our own bags to the store, we ended up collecting enough plastic bags to overflow a large trashcan liner bag with them. The Shoppacart looks like it might be an even better solution
Forget about reusable grocery bags, here’s a folding shopping cart! Read More
REVIEW – Several weeks ago, I reviewed the Giiker Super Slider puzzle game and now I’m back with a review of the Giiker Super Blocks puzzle game. Is it super fun? Let’s find out. What is it? The Giiker Super Blocks puzzle game is a handheld battery-powered puzzle game for kids ages 6 and up
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NEWS – The C3 Rover might look like a car that your kids can sit on and drive around, but it’s actually a remote-controlled mobile cooler! Available in a large assortment of colors, the C3 Rover features a 30 can (with ice) capacity, a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 4 hours, LED headlights, and
This remote controlled cooler lets you drive your beers to where they need to go! Read More
DEAL NEWS – Lepow is running some special deals on their computer displays which are great for using with your laptop, gaming consoles, and more. The great news is that you don’t have to type in any coupon codes! Just visit the product pages and clip the instant coupons. Note that these deals are only
Deals of the day – Save up to $70 off Lepow portable monitors Read More
REVIEW – When it comes to curating an EDC gear collection, most people think of flashlights, knives, multi-tools, and a pen. But what about a magnifying glass? The TEC Neo-Spec Pocket Magnifier is designed to be a handy addition to your EDC. Let’s take a closer look – literally. What is it? The TEC Neo-Spec
TEC Neo-Spec Pocket Magnifier review – Tiny 5x magnifier for your EDC Read More
ARTICLE – When I retired from my day job with Cummins Inc. after 34 years this past March, I made a list of all the new things, changes, and updates that I wanted to do with The Gadgeteer. One of the things on that list was to create a video podcast. It’s amazing that in
I just posted episode #1 of The Gadgeteer video podcast – Julie’s gadget diary Read More
DEAL NEWS – IOGEAR is currently running two great deals on its hottest-selling portable laptop docking stations on Amazon! First, we have the IOGEAR Dock Pro 6-in-1 4K Dock Stand. This fully collapsible and ergonomically adjustable portable laptop stand serves double duty as a 6-in-1 USB-C docking station and gives any Mac, Windows, or Chromebook
Daily Deal – Save up to 38% off IOGEAR laptop essentials Read More
NEWS – The 2022 hurricane season for the US is in full swing right now with all of Florida currently bracing for Tropical Storm Ian. Luckily for me, I live in Indiana and don’t need to worry about hurricanes. But just like other areas in the US and worldwide, we have our fair share of
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NEWS – Do you like to include a spork as part of your EDC? Then, here are 7 alternatives to the spork that will level up your away-from-home eating adventures. The first one is the KniSFor. It has a weird name and a slightly scary design. Check out that folding knife blade built into the
7 spork alternatives to add to your EDC! Read More
NEWS – If you’re looking for a unique stand that can hold your phone, tablet, and laptop, then you should check out the FINEDAY Foldable Stand. It’s made of aluminum and is available in two sizes and colors. The stand folds down into a palm-sized box and unfolds to hold all your devices at multiple
Here’s the transformer of device stands! Read More
CONTEST NEWS – Did you order a new Apple iPhone 14? Then today might be your lucky day because our friends at ZAGG have generously offered to give away an iPhone 14 themed prize bundle to 5 lucky winners! Even if you didn’t buy a new iPhone for yourself, you can still enter this contest
We’re giving away 5 iPhone 14 prize packs from ZAGG! Read More
REVIEW – I don’t want to worry about the wear and tear of my smartphone so I like to use a minimal snap-on case and a screen protector. Installing a case is easy, but screen protector installations can be frustrating when little bits of dust get trapped between the protector and the screen no matter
NEWS – Wow, 25 years is a really long time! I didn’t have a smartphone or a smartwatch 25 years ago. Now I have both. I didn’t have WiFi or wireless home Internet back then either. 25 years ago, my phone only made calls and very basic text messages. Now I can use my phone
The Gadgeteer is 25 years old! – Have you been here from the start? Read More