News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – Nike’s updated Metcon XD Patch trainers are an update to Nike’s line of Metcon training shoes. They combine the proven construction of the rest of the Metcon line with an updated 3D print upper designed to improve durability. The inegrated Flywire cables lock your feet in place for improved fit during training. These […]
Just do it with your own style – Nike Metcon XD Patch trainers Read More
NEWS – Dog is often my copilot. And we’ve tried various ways of strapping her in. I didn’t know canines could get carsick, but my mutt becomes one sick puppy if you put her in a crate or even the backseat of a moving vehicle. Her favorite place is riding shotgun, so we’ve previously used
Taking Rover for a ride? Check out BWOGUE safety harness. Read More
NEWS – If you’re a fan of protective phone cases like Otterbox and also like the functionality of the PopSocket, why not replace both of those items with the Scooch Wingman case. The Wingman features EXO-D Impact technology meets military drop standards to protect your phone from 10-foot drops. The built-in stand snaps up to
Scooch pairs protection with usability Read More
NEWS – It is no go getting to your destination and find that your gear, paperwork, life savings, etc. has been damaged or lost due to a poorly-constructed or built storage box. To date, your best option for a rugged, waterproof case for your gear has been Pelican cases, but there is a new contender
Get it all together, organized, and take it with you with the YETI Loadout GoBox 30 Read More
NEWS – To celebrate 10yrs in business, Mohu is offering 40% off every cord-cutting product on their website (using promo code MOHU10YEARS). This special sale is the perfect opportunity for those of you who have been thinking about cutting the cord but haven’t made the leap yet. Now you can grab some of the leading
Deal – Save 40% off cord cutting gear at Mohu Read More
NEWS – Do you ever buy something from Amazon and use it once or twice and stuff it in a drawer never to be used again? I think we all do that sometimes. That “sometimes” can add up and by add up, I mean in both money and unused stuff cluttering your home. If you
Let Alexa sell your unused Amazon purchases Read More
NEWS – When we lived in the Netherlands, we had a go-to, big-box store for anything sports or camping related: Decathlon. For my boys’ weekly swimming lessons, Decathlon’s mini-backpacks and microfiber towels were the perfect combination of light, efficient and effective, which was crucial since my family car was a Dutch grandma bike (omafiets). Decathlon’s thermoses
Decathlon expands to USA with practical, prolific sportsgear options Read More
NEWS – UAG (aka: Urban Armor Gear) is well known for making ruggedized cases for your devices that ensure they survive everything you put them through. Well it appears that UAG is now looking at how they might apply their brand to accessories for Apple Watch as you might have guessed from the above photo.
UAG teases new straps for Apple Watch Read More
NEWS – Camera and photography buffs will find the Jollylook Mini Camera interesting if only for the way it looks and what it’s made of. It looks like an old-timey box camera from decades gone by, but it’s made of cardboard and it can be used with Fuji Instax mini film. Just load in the
Jollylook is an instant camera that looks vintage and is made of cardboard Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Doodlers and artists will be interested in this new Kickstarter project for Chameleon Fineliners color blending pens that just launched earlier today. What is it? Chameleon Fineliners are pens that blend 2 or more colors instantly just by placing the cap from one color on another pen’s tip for a few seconds.
Chameleon Fineliners will take your drawings to the next level Read More
NEWS – Turning your home into a smart home just got a little easier and future proof with Swidget. Swidget is a DIY replaceable electrical receptacle for a standard wall outlet that accepts snap-in inserts that use your home’s existing wiring to offer a variety of smart home features that work with WiFi, Z-Wave, Amazon
Swidget is a wall outlet with multiple personalities Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Are you a DIYer that needs to keep things on the level? This can mean hanging things, building things, installing plumbing lines and so on. Lots of things are simply better if they are straight side-to-side or up-down. Kickstarter project LumiLevel looks to level up your game with their new digital level.
Level up your DIY game with LumiLevel Read More
NEWS – Designed for recreational fishermen and family fishing, the Smart Connect fishing reel creates a new fishing experience for anglers. The reel uses Bluetooth to pair with your smartphone and the Smart Connect app. Using Bite Alert Technology, the reel sends an alert to your phone to play a tone, vibrate, light up, and/or
The Smart Connect fishing reel uses Bluetooth to let you know when you get a bite Read More
NEWS – It’s the final season of the Game of Thrones and OtterBox wants you to celebrate or drown your sorrows in style with their Game of Thrones Elevation Wine Tumbler Set. Available in black or white, these stainless steel, copper lined wine tumblers hold two standard wine pours (10 oz) and come with a
OtterBox has what you need for your Game of Thrones viewing parties Read More
NEWS – Grab a cold beverage, find a comfy chair, kick your feet up, and relax with some great gadget reviews. Check out this full listing of everything we posted this week on The Gadgeteer. ARTICLES Declutter Gmail’s web interface by using the Simplify Gmail Chrome extension April 29, 2019 REVIEWS Solo New York Lead
Backpacks, Flashlights, couches, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
NEWS – All of the Apple watch bands, be they rubberized for sports and everyday activity or leather/metal for the fashion conscious, have one thing in common: they can’t charge your watch. Because of this, most users must slap their watches on a charger overnight. The Batfree by Togvu aims to increase the time you
The Togvu Batfree is an Apple Watch band that charges your watch while you wear it Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I love using my SodaStream Fizzi One Touch for making sparkling water and I make my own zero-calorie sodas by using flavor drops and stevia. But I’ve always wanted to try carbonating other drinks like tea or juices. The problem is that doing that with a SodaStream can damage it. So I
Sparkel can carbonate drinks without using a CO2 tank Read More
NEWS – Hobbists, makers, and wood crafters will want to check out the Shaper Tools Origin router. It uses computer-guided technology to make sure the shapes that you want to cut out are as precise as possible. This router uses a special tape that orients the router bit so that it can cut inlays like
Level up your DIY game with the Shaper Tools Origin router Read More
NEWS – Have you ever had problems with your ears when there is a change in atmospheric pressure like when you’re flying or scuba diving? This is called ear barotrauma according to Medical News Today. You can use Eustachi to help alleviate this common problem. But before we talk about how Eustachi works, let’s briefly
Use Eustachi to equalize the pressure in your ears Read More
NEWS – If you haven’t upgraded to the newest version of the Apple Pencil, you can put some new “clothes” on the first generation Apple Pencil with one of these cool looking grips from Kaweco. Kaweco is known for their awesome pens, lead holders, and fountain pens, but this Apple Pencil grip is a new
Upgrade your first gen Apple Pencil with this grip from Kaweco Read More