News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
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
NEWS – I’m not going to judge you if you’re still into fidget spinners. Hey, they are kinda cool. The Fingertip Gyro Sprocket DIY kit will let you build your own bicycle-gear styled fidget spinner that features 16 pieces that you put together with an Allen wrench. Want one? It’s $20.99 on Amazon.
Nope, fidget spinners aren’t gone and you will want this one Read More
DEAL NEWS – Listen up! Today (11/18/20) might be your lucky day. OnePlus is celebrating OnePlus Day and is offering their fans a super sale on their OnePlus Buds and their Bullet Wireless Z earbuds. You can get a pair of either for only $1. Is there a catch? Yes. These deals are only going
Crazy Deal today only – OnePlus wireless earbuds for only $1 Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – We’ve all seen phone grips like the PopSocket, but TRING takes phone grips to a whole new level of usefulness. They just started a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter today which I think will be pretty popular. What is it? TRING is a 6 in 1 multi-tool that has been milled from high-alloy, heat-resistant
TRING is a multi-tool that doubles as a grip for your phone Read More
NEWS – What’s the worst part of listening to personal audio? The wires? What if you’re wireless? Then, it could be clamping headphones or uncomfortable earbuds. What if you could listen to your audio – music, conferencing, GPS directions – whatever – all without anything in or around your ears? That’s precisely what the Israeli
Hear audio without wires or headphones with SoundBeamer 1.0 Read More
NEWS – When I think about multi-tools, Leatherman tools are the first ones that come to my mind. But during one of my internet quests to find unique EDC gear, I discovered the carbon stainless steel Dango MT03 Comb & Clip multi-tool and wow. First of all, there’s a comb for your beard or hair,
This pocket comb is a multi-tool that you need for your EDC Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Last year I told you about the successfully funded crowdfunding campaign for the Ddiin MAGCON drawing tool. This year they are back with the EXLICON, the multi-tool of drawing and design tools. What is it? EXLICON is a versatile multi-functional set of drawing tools that help you draw perfect circles, ovals/ellipses, hexagons,
NEWS – If you’ve ever said that the one tool missing from a multi-tool is an adjustable wrench, then CRKT must have been listening. Their SEPTIMO multi-tool features 6 tools in a pocket-friendly form factor. It has a super sharp knife that has Veff Serration™ which allows it to cut through cord, rope, and straps
This multitool has an adjustable wrench in the handle! Read More
NEWS – I recently reviewed the Tronsmart Apollo Bold TWS earbuds. Overall, I was very impressed with the design, operation, and performance of the earbuds. I continue to use them daily for listening to music and also for participating in teleconferences. One thing that I noticed in my review and that other reviewers on the
Make Tronsmart Apollo Bold sound even better Read More
NEWS – I have no idea what I’d store inside this cute little box, but the desire to buy one is strong. It’s made of titanium with a slide top that has a spring-loaded ball latch and a cool topographical map pattern engraved on it. The strong box has inside dimensions of 2.35″ x 1.17″
You need to add this miniature titanium strong box to your EDC Read More
NEWS – With all the stress and tension in the world in these unprecedented times, any opportunity for a bit of relief is welcomed by most of us. The Allay Lamp may be able to provide that for you. Allay Lamp’s patented light, discovered by a Harvard Medical School neuroscientist, is a narrow band of
Allay Lamp’s patented green light soothes and calms Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about four different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter. This week’s campaigns are for people who like tiny multi-tools, drones, and more. SORA: Reusable Planner for Life What is it? SORA is an all-in-one reusable whiteboard planner with a disc binding system (like
NEWS – In another lifetime, I was a treasure hunter. Or I should say that I was a metal detector enthusiast who belonged to a local THing (treasure hunting) club. I still have a Tesoro metal detector hiding somewhere in my garage. Technology has advanced considerably since I purchased that Tesoro detector. So much so
Use a drone to help you find buried treasure! Read More
NEWS – Space on our desks is invaluable. You can reclaim some of that precious space with Samsung’s 32″ Space Monitor. This 4K monitor comes with an integrated clamp stand. Because it has a clamp stand, you will have to have a compatible desk – meaning that the edge of your desk where you will
Save valuable space on your desk with the Samsung 32″ Space Monitor Read More
NEWS – Trakke gets a lot of well-deserved love in the everyday carry world. Specializing in waxed canvas products, this Scottish bag maker has a reputation for award-winning designs, handmade quality, and superb craftsmanship. Their latest collection pays homage to another Scottish treasure: Whisky. Trakke has always been about clean functional designs that showcase a
Trakke wants to add some Whisky to your carry with their new collection! Read More
NEWS – Now is a good time to start looking for ideas for holiday gifts for your family and friends so that you’ll be prepared to purchase them on Black Friday should they go on sale. The LEGO BrickHeads Star Wars The Mandalorian & The Child 75317 Building Kit contains 295 pieces and is ideal
Here are the new Baby Yoda (The Child) LEGO sets you’re looking for Read More
NEWS – Well, the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are finally here, but I’m holding out for the Pro Max. Of course, I’m going to need a case to protect and show off my new phone. I’m a big fan of what they do over at Totallee. They make minimalistic cases that are incredibly thin,
Show off the design of your iPhone 12 Pro Max with these ultra thin cases from Totallee Read More
NEWS – The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to begin thinking about putting out lights on our porches and on our lawns.  If you’re looking for a smart plug that you can use to control those lights from inside your house, then you might want to take a look at Belkin’s newly
Belkin releases outdoor smart plug, just in time for your holiday lights Read More
CONTEST NEWS – Over the past few years, I have collected quite a few portable power packs. Some of them are small pocket-sized devices that are convenient but limited in connectivity and power. Some are medium-sized and need a carrying bag or use a built-in handle, but are also limited in connectivity and power. My
Win a Maxoak Portable Power Station! Read More