Articles

Posts about a variety of topics which are not news and are not reviews.

How effective is Apple Intelligence at identifying house plants?

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ARTICLE – AI is all the rage these days, and Apple is one among many companies touting how their newest gadgets are using it.  In a recent iPhone User Guide, Apple says, “On all iPhone 16 models, you can use visual intelligence with Camera Control to quickly learn more about the places and objects around […]

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From paper to pixels – How to digitize your handwritten journals with AI (for free!)

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ARTICLE – I’ve kept a journal/diary since I was a little kid. I wanted to be Harriet the Spy so badly that some of my entries were in code. It also helped keep my nosy younger sister from reading my top secret entries. Ha! As an adult, I continued to keep journals because I enjoy

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Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2024 (part 4)

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ARTICLE – I hope you have enjoyed reading about the team’s and my favorite gadgets this week. I’ve already posted Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of this series and today we have the final entry. Smythe Richbourg Himiway A7 Pro Urban Commuter e-bike Quite a few of us have tested eBikes, and there

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Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2024 (part 3)

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ARTICLE – I hope you have enjoyed reading about the team’s and my favorite gadgets this week. This is Part 3. Also be sure that you don’t miss Part 1, Part 2 and Part 4.  Gary Cleveland soundcore AeroFit Pro earbuds It seems odd to say that a set of earbuds can be life-changing, but I’ll

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Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2024 (part 2)

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ARTICLE – I enjoy this time of year when I ask everyone on the Gadgeteer team to submit their favorite products from the past year. Today I am sharing part 2 this multi-part series. Hope you enjoy reading about the team’s favorites gadgets and also be sure to check out Part 1,Part 3 and Part

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You, Me, and the Lithium Battery

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ARTICLE – One of the greatest technological advancements of our era is the lithium battery. First prototyped at Exxon in 1976, lithium technology has made it possible to pack a whole lot of energy into a tiny package, enabling more powerful computers, cordless tools, equipment, appliances, human transport devices, and toys. If you have a

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Julie’s favorite things – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2024 (part 1)

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ARTICLE – A few weeks ago, I asked the Gadgeteer team to send me their favorite reviewed (or purchased) gadgets/products from this past year so we could share them with all of you. I’ve been collecting all of their submissions and have formatted them into a series of articles that start today with my favorites

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New York Comic Con 2024 video trip report – All the pop-culture you can handle!

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REVIEW – For many, fall marks the end of summer, the start of winter, or the lead-up to the holidays—but for me, it’s all about one thing: New York Comic Con. Every October, the Jacob K. Javits Center transforms into a haven for pop culture enthusiasts, comic book aficionados, cosplayers, and fans of all things

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4 gadgets that I’m sending with my son as he heads to college

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ARTICLE – Since 2019, I’ve reviewed 135 gadgets with my son and co-reviewer Mason. Recently, Mason headed off to college. Of all those gadgets, these are the four that he took with him to campus. JLabs JBudgs Lux ANC wireless headphones were a recent review, specifically chosen for college. They’re comfortable, have good sound quality

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What’s in my bag and the EDC gear that I’m updating this summer 2024

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ARTICLE – It’s been a while since I posted a “what’s in my bag” post. In this article, I’m showing you what’s currently in the bag that I grab when I leave the house. I didn’t edit the contents at all. I just dumped everything that was in the bag and took the picture that

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9 must-have products and tips for easier rotator cuff surgery prep and recovery

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ARTICLE – For the past few weeks, I’ve become a caregiver (pseudo nurse) for my better half, who had to have rotator cuff surgery. Rotator cuff surgery is a common procedure to repair torn tendons in the shoulder. This surgery is a big deal for the person with the injury and the person who will

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EcoFlow has done it again with their new Delta Pro 3 power station

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ARTICLE – Last December 2023, I was invited to attend the EcoFlow event in NYC that introduced the Delta Pro Ultra. I enjoyed chatting with Ryan from EcoFlow and the PR Reps from Berlin Rosen. A couple of weeks ago I was thrilled when I received an invitation to attend the NYC EcoFlow Event 2024

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Is this cheap Amazon EDC multi-tool flashlight trash or treasure? I’ll tell you.

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ARTICLE – I started a new video series on my YouTube channel where I tell you if a cheap product is trash or treasure. The first product that I cover is the AUTOXBERT flashlight multi-tool. It’s an EDC tool that I saw on Amazon and wondered if it was cheap Chinese junk or something actually

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My new favorite gadget is my Synology Surveillance Station – it’s not only useful, but entertaining!

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ARTICLE – I’ve had multiple security cameras on my property for years. I started out with Wyze cameras and replaced them with the Vivint smart home security system back in 2020. I still use the Vivint system, but sometimes its notifications aren’t immediate, and I wanted a setup that would allow me to watch what’s

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