News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – Still struggling to come up with last minute gift ideas for friends and family? No worries, we’re here to help relieve the stress with a selection of gift ideas. Gifts for new iPhone 12 owners Aukey chargers You can’t go wrong with a charger and Aukey makes some of the very best iPhone […]
Last minute gift ideas – iPhone 12 chargers, cases, and robot vacuums Read More
NEWS – Everybody loves presents. What else does everybody love? Bacon! Now, thanks to Manly Man Company, you can wrap all your presents in bacon-themed, and more importantly, scented wrapping paper. Available in 30-inch wide and 8-foot long rolls for $19.95, this wrapping paper can really up the gifting experience for your favorite carnivore. Imagine
Make your presents (smell) better – with bacon! Read More
NEWS – Many years ago I had a Corgi who was a little escape artist. When we lived at our first house, she and her sister dug under the fence one time and went trotting down the road like little bandits. When we moved to where we live now, we had to put Kasey on
Halo is a smart collar for your dog that uses GPS to create fences Read More
NEWS – KneeBlades are an interesting “tool” for construction workers, and DIYers. If you’ve ever had to work on your hands and knees for any length of time, you’ll understand how much of a pain that it can be both literally and figuratively. Milescraft created KneeBlades to make it easier to move around on your
KneeBlades make working on your knees easier and more fun Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If your computer of choice is a laptop, then you know that they sometimes don’t offer enough ports to plug in all your gear. And then there’s the lack of ergonomics to consider. One product that can improve both of those issues is the UGREEN X-Kit which is currently seeking funding on
The UGREEN X-Kit is a folding laptop stand with a built in hub Read More
NEWS – Drones are invading the golfing world! Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, is also an avid golfer. Jordan opened a new golf course, The Grove XXIII golf course in Hobe Sound, Florida. Being “Air Jordan”, you wouldn’t expect to have to stop at the clubhouse at the turn or
Golf and drones collide at The Grove XXIII Read More
NEWS – The sheer number of electronic and wireless devices that we carry and use regularly has increased in the past several years. They provide us with the ability to communicate with others, entertain ourselves, perform tasks, work, and do innumerable other activities. But the very electronic components that make these devices so users can
Silent Pocket protects your devices from wireless intrusion Read More
NEWS – You’ve seen sensors that plug into the OBD2 socket under your car’s dash that tell you information about your vehicle’s diagnostic codes right? If you’ve wanted one of these sensors in the past but didn’t want to spend the money to buy one, today is your very lucky day because you can score
nonda will make your vehicle smarter and safer for FREE! Read More
NEWS – If you’re thinking about getting a graphics drawing tablet for a loved one or for yourself this holiday season, you might want to try the XP Pen Artist 13.3 Pro tablet. This laptop-sized tablet has a built-in color monitor that you can draw on when connected to either a laptop or desktop computer.
Gift idea: XP Pen 13.3 Artist Pro Holiday Edition graphics tablet Read More
NEWS – You’re at a coffee shop catching up on The Gadgeteer reviews on your phone while you’re sipping your favorite hot beverage every time you prop your phone against your coffee cup, it slides down. Life just isn’t fair, is it? Don’t worry, I have a cool solution to that first world problem. It’s
The Nano phone stand stores inside a zipper pull! Read More
NEWS – We certainly love our EDC gear here at The Gadgeteer and today I have something unique to show you. It’s the Pocket Clip XL from Dango, the same company that makes really awesome wallets. The Pocket Clip XL is a CNC’d aluminum clip that you can hang from your belt or pocket (duh!)
This pocket clip turns into a wallet! Read More
NEWS – I don’t need this, but is it wrong that I totally want it? The Tool-Check Plus from Wera is an ultra-compact toolset that features a ratchet (and a straight) handle and over 30 bits and sockets for all of your DIY needs. Everything fits perfectly into a handy storage case that is so
This mini ratchet toolset from Wera makes a great gift Read More
NEWS – Do you have mailbox thieves or maybe just eager to get your mail? The Ring Mailbox Sensor detects motion and sends you a notification every time your mailbox is opened. The sensor measures 2.56″ (65 mm) x 2.44″ (62 mm) x 1.47″ (37 mm), comes with mounting screws and bracket as well as
Get a notification every time your mailbox opens using the Ring Mailbox Sensor Read More
NEWS – When is a donut not a donut? When it is a versatile universal stand for your tablet or smartphone. The GoDonut is a small yet innovative stand that allows you to view your favorite shows and movies from multiple angles. GoDonut is made of a premium material that is lightweight, durable, and won’t
When is a donut not a donut? When it’s a GoDonut Read More
NEWS – If you are new to Hulu or an eligible returning subscriber (not a current subscriber), this is your chance to get a pretty good deal. You can get the ad-supported Hulu plan for $1.99 per month for one year, after which, you will be charged $5.99 per month if you don’t cancel the
Haven’t tried Hulu yet? Now’s your chance – It’s only $1.99 per month for one year! Read More
NEWS – To borrow a line from a great tv show, “Winter is coming,” and with it plenty of snow and ice. The Scrape-A-Round windshield ice scraper is a different way to remove ice, frost, and snow from your windshield. The cone-shaped design of the Scrape-a-Round conforms to the curvature of a window and allows
Remove snow, frost, and ice from your windshield with this cool cone-shaped tool Read More
NEWS – The 8-Bit Pack Pliers from Wolf Tooth is a 17 function multi-tool primarily designed for cyclists. But just because it’s marketed to people who ride bikes doesn’t mean that you can’t add them to your EDC too. The 8-Bit Pack Pliers has lightweight aluminum handles and steel bits that are held in place
This multi-tool holds a whole set of bits in the handle Read More
NEWS – If you’ve ever wanted to turn your Apple Watch into a viewfinder display for your iPhone while using a selfie stick, then today is your lucky day. The Ulanzi ST-09 Phone Tripod Mount for Apple Watch (wow, that’s a mouthful) puts your Apple Watch in the perfect spot for using your iPhone’s primary
This gadget helps your Apple Watch do more than just tell time Read More
DEAL NEWS – It’s Black Friday week/month so this is the place to find deals that will help you save big on a variety of gear! Keeping checking back to this page as we add new deals. Vivint Standalone Doorbell Camera Pro (deal good through 11/30) Regularly priced at $249, Vivint is currently offering their
Black Friday deals hub – New deals added frequently Read More
NEWS – Came across this news item recently, and haven’t heard much about it elsewhere. Turns out the 7.1.1 version of Android (Nougat) may not be able to access secure websites starting in 2021, unless you update their operating system. I’m not worried about those who read The Gadgeteer who are in the Android camp,
Android Nougat security certificates are expiring in 2021 Read More