News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – I love customizing my Android phone using apps like Nova Launcher and I recently discovered a new and innovative minimalist launcher called Niagara Launcher. It’s quite different from others and is fun to mess around with. Note: This is not a review of the launcher, but rather just letting you know that this […]
Niagara Launcher is a minimalist launcher for Android users Read More
NEWS – Were you too busy to visit The Gadgeteer every day this week? That makes me sad, but it happens right? So, I’m here for you with a comprehensive list of all of our articles, reviews, and news from the past 7 days. Scan, it click on links, read, and enjoy! You’re welcome! ARTICLES
Julie’s WFH setup, uni USB-C hub, Biolite Firepit+, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
NEWS – Who doesn’t like waffles?! How about waffles shaped like cute little bunnies? That’s right, thanks to the Dash mini waffle maker, you can make bunny-shaped waffles just in time for Easter. Like other Dash Mini cookers, the Dash Bunny Mini Waffle Maker allows you to make snack-sized waffles in just minutes. The mini
Mini bunny shaped waffles… you know you want some Read More
NEWS – Contrary to what you might have thought, the fidget spinner craze is not over! Now you can add a fidget spinner to your favorite mechanical keyboard. That’s right, Hammer Fidget Spinner Keycaps are the perfect swap for Cherry MX switches and their clones. Available in a variety of color combos, the Hammer Fidget
Fidget spinners + mechanical keyboard keycaps = geeky fun Read More
NEWS – Recently, Microsoft introduced a new wireless headset for Xbox. The Xbox Wireless Headset will retail for $99 when it is available next month. The headset has a lightweight, flexible design with large leather ear cups and an adjustable cushioned headband. And many other features you would expect to see from a quality gaming
New Xbox Wireless Headset launches next month for under $100 Read More
NEWS – If you happen to be in the market for a stand for your phone or even a small tablet like an iPad mini, the GoStand from Elevation Lab looks like it could be a great choice. I like the fact that it folds flat so that you can drop it in your gear
GoStand is a universal phone stand for your EDC Read More
NEWS – I bought myself a pair of Apple AirPods Pro earbuds for Christmas and I’ve been enjoying them quite a bit. Except that for one thing. They aren’t all that comfortable in my ears. That’s why I’m always looking for new ones to try and I have to say that the A-3 TWS earbuds
Honey, I shrunk the earbuds Read More
NEWS – When it comes to wallets, Dango is one company that is always pushing the envelope of what a wallet is and what it can do. Their newest Adapt series of wallets feature an all-aluminum construction available in several colors and a rail system that allows quick tool-less conversion from one type of wallet
Dango’s Adapt series of wallets feature a rugged modular design Read More
NEWS – The Game Boy handheld game machine is one of my all-time favorites. I spent way too much time playing Prince of Persia and Castlevania on the original and Game Boy Advance machines. I still have a few GB cartridges hiding in a drawer somewhere in my office. Imagining playing those classic games on
If you still love the Game Boy, this box will let you play GB games on your big screen TV! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Someday, hopefully soon, we will all be back at work, and If you’re like me, that will involve coffee and multitasking. Today I found my perfect travel companion for my commute: The new Calamityware Things-Could-Be-Worse travel mug available on Kickstarter. If you’re not familiar with Calamityware, it’s a line of household items
Things-Could-Be-Worse travel mug Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When someone says “cut the cord”, it probably makes you think about ditching your cable or satellite entertainment provider. When BLUETTI says “cut the cord”, they are talking about electricity and the grid. When their soon to be released Bluetti EP500 and EP500 Pro power stations, you’ll have the power (see what
When you own a BLUETTI EP500 power station, you won’t care if the power goes out Read More
NEWS – If you’re a guitar player then you know that it’s hard to compete with the feel and sound of plugging into and playing through a good amp. Maybe you don’t have room for a 2x cabinet amp, or perhaps just want to minimize your gear. You might want to check out the Jamstack
Jamstack 2 – Does your amp mount on your guitar? This one does! Read More
NEWS – Do you remember the Tactica M100? Now they are back with a new multi-tool that has features that campers and outdoor adventurers will appreciate. Made of stainless steel with PVD coating, the M.020 features 13 tools that will help you pitch a tent, get a fire going with the built-in Ferro rod, and
This multi-tool has been designed for your next outdoor adventure Read More
NEWS – Here at the Gadgeteer, we love writing about and reviewing wallets. However, we tend to focus on minimalist wallets because they keep our EDC light and easy to manage. The Claustrum Articular wallet is the opposite of minimal and lightweight with its polyester-reinforced leather and stainless steel construction. The design of this Japanese
The Claustrum Articular wallet isn’t for minimalists Read More
NEWS – Designed by Mike Bond in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Compano (kum-pan-oh) from Columbia River Knife and Tool (aka CRKT) is a tiny knife with a little extra EDC goodness baked in. It features a folding slip joint knife with a 1.42-inch satin-finished steel blade. I really like the black stonewash finish with the bronze
This carabiner from CRKT not only clips, but slices and dices Read More
NEWS – Did you ever find yourself somewhere saying, “In 20 years, this job is going to be done by a robot”? At least two baristas in Golden, Colorado, didn’t have to wait that long. At the start of the pandemic, Matthew Jones saw coffee shops closing right and left, and he knew he needed
If my barista starts yelling “Exterminate”, I’m out Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The ultimate pillow fort. I’ve built it, and I’m sure you have too. They are an essential part of childhood. Now, with the power of marketing and a few magnets, a new Kickstarter campaign is trying to improve on the creative experience that was a part of all of our childhoods —
Build a better pillow fort with magnets! Read More
NEWS – It looks like Tom and his crew have been busy getting ready for Spring, dropping thirteen (!!) new items in this pre-order collection. You’re going to find a variety of totes, accessory bags, and slings that have been available before, now re-issued and offered in some new materials. You’ll also get an opportunity
Tom Bihn drops a heaping helping of new stuff in their February Pre-Order! Read More
NEWS – Towards the end of last year, when many people were making arrangements for virtual get-togethers for the holidays and for the New Year, I thought it would be nice for the contributors to The Gadgeteer to share some holiday cheer and well-wishing. About half the group gathered on December 30th for a chance to
The Gadgetogether (December 2020) Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Getting up in the morning to face a new day is tough enough, but when you’re jarred awake with a harsh noise, it can set you up to be grumpy from the minute you get out of bed. Sure, you can use pick a softer tone for your alarm on your phone,
OneClock wakes you up with sonic science instead of harsh alarms Read More