News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – Despite so much of our information and data going digital, pens are still used by billions of people every day, and clever, cool-looking new pen designs are still being produced at a rapid pace. When we here at The Gadgeteer see one that piques our interest, of course we share it with you. […]
BIGiDESIGN Ti Mini Pen is short on size, long on function Read More
NEWS – Have you been wondering how far you should be from someone in order to adhere to social distancing guidelines? Most people just estimate. However, using the Google Chrome app for Android devices that are augmented reality (AR) compatible will take the guesswork out of it. You will be able to get a visual
NEWS – Walking my dog is one of my favorite things to do in the summer. It’s a great excuse to get outdoors and get both of us some exercise. What’s not fun is carting around her poop. And of course, she always seems to do her business right at the beginning of our walk.
No more carrying your dog’s doo for you with this hands-free dog waste bag holder Read More
NEWS – I’ve become a fan of notebooks for work note-taking and journaling, and I’ve started to try to branch out from the brands I’ve typically used. During a search for a new work notebook, I found Northbooks. They are made-in-USA and have a few features that make them somewhat unique. As with many notebook
Northbooks are versatile, slim, and lay-flat Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Picture this – you can finally have a group gathering, with proper social distancing, of course. You and your buddies are all hanging around out on the patio, looking forward to a cold one, and you discover that the longnecks don’t have twist-off caps. Oh! The horror! You shouldn’t pass around a
Crack a six-pack with TAP-A-ROUND Read More
NEWS – I love pens and I also love tools. Put those two things together and you get the Alt Pen. They say the best tool is the one you have on hand and the Alt Pen from So Design is a premium ballpoint pen that doubles as a screwdriver set, making it a perfect
The Alt Pen is an EDC pen with multi-tool super powers Read More
NEWS – I wear glasses and if you also wear them, you know how easily they can get smudged. If you don’t wear glasses, then I’m sure that your phone screen gets smudged multiple times per day. Do you use your shirt to polish off the grime? It might work but that material is abrasive
Don’t clean your glasses on your shirt tail, use Insider Cloth instead Read More
NEWS – These battery-powered shears popped up on my Facebook feed this morning and most of the time sponsored Facebook ads are usually for junk, but these pruners look like a dream tool for me. I’ve been imagining breezing through yard cleanup in minutes with these bad boys. They feature a trigger and a rechargeable
Prune faster with these battery powered pruning shears Read More
NEWS – I wrote about the Jackbox Party Pack on Feb. 5. And again on April 16. Because I’m a big fan of these quirky, online party games. But more importantly, because they’ve been a lifeline during quarantine and social distancing, as we’ve hosted virtual games nights with far-flung family members, old friends from all
Want to play Jackbox with a younger crowd? Get Party Pack 2. Read More
NEWS – What do you do with your EDC gear at the end of the day? Do you take your watch, multi-tools, pens, and phone and just dump them all willy nilly on your kitchen table? Don’t be a slob, use a valet tray like this ultra nice one from Dango. The EDC Tray from
Keep your EDC ready for action with this tray from Dango Read More
NEWS – Do you have a 2020 high school graduate in your life who is heading off to college in the fall? Are you wondering what to get him/her? How about a Frigidaire 3.2 cu ft. Retro Mini-Fridge? This refrigerator has an ice cube tray that fits in the 0.25 cu ft. freezer compartment, two
These Frigidaire mini-fridges make “cool” gifts for the high school graduate in your life Read More
NEWS – I have an awesome young nephew who loves to run around in grandiose style completely immersing himself in whatever warrior-type character he is currently dressed as. While wildly racing about, he constantly drops hilarious one-liners like “Who wants to get dead?!?” Perhaps you can relate. This Star Wars: The Last Jedi Kylo Ren
Alter your voice with this Star Wars: The Last Jedi Kylo Ren Electronic Voice Changer Mask Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you’re a sneakerhead, here’s a pair of shoes that are a unique addition to any shoe collection and they give back to the environment too. SUNS shoes are classically styled canvas sneakers for kids and women that turn colors when exposed to sunlight. Indoors these shoes just look like ordinary white
SUNS shoes magically turn colors when you go outside in the sun Read More
NEWS – Over the past few weeks, I wrote a couple of news stories about the gear that I use for my Podcast. The devices that I mentioned so far include the Rode PodMic and the Rode RODECaster Pro. Today I am featuring another piece of gear that I use. It is the Samson MBA38
The Samson MBA Microphone Boom Arm puts your mic safely within your reach!! Read More
NEWS – Check out the Dragonfly Lamp from EP Design Lab. It’s a self-balancing LED lamp that is made from bamboo and features touch controls and charges wirelessly on its specially designed branch stand. The Dragonfly will balance on almost anything from your finger to the edge of your laptop. With 2 brightness levels, it
This whimsical lamp is touch controlled and charges wirelessly Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today we have gadgets that will let you grow plants, play stringed instruments in tune, and more. terraplanter – visibly follow the journey from seed to plant What is it? The terraplanter is a specially designed planter that you can use to grow plants without worrying about under and overwatering. Why do
NEWS – Are you tired of being weighed down by a full-sized multi-tool in your pocket or belt? For those days when traveling light is a must, the Geekey is a versatile multi-tool that will clip to your keychain. This key-sized tool has everything you need including one feature that will really surprise you. Here’s
The Geekey multi-tool key has one feature that will blow you away Read More
NEWS – Are you looking for something to do while you shelter in place? How about a puzzle, a really difficult puzzle? Accessory maker Nomad has teamed up with world-renowned surf and ocean photographer Morgan Maassen to offer a Puzzle for Good. It’s called a Puzzle for Good for a pretty good reason. Five dollars
Puzzle for Good helps Doctors without Borders in the fight against COVID-19 Read More
NEWS – Check out this cute little wireless charging dock for your Apple AirPods from Satechi. It features a USB-C connector so that you can plug it into your MacBook, or even your iPad Pro to keep your earbuds ready for use. This charger has been designed for Apple AirPods Pro, Gen 1, and Gen
Keep your AirPods ready to rock with this charging dock from Satechi Read More
NEWS – Most EDC gear aficionados are super picky when it comes to their knives. But what about people who don’t want to carry a regular pocket knife on their belt or in their pocket but still want a blade for all those times when one would come in handy? Here are two tiny solutions
Mini knives for your keychain Read More