REVIEW – Due to the forward march of progress in battery technology, we are much less dependent on power banks than we were just a few short years ago. I heard a podcaster the other day say that he had stopped using the charging stand on his desk because his phone never gets below 80% […]
VRURC mini power bank for iPhone review – a stand-up charger Read More
NEWS – Back in the Spring, I reviewed a new product from Mophie, their MagSafe travel charger kit. It was one of my favorite products for the year. With MagSafe for iPhones, AirPods, and the Apple Watch, it’s the trifecta of wireless power. There is a whole other world out there, however. What about those who
Mophie updates their wireless travel kit to wired with their SpeedPort 120W charger Read More
REVIEW – Biking in the US is a dangerous proposition in daylight. At night, it’s almost a death sentence. Being visible takes both a bright light and the ability to focus it on your road ahead as well as toward the vehicles (hopefully) sharing the road. A new light on the market, the Wuben X1
Wuben X1 flashlight review – promises huge visibility increase for cyclists Read More
REVIEW – It’s safe to assume that almost everyone (in North America, at least) is now carrying at least two things that they need to charge on a daily basis. It may be a phone and a watch, a phone and a laptop, or a phone and earbuds – but very few folks have only
Ugreen Nexode Mini 45W USB-C charger review Read More
REVIEW – Our aural environment is very important to us. How many times a day do you hear (no pun intended) someone say something like “It’s really loud in here.” Or “I can’t concentrate when music is playing.” Or “I hate that music <insert co-worker’s name> is playing right now.” Each of these scenarios could
Soundcore Space A40 earbuds review – Hearing is believing Read More
REVIEW – The world of chargers is finally getting back to normal – and actually improving. Whatever caused the dearth of available products last winter has been replaced by dozens of multiport GaN power supplies and I’m happy about it! Today’s model is from a name you’ve seen a good bit here on The Gadgeteer:
UGreen Nexode 140W charger review – One charger to replace them all? Read More
REVIEW – Given our modern environment, dealing with external noise while listening to content is a constant problem. New products fill the virtual shelves of retailers promising the best noise-canceling headphones. We have reviewed many here. I’m going to add another to the mix today, the Soundcore Space Q45 over-the-ear headphones. Are they the best?
Soundcore Space Q45 over-the-ear headphones review – a world of your own Read More
REVIEW – There is a curious tug-of-war in the smartphone world: what color phone is the most fitting for my personality, and what case is the most protective? Since opaque phone cases are usually the ones we get, why not have them be interesting? That’s the first thing I noticed about the Monocarbon Carbon Fiber
Monocarbon Carbon Fiber iPhone 13 Pro Max case review – hedging your bets Read More
REVIEW – Common wisdom is that iPads, and, indeed, all tablets, are for media consumption only. Countless millions only read books, watch videos, or review photos using these powerhouses, but never tap into the reality that they are extremely potent computing devices. Part of this is the incessant drumbeat from tech journalists who can only
Twelve South Compass Pro tablet stand review – Stand and deliver Read More
REVIEW – I was a frequent camper in my youth, but it sort of fizzled out with children and other responsibilities. My ex-wife and I would car-camp from time to time, but I’m hoping to get back into the swing of that, due to the enhanced experience modern camping has become. Case in point: these
Tempercraft wine tumbler review – Updates your serving game Read More
REVIEW – There are times when you need to use a light, but also need to use both hands. Depending on the situation, this can be easy (you’re at a table with a desk lamp) or difficult (you’re pitching your tent at a campsite that was two hours further down the trail than you expected,
Cyansky HS5R headlamp review Read More
REVIEW – There are times when we need to corral animals or children into or away from certain areas, either for their own protection or for the preservation of the things being cordoned off. Traditionally, in North America, at least, this is done with a temporary solution called a baby gate. I was recently sent
Tokkidas baby gate review – Corral your precious little ones – furry or human Read More
REVIEW – We all love our flashlights, the more powerful the better. But there’s one thing missing from most EDC high-power flashlights: a sense of style. They all look like you’re outfitting for an armed assault, rather than just wanting to have a decent light available while you’re going about your life. Few of us
AceBeam E70 mini flashlight review – A flashlight for the fashion conscious Read More
REVIEW – For a good while, LEDs for flashlights were quite underpowered. They used batteries quickly and did not have much throw when it came to piercing through the darkness. Well, I’m here to tell you that those days are long gone! I’ve reviewed a few lights on this site that had high lumens and
IMALENT MR90 50000 lumen flashlight review – The sun in your hand Read More
REVIEW – If you have an animal that sheds – long- or short-haired – you know the aggravation of seeing those pesky hairs on every single piece of clothing you own. A new product – the FurZapper – promises to remove this irritation from your life. Can it be done? Is this the answer to
FurZapper review – How much fur can a FurZapper zap? Turns out, not a lot. Read More
REVIEW – There are cases, stands, and other options everywhere for the standard and iPad Pro models. The iPad mini, however, is usually limited to e-reader-type cases, rather than ones that expect pen or keyboard input. Pitaka has recently updated their business-class case for the mini to add their MagEZ (Pita!Flow?) charger attachment. They were
REVIEW – There are many ways to get your phone into your field of view when in your automobile. Heads-up displays that fit on your dash, suction cups for either the windshield or the dash, and, of course, that perennial favorite, the AC vent clip. How to attach the phone to the clip is the
Benks MagClap Traveller Pro car charger review Read More
REVIEW – After an embarrassingly long time with no higher wattage chargers (like, above 30 Watt) being available because of manufacturing and shipping issues caused by (or, at least blamed on) the pandemic, suddenly everyone seems to have gallium nitride (GaN) chargers available that offer flexibility beyond anything we’ve seen in the past. Take today’s
EHO 100W 4-port GaN wall charger review – Any port in a charger Read More
REVIEW – Cooking with steam is a very old method. It’s probably not the first, but I’m sure it was soon after we learned that tossing stuff over an open fire made things tastier. Our current technology has brought this ancient method into the modern kitchen in forms old and new: steamer baskets for your
Buydeem Electric double-layer steamer review Read More
NEWS – On June 1st, 2022, Pitaka will launch its new MagEZ line of magnetically/wirelessly charged iPad mini charging accessories. The MagEZ case system adds wireless charging to the iPad mini. When it comes to attention from case designers, the basic iPad (the 9th Generation) and the iPad Pros hog all the limelight, (just do
Pitaka will open orders for their new iPad mini charging case and stand on June 1st Read More