Posts about a variety of topics which are not news and are not reviews.
Did you purchase something with your credit card only to discover a little while later that it had gone on sale? If it was only a couple of dollars, you may not be too worried about that, but what if it was $20 or more? The easiest thing to do is call and see if […]
A few days ago I asked the Gadgeteer team to send me a list of their favorite products of 2017. I told them that the products that they picked didn’t need to be restricted to only gadgets that they had reviewed this year, but that they could include any products that they have enjoyed using
The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2017 (part 1) Read More
There are only 11 shopping days until Christmas day. If you haven’t even begun shopping, I can imagine that knowing that the big day is so close is stressing you out. But there is still plenty of time. Amazon‘s last standard shipping day for people who don’t have Prime, is next Monday the 18th. If
Don’t panic, here are 7 last minute gift ideas Read More
Regular readers of The Gadgeteer know that there is an ongoing – umm – discussion among the writers and regular commenters here about the two most popular mobile operating systems – Android and iOS – and which has the better feature set. I’m not here to stoke those fires or to say if the feature
iOS Hacks: Put your icons where you want them… sorta Read More
A couple weeks ago we posted an iPhone accessories gift guide for people who own or want to own an iPhone or iPad, and now it’s time for us to post a gift guide for people who own or want to own an Android device. This guide includes devices as well as accessories. Kenu Airframe Leather
Gift Guide: Gear for Android enthusiasts Read More
A few months ago I had the pleasure of going to the Moleskine 2017 Fall & Winter Preview in New York City. They unveiled new products such as planners, bags, notebooks and more. I had a nice time taking in the awesome views of the New York City skyline while viewing some lovely new products.
Moleskine Fall & Winter Event in New York City Read More
I love riding a bicycle. I started riding again about 10 years ago and spent a lot of time riding in the town I used to live in. In 2013, we moved to a place that is a little more remote, and the roads around the house are a little more car-oriented than those where
Bike-sharing in the 21st century Read More
If you’ve been scratching your head trying to figure out what to get your uncle, brother, father, mother, sister, aunt, or mailman for the holidays, here’s a list of completely non-useful items to consider, unless you think having fun is useful, then this list is awesome!
Gift Guide: Toys, games, and other fun things Read More
Your shiny new iPhone X is beautiful, but thanks to its all glass back and front construction, it’s also incredibly fragile. We’ve tested a whole slew of iPhone X cases and have put together a list of our favorite ones. All of the 6 cases listed below offer ample protection for the iPhone X, and
6 amazing iPhone X cases and why we love them Read More
You know the type… they always seem to have a little pocketknife, pen, tool or cloth for every situation, jumping in at the right time to help you open a package or clean up a little mess. Jacob and Janet have teamed up to create this list with the hopes that something will catch your
Gift Guide: Gear for the EDC enthusiast Read More
Here is a collection of audio related gift ideas that Kathleen and Bill created for the music lover on your holiday shopping list!
Gift Guide: Speakers and headphones and earphones oh my! Read More
Here are 7 gift ideas for the most popular smartwatch on the planet (at least for the time being) and the people who own one or might be getting one for Christmas.
Gift Guide: Apple Watch accessories Read More
We have teamed up ReoLink to give away one of the RLC-410 home security cameras. Click through to see the details and rules. One winner will be selected at random when the contest ends on 11/27/17 at midnight.
Giveaway: Win a ReoLink RLC-410 outdoor home security camera Read More
“YES!!!!” You say. “I need this! JUST GIVE IT TO ME NOW!!!” Okay, okay! Here are the links to access the song: Amazon Music, iTunes, Google Music, and Spotify. For those of you who are curious about the background of the song, while I was reading my Curiosity app (which I LOVE, by the way), I stumbled upon
Science + music = The Happy Song, to make babies happy (especially over the holidays!!) Read More
Give your friends and loved ones a gift that gives back to them in the form of health and fitness improvements. From fitness watches, and other exercise gear, to personal grooming products, this gift guide will help you figure out the perfect gift for the person on your list that is already active or needs
Gift Guide: Health and fitness gadgets and gear Read More
The Kia Stinger is a car that is practically 6 years in the making. It all started out as a Grand Turismo concept vehicle which evolved into a full-on passion project at Kia. The Stinger is actually Kia’s first high-performance focused vehicle, but you’d hardly believe it because they’ve managed to knock it out of
Kia Stinger test drive: This car will make your heart race Read More
Four or five years ago my wife was introduced to essential oils by a friend who was selling them as a side business. She quickly became hooked and honestly, I kind of rolled my eyes at the idea of the incredible power of oils to “cure what ails ya”. Now, I don’t want to say that
Any essential oil users out there? Read More
What do you give the devoted homebody? You give them a cool new tool or gadget to clean, automate, or decorate their nest, of course! We’ve collected this list of useful gadgets, and beautiful decor items – even a TV that serves as an art piece. You can certainly find a gift for your gadget-loving
Gift Guide: Gadgets for your home Read More
What do you give the avid cook or grill master on your holiday shopping list? You give them a cool new tool to help them whip up something tasty, that’s what. Bob Patterson and I have selected 15 products that any gadget-loving chef will love!
Gift Guide: Kitchen gadgets and gear Read More
What do you buy for a Gadgeteer who loves gear, but you’re not sure what new gear to get them? Easy, you buy them a stylish but functional bag or backpack to carry their gear. We’ve created a gift guide of unique, useful, bags and related accessories. Enjoy!
Gift Guide: Bags and backpacks Read More