News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – This week I’m bringing you four Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns and one from Indiegogo. Four of the products are EDC items and one is a fitness product. Let’s check them out. IMStick – your phone’s best friend accessory! What is it? IMStick is a magnetic mounting device for your smartphone. Why do I like […]
NEWS – Everyone enjoys cozying up to a warm fire during these cold winter months. But nobody loves the chore of splitting the wood for the said fire. Enter the LOGOSOL smart log splitter. The LOGOSOL Smart-Splitter is a safer more ergonomic way to split firewood all without swinging an ax. Instead of an ax,
The LOGOSOL Smart-Splitter makes splitting logs easier and safer Read More
NEWS – GORUCK, builders of bullet-proof gear and better Americans, has recently expanded their Rucker line of rucksacks (AKA backpacks). Adding to their previous 20L size, after a long hiatus they have re-introduced their larger 25L size and a brand-new, smaller 15L size. Made from 1000D Cordura and manufactured in the USA to Special Forces
GORUCK Rucker backpack now available in 15L, 20L, 25L Read More
NEWS – NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) takes over Anaheim January 24-27th and Fender has wasted no time in announcing a brand new guitar that appears to be breaking some preconceptions about what an acoustic guitar can be. The features list almost reads like a fight for what can stand out the most. Ten
Fender American Acoustasonic™ Telecaster® Read More
NEWS – Musicians, photographers, and other content creators will be happy to learn that they can now mount their 7 – 12.9″ tablets to a mic stand, tripod, or a boom arm using the new IK Multimedia iKlip 3 series of mounts. Available in 3 different styles depending on where you want to mount your
Use the iKlip 3 to mount your tablet on a mic stand or tripod Read More
NEWS – Apple announced in a recent press release that Target and Taco Bell will be joining the growing (and already large) list of merchants who will accept Apple Pay. Apple Pay is rolling out now in Target stores and will be available in all 1,850 locations across the US in the coming weeks. Customers
Get ready to use Apple Pay on your next Target & taco run Read More
NEWS – We’re big fans of notebooks, journals and planners here at The Gadgeteer, especially ones that have unique, extra features, like the NOMATIC Notebook and NOMATIC Planner. Both of these notebooks are 5.5 x 8.75 inches and include whiteboard paper, three bookmark ribbons, dual elastic straps, pen holder (see photo above), back pocket, perforated
NOMATIC Notebook and Planner have useful added features Read More
Let’s face it, if you use a smart speaker in your home privacy has become a meaningful and valid concern. So, if you own an Amazon smart speaker and are a little paranoid about having the device listen to you 24/7 the Mute+ from Smartē might be the perfect answer to those concerns. The Mute+
Mute+ adds an extra level of privacy to your smart speaker Read More
NEWS – How many times have you daydreamed about a knife hidden inside a nickel? Never? Me neither. But for those of you out there that have this dream, this post is for you. You can now own your very own nickel knife. It looks like a nickel and will probably spend like a nickel
It’s a nickel, it’s a knife, it’s a covert nickel knife Read More
NEWS – As I’ve shared previously, I’m a fan of caps—I have several of them that I wear in heavy rotation and many of mine are either fitted or elastic-fit, so they don’t have that adjustable strap in the back. For my fitted or elastic-fit ones, I often wish I had a way to attach
SnapCap lets you securely hang your cap almost anywhere Read More
NEWS – I’ve become a fan of Airthings products after reviewing their Wave radon detector last spring. That detector may have saved my life. More on that story in an update to my review coming soon, but the news for right now is that Airthings has added a new product to their line up called
Wave to the Airthings Wave Mini to check the air quality in the room Read More
NEWS – Looking for an ultra-portable guitar amp with app connectivity that can even connect to an external cabinet? Then today is your lucky day as IK Multimedia has just announced their brand new iRig Micro Amp. The Micro Amp weighs only 2.6 lbs, but with 15W of wall connected power or 7.5 on batteries
iRig Micro Amp announced by IK Multimedia Read More
NEWS – Makers, home automation hobbyists, or anyone who loves a good DIY challenge should take a look at the Touch Encoder by Grayhill, who recently celebrated 75 years of innovation. Grayhill products can be found in everything from custom projects to switches running through any modern jet cockpit and this new easy to program
Makers will love the one button to rule them all Read More
If you’re a fan of iconic aluminum ribbed luggage, you can get a matching look for your iPhone XR, XS, or XS Max. As long as you don’t mind paying $101 bucks for a phone case, this case will wrap your iPhone in a protective hug of aluminum and shockproof TPU. The cases are available
Now your iPhone can match your luggage Read More
NEWS – If you always wanted a dollhouse when you were a kid but never got one, now is your chance to change that as an adult. Robotime dollhouses are small 7-8in one room diorama kits that come with everything you need to create a cool miniature model of a study, greenhouse, and more. Each
DIY dollhouses for adults Read More
NEWS – Let me begin by saying I do not like wild rats. They are filthy creatures that spread germs and disease, not to mention the damage they do to homes and farms. I have a separate studio building in my one acre backyard where I review and test audio gear as well as do
A humane trap that quickly dispatches mice and rats Read More
NEWS – The week is almost over and that means it’s the perfect time to sit down and browse through a list of everything that we posted on The Gadgeteer this week. Enjoy! REVIEWS OGIO ALPHA+ 525 Convoy Backpack review on January 19, 2019 by Dave Moore Roland R-07 High Resolution Audio Recorder review on January 19, 2019 by
Motiv Smart Ring, Yubikey security key, Roland R7 recorder, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
NEWS – Ok, I know that the title of this post is silly, but that’s what this product reminds me of. Seriously though, have you ever been in a situation where someone was choking or maybe you were choking on something and no one was around to help you. Most people know that the standard way
The Dechoker is a plunger for humans Read More
NEWS – If your dog has a tendency like mine does to inhale their food at feeding time, slowing them down can be a challenge. The Rock ’N Bowl Dog Feeder was designed to not only slow them down but to make mealtime a playful, engaging challenge. Rock ’N Bowl is part food bowl, part
Rock ‘N Bowl slows down your dogs eating and makes mealtime fun Read More
NEWS – Most of us gadget fans carry several items on our person at nearly all times. There are quite a few pouches, pockets and packs to help organize your smallish EDC or travel essentials, but here’s one that looks great, will protect from moisture, dust and bumps, and can help organize several of your