ARTICLE – I’ve been a DirecTV customer for close to 30 years but earlier this week I called them up and asked for a divorce. Why did I break up with DirecTV and what did I replace it with? Let me give you a little history before I answer those questions. First of all, I […]
I finally cut the cord with DirecTV! – Julie’s gadget diary Read More
NEWS – Travellers and those of you who are environmentally conscious will be interested in checking out the Cold4ged FORKANIFE portable EDC cutlery sets. Features reusable folding fork and knife of stainless steel aluminum construction that fits into a case that’s the size of a credit card. The FORKANIFE is available in two versions. There’s
When plastic just doesn’t cut it, you need the FORKANIFE for your EDC! Read More
NEWS – Since when is a speaker something EDC fans use? Since the Muzen Wild Mini Rugged Outdoor Speaker, that’s when! This little military-styled Bluetooth 5.0 speaker can attach to your backpack or bike to make your everyday adventures more fun and musical. Whether it’s blasting the soundtrack from West Side Story while I’m hiking
This little speaker is the perfect addition to your EDC collection! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – MacBook owners will want to know more about the awesome tech that is packed into the XFANIC USB4 13-in-1 Hub which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? The XFANIC USB4 13-in-1 Hub is a small desktop USB hub that has everything but the kitchen sink packed in. This hub can
The XFANTIC USB4 hub for MacBooks can drive 3 monitors and more! Read More
NEWS – Camera buffs and travelers will like these fun DIY kits that let you build a desk organizer that can hold your pens and other desk tools. The Artful Organizer kits from Chronicle books. These easy-to-put-together kits don’t require scissors or glue. Just pop out the pre-cut heavy cardboard sections and then use the
This kit let’s you build a vintage camera to hold your desk tools Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – It should come as no surprise that I receive a lot of packages at my house and the first task when receiving a new package is to open it. Duh! I usually scrounge around in a drawer for some scissors or box cutter but I may have found the perfect little (really
Wuben G3 mini EDC unboxing knife and ballpoint pen review – Tiny tool for your keychain Read More
CONTEST NEWS – I’m excited to tell you that Keto Chow has offered to send 3 lucky Gadgeteer readers 20 Keto Chow meal replacement shakes. I personally buy and drink Keto Chow shakes at least twice a week. I think they are DELICIOUS and they provide all your nutrition for a full meal in each
Keto Chow contest – Win 20 complete meal replacement shake mixes! Read More
REVIEW UPDATES – Today we have a few updates for you for an alarm clock review, an update to my favorite gear page, and an update to my Managing diabetes tips and tricks article from last year. If you’re a regular, you should know the drill… click the links below and then scroll to the
Managing diabetes tips, Julie’s favorite gear, and more – Review updates Read More
NEWS – Check out this add-on ring handle for flashlights that have a 1-inch diameter body. The NEXTORCH FR-1 Professional Tactical Flashlight Ring is a plastic grip that fits between the tail cap and body of flashlights that have a 23.2-25.5mm diameter tail cap. If you want to add one to your EDC flashlight, head
Here’s a way to improve the grip on some flashlights Read More
REVIEW – If you’re into flashlights then it’s certain that you’ve heard of Olight’s flashlights. I even have one in my Julie’s favorite gear list. We’ve reviewed quite a few of their EDC flashlights but this is the first table lamp that we’ve reviewed. That’s because the Olight Olamp Nightour LED Table Lamp is their
Olight Olamp Nightour LED table lamp review – It’s a lamp that is also a flashlight! Read More
NEWS – Are you a cyclist? If so, you wear a helmet, right? I bet you don’t have a helmet like this one. It’s the Hövding 3, a wearable collar that tracks your movements 200 times a second and deploys an airbag around your head if it detects that you’ve been in an accident. It
Hövding is a wearable airbag for your head! Read More
NEWS – Olight is well known for its flashlights and while their newest product can technically be used as a flashlight, it’s actually a pretty cool lamp. The Olight Olamp Nightour is a dimmable LED table lamp. The Olamp features a rechargeable base with a built-in suction mount that makes sure it stays put wherever
Olight’s newest light is a cross between a lamp and a flashlight Read More
REVIEW – When January and a brand new year rolls around, many people make resolutions to become healthier and thinner. Are you someone who has made a goal to get healthier? To reach those goals you will need motivation, willpower, and fitness gadgets that will help you see the progress towards your goals. A new
WHOOP 4.0 fitness band review – Tracks your sleep and recovery Read More
NEWS – The FLÎKR Fire is a personal decorative and functional tabletop fireplace for inside your home that is less than $100 to install. Actually, there’s no special install needed. Just place the FLÎKR Fire on a stable surface, fill with 5 ounces of 70% or 91% isopropyl rubbing alcohol, light it and you will
The FLÎKR Fire is a tiny fire pit for indoors because what could possibly go wrong? Read More
NEWS – Here at The Gadgeteer, we are definitely fans of all types of flashlights. The HOTO Flashlight Lite’s cool industrial design caught my eye and then the equally cool features and affordable price made me stick around to read the details and now share them with all of you. First of all, this flashlight
The HOTO Flashlight Lite pairs 1000 zoomable lumens with a modern design Read More
NEWS – Could you make a fire if you had to? Even if you had a lighter or a Ferro rod, it might be difficult to make a fire in an emergency situation due to weather conditions like wind and rain. PYRO Putty is a non-toxic fire starter that is both waterproof and weather resistant.
This putty isn’t silly, it’s flammable! Read More
NEWS – Don’t you just hate it when it starts raining and you don’t have an umbrella? You’ll never get drenched again if you have an EZ FUNSHELL Backpack Umbrella. This backpack is designed to hold your everyday gear and then when it rains, you can pop out the built-in umbrella. The 5-layer umbrella protects
You’ll never misplace your umbrella when you’re wearing it on your back Read More
SPONSORED NEWS – Following the release of Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K 3D printer, Anycubic now cooperates with the model website MyMiniFactory to launch Tribes Edition Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K 3D resin printer, which boasts all the features of the Mono X 6K and a totally different, sleek design. The design story The Tribes
NEWS – Walking or running in the dark can be dangerous. People can see you and you can’t see where you’re going. A couple of solutions to this problem would be carrying a flashlight or using a headlamp, but another solution that looks to be more convenient is putting a pair of Night Runner 270
Let your shoes light the way! Read More
NEWS – If you enjoy wearing bracelets that use clasps (also known as lobster and spring rings) to secure the jewelry around your wrist, you will know how awkward it can be to secure the clasp by yourself. You’ll either need to grow another arm/hand or ask someone to help you. If you live alone
Here’s a gadget that will help you put on a clasped bracelet by yourself Read More