News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – With just under 2 weeks to go on their first Kickstarter project, Glow Rhino, a small group of EDC enthusiasts, is looking to launch the Ion, an innovative pocketknife imbued with a glowing tritium insert. Tritium, for those that may not know, is an innocuous radioactive hydrogen isotope that creates photons through […]
Glow Rhino Introduces EDC Gear Powered by Tritium Read More
NEWS – I love finding interesting functional items for my home and Pendulux is one place to find those things. They have an eclectic assortment of items like phone/tablet stands, pencil sharpeners, clocks, lamps, tables, etc. The above photos give you a small sampling of what they have. The first photo is the Geneva Phone
NEWS – Rotoshovel to the rescue! No more back-breaking arduous digging with a shovel in the backyard to plant your garden. This innovative digging tool was created by Rick Goren and is a cordless electric handheld shovel and auger in one. It uses a rechargeable 12-volt lithium-ion battery that will run for 1.5 hours and
Digging in your garden just got a whole lot easier with the Rotoshovel! Read More
NEWS – Detroit-baed knifemaker WESN has recently released the Microblade 2.0, an updated version of their small but mighty EDC folding pocket knife. The upgrades to their original Microblade include upgraded D2 steel blade material, and additional handle materials and colors. With its small size (only 2.25″ when closed), wide blade, and pocket clip, the
WESN releases Microblade 2.0 knife with upgraded steel and new options Read More
NEWS – How many nights have you spent flipping your pillow over to find the cold side?! That’s where the Moona Active Cooling Pillow Pad comes in. According to Moona’s sleep science, body temperature, especially head temperature, is key to a good night’s sleep. Moona uses an active thermoregulation system to keep your pillow comfortably
A cooler head may mean a better nights sleep…who knew? Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Open-source computing has taken off recently as everyone is stuck indoors with the pandemic. Once you start to do a little research, it can easily get overwhelming with how many options and features available, this is where the CrowPi2 comes in. Built for any skill level, it packages electronic components, programming classes
CrowPi2 – A coding tinkerer’s dream Read More
NEWS – The Blank Forces HyperLink is an EDC Carabiner that has been 3D machined from premium Grade 5 Titanium and features an integrated clip so that you have multiple ways to carry it. Get them while you folks. Blank Forces is currently accepting pre-orders for the HyperLink until midnight August 9, 2020 PST. After
Hang or clip this Titanium carabiner. It’s completely up to you. Read More
NEWS – Do you remember the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercial, the one that ends, “Two great tastes that taste great together”? That’s what I thought of when I first heard that Herman Miller and Logitech had come together to create a new gaming chair. Herman Miller has long been a staple in high-end
Herman Miller and Logitech join forces to build the ultimate gaming chair Read More
NEWS – So this is an exciting bit of news if you’re a fan of leather products, especially Saddleback Leather products. They’ve been teasing this one recently, and now the Big Mouth Leather Backpack is available for purchase! Why is it a big deal? It’s all about that classic Gladstone-style closure system. As opposed to
NEWS – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is no joke. It’s a debilitating condition that makes using a mouse and keyboard very painful. One way to prevent RSI (repetitive stress injuries) is to make sure you are serious about ergonomics. Carpio from Deltahub is an interesting ergonomic wrist rest that has been designed to transfer pressure on
Carpio is an ergonomic skateboard for your wrist Read More
DEAL NEWS – Ok folks, I have 2 special codes from Totallee for you today. One of them you need to jump on ASAP because it ends at tonight. Here are the details from Totallee: With the iPhone 12 right around the corner, we’re doing something BIG to clear out some old inventory. For a
Score a Totallee case for your phone (even a leather one) and only pay shipping Read More
NEWS – When you are hiking, camping, or exploring in areas without cellular phone coverage can be a concern in the event of an emergency situation. Traditional satellite phones are expensive pieces of equipment with equally expensive usage charges. Is there a more economical alternative? That’s where the Bivy Stick comes in. This small device
The Bivy Stick turns your phone into a 2-way global satellite communicator Read More
NEWS – Most of us have a smartphone in our pockets that can be used to take notes while we’re on the go, but there’s something to be said for the simplicity of regular paper. That’s why I think I’d like the Pokka MicroNotes notebooks as an addition to my EDC. If the Pokka brand
This EDC notebook is the size of a credit card and fits in your wallet Read More
NEWS – I don’t know about you, but keeping up with what has just launched on Netflix, not to mention shows and movies that are set to be removed, is an absolute bear. WhatsOnFlix, an app created by independent developer Sven Ziegler, could make discovering your next favorite show a lot easier. WhatsOnFlix focuses on
App Watch: WhatsOnFlix organizes what’s coming and going on Netflix Read More
NEWS – I never thought my gadget-obsessed teen would get excited about an old-school portable radio. But here we are. When my son first went to sleep-away camp in the hills of Brown County, Indiana, he asked for a battery-operated radio to listen to while fishing or just chilling in his hammock after a busy
Portable radio that even teenagers like Read More
NEWS – Most flashlights look pretty similar. They are round, have a power button on one end, and a bright LED on the opposite end. But not the RovyVon Angel Eyes (weird name, right?) flashlight. This one sports a cool retro sci-fi vibe that makes it look like it came straight out of the prop
Captain Kirk would love this flashlight Read More
NEWS – Yes, you read that right – everyone’s favorite rotating cube is 40 years old. During the COVID19 lockdown, Rubik’s Cube’s popularity has surged, just in time for the invention’s 40th anniversary of becoming a global phenomenon. For those of us that aren’t as visual as others, the company has a great how-to guide on
Want to feel old? Rubik’s Cube is 40! Read More
DEAL NEWS – Today (and tomorrow) are your lucky days because you can save 50% off a Keyport Pivot key organizer with a special discount code just for Gadgeteer readers. This is the best discount that they’ve ever had for the Pivot. If you’re not familiar the Keyport Pivot, take a quick look at my
Save 50% off Keyport EDC gear for the next 48hrs! Read More
NEWS – As we continue to work from home, there’s been one consistent challenge: Our dogs. They might be sweet and silent for hours, but as soon as that conference call starts, they suddenly need to bark at every squirrel, bird or leaf that passes by the window. Or they absolutely must chase each other
Slow feeder keeps dogs quiet and occupied…at least, for a while Read More
NEWS – Last fall when we had to move out of our house for a remodel, I wasn’t able to take my Total Gym with me for my daily workouts. Instead, I took a set of resistance bands and still use them from time to time in my workout sessions when I need to change
Think resistance bands are simple? HYGEAR Gear 1 will change your mind Read More