News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – Do you ever wonder how people knew what time it was before smartphones, watches, and even clocks? They used the sun, and this pocket sundial from Kala will let you go back in time (see what I did there) and use the same methods to tell the local solar time with amazing accuracy. […]
Find out what time it is the ancient way Read More
NEWS – If your kids love LEGO and they love lunch, then put the two together for a fantastic combination with these LEGO inspired lunch accessories. You (I mean your kids) can keep your applesauce from your mac & cheese with these LEGO stackable bento boxes that you see above. The set comes with 3
Make your lunch better with LEGO Read More
NEWS – Do you ever wonder if there are bacteria lurking in your water bottle? The CrazyCap has been designed to zap those fears and 99.9999% of viruses and bacteria with a simple touch of a button. This special cap uses deep UV-C LED light-ray technology to make your regular bottle of tap water safer
CrazyCap is a water purifier cap for your water bottle Read More
NEWS – Roborock is one of the premier brands to check out when you’re in the market for a new robot vacuum. We should know, we’ve reviewed at least a half dozen of them over the years! Since we like them, I think you will too, so head over to Amazon where you can save
Roborock robot vacuums up to 19% off till Sunday Read More
NEWS – Screwpop’s Inkbiner is a solution for people who lose their pens too easily. The metal Inkbiner has a built-in carabiner clip so that you can clip it to your belt loop or to your gear bag. Problem solved! The small pen unscrews from the carabiner and features a standard D sized refill that
Always losing your pen? You won’t with the Inkbiner Read More
NEWS – I’ve become a quick fan of MecArmy after reviewing their SGN1 and PS14 flashlights. Today I happened to be surfing their site and noticed the FL10 and thought you all would like to know about it too. The FL10 is a multi-tool in the form of a carabiner. This titanium tool features a
The MecArmy FL10 is a titanium carabiner with special powers Read More
NEWS – These days, everywhere you go, it seems like everyone is streaming live content either preplanned or on the spot as things happen. A few years ago, when I first started streaming, the hardware options were limited, relatively large, required multiple pieces of equipment and the whole process was quite expensive. Nowadays, even the
The Mevo Start is all that you need to live stream from start to finish Read More
NEWS – You have a bunch of tools on your keychain, we get it, we love keychain tools too. But sometimes you want to use those tools off the chain and split rings suck, so check out the TEC Python-QR. This little guy is made of grade 5 titanium so it’s not going to corrode
The TEC Python-QR is a quick release clip that won’t release by accident Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The GripDockIt is a wireless charger that has been specially designed for people who have the ever popular PopSocket on the back of their phones. Why do I like it? Although I don’t use a PopSocket on the back of my phone, I see a lot of people who do and that’s
Here’s a wireless charger for PopSocket users Read More
NEWS – If you’re into EDC, you have heard of Kershaw and their popular knives, but they also offer keychain multi-tools like the PT-2 shown here. The PT stands for Pry Tool, which is just one of the tools that this small stainless steel keychain tool offers. Other tools include a bottle opener and cap
Kershaw makes more than great knives Read More
NEWS – Know someone who needs a new computer and also loves the color pink? MSI has you covered with its special edition MSI Prestige 14 laptop in Rose Pink which is now available on Amazon and Newegg. MSI’s Prestige 14 won’t break your back as it weighs less than 2.85 lbs and measures less
MSI has a Valentine gift idea for your pink loving girlfriend or boyfriend Read More
NEWS – Everyone needs a good flashlight as part of their EDC, and the B70 from Nicron looks like it could be a good candidate. Julie, why do you think so? Well, let me tell you, my gadgeteer friends. First of all, the Nicron B70 is 800 lumens and will let you see objects over
The Nicron B70 is a flashlight with a twist – literally Read More
NEWS – One of the more common traffic accidents is getting rear-ended by distracted drivers, especially in the case of an emergency, or even a quick stop. If only there was a way to get the attention of the driver behind you. Enter Braking Bar! Braking Bar is a battery-operated brake light that mounts via
Let them know you’re stopping fast with Braking Bar Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Not long after we posted our review of the WESN Allman Titanium Knife, the folks as WESN went live with their latest Kickstarter campaign for their WESN Henry Slip-Joint Knife. I like their Allman so much that I took a closer look at their upcoming Henry, and I liked what I saw.
WESN Henry Slip-Joint Knife – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
NEWS – What you see here is a piece of contemporary styled jewelry made of lucite (also available in silver) that you can wear to feel fancy and use as a weapon if the need arises. Wear it with the flat surface on top and if things go sideways, use your next finger to swivel
This ring doubles as a close contact self-defense weapon Read More
NEWS – Would you like to become a writer on the Gadgeteer and write about interesting gadgets and cool gear? I currently have 2-3 volunteer positions that I need to fill. Interested? Read below for details on how to apply. Work expectations: New team members will start out writing news posts for a couple of
Help wanted – I want you to help me review gadgets! Read More
NEWS – When we brought home our cute little rescue dog, I was flummoxed when she tore her own collar right off. I thought it might have been a fluke. Until she did it a second time with a brand new collar. There’s nothing scarier than living near a busy street with a dog who
Pup likes to pull? Hamilton can help. Read More
NEWS – When I was in college in the late ‘90s, my friends and I enjoyed the You Don’t Know Jack computer-based trivia games. These days, the same folks are still at it with the modernized Jackbox Games. After hearing some promising reviews, we got the Jackbox Party Pack 3 for Nintendo Switch for $24.99.
Don’t know Jack? Try Party Pack anyway. Read More
NEWS – I know that you’ve seen butterfly-style pocket knives before, but I bet you haven’t seen one as big as this one. New for 2020, the Doubledown from Gerber is a unique spin on a machete-style knife. It features two folding handles and when fully opened, the Doubledown is 15.1 inches long and looks
Gerber’s Doubledown looks like a butterfly knife, but it’s 15 inches long! Read More
NEWS – Several months ago I told you about the Atech 7-in-1 multi-tool pen that offered 7 different functions. Now Atech is back with a new version of their multi-tool pen that adds 2 more functions. Like the previous version, this EDC pen features a box cutter, bottle opener, Phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, a ruler
Atech updates their multi-tool pen to add two more tools, including a weird one Read More