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Thin is in with the Hyper Thin 420 & 440 EDC wallet multi-tools

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The team behind the WildCard multitool is back at it again with the Hyper Thin 440 (HT-440)  and 420 (HT-420) every day carry wallet multi-tools. Every part of the tools are useful, and there are laser-drilled holes all over to reduce weight. Both are incredibly thin and light. Specs Width: 3.15in Height: 2.17 […]

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Cool keyboards, sharp knives, notebooks made of stone, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Get ready to read some interesting news and reviews. It’s time to see if you missed one of our posts from last week. Here’s a list. Enjoy! REVIEWS Logitech Z606 5.1 Surround Speaker System Review April 6, 2019 Udoq Docking System review April 6, 2019 Fused Goods kangaroo leather wallets review April 5, 2019 Xcentz xDynamo

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Get through several magazines before you need a new roll with Charmin Forever Roll

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NEWS – Have you ever had a…let’s call it “rough visit” to the restroom, and discovered that there are only a few sheets left on that all-important roll?  Charmin can wipe out that problem with their Forever Roll. Claimed to last a month or longer, the Forever Roll is so large, it needs its own

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BLITZ Mini Tactical Pocket Knife | Straight Edge Edition – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – A knife is included in the EDC kit of many of us because knives seem to come in handy on a regular basis.  And the best knife to have is one that you actually have on hand, so sometimes, smaller is better. Have a look at Bomber and Company’s latest in the small

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FoldiMate aims to takes the drudgery out of folding laundry

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NEWS – Are you the type that whips through your laundry chores, only to have fresh, clean clothes sit unfolded until the next time you wear them?  FoldiMate can fold an entire load of laundry in just five minutes, all automatically. FoldiMate is a smallish refrigerator-sized device that will fold most of your laundry items

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Strap this gauge on your wrist to tell time, instead of pressure

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NEWS – Here’s a unique watch to add to your timepiece collection, it’s the PSI watch from Tokyoflash Japan, and it’s designed to look like mechanical pressure gauge. Available with a black or white dial and a black or silver stainless steel case, the PSI watch is a fun way to tell time because it

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RESCUE A6 Emergency 6-In-1 Tool is a convenient life saver

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NEWS – I’m typically pretty skeptical about all-in-one tools designed for emergencies because I’ve found that in most emergencies I don’t have any tools near me that would do any good. Also, not many of these devices really catch my attention for car-related uses as most of my tools just float around the inside of

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Tactical Urban Carry System – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Companies are making bags and packs increasingly durable, versatile, and feature-loaded these days.  Plus, the military look is in.  Have a look at the Tactical Urban Carry System, currently in a Kickstarter campaign from AMABILIS. What is it? The Tactical Urban Carry System from AMABILIS consists of a backpack and a tote

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Nisnas industries Vortex Shadow is a sling for urban adventurers

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NEWS – I followed the first Kickstarter of these guys with their Kole flask back in August of 2015. Since then, they have released several other unique high-touch products (two wooden whiskey tumbler styles, and two vegan backpacks sized for women, among others). The one that I have always lusted after, however, is their Vortex Shadow.

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CUBEPACKS | Packing Cubes That Transform Into Packs – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Packing cubes are some of my most vital travel gear—they allow me to pack a lot more than without them.  But sometimes I think it would be nice to have a smaller day pack to use once I get to my destination, rather than hauling me travel backpack around.  Cubepacks bridge that

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Apple Airpad cancelled, Nomad offers alternative

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NEWS – Apple has just announced that they are putting the final nail in the AirPad coffin. (Photo credit for above shot goes to The Verge.) Matthew Panzarino at TechCrunch has the dirty details: “After a delay of over a year since it was first announced in September of 2017, the AirPower charging mat has

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KeySmart Urban Wallets cover a variety of EDC and travel needs

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NEWS – Wallets are an essential piece of EDC gear for most of us, and I’ve been on a continuous quest to find the “perfect” wallet (for me).  We’re fans of KeySmart here at The Gadgeteeer, but only recently did I stumble upon KeySmart’s line of Urban Wallets, which look cool and appear to have

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Gadgeteer’s favorite wireless earbuds, cooking gadgets, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Another week, another set of articles, reviews, and news. Here’s the full listing from the past 7 days. Enjoy! ARTICLES Savor the savings with Kroger Pickup’s clickable coupons Gadgeteer team’s favorite wireless earbuds REVIEWS Moshi Tego Sling review March 30, 2019 Smart Nora Snoring Solution review March 30, 2019 moshi Symbus Q USB-C docking station

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Shinola updates the classic Runwell with automatic movement

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NEWS – Shinola, Detroit’s darling that produces high-quality watches, bicycles, audio gear, leather goods, and jewelry is updating their flagship Runwell watch line with the new Runwell Automatic. Automatic watches have a rotating weight inside the caseback.  As you wear the watch, the movement of your arm causes the weight to rotate, winding the watch. 

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The Silk Magnetic Cable Wrangler is attracted to your charging cables

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NEWS – I just can’t help myself. I’m drawn to cable organizers like the Cable Wrangler (see what I did there?) by Silk, a company based in Austin, TX. Silk describes themselves as a “jaunty, down-to-earth, and highly-caffeinated group of folks that, since 2009, have taken our products seriously, but ourselves … not so much”

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Scissors are the main focus of SOG’s Snippet multi-tool

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NEWS – If you carry a multi-tool, you know how the scissors feature seems to be an after-thought because they can be tiny and awkward to use. But that’s not the case with the SOG Snippet multi-tool. The scissors in this EDC multi-tool are the main featured tool. There are even finger loops to make

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Check out the Thirteener, Saddleback Leather’s thinnest briefcase yet!

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NEWS – Spring is bringing all sorts of new designs from Saddleback Leather! Meet the Thirteener, which looks like their leanest & meanest briefcase design yet! This design takes some of the best elements of previous Saddleback briefcase designs, presented in a tightly streamlined package. Measuring in at 14.25″ by 10″ by 2.5″ and 4

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Apple’s reworked TV Remote app is still as minimalistic as the real thing

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NEWS – Anyone familiar with Apple’s products knows that they value form over function.  Their interfaces tend to be no-nonsense and minimalist, sometimes too much so.  The remote for the Apple TV is a perfect example of this design philosophy.   It has a trackpad-like area, a few buttons, and nothing else.  Despite its simplicity, it

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