NEWS – Most wireless chargers aren’t that interesting to look at… especially when they aren’t being used to charge your phone. Twelve South decided to put the aesthetic of their new PowerPic mod wireless charger in your hands. This 10W Qi charger not only charges your phone or AirPods, but it can also add some […]
This wireless charger doubles as a photo frame to keep your desk snazzy Read More
REVIEW – Even though I’m the Gadgeteer and love tech, gadgets, and gizmos. I still have a huge fondness for analog tools, and products. Case in point – notebook/journal covers. I love them. I even make my own for myself and family members. The latest leather notebook covers that I’ve been using are from Walklo.
Walklo Passport/A6 Journal Cover and Leather Traveler Wallet review Read More
REVIEW – One of my goals for 2022 is to greatly improve my YouTube channel. I’ve been including a lot more video snippets in my reviews, but I also plan to do some stand-alone videos that may or may not be paired with a written article. One big thing that I need to improve when
Baokua wireless lavalier microphone review Read More
NEWS – Who knew that finger weights were a thing? Not I. But here we are… These small adjustable weights slip on your fingertips and are designed to help increase speed and control for musicians, and can also be used for therapeutic relief for people who suffer from arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more. The
You’ll have a Kung-Fu grip when you train with finger weights! Read More
NEWS – Forget about the lame tweezers included in your Swiss Army knife, the perfect EDC tweezers for grasping or removing tiny objects are from CIVIVI. The Tac-N-Tweeze Tweezers feature sharp-pointed jaws that extend out of the handle to create a full-sized 4.77″ long pair of tweezers. The handle is made of brass and the
You’ll actually look forward to splinters when you have this cool pair of EDC tweezers Read More
REVIEW – If you’re a regular visitor to The Gadgeteer, you’ll know that I’ve adopted a low-carb Keto lifestyle as a way to control my pre-diabetes. When people are eating Keto, they often don’t get enough salt, magnesium, and potassium in their diet which can cause fatigue, flu-like symptoms, and even muscle cramps. One way
IQMIX Hydration Sticks review – Keto friendly electrolyte packets Read More
ARTICLE – If you’re anything like me, you have drawers and shelves full of products that you purchased, used, and then shelved after updating to new products or getting bored with them. I call them my drawers of misfit gadgets (as a nod to the island of misfit toys in the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
ARTICLE – There are only 11 days left until Valentine’s Day! If you haven’t already bought something for your significant other, partner in crime, a friend with benefits, wife, husband, sweetie, girlfriend, boyfriend, etc., then you need to get busy! We’re here to help you out with some gift ideas. Groove Life stackable silicone rings
Valentine’s Day 2022 gift ideas Read More
REVIEW – A couple of months ago, I reviewed the Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1 and now I’m back with another musical instrument from Artiphon. I enjoyed testing the INSTRUMENT 1 but found that it was more than I needed in a music-making device. Lucky for me, Artiphon makes another device that is much smaller and has
Artiphon Orba review – Create music without knowing how to read music Read More
NEWS – It’s also the first LEGO puzzle that I’ve seen, but that’s beside the point because it IS awesome. If you have kids that are LEGO fans or you’re an AFOL (adult fan of LEGO) then you’ll want to check out this 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle of minifig faces! Behold the 25 x 20
This is the most awesome LEGO puzzle I’ve ever seen Read More
REVIEW – When we were kids, my sister and I enjoyed watching birds from our bedroom windows. We each kept notebooks where we recorded the birds that we would see. Dorky? Yeah, but we loved it and it was before I even knew that bird watching was a thing. When I was offered the Netvue
Netvue Birdfy Feeder Cam review – a smart bird feeder that doubles as a security camera Read More
NEWS – Swiss Army knives make great multi-tools but the built-in scissors are way too small to be truly useful. If you find yourself needing scissors more than other tools, then check out the True Dual Cutter 2-in-1 EDC cutting tool. The Dual Cutter features a fine-edged Tanto blade and a pair of spring-loaded scissors.
Here’s a multi-tool with real scissors Read More
NEWS – Asobu’s Frosty Beer 2 Go is koozie on steroids. This stainless steel double-walled vacuum insulated chiller is designed to work with both beer bottles and beer cans, so you don’t have to choose. Asobu has 3 pieces. The bottom, neck (for beer bottles), and a top that doubles as a bottle cap opener.
Can or bottle, this insulated cooler will keep your beverage frosty Read More
NEWS – Here’s one for EDC newbies who haven’t started their EDC gear obsession – yet. Don’t worry, it will happen. But before it does, you can get started with the edcfans Keychain Knife. This stainless steel EDC multi-tool features a small carabiner/clip that will let you turn it into a keychain or just clip
Start your EDC collection with this 10-in-1 multi-tool! Read More
NEWS – If you fear that people are listening to you through your phone, then the Pozio (sounds like pause-ee-o) charging cradle was made just for you. If your phone can charge wirelessly (even with a case), then it will work with the Pozio cradle which uses a subaudible tone to prevent eavesdropping through your
Here’s the perfect wireless charger for paranoid people Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today I have 4 interesting Kickstarter campaigns for products that I’d love to try myself! Roadie Coach: Music Tutor, Smart Recorder & MIDI Controller What is it? Roadie Coach is a multi-tool for guitar, ukulele players, and singers. It clamps on the instrument and can be used as a music teacher/coach that
REVIEW – When it comes to my kicks, I’m super picky. My shoes have to feel great on my feet and look great too. Kiziks shoes do both and then there’s the fact that you can put them on and take them off completely hands-free. Spoiler alert, these shoes are awesome. But let’s do a
Kizik shoes review – Magic hands-free shoes! Read More
NEWS – The Omniblade from Teryx is a 4-in-1 multi-tool for your outdoor adventures. It is made of hardened steel and has a paracord-wrapped handle on both ends. Grip it one way and you can use it as a saw or machete to slash your way through the underbrush on your next jungle expedition. Then
This multi-tool will let you chop, slash, saw, and hammer Read More
NEWS – Gadgets for bicycle enthusiasts is a huge category. The Corky mirrors look cool while also providing an important safety feature to your bicycle. Available in two versions for bicycles with drop handlebars and bikes or scooters with straight bars, the mirrors fit right on the end of the handlebars and feature a fold-out
Add this tiny rearview mirror to your bicycle handlebars Read More
ARTICLE – In order for this story to make a little more sense (and so you won’t think I’m a complete moron), you first need to go read my DirecTV cord-cutting article from yesterday. But if you don’t want to read that article (it’s really good by the way…) here’s a quick summary… Once upon
I almost fell for a DirecTV phone scam! – Julie’s gadget diary Read More