News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – TIPS is a sticker that you wrap around a regular pencil or a pen and it turns into a stylus for your phone or tablet. Sorcery? Sure seems like it, but it’s really using the electricity in your body/hand without needing to hassle with Bluetooth, batteries, etc. Even more interesting is the fact […]
Turn a pencil or pen into a stylus with this sticker Read More
NEWS – Dedicated handheld gaming devices seem to be making a comeback these days. There’s the Nintendo Switch and the various retro gaming devices like the Bittboy that I reviewed early this year. If you’re into retro gaming – specifically Game Boy gaming and still have some cartridges and don’t feel like dealing with the
Game Boy fans will love the Analogue Pocket which works with actual GB cartridges Read More
NEWS – Kano is a company that knows how to make products that will delight kids (and adults) while also helping them learn important STEM skills. Their newest products is the Star Wars The Force™ Coding Kit. The Star Wars The Force™ Coding Kit comes with everything needed for your child to learn the ways
Kano helps kids learn to program by channeling The Force Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you think you’re crafty now, just imagine what kind of cool things you can make with a tabletop cutter and engraver like the beamo which just launched on Kickstarter from Flux, the same company who had the successful Flux Delta 3D printer campaign. What is it? beamo is a small desktop
Check out beamo, an affordable compact laser cutter and engraver for makers Read More
NEWS – Last year, after trying many brands and models of air purifiers, I was lucky enough to be offered the opportunity to test the Molekule Air. Immediately after setting it up in my home, I began to feel the difference in my breathing and my allergy attacks. Even better, both of my children who
NEWS – If you thought VR goggles were only good for playing games, you would be wrong. The people at IrisVision are using VR headsets to give people with low vision problems like macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and more the ability to have clearer vision. Using a smartphone mounted to a headset, IrisVision helps
IrisVision gives people with low vision problems the ability to see clearly again Read More
NEWS – Carbon Fiber makes everything better including ukuleles, banjoleles, and now guitars! The creators at Outdoor Ukulele have just added a new 20″ scale guitar to their rugged instrument offerings. Made of Carbon fiber polycarbonate, the Outdoor Guitar won’t crack from lack of humidity or warp from too much humidity. Heck, you can use
The folks at Outdoor Ukulele have added a guitar to their lineup Read More
NEWS – Whether you like to go out for a run at night, have aging parents, work out in the field, etc. having the ability to keep friends and family up to date with your location can provide great peace of mind. The Moxee Signal is a small device that you can wear or clip
Moxee Signal is a personal safety device with 4G LTE coverage Read More
NEWS – The FLATEYE flashlight from Panthervision features a flat shape that they claim makes it easier to grip. You won’t need to worry about it rolling away from you on a flat surface either. Available in versions with a lumen range of 700 up to 2175 lumens, the FLATEYE flashlights have versions that are
Forget about round flashlights, flat is where it’s at Read More
NEWS – BodyGuardz who has been a popular brand for smartphone screen protection and cases is now expanding its product focus into the smart home device category with security cameras and an emergency hub. Their new Portable 360º Security Camera is a battery-powered camera that features a rechargeable battery and the ability to relocate it
BodyGuardz goes from smartphones to smart homes with new product line Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This week I’m bringing you two Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns and two campaigns from Indiegogo. et’s check them out. HiiDii Glasses: Wearable Hands-Free Control for Your Devices What is it? HiiDii Glasses are a wearable controller for computers, tablets, and smartphones. Why do I like it? I like the HiiDii Glasses because it’s
NEWS – I’ve reviewed both of Nomad’s wireless chargers, the Base Station, and the Base Station Apple Watch Edition. Both are great, I keep one in the bedroom, and one in the living room and use them every day. Now Nomad is upping its wireless charging game even further by announcing the Base Station Pro.
Nomad just made wireless charging easier with the new Base Station Pro Read More
NEWS – Here we are again. You know the drill. Assume the mandatory weekend position (on the couch with your laptop or tablet and your favorite beverage) and browse this handy listing of all the news and reviews that we posted this week on The Gadgeteer. Ready. Set. Enjoy! REVIEWS Gl-inet GL-B1300 – Convexa-B dual-band
Routers, robot vacuums, pillows, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
NEWS – Carving the Thanksgiving turkey is an age-old tradition shared by many families. What if I told you this year you could carve up that delicious bird with a chainsaw. You could be the hit of your Thanksgiving feast with the Mighty Carver Electric Chainsaw Carving Knife. Well, okay, it may not be a
Carving the Thanksgiving turkey will never be boring again thanks to the Mighty Carver Read More
NEWS – EDC fans will no doubt be interested in the Tidashi knife from SplinterSeed. This mini lightweight utility knife is made of solid Grade 5 titanium and is available with a brushed or polished finish in a variety of anodized colors. The wearable knife features a silicone cap that has two functions. It protects
Tidashi is a wearable Titanium utility knife Read More
NEWS – You can tell your kids to leave the plastic pumpkin or Walmart sack at home this Halloween when they go out on their trick-or-treating adventures. They can replace those boring candy carriers with this cool customizable SwagBag backpack that can become part of their costume. The backpack has an LED panel on the
Make the SwagBag an awesome part of your child’s Halloween costume this year Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Have you made the leap from using a laptop or desktop computer to just using a tablet like the iPad Pro? I think about making this leap quite often, but the keyboard cases for the iPad Pro have one feature that’s been missing until now – a trackpad. Yes, I know that
2 Kickstarter projects that will turn your iPad Pro into a laptop Read More
NEWS – About a year ago, I reviewed the Tap wearable keyboard and mouse. As far as alternative keyboards are concerned, it was one of the more unusual ones that I’ve tested. Well, now Tap is back with an updated model with their new Tap Strap 2 wearable keyboard which introduces their new AirMouse feature.
NEWS – I don’t know about you, but there are some pretty important things in my life that would cause me no small heartache if I lost them or they were stolen. You are probably the same. Keys, laptop, cellphone, wallet, backpacks, briefcases, small children, etc. Thankfully, there are ways you can protect those things
New products from Tile are rolling out today Read More
NEWS – Are you loser? You know the type, who always misplaces their keys? Orbitkey and Chipolo are going to help you put an end to that problem with the new Orbitkey x Chipolo Tracker. What is it? The Orbitkey x Chipolo Tracker is a small USB flash drive looking device that has been designed
You won’t be a loser with the new Orbitkey x Chipolo tracker Read More