News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – Recently, we told you about glasses decorated with mathematical constants. Today’s glasses identify which glass is yours with pictures of famous scientists. These glasses have a 3.5″ diameter, stand 5.75″ tall, and hold 16 fluid ounces. And as all good glasses should be, they are dishwasher-safe. The Famous Scientist Tumblers are decorated with images […]
Wait, was I drinking with Albert Einstein or Madame Curie? Read More
NEWS – Back in the summer, we told you about a Wolf multi-function cooker that had sous vide cooking as one of its functions. One reader asked why her Instant Pot couldn’t do sous vide. It’s because Instant Pots are pressure cookers and are designed to cook under steam at high temperatures and pressures instead
Instant Pot offers two products for sous vide cooking Read More
NEWS – Julie just recently reviewed a Kobo Clara HD eBook reader. If you were inspired by her review to purchase a Kobo reader for yourself or as a gift, you’ll need a source for eBooks, and Walmart and Kobo’s new eBook store is just what you need. Kobo’s library features 6,000,000+ titles, and you’ll
Walmart and Kobo have launched an eBook and audiobook store Read More
NEWS – It began with the GR2, a large 40L ruck (AKA backpack) that GORUCK designed and built for travel (but also great for EDC). A few years later, the GR2 34L arrived, a slightly smaller, shorter ruck for folks of lesser height and frame who really wanted to use the GR2, but found the
GORUCK launches GR2 26L, a smaller option for travel or EDC Read More
NEWS – This semi-flush mount light fixture is perfect for the ceiling of any aficionado of astronomy or sci-fi. The ceiling canopy of the ELK Astronaut light fixture is black with star and planet designs. The light fixture itself has three bulbs: one 60W standard bulb behind the glass bottom of the “space ship” to
Add light and some outer space to your room with this light fixture Read More
NEWS – This collapsible pocket staff/cane looks a whole cooler than it really is, but for less than $25 bucks (a whole lot less depending on where you buy one), this “magic” item might earn you some extra geek points. What is it? It’s a thin metal telescoping tube that extends into a 43-inch long
Become Gandalf or Morgan from The Walking Dead with the PocketStaff Read More
NEWS – The GrabTab from Speck works with any phone to improve your grip, but it doesn’t add bulk that makes it difficult to store your phone in a pocket or bag. GrabTab is about the size of a credit card and, at 3mm, is about as thick as three credit cards. It adheres to
The GrabTab adds grip to your phone without adding bulk Read More
NEWS – Candles come in many shapes, sizes, and scents these days. The PyroPet is just a little different. It’s a candle that starts out as one thing and becomes something completely different and a little bit unexpected. These paraffin wax candles come in the shape of different animals like a cat, owl, or unicorn.
The PyroPet animal shaped candles contain a wicked little surprise Read More
NEWS – Cold-brewed coffee concentrate isn’t just for making iced coffee. You can also dilute it with heated water for hot coffee without having to brew a pot. Using the OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker, you can easily prepare 40 ounces of delicious, low-acid coffee concentrate while you sleep so you can enjoy beverages for
Brew delicious concentrate for cold or hot coffee (or tea) with OXO Read More
NEWS – If you don’t know what a mesh wifi network is, you will. Mesh wifi allows devices to piggyback off one another as part of a network. Originally used mostly by the military and hospitals, mesh networking has now hit the home market. Eero was the first, followed by Google, Luma, and Netgear with
Netgear can now cover your home in mesh wifi with Orbi Read More
NEWS – The V-Sphere 3D puzzle ball is actually for kids and is considered an introduction to brain teasers and puzzle cubes for them. I don’t do well with those cubes myself, so maybe I should try a V-Sphere. The V-Sphere puzzle ball is made of plastic and has a 4″ diameter. The objective is
Rubik’s Cube too hard? Try the 3D puzzle ball instead! Read More
NEWS – Don’t imprison your Google Home Mini smart assistant on a shelf in a corner of a room when you can cut the cord and set it free with the JOT battery base from Ninety7. The JOT battery base is available in black or silver and features a 5000mAh battery lithium-ion battery that will
Ninety7 frees the Google Home Mini with their JOT battery base Read More
NEWS – The SliceCharge 3-in-1 Wireless Charger from Hard Cider Labs can charge three Qi-compatible items at once, and it’s available to order today. It’s made of high-quality fabric and aluminum, and the anti-scratch fabric on top protects your gear as it charges. The bottom of the charging pad is rubber for stability. You can
NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about four different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo that will be of interest to EDC fans, and more. The UltraLink – Elementally Elementary What is it? The UltraLink is a quick release EDC key and gear retention system made from
Bags, backpacks, EDC, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns Read More
NEWS – Little dogs always have plenty of room to spread out in the car, but big dogs may need a little more space to be comfortable. The Kurgo Backseat Bridge covers the gap between the front seats and the backseat, extending the space for your dog to sit or lay. Covering the gap also
Give your dog a little more room while riding in the backseat of your car Read More
NEWS – I’ve seen these little pour-over brewers before. They’re basically just a funnel with a filter inside; you dump all the water in and coffee quickly collects in your cup. Oxo’s Pour-Over Coffee Maker with Water Tank claims to make a better cup of coffee because of the way it distributes water over the
Oxo’s pour-over cover brewer with tank brews a better cup of coffee Read More
NEWS – It’s time to take a break from your weekend activities and check in with The Gadgeteer. Here’s a list of the articles, reviews, and news from the past week. I’m sure there’s something that you missed, so take a look and enjoy! Articles Gadgeteer Team EDC 2018 updates – Andy Jacobs by Andy Jacobs
Team EDC updates, Zanco Tiny T1 phone, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
NEWS – Have you ever wished that your Google Home Mini voice assistant looked less like a speaker and more like everyone’s favorite cartoon mouse, Otterbox has just what you need with their new Den Series. I don’t quite understand the naming concept, but who cares about that when you can turn the charcoal colored
Otterbox turns your Google Home Mini into Mickey Mouse Read More
NEWS – Do you wish there was an easy way to hang curtains in windows that also have mini blinds? For example, maybe you have a metal kitchen door with a mini blind over the window. You’d like to add a decorative curtain, but you don’t want to drill more holes in the metal. Install
Hang curtain rods without needing any tools Read More
NEWS – These bar glasses are for the mathematicians and scientists. The set of four glasses feature mathematical constants and their expanded formulas. You’ll choose from Pythagoras’s constant (√2), the golden ratio (Φ), Euler’s Number (e), or pi (π). The graphics can serve two functions: 1) identify which glass is yours, and 2) let you
Wait, was I drinking from Euler’s Number or from the Golden Ratio? Read More