News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – The Gadgeteer has reviewed a fair number of Mission Workshop items including the original Rhake backpack which Bob reviewed last April. Well, Mission Workshop just announced the new Rhake VX which uses VX-21 diamond ripstop fabric to increase weatherproofing as well as abrasion and tear resistance while reducing weight. They’ve also spec’ed Fidlock® magnetic […]
Mission Workshop’s Rhake VX levels up Read More
NEWS – National Geographic is back with another limited series in the same style as the Mars series I told you about last fall. This time the show isn’t about outer space, it’s about the internet in the 90s when regular people like you and I first started learning about the World Wide Web, @
Get your geek on with NatGeo’s new series Valley of the Boom Read More
NEWS – This week I have four crowdfunding campaigns for you to check out that are currently running on Kickstarter or Indiegogo. AirPodPal– Makes Your AirPods Easier to Carry, Charge & Find What is it? The AirPodPal is a multi-functional case for the Apple AirPods. Why do I like it? It’s a clip-on case for
NEWS – Here’s an unusual product that I’ve not seen before and I hope you haven’t either. They are called step in socks and they are a hands free shoe cover that will allow you to wear your dirty shoes into a house without tracking the dirt on the floor. They are made of polyester and are
These shoes use witchcraft to wrap around your feet when you step on them Read More
NEWS – On Tuesday Nike officially introduced the world to the future of basketball shoes when it rolled out its first self-lacing shoes, the Adapt BB. These new age kicks were designed to give you a customized, consistent fit. When you step into the Nike Adapt BB, a custom motor and gear train senses the tension
Nike’s new self-lacing, smart basketball shoe is the future of the game Read More
NEWS – Do you have back problems? I’m lucky to say that I don’t… at least not at the moment. But having said that, my back has gone out 2 times in the last few years and I never want to suffer through that kind of pain again, not to mention the frequent trips to
Back Pedal is a device that can help and prevent lower back pain Read More
NEWS – If you like backpacks and you like messenger bags too, the new Spar Sling from Mission Workshop is a bag that combines features of both bag styles to offer a sling bag that you can wear across your back like a messenger bag with just one strap or you can turn it into
Become a slinger with Mission Workshop’s new Spar Sling pack Read More
NEWS – How would you like to take a 240-inch big screen TV with you where ever you go? You can with the pocket-friendly PIQO projector. The PIQO is an Indiegogo campaign that will be ending later this month and has already earned over one million dollars. This pint-sized entertainment gadget connects wirelessly to your devices using
PIQO is a 1080p projector that fits in your pocket Read More
NEWS – The cost of a new iPhone is crazy right? Then let me blow your mind by showing you a Gresso Magnum case for the iPhone X and XS series of smartphones. These cases have a grade-5 titanium outer shell with a TPU interior shell. They look nice enough, but would you believe that
Gresso titanium iPhone cases – When liking nice things goes too far Read More
NEWS – Some of the main principles of self-defense are vigilance, self-awareness, and readiness, and having a personal protection device close at hand helps facilitate this readiness. Tactikey was developed for just this purpose. A simple patented device in design, build and use, it is a single piece of molded TPE plastic material weighing on
Tactikey is a close-at-hand self-defense device Read More
NEWS – When you love gadgets and gear as much as we do, you sometimes run into problems finding the cables needed to charge those gadgets. Throwing them in the bottom of your gear bag isn’t the best habit because it’s hard to see and find them, let alone the fact that they can become
Pad & Quill’s new TechFolios will tame your cable chaos Read More
NEWS – I travel outside the USA for work a few times per year, and though I typically just shove my passport into my pocket, I’ve found myself wishing I had some sort of cover for my passport to protect it. Unfortunately, this has resulted in the edges of its cover fraying quite a bit,
All Passport Covers has you covered with several cool themes Read More
NEWS – If you’re a fan of PopSockets one-handed phone grips but don’t want to stick one to the back of your phone, OtterBox and PopSockets just announced a solution that combines a protective case with the popular popup grip. It’s the all-new Otter + Pop Symmetry Series for iPhone. The combo includes a one-piece
OtterBox adds some pop to their iPhone cases Read More
NEWS – In the last couple of years, we’ve reviewed several products from Baron Fig’s line up including some of their notebooks and pens. I’m always interested in seeing what new ideas they come up with and their newest product is the Clear Habit Journal. This cloth bound hardback notebook features an open flat design and
Baron Fig’s latest notebook helps track your habits Read More
NEWS – What time is it gadgeteers? It’s weekly roundup time! Assume a comfortable position with your favorite snacks and tuck in for some quality time with a full listing of our gadget related articles, reviews, and news from the past week. Enjoy! ARTICLES 6 gadgets that can protect you from hackers on January 11, 2019 by
Ketocoach, James Brand Pen, a quiet punching bag, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
NEWS – I wear baseball caps a lot, and sometimes I wish I could just stuff my hat into my pocket without destroying it. The Helikon Baseball Folding Cap appears to have been designed and built just for this purpose. Made of ripstop 60% Cotton, 40% Polyester in multiple colors and with a one-size-fits-most Velcro closure
Helikon Baseball Folding Cap literally fits in your pocket Read More
NEWS – Smart workout devices are all the rage these days. JAXJOX has come up with a weightlifting tool that’s not only smart but also saves you time and space. The KettlebellConnect is a kettlebell with 6 weighted plates inside. It allows you to go from 12 to 42 pounds (in 6-pound increments) in under 3
JAXJOX’s KettlebellConnect is the kettlebell reimagined Read More
NEWS – ‘Round these parts, we’re big fans of small, multi-purpose gadgets. That’s why the Griffin Pocket Tool is appealing: it packs 16 tools into a single item small enough to fit on your key chain. Griffin has a wide range of Pocket Tool models/sizes, ranging from the Mini (9 tools), to the Standard (11
Griffin Pocket Tool puts up to 16 tools on your keychain Read More
01/13/19 – I’m no longer accepting applications. NEWS – Would you like to become a regular writer on the Gadgeteer and write about interesting gadgets and cool gear? I currently have 2-3 volunteer positions that I need to fill. Interested? Details on how to apply are listed below. Work expectations: New team members will start
Help wanted – I want you to join the Gadgeteer team! Read More
NEWS – If you’ve been a regular on The Gadgeteer for any length of time, you will know that I love trying new wallets and one of my all-time favorite wallet making companies is WaterField Designs. I carried their Catch wallet for many years before upgrading to their Finn Access wallet which is the overflow
Help WaterField Designs create your next favorite wallet Read More