Kathleen Chapman

Kathleen has always enjoyed technology and the sciences (biology and entomology). She has worked as an entomological research technician, end user services tech, home educator, and technical project admin. Her continued interest in technology led her to join the Gadgeteer team in 2014.

Darth Vader spouts a lot of hot air so put it to good use with this humidifier

darth vader humidifier

Our family is in the midst of battling a fearsome foe: the dreaded respiratory virus. It’s bad enough having to deal with the fever, aches, chills, and chest congestion but then we have to breathe the bone dry air. After a fitful night’s sleep, in the morning, it can make you feel like you’ve been […]

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Bandage that fluoresces in the presence of harmful bacteria

smart bandage

Researchers from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom have developed a smart bandage. This bandage is “a prototype of the color-changing bandage, which contains a gel-like material infused with tiny capsules that release non-toxic fluorescent dye in response to contact with populations of bacteria that commonly cause wound infections.” It would be used

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New biosensor allows for immediate detection of contaminated drinking water

sbt aqua biosensor

I love how technology can positively impact humanity. SBT Aqua is a Danish company that has come up with a device that will do just that. They have created a biosensor that is capable of instantaneously delivering online results about whether or not drinking water is contaminated with bacteria or not. The technology uses impedance

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Having a bad day at work? Let this knight hand you, your Majesty, your royal pen

thinkgeek executive knight pen holder

Having your pen delivered to you in royal fashion can make a good day better and a bad day brighter. The 4″ x 5.5″ x 5.75″ Executive Knight Pen Holder displays a knight kneeling down with arms raised to deliver you your royal implement. The knight is made out of resin and comes with a

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Cool steampunk binoculars to dress up your desk

steampunk binoculars

Interested in retro-futuristic steampunk items? Take a trip back in time with these cool Folding Oculator Encompassor Binoculars with Compass. This device is completely made of brass and unfolds into a small (4″ x 4″) pair of binoculars. When turned on its side, you can even use the binoculars’ fully functional compass. It comes in

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Tronsmart 5-Port Quick Charge 2.0 Desktop USB Charger (UC5F) review

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I’m a big fan of Quick Charge 2.0 technology. They’re just now becoming more commonplace in charging devices. So when the Tronsmart 5-Port Quick Charge 2.0 Desktop USB Charger became available for review, I requested it. So far, I’ve been very pleased with its performance and the only negative is that the unit is rather

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Cefaly: A device for migraine treatment and prevention

cefaly

Even though I do not suffer from migraines, I know people who do, and they can be debilitating. The Cefaly is an FDA approved medical device for those who are 18 years of age or older that stimulates the ophthalmic part (behind the eyes) of the trigeminal nerve (a cranial nerve that is responsible for

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Show other drivers just exactly how you feel with the Drivemocion LED Car Sign

drivemocion led car sign

How many of you have wished that you could tell the driver behind you how you feel? Yeah, me too (hey, it could be a nice feeling too you know!). ThinkGeek has a gadget to do just that! The Drivemocion LED Car Sign is a 6.5″ diameter circular car sign that hangs from your rear

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Google Project Fi users can now add tablets to their plan

google project fi

I reported in May of this year about Google launching their own cellular network for Nexus 6 users called Project Fi, where they would function as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO). Since then it has added support for Nexus 6P and 5X users. And now, according to an announcement made on December 15, it

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Smart leggings – because even leggings are better with Bluetooth

like a glove

I’ve always envied how quickly and easily my husband is able to find and buy jeans. I despise trying on clothes because it seems as though 99% of the time nothing fits, which feels like a huge waste of time. LikeAGlove is a pair of smart leggings that help women (and in the future men) find

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Charge your laptop and two mobile devices simultaneously with this small portable laptop charging adapter

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Laptop cables and charging adapters are big and bulky and pain to travel with. The Zolt Laptop Charger is a relatively small adapter meant to replace that bulky mess when traveling. It comes with a six foot PC charging cable, 8 universal PC tips allowing the charger to fit most PC laptops, and a travel

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WooBots – transformable wooden robots that are sure to delight the kids in your family

woobots

When I was a teen, I remember thinking how cool the Transformer toys were – you weren’t just getting one toy but two. Transforming plastic toys are still sold today, but many are rather disappointing because they are cheaply made. WooBots are an alternative to these. WooBots are wooden transformable robots that are assembled by hand

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Bosch GLM 50 C Professional Laser Measuring Tool review

bosch laser measure glm50c 1

There are new innovations being made in technology all the time. Some are outlandish, but some become a vital part of our lives. I believe that the laser measuring tool is one of those devices that will become (if it hasn’t already) a vital part of our lives, especially for those who are involved in

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