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Keep time with some boozy up-cycling with Barrique Design watches

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NEWS – Do you want to stop unnecessary waste? Do you like wine?  Do you appreciate a unique timepiece?  Do I have a deal for you! Vinotive, a seller of all things wine-related, openers, stoppers, glassware, and so on, has added a line of innovative timepieces with cases and straps fashion from up-cycled wine barrels. […]

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This giant flashlight will jump start your car

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NEWS – You’ve probably seen and might even have a portable jump start device for your car’s battery. I have one behind the backseat of my car that I reviewed years ago. The problem with a dedicated jump-start gadget is that you have to keep it charged and it just does one thing. The CarAIDE

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xSuit is next gen function plus comfort in business attire

NEWS – Formal business attire is long overdue for an upgrade with 21-century materials and design, and xSuit might just fit the bill.  It’s a suit at first glance, yes, but made from fabric that is stain-repellent plus wrinkle (no ironing) and odor (no funk) resistant, all essential qualities for travel and they don’t hurt

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You’ll be armed and ready to smoke with these gun-shaped butane torches

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NEWS – Firearm collectors will want to add one of these gun replica butane torches to their collections. Available from Collective Carry, these refillable lighters are incredibly detailed models of a variety of firearms. They are made of a material called Kirksite which is a zinc-base alloy of moderate strength. The lighters can be refilled

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This multi-tool won’t fit in your pocket but it may make your next hike more epic

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NEWS – Multi-tools traditionally fit in your pocket, but the Zubin Axe Survival Stick is a little different. This multi-tool is modular and features 7 different tools that fit on the end of two-piece 52 inch aluminum walking stick. Made in the USA of the highest quality materials, the tools include an axe, compass, fishing

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Tools that will keep your yard tidy without using gasoline

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NEWS – LiTHELi (pronounced līte-lē) offers a line of powerful, eco-friendly yard tools that are perfect for avid gardeners, homeowners, or handymen and women. LiTHELi’s selection of yard tools are cordless and gas-free which makes them easier and cleaner to use than traditional gasoline-powered tools. LiTHELi offers a full line of outdoor tools that include

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VIKTOS Upscale Slingbag keeps your gear accessible

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NEWS – Many of us carry several EDC items routinely, often a bit more than is comfortable for fitting into pants pockets alone.  Perhaps that’s why smaller bags have become more popular in the past few years, bags that bridge the gap between a small pouch and a full-sized backpack or messenger bag.  The VIKTOS

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Lockly’s new Vision smart lock lets you see who’s at your front door

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NEWS – In May of last year, I reviewed the Lockly Secure Pro smart lock. It’s a great smart lock that’s easy to install and is loaded with features. I loved everything about it, and 8-months later, my feelings haven’t changed. At this year’s CES Lockly showed off their newest smart lock, the Lockly Vision.

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Earbuds, photography gear, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – It’s time to stop saying Happy New Year and to start making sure you’re always up to date on everything that we post here on The Gadgeteer. To make that as easy as possible, I’ve created a complete listing of all our articles, reviews, and gadget related news from the past 7 days.

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Tom Bihn’s new Icon Messenger is for carrying all of your essential things

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NEWS – You may have missed this one over the holidays, but Tom Bihn released a whole bunch of new stuff in December. I’m particularly interested in the Icon Messenger, which is Tom Bihn’s first all-new messenger-style design in quite a while. With a 7.2 liter capacity, the Icon is a shoulder/crossbody bag sized up

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Rapha Rainproof Essentials Case keeps your phone safe & dry

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NEWS – Phones and other personal electronics are becoming more durable, but keeping them safe from bumps and moisture is still essential considering how important they are to most of us.  The Rapha Rainproof Essentials Case, while perhaps intended to hold cycling gear, can certainly serve as a sturdy, protective phone wallet.  Its reflective and

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This device will beep when the water starts boiling

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NEWS – I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that a watched pot never boils. We all know that’s not true and if you don’t watch the pot, you might end up with a mess to clean up. The BoilingBeeper helps you out by alerting you when the water in the pot begins to boil. That

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Now you can wirelessly charge your PopSockets packing phone

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NEWS – Fan of the PopSockets PopGrips? You’re not alone, the popular pop-up phone grip is affixed to many phones. But if you’re also a fan of wireless charging, you may have felt left out – until now. The new PopPower from PopSockets will let you enjoy wirefree charging with this specially designed wireless charging

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The new Zanco tiny phone is slightly less tiny to fit a bunch of new features

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Do you remember the Zanco tiny t1 phone that I reviewed last year? Well, Zanco is back with a bigger (but not too much bigger), better tiny phone – the t2.  What is it? Zanco says that the t2 is the world’s smallest 3G smartphone. I’m not sure I would consider

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From the ashes of AirPower…comes the ZENS Liberty 16 coils wireless charger

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NEWS – Not often does Apple leave gaps in their ecosystem. But with the death of Apple’s multi-device wireless charger other companies are stepping up to fill that void. ZENS has just announced their Liberty multi-device wireless charging pad. The Liberty has 16 overlapping charging coils that enables complete freedom of device placement. You can

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Top 10 posts of the year, Bissell Barkbath, Meco security cam, smoovii blender, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Welcome to 2020 Gadgeteers! Here’s a linked list of all the articles, reviews, and news that we posted last week. Enjoy and Happy New Year! ARTICLES The Gadgeteer’s top 10 posts of 2019 December 31, 2019 Julie Strietelmeier REVIEWS Feed. meal replacement shakes, bars, and snacks review January 4, 2020 Julie Strietelmeier X by KYGO

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Fitness Blender: One New Years resolution I actually kept

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NEWS – A year ago, I set a goal to incorporate more weights and toning into my workout routine. And while my friends invested in gym memberships and/or paid online exercise programs, I opted for free workouts from Fitness Blender. Best of all, unlike most of my New Year’s resolutions, this one is still going

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