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Take the power of creativity with you wherever you go with the Smartta SliderMini 2

By Julian Perry / July 1, 2020 / News / Camera gear, Photography, Video / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Several years ago, I purchased my first slider for over $2000. As a Photographer/Videographer, I had grand ideas for creative projects in various locations indoors and outdoors. The slider was relatively large and heavy and required several add-ons to be functional, and it took quite a bit of effort and time to be […]

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Amazfit Powerbuds pair TWS sport earbuds with a heart rate monitor

By Michael Strange / June 30, 2020 / News / Health and fitness, TWS earbuds / Leave a Comment

NEWS – There are a lot of true wireless workout earbuds on the market. Most of them offer standard features like water resistance, ear hooks, and gesture controls for music playback. What sets the Amazfit Powerbuds apart from other earbuds is that they have a PPG heart rate sensor on the right earbud that measures

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This website will help you spot satellites in the night sky

By Garry Kolb / June 30, 2020 / News / Space / 5 Comments

NEWS – There are a lot of satellites circling this blue marble we call home. YOu may not realize that many of these tin cans floating over our heads are actually visible to the naked eye if you know where to look. If you want to see one of these satellites with your own set

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The MOFT Carry Sleeve transforms from sleeve to a stand

By Mike Dixon / June 29, 2020 / News / Case and stand, Crowdfunded, Laptop Sleeve / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If there’s one thing I like, it’s a product that is multi-purpose. The MOFT Carry Sleeve is one of those types of products. What is it? The MOFT Carry Sleeve is a laptop carry sleeve that provides the safety and protection of a laptop sleeve, the ergonomy of a laptop stand, and

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Your Mac Pro will say yippee ki yay with the Gear Saddle

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 28, 2020 / News / Bags / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Your Mac Pro will transform from a workstation to a workhorse with the Gear Saddle from WaterField Designs which is designed to keep all your extra computer gear neatly store right on your Mac Pro. Made of full-grain premium leather, this unique gear organizer fits over the top of the computer to provide

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This simple tool sucks away the pain and itch of insect bites

By Michael Strange / June 25, 2020 / News / Health and fitness, Outdoor Gear / 8 Comments

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NEWS – No one likes bug bites. They hurt, itch, and are downright annoying. There are a lot of home remedies to relieve the pain and itching of insect bites. My grandmother even had one that involved chopped up onions. It worked, but oh, the smell! The Bug Bite Thing Suction Tool promises to provide

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Kapacks Trooper Packs will help you look the part while chasing down those Rebel scum

By Andy Jacobs / June 24, 2020 / News / Bags, Star Wars / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Despite their inability to hit a target with their blasters, stormtroopers are very popular characters to Star Wars fans and recognizable the world over. Now you can join the ranks of the Imperial Stormtroopers (at least partially) when you strap on the Kapacks Trooper Pack. As seen in the photos above, the Kapacks

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Protect surfaces from heat and mess with a BBQ tool holster

By Michael Strange / June 24, 2020 / News / Cooking, Grilling / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Summer is in full swing, and so is the BBQing season. An issue I always run into when grilling is where to put my hot and messy tools while I’m cooking. Sure, most grills come equipped with a shelf, but hot utensils can easily get knocked off. And BBQ brushes can leave quite

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ASUS adds a second laptop screen for gamers

By James Garriss / June 23, 2020 / News / games / 25 Comments

NEWS – A few years back Apple added the Touch Bar to some of their laptops, an attempt to give users more input space. Other manufacturers have been looking to improve upon Apple’s idea — not a difficult task, as the Touch Bar is a rather lackluster feature — sometimes by adding second screens. One

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Trayvax Renegade Zipper Wallet holds cards, cash, coins and more

By Andy Jacobs / June 23, 2020 / News / EDC, Wallets / 1 Comment

NEWS – Here at The Gadgeteer, we’ve featured and reviewed many products from Trayvax, best known for their innovative, minimalist, hard-framed wallets. But the Trayvax Renegade is a bit different. It’s a leather wallet with no metal frame that holds cards, cash, and other small items securely inside its zippered compartment. The Renegade has dual

