News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
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
NEWS – I’ve had a red Leatherman Squirt as part of my EDC for a couple of years and I use it pretty regularly. I also have a couple of full-sized multi-tools that I keep for around the home jobs. The only bad thing about most multi-tools is that you have to use your fingernails
Leatherman’s new FREE series multi-tools use freaking magnets! Read More
CROWDFUNDED – If you are a fan of knives, EDC, or both, the WESN Allman Everyday Carry Pocket Knife might be of interest to you. Currently being offered in a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, it’s a mid-sized knife with a slim profile, flipper blade, and locking mechanism that is available with either G10 polymer or Titanium
The WESN Allman Everyday Carry Pocket Knife – Noteable crowdfunding campaign Read More
NEWS – Last week I shared with you that I pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy S10+ as soon as I could. I haven’t been this excited to get a new phone in a long time. I am even planning to take a vacation day next Friday when it is supposed to be delivered. Hey, it’s a
Protect your new Samsung Galaxy S10 series smartphone with one of these cases Read More
NEWS – And you thought that the holidays were behind us didn’t you? That’s adorable… Springtime is a busy time for holidays like Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduation. That means you’ll need a tool to help you wrap all those gifts you’ll be giving to family and friends. What you need are some
Be prepared for the spring gift season with wrap buddies Read More
NEWS – If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you now have a new delivery option. On Thursday Amazon launched Amazon Day, a new service that lets Prime Members pick what day of the week they want to receive their packages. All you have to do is select the Amazon Day option at checkout, then choose
Amazon Day allows Prime Members to choose a shipment day that works for them Read More
NEWS – It looks like Saddleback Leather is rolling out a whole new set of backpack designs this month! We just saw the launch of the new Squared Backpack (which you can now pre-order), now joined by the Drawstring Leather Backpack. This particular bag looks to be as simple and practical as it gets in
 NEWS – In a continuation of the development of the entities that will soon become our evil overlords, FedEx is jumping into delivery automation in a big way with the new FedEx SameDay Bot. With an interior compartment designed to carry packages, even hot or cold packages, the bot is designed to handle short-range
Who’s that knocking at my door? The FedEx SameDay Bot! Read More