News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – I remember being excited the first time I learned about the ability to charge a device without having to physically plug in a power cable and I jumped on the wireless charging (Qi) bandwagon as soon as I could. These days wireless charging is commonplace, but soon a new wireless charging tech is […]
Forget about Qi, soon you’ll be able to charge your devices with light Read More
NEWS – Just in case you didn’t already know, the Night Sight feature on the Google Camera app is now available for Pixel phones. This feature allows you to take better photos under dark lighting conditions. I have been eagerly awaiting this feature since it was announced in October. I’m an amateur photographer and anything that
Night Sight is available now for Pixel phones and I love it Read More
NEWS – Another week has come and gone which means it’s time to make sure that you didn’t miss any news or reviews for your favorite gadget topics. Here’s a list of everything we posted in the last seven days. Enjoy! ARTICLES 6 Gadgets you should have in your car for winter emergencies on November 11,
NEWS – Fossil’s smartwatches have come a long way since Judie and I posted our joint review of their Palm and Pocket PC wrist PDAs over 16 years ago! Those bulky monochrome monstrosities are nothing like the smartwatches of today and are definitely not like Fossil’s latest Sport Smartwatch which runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear
Fossil’s new Sport Smartwatch is colorful and packed with features Read More
NEWS – The loveable, cheeky, teachable (sort of) and attitudinally challenged robot Cozmo now has a brother—a smarter, more engaging and even more teachable sibling. Anki has upped the AI bar with the new small personal robot, Vector. Vector’s name may not be as funny as his older brother’s, but Vector has two years worth
Watch out, Anki’s cheeky little robot Cozmo now has a brother and he speaks Alexa! Read More
NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about six different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter that will be of interest to camera buffs, EDC fans, and more. PURP NanoTech TGlass Blue Light Screen Protector What is it? PURP is a screen protector for iPhone 7, iPhone 7Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone
NEWS – I reviewed the Fingbox in December 2017 here on the Gadgeteer. It is a small hockey puck-sized device that you connect to your router (it is NOT a firewall). It helps you to keep an inventory of the devices on your home WiFi network and will detect when a new device connects to your
Act quickly and you can get the Fingbox for $69 Read More
NEWS – Otterbox must really love Mickey Mouse. Last month I told you about the Otterbox stand that turns a Google mini into a Mickey Mouse head. Well, now they are back with three new iPhone cases that feature everyone’s favorite mouse. These new Ultra-slim Symmetry Series cases celebrate Mickey’s 90th birthday with three designs that are
Otterbox celebrates Mickey’s 90th birthday Read More
NEWS – If your idea of storing your washi tape collection is throwing all the rolls in a Ziploc storage bag, then I have something that you’re going to drool over. Got your Kleenex ready? Ok, check out these gorgeous wood and cast iron holders from Galen Leather Co. Available in your choice of mahogany or
Stationery nerds will love this wooden washi tape dispenser Read More
NEWS – Ever had to move something by yourself like boxes or a piece of furniture and thought man I really could use a dolly right now? The Dozop Collapsible Dolly is a portable solution if you don’t have space for (or often need) an old school, full-sized dolly. Think of it as a dolly
The Dozop Collapsible Dolly is a dolly on demand Read More
NEWS – Stand out from the crowd at your next concert or party with Inlighten color-changing apparel and accessories. These hi-tech hand washable garments have built-in fiber optic technology that lights it up in any color you like using the mobile app. Just pair the Inlighten garment with your phone and become the light of
Become the light of the party Read More
NEWS – Since my experience with hurricane Sandy in New York about 6 years ago, I have become a big fan of portable power stations that can adequately supply me with the necessary power to survive and for as long as possible. There are now many power stations available, but most of them have various
The AllPowers Power Station may be all the power you need to keep you going Read More
NEWS – Wondering what to give your favorite scientist for Christmas this year? No matter if they are chemists, biologists, engineers, or mathematicians, you’ll find something in their field at the Boutique Academia website. As a mathematician herself, Maile Urbancic, founder and CEO of Boutique Academia, says this about her jewelry: “When I started my business,
Your (anatomically correct) heart is a perfect gift for your favorite scientist Read More
NEWS – Nomad already makes Rugged Horween leather iPhone cases and Apple Watchbands. Now they’ve added a new case that adds style and protection to your Apple AirPods. This Rugged Case has a minimalist two-piece construction designed to tightly fit your AirPods this keeps your AirPods thin, allowing them to retain their compact nature. It also
Nomad’s Rugged Case gives your AirPods a classic, yet bold new look Read More
NEWS – If you’ve been paying attention to our review lately, you’ve noticed that we’ve been doing a lot of wireless earbud reviews. That’s because Julian and I have been on a quest to find our next favorite pair. There are a ton of different earbuds on the market, but today Funcl launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding
Funcl wireless headphones are for music lovers on a budget – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
NEWS – The Courant Catch:3 is a wireless charging station with a tray to hold your other EDC pocket stuff that is on Oprah Winfrey’s Favorite Things list this year. You can see why it’s on the list: it’s useful, and it’s beautiful! The Catch:3 is made of premium pebble-grain Italian leather and high-grade matte
Own the wireless charging tray endorsed by Oprah herself Read More
NEWS – I know that geese have down that are used in making pillows, but I never knew that bison had down, did you? Apparently bison down can be used to make warm, cushy, and durable yarn when combined with merino wool. This yarn incorporates 18% nylon and 2% spandex with the 56% merino wool and 24% bison
How do you get down off a bison? It apparently involves socks… Read More
NEWS – I just finished binge-watching the first season of MARS, a 6-episode docudrama streaming from NatGeo TV. If your eyes just glazed over when you read that MARS is a docudrama, please unglaze them right now because this series is really entertaining if you have any interest in sci-fi, space exploration, science, etc. The
MARS season 2 premiers tonight on Nat Geo Read More
NEWS – My husband can make perfect rice on the stovetop, but I always seem to end up with rice “soup” unless I use a rice cooker. The problem with the big rice-cooking appliance is that we don’t eat rice very often, but we need to set aside a lot of precious cabinet space in
Make perfect rice in your microwave with Sistema Read More
NEWS – Well, it’s not just like the home fridge, because it’s not activated by opening the door. The StarBright Cooler Light has LED bulbs and a rechargeable battery. You turn it on and toss it into your Yeti, Coleman, RTIC, or other coolers of any size. It’s not mounted to your cooler. It lays
Now your cooler can have an interior light, just like your home fridge Read More