News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
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
NEWS – I have a question for you dog owners out there. What is the worst part of walking your pooch? If you didn’t say picking up and carrying around their poo, then you and I need to talk. The act itself is never fun, and carrying around that bag of joy isn’t either. Enter
Love your dog? Hate its poo? Then Sanidoo Read More
NEWS – While those of us here at The Gadgeteer are constantly checking out various gadgets, it seems a large part of the world had been falling prey to the “let the smartphone do it” syndrome. At least it was, before the recent global pandemic and resulting quarantine brought back uses for small, single-purpose items.
The pandemic has caused a resurgence of gadgets Read More
NEWS – When I think about my first smartphone from years ago and compare it to today’s smartphones, I am always so amazed at how far technology has advanced. The smartphones of today are lighter, thinner, and so much smarter. Each time I get a new phone, it is so much more capable than the
The New iPhone 12 cases by Smartish add more smarts to your smartphone Read More
NEWS – Saddleback Leather keeps the new goodies coming faster than I can keep up with them! We’ve seen new style big and small backpacks, a new briefcase, and even a phone stand in recent weeks. The latest addition is in the small carry category, specifically a large version of their leather notebook covers .
NEWS – Previously I had written about an app that Apple had released that allowed users to control their AppleTV from their iPhones. Apple recently removed that app from their App Store, because they have built it into iOS14. To find the remote, swipe up to display the Control Center. Look down near the bottom
An AppleTV Remote is now built into iOS14 Read More
NEWS – Sometimes you just don’t need a big ol’ bag for all of your stuff. That’s where the Bento Bag from Rickshaw Bagworks comes in. This tight little design is all about maximizing the space for your EDC with modular compartmentalization. If you’re an artist, a carry minimalist, or you just carry more stuff
The Bento Bag by Rickshaw Bagworks: your essential EDC, personalized Read More
NEWS – Every other month, I get a rather unusual item in my Amazon Subscribe and Save bundle: A fuzzy, squeaky duck. This dog toy for $3.75 is sold by Outward Hound under the brand name “Invincibles.” And that’s a bit of an overstatement. My two pups have proved over and over that these toys
Outward Hound dog toy isn’t “invincible” but it’s pretty good Read More