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Powerbuilt puts a screwdriver and socket wrench at your fingertips – literally

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 22, 2020 / News / Multi-tool / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Here’s one for your EDC tool collection. It’s the Powerbuilt Finger Ratchet. What is it? It’s a tiny finger-powered socket wrench on one side that can accept 1/4 inch sockets (there’s a 3/8 inch version available too) and when you flip it over, there’s a bit driver socket. The Finger Rachet is made

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EZL is a phone stand and a phone grip that’s model skinny

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 22, 2020 / News / Crowdfunded, universal phone stand / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The EZL from Plinth is an interesting alternative to the popular PopSocket phone grip, but the EZL has a few extra features going for it that the PopSocket lacks that make its new crowdfunding campaign worth a quick look. What is it? The EZL (pronounced easel) is a thin stick-on universal plastic

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BlitzBlade is a pen sized multi-tool that will make your DIY chores easier

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 20, 2020 / News / EDC, Multi-tool / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Whether it’s opening boxes, tightening loose screws, prying open paint cans, popping the top on a cold one, or many other tasks, the StatGear BlitzBlade multi-tool from Stat Gear has you covered with 26 functions that include: 9 S2 Steel double-sided bits Prybar / hex wrench / bottle opener Box cutter/scraper Knife blade

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Aptly-named Plastic Bottle Rope Maker turns discarded plastic bottles into strong ropes

By Andy Jacobs / June 20, 2020 / News / Crowdfunded / 1 Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m a believer in acting to be good stewards of this earth we’ve been given, and reducing, reusing, and recycling products and materials that would otherwise end up in landfills can help make an impact toward this. That’s what the cleverly-designed Plastic Bottle Roper Maker is intended to do. What is it?

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mōte is a super slim, pocket-sized pill organizer

By Andy Jacobs / June 19, 2020 / News / Crowdfunded, EDC, wallet tools / 1 Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you carry prescription or non-prescription meds and other small items in your pockets or purse on a daily basis, take a look at mōte, which just launched on a Kickstarter campaign. It’s an updated version of the traditional pillbox. What is it? mōte is a slim case styled after the traditional

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I think I have found the world’s perfect pillow!

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 18, 2020 / News / Crowdfunded, Pillow, Sleep / 7 Comments

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’ve reviewed many pillows over the years and although they all promise to be the most comfortable, most supportive, coolest pillows, they usually aren’t (for me). The U2 Pillow promised to no tossing and turning. Did it actually deliver on that promise? Keep reading to find out. What is it? The U2

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Keep your pants from falling down without a belt

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 18, 2020 / News / Ad, Belt, EDC / 5 Comments

NEWS – Hate belts but don’t want your pants sagging? Then check out the BeltBro which isn’t even a belt in the traditional sense of the word. BeltBro is an elastic band that you wrap around two belt loops and then cinch tight with a Velcro closure. Not only will it keep your pants tighter

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AusKit Swing Swivel makes an awesome tree swing

By Brooke Hall / June 17, 2020 / News / Outdoor Gear / Leave a Comment

NEWS – I was a bit shocked my husband wanted to spend more than 30 bucks on a swivel for our tree swing. But it was a good move, just ask the neighbor kids or any of my sons’ buddies. With 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon and 479 ratings, I was expecting high

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Don’t like sporks? Check out the Silvr Fork

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 17, 2020 / News / Cutlery, Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

NEWS – If you prefer not to eat with one-use plastic cutlery when you’re on the move, and a spork feels too awkward, check out this travel fork from Silvr. This fork has stainless steel tines that are sturdy, anti-microbial, dishwasher safe, and TSA-approved. When your meal is finished, you remove the fork from the

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The BIC 4 Color multi-pen from your childhood just got an update

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 16, 2020 / News / Pencils, Pens / 11 Comments

NEWS – Check this out pen and pencil fanatics! The wonderfully retro 4 Color multi-pen from BIC is celebrating its 50yr birthday and has been updated to now include a mechanical pencil.* You get red, blue, and black ink pens, along with a 0.7 mm retractable lead pencil that replaces the green pen that is

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