Michael Strange

The SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher is an easy way transform your dumb lights and appliances

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NEWS – Turning your home into one that is smart can be daunting and expensive. The SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher is an inexpensive way to transform your existing lights and appliances. It is universal and works well with just about any rocker switch and button of any home appliance. SwitchBot easily installs next to […]

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The LEGO Atari 2600 gaming console kit is loaded with nostalgia

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NEWS – When I was a kid, I loved LEGOS. And to this day, my favorite Christmas gift was an Atari 2600 gaming console. This new LEGO kit combines both, and the nostalgia comes rushing back. The LEGO ICONS Atari 2600 kit contains everything you need to build the classic gaming console and a singular

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Be seen day or night with these 360º illuminating Smart LED bicycle pedals

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NEWS – When is a bike pedal not just a bike pedal? When it doubles as a safety feature. If you ride a bike, you know how important it is to be visible to motorists. REDSHIFT ARCLIGHT Bicycle Pedals are a great way to stay safe night or day. These solid aluminum pedals come with

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OBSBOT Tiny 4K Webcam review – easily the best webcam I have ever used

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REVIEW – With more and more people working from home today, a good webcam is almost as important as your laptop and phone. The OBSBOT Tiny 4K webcam is loaded with features. It has auto-tracking/auto-framing, gesture controls, 4x digital zoom, and more. It sounded to me like the quintessential do-it-all webcam. So I decided to

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Timex takes a trip to the Upside Down to celebrate the season 4 debut of ‘Stranger Things’

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NEWS – On Friday, Timex introduced a new line of  Stranger Things inspired 80’s themed watches. The announcement coincides with the release of part 1 of season 4 of the popular Netflix series. There are a trio of different designs to choose from: the Camper, the Timex T80, and the Timex Atlantis. Each watch has

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The Nomad Goods Apple Watch Sport Strap has a slim new look

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NEWS – There are tons of Apple Watch bands available. But one of my favorites is from Nomad Goods. To me, their Sport Strap is the perfect everyday watch band. I reviewed the original back in 2017, and it is still part of my rotation. And, now they have introduced a slightly different variation, the

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The Nomad Base One Max wireless charger is an elegant step up from its predecessors

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NEWS – I reviewed Nomad’s Base Station Apple Watch Edition back in 2019. I like it so much that it still occupies space on my nightstand. Since then, Nomad has tweaked the design a couple of times. Recently they dropped their newest edition, the Base One Max. The redesign takes advantage of Apple’s MFi MagSafe

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A 6-foot inflatable remote controlled T. Rex…where was this thing when I was a kid?!

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NEWS – When I was a kid, I loved dinosaurs. Heck, I’m 54, and I still love them. But, back then, we didn’t have the type of toys kids have today. And we certainly didn’t have anything like the JAKKS Pacific AirTitans Jurassic World Massive Attack T. Rex. The Attack T. Rex is a constant air inflatable

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Tronsmart Bang Bluetooth Speaker review – The speaker for your next party

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REVIEW – There are two things most good parties have in common, loud music and colorful lights. The Tronsmart Bang is a portable Bluetooth speaker that promises both things. I was recently given the opportunity to check one out. Here are my thoughts on whether it lives up to the moniker of being a party

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The Pan Buddy helps you to GET A GRIP on heavy pans

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NEWS – I like to cook, so I’m always looking for unique and helpful kitchen gadgets. The Pan Buddy is one of those items I stumbled upon recently. This handy attachment slides over the handle of just about any type of pan. The design consists of an adjustable vertical handle and wrist support. The handle

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Take the guesswork out of taking pills with this handy little medication tracker

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NEWS – If you take a daily pill of any kind, you have probably found yourself in this scenario. You’re standing in your kitchen blankly staring at your pill bottle, wondering did I take my pill today?. There’s a genius little device that can help with that, the Take-n-Slide Medication Tracker. I know I do

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Say hello to Mr. Crunch – Leatherman’s newest tool with a vintage feature

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Did you know that the original Leatherman multi-tool wasn’t called the Leatherman? The prototype for the now-famous tool was called Mr.Crunch, but one of the main tools, a double pair of pliers, was too expensive to manufacture back in 1975. Now Leatherman is bringing back this iconic lost feature and combining it with their most

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Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Michael Strange)

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ARTICLE – It’s that time of year at The Gadgeteer to write about what gear we are using in 2022. I decided to do a somewhat different twist on an office tour. Since my home is small, I don’t have a dedicated office/workspace. Instead, I turned my bedroom into a room that serves as a

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