News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – It’s not often that I find a drawing tool that is this cool in the way that it looks and in the way that it works. MAGCON is that tool. Let’s check it out. What is it? MAGCON is a pocket-sized anodized aluminum curved and straight ruler combo that can be used […]
MAGCON is a drawing tool that fits in your pocket – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
NEWS – Let me ask you a question. How many bbq tools do you have in your grilling arsenal? Think about it I’ll wait… If you’re like me, your answer was probably too many. What if you only needed one? The FlipFork BOSS is a 5-in-1 grilling tool. The BOSS takes five essential grilling utensils
Get ready for spring with the FlipFork BOSS – the only grilling tool you’ll ever need Read More
NEWS – Unlike the old comedy sales pitch on Saturday Night Live, Gourmia’s combinations make sense. Fresh off their announcement of new CoolCookers that combine refrigeration with slow or pressure cooking, Gourmia has announced a complete line of combination air fryer toaster ovens. Catering to the ever-growing market of those of us with limited counter
It’s a dessert topping! It’s a floor wax! Gourmia introduces air fryer toaster ovens Read More
NEWS – It’s that time of the week where gadgeteers need a break to catch up on their favorite gadget news, reviews, and articles that we posted here on this site this week. So sit down, browse the list and enjoy! ARTICLES Julie’s gadget diary – The Samsung Galaxy S10+ let me down and I’m
My thoughts about the Samsung Galaxy S10+, Spoke Designs Pen, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Minimalism is in. Titanium as a material is in. And pens are useful and can also be cool. Combine all of those things together and you might end up with the KRMA Titanium Pen. What is it? The KRMA Titanium Pen is a sleek writing instrument that is machined from Titanium with
KRMA Titanium Pen – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – KFC Innovation Labs, founded in 2019, is taking KFC’s craziest marketing ideas to the public through Indiegogo crowdfunding campaigns.  For all the campaigns, they are a hard go/no-go depending on whether they reach their funding goals. To support a campaign, you can toss them $20, $50 or $60 and get a set of
KFC is going crowdfunding crazy Read More
CROWDFUNDED – EDC is sort of our bag here at The Gadgeteer, baby. And the best EDC gadgets are small, sleek, and multi-functional. The EMT-EveryMan Tool is all that, and you just might be able to add a bag of chips. (Not really, but customization is available!) What is it? The EMT-EveryMan Tool is a
EMT-The EveryMan Tool – Notable crowdfunding project Read More
NEWS – If you live near Los Angeles or Las Vegas, go take a selfie and get some free noodles! FOODBEAST, a digital media house that covers food news and also produces food experiences has debuted a new type of vending machine. In a clever collaboration with Nissin Cup Noodles, FOODBEAST placed the machines within
NEWS – In the past, I’ve written about my dog Zoey’s voracious appetite, and my search for ways slow her down during meal time. I recently wrote about the Rock ‘N Bowl dog feeder from Paw5. Now they’ve come up with another item that’s not a bowl but looks more like a shaggy mop than
The Wooly Snuffle Mat feeds your dog’s belly and brain Read More
CROWDFUNDED – A good pen is a treasure, especially one with a cool style that is durable and writes well. Machine Era has some very respectable experience in these matters, and their latest Kickstarter campaign—the Field Pen | Twist—looks more than promising, it looks like a big hit. Let’s check it out! What is it?
Field Pen Twist – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
NEWS – A couple of months ago, WaterField Designs asked people to fill out a survey of what features they wanted in a wallet and with 2,000 participants for this crowdsourced design project, the results are now becoming available with the launch of two new minimalist wallets. WaterField is introducing the Minemo and the Clyff
It’s wallet month at WaterField Designs Read More
CROWDFUNDED – We keep hearing about how many plastic straws are ending up in the trash and then in our landfills and waterways. But switching to a reusable straw can be too much trouble to stick with it due to the way you have to clean them. Do you remember the Final Straw that I
 NEWS – My 10-year-old is in the market for braces (gulp!). However, at his last dentist appointment, they cautioned that he needs to improve his brushing habits. Otherwise, a mouth full of metal might also mean a mouthful of cavities. That’s where the Fairywell electric toothbrush (FW 2209 black) comes in. My son currently
Brush up on dental hygiene with Fairywill electric Read More
NEWS – I’ve always been a fan of steampunk themed products because I like their gritty mechanical look and feel. I’m also a sucker for products that combine gears, levers, buttons, leather, and wood into retro-futuristic sculptures that actually do something useful. That’s why these retro compact Bluetooth keyboards from AZIO are calling my name.
AZIO keyboards make me want to go full on steampunk Read More
NEWS – It isn’t just the wet bandits that can ruin your house. Plain old water leaks from overflowing sump crocks, leaky washer hoses, bad sink fittings, toilets, water heater – basically anywhere water flows – can trash your home very quickly. According to Home Advisor, the average water repair bill is over $2,000. D-Link
Stop the wet bandits with the D-Link Wi-Fi battery powered water sensor Read More
NEWS – It doesn’t get much better than coming home to a freshly cooked meal. Slow cookers have offered that convenience to home chefs for quite some time. Toss in the good stuff, set it for low and slow, and come home to a house that smells amazing and fall-apart tender food. But, what about
Keep your cool in the kitchen with Gourmia CoolCookers Read More
CROWDFUNDED – Are you one of those folks who like to hook their keys to their pocket or belt? Ever find yourself wishing you had a knife during the day, but don’t have one handy? Do you appreciate clever, aesthetic design? KLIP checks all of those boxes. Let’s have a look! What is it? Made
KLIP: Titanium Pocket Knife + EDC Suspension Hook – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
NEWS – I can’t stand a tangled cable mess, so I generally use hook-and-loop ties to organize my cables. But then I saw the Untie Cord Organizer and thought that that would be a clever and really quick way to neatly store my earbuds. The Untie organizer is a bendable stainless steel tie coated in
Don’t get tied up in knots over organizing your cables, use Untie Cord Organizer! Read More
NEWS – Earlier this week Waterfield Designs introduced their latest bag, the Sutter Sling Pouch. If that sounds a little familiar, that’s because Smythe reviewed the Sutter Tech Sling earlier this year. Although the Sutter Sling Pouch shares a similar design aesthetic with the Tech Sling, the Sling Pouch has been designed as a minimalist
WaterField Designs has a new sling pouch that you’ll want for those light EDC days Read More
NEWS – I’m worn out from doing nothing so far today. How about you? Then join me for a relaxing session of Gadgeteer reading. Get cozy and check out a comprehensive list of all the articles, reviews, and news that we posted this week. ARTICLES Happy Birthday Steve Jobs! on February 24, 2019 by Julie
Happy Birthday Steve Jobs, grills, sling bags, and more – Weekly roundup Read More