News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Taking temperatures is all the rage these days, but carrying an instant-read thermometer isn’t very practical. They’re big, bulky, and who knows when the battery will die? Enter ThermGo, a tiny infrared thermometer that connects to your smartphone or tablet. ThermGo offers several advantages over bulky instant-read thermometers. ThermGo is tiny at […]
See how hot your date is with ThermGo Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – We should all be wearing masks to protect ourselves and others from the COVID-19 virus. But masks are so… blah. Sure, you can buy masks with logos from your favorite sports team, or you can buy masks with cute patterns. But if you really want to be noticed for your individuality, you
This mask can protect you from COVID but it won’t protect you from stares Read More
NEWS – Although I don’t consider myself to be a great one. I still consider myself to be a writer and I know that email, text messages, and social media have a tendency to distract me when I have a deadline to submit a review or news post. But can a dedicated distraction-free device like
Would you pay $550 for a distraction-free dedicated writing device? Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Even though traveling isn’t something a lot of us are doing right now, I have my fingers crossed that by this fall I might get to take a vacation that isn’t a staycation. If that happens, I’ll be figuring out the best way to travel light and the OmniCase which just launched
OmniCase is an EDC worthy USB-C dock with built-in cable storage Read More
NEWS – Alarm.com has released the first commercially available video doorbell that rings without requiring any contact. The Alarm.com Touchless Video Doorbell eliminates the need to physically press a doorbell button. Anyone coming to the door simply stands on a doormat to ring the chime. When a person is detected, the doorbell immediately triggers the existing chime
Alarm.com introduces a touchless video doorbell at CES Read More
NEWS – Today, Anker added a new pair of TWS (true wireless) earbuds to their popular Soundcore line-up. The new Liberty Air 2 Pro earbuds are a higher-end pair of earbuds that feature active noise canceling while listening and 6 noise-canceling microphones for calls. The PureNote™ Driver Technology provides a 45% boost to bass and
Anker reveals new Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro earbuds today Read More
NEWS – Are you always looking for your glasses or keys? It happens to a lot of us. There are some trackers on the market, but they are quite large to use on glasses. Enter Foxsmart’s Findy – a new tracker that measures only 28mm x 5mm / 1.1″ x 0.2″. Findy uses adhesive strips
Keep your glasses in sight with Findy Read More
NEWS – In addition to our gadgets and gear themselves, pouches and organizers are part of the essentials for many of us. EVERGOODS—maker of sleek, durable, multi-role backpacks—recently released their first accessory product, the Civic Access Pouch 2 Liter (CAP2L). The CAP2L draws from both elements of EVERGOODS’ backpack styles as well as the best
EVERGOODS CAP2L has unique features to organize and protect your EDC gear Read More
NEWS – Do you get the hiccups on a semi-regular basis? I’m lucky – I don’t. But I live with someone who does and if you’re in the same situation, listening to their hiccups can grate on your nerves while they are trying to figure out how to stop them. And yes, I know that
This magic straw will cure your hiccups Read More
NEWS – Doorbell cameras are fantastic gadgets that let you see who is at your door BEFORE you open the door. I love my Vivint doorbell camera because it even notifies me when there’s a package at my door. My doorbell camera is hard wired, but for those of you that have a non-wired doorbell
Doorbell Boa makes installing a doorbell camera without drilling holes simple Read More
NEWS – What is a must-have piece of gear that every EDC collector owns? A flashlight, duh! And this little baby from Nitecore will light the way without weighing you down. The Tini 2 is a USB-C rechargeable flashlight that features 500 lumens and an OLED display that tells you how much juice is left.
The Nitecore Tini 2 flashlight puts 500 lumens on your keychain Read More
NEWS – Building LEGO kits are fun for kids and adults, but what do you do with the model after it’s done? A 7500+ piece model of the Millennium Falcon doesn’t exactly fit into most people’s home decor. But, a model of cut flowers most definitely will! The Flower Bouquet set from LEGO features 756
A LEGO set that lets you create flowers that never wilt Read More
NEWS – Contracting COVID-19 is scary and potentially deadly. That’s why I work from home, frequently use grocery pickup, haven’t eaten in a restaurant since last March, and I wear a mask whenever I leave the house and go into stores. I feel relatively safe with these new habits, but I definitely miss traveling. With
Protect yourself from COVID-19 with this portable bubble – Ridiculous or useful? Read More
NEWS – I strap my series 6 Apple Watch on my wrist every morning. Even I’m surprised by how quickly it has become my all-time favorite watch. Could it be better? Sure! And one way it could be better is if it had a built-in camera for quick Facetime calls or for live streaming. Until
Your Apple Watch needs a camera. Here’s how to add one. Read More
NEWS – If you’re a stationary, bullet journal, or planner nerd, you will know what washi tape is. If you don’t, washi tapes are rolls of decorative low tack tapes that easily stick and restick to paper and now walls. The GrafiTape from Animi Causa is a small wooden projector that will project you or
Use this projector to create washi tape art on your walls Read More
NEWS – iPhone 11 and 12 owners who are concerned about privacy will want to check out these specially designed cases from Spy-Fy. In addition to protecting your phone from everyday wear and drops, these cases have built-in camera covers for the front and back iPhone cameras. When you need privacy, slide the cover closed,
Spy-Fy puts your iPhone’s privacy in your hands Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When my sister and I were kids, we would keep detailed notes on the birds that we would see from our bedroom windows. As an adult, I still enjoy watching and identify birds and this bird feeder is an awesome and fun tool for bird watchers. What is it? Bird Buddy is
Bird Buddy is a bird feeder with incredible super powers Read More
NEWS – Would you like to become a writer on the Gadgeteer team and write about interesting gadgets and cool gear? I currently have 2-3 volunteer positions that I need to fill. Interested? Read below for details on how to apply. Work expectations: New team members will start out writing news posts for 2 weeks.
Help wanted – Help me review gadgets! Read More
NEWS – From the same company that makes the popular Rocketbook eco-friendly reusable notebooks comes the new Cloud Cards, index cards that you can use over and over again. Each card has lines on the front side and a dot grid pattern on the back. Use the cards for studying, note-taking, and more, and then
Rocketbook adds Cloud Cards to their line of reusable note taking products Read More
NEWS – Backup batteries typically aren’t very interesting or newsworthy, but mophie has broken the boredom molded with the Juice Pack Connect. What’s so interesting about this backup battery for your smartphone? First of all, it’s universal for smartphones that have built-in wireless charging. It’s not a big bulky case that charges your phone’s battery
mophie’s Juice Pack Connect is a modular charger and more Read More