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It’s time to take a break out of your weekend and check in with The Gadgeteer. Here’s a list of all our posts from the past week. I’m sure there’s something that you missed, so take a look and enjoy! Articles Julie’s gadget diary – I’m still MacBook-less Reviews iFrogz Cocoon earbud charging case review […]
BenQ monitor, soundbars, headsets, yak wool shirts, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
NEWS – Let’s face it no matter your age we all suffer from aches and pains. There’s any number of devices out today that promise relief. But nothing soothes aching muscles and joints like a good old fashion cold compress. The problem is most of them don’t like to stay where you put them. PainCakes
PainCakes stick to what ails you Read More
NEWS – Dogs can be crate-trained, which can make traveling easier, and it gives the dog a little den to call his own at home or in the car. Cats don’t seem to like crates – at least mine didn’t. Getting Rio into a crate was nearly impossible, because she associated the crate with car
Make traveling with your cat stress-free with the Necoichi cat cage Read More
NEWS – For many years I have played around with cost-effective solutions to create a comfortable and effective massage chair. Whenever I get home from a long photo or video shoot or sometimes after a tense day at work, nothing feels better than a heated back massage. Over the years, I have tried the portable
The Synca Wellness massage chair will relieve your tension in style Read More
NEWS – We’re heading into the middle of summer, and that means cookouts, pool parties, and naturally, mosquitos. There are methods of curbing those pesky bloodsuckers, but bug sprays are smelly and oily and may not mix well with sunscreen, and open flame candles can be messy or dangerous. Thermacell may have that problem licked.
These mosquito repellers conjure an anti-bug force field Read More
NEWS – If you’re looking for a sophisticated, sleek gear bag, you need look no further than the Allyn Tote. This tote bag from Dagne Dover is a mixture of genuine pebbled leather and zinc-alloy hardware that will carry your gear – from a laptop to a water bottle – in luxury. The interior is
The Allyn Tote from Dagne Dover is an elegant daily-carry bag Read More
NEWS – With all of the gadgets and technology I have around my home, I always feel better when I have a nice and easy but effective security system that allows me to feel that much more satisfied that my “stuff” and family, of course, are well protected. In addition to the risk of a
NEWS – Today I have a selection of five Kickstarter and Indiegogo crowdfunding campaigns that I think are interesting enough that you’ll want to check them out. Click through to see this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns. Heari | Smart tailored audio headphone with Aumeo blurb by Bill Henderson What is it? Heari is a
Headphones, charging docks, pens, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns Read More
NEWS – I have one roll of tape that has a dispenser handle, but most of the tape in my house is just plain rolls. That means I have to search (and search) for the end of the roll of painter’s tape or electrical tape every time I want to use it. Also, I need
Never search for the end of the roll of tape again Read More
NEWS – Have you ever had to use crutches? I have two times and neither time was enjoyable. The first time was the summer of my senior year of high school when I had to have orthoscopic surgery on my knee to remove some junk in the joint. Several years later I had to use
Armpit-free crutches take the pain out of walking when you’re injured Read More
NEWS – Nothing ruins a 4th of July celebration faster than mosquitos. Over the years I’ve tried several different products. Sprays, candles, even bracelets and each has there issues. Candles blow out, sprays are messy and who really wants to wear a bracelet. Skeeter Screen has come up with something just a little different, Yard
Skeeter Screen Yard Sticks will rid your backyard celebrations of mosquitos Read More
DEAL– Amazon’s annual shopping carnival otherwise known as Prime Day starts on Monday, July 16 at 12PM PT/3PM ET and will run through Tuesday, July 17. This is a special shopping day that is exclusively for Prime members, but the good news is that you don’t have to wait until then to start saving cash. You
Prime Day is coming but you save $100 on an Amazon Echo Show now! Read More
NEWS – Let everyone know that you’re the ultimate Star Wars nerd when you come strutting into the room wearing a pair of R2-D2 sneakers from Po-Zu. Created under license by Lucasfilm and Disney, the R2-D2 sneakers are made of organic cotton featuring full coverage R2-D2 graphics and that high-top classic Converse style. The kicks
These are the sneakers you’re looking for Read More
NEWS – Whether you use it in your lunch bag, picnic basket, hiking gear, or carry it along to casual restaurants, this KISSWILL stainless cutlery set will replace plastic cutlery, disposable chopsticks, and plastic straws. All pieces are made of 18/8 ASTM 304 standard food-use stainless steel, and they are dishwasher-safe. You get a knife, fork,
Stop using disposable plasticware with this cutlery set Read More
NEWS – So for those of us that are fans of the Apple tablets, purchasing the iPad or iPad Pro tablet is a serious investment. Apart from paying a premium for the device in the configuration that we choose, we also tend to invest quite a bit of money on accessories, including things like a
NEWS – You probably take an umbrella or a hoodie with you when you know it’s supposed to rain right? But how can you protect your favorite pair of sneakers from getting wet or muddy on a rainy day? Check out Rain Socks from ONFAdd of Japan. These disposable “socks” are made of thin black
These socks are worn outside your shoes Read More
NEWS – How do you travel with tea? Brew it up at home and have one cup in a travel mug to last until you get home again? Constantly stop in at coffee and tea shops to buy over-priced cups of tea? Would you like a way to brew loose tea leaves right in your
The toasTEA insulated tumbler from Adagio turns tea making upside down Read More
NEWS – Don’t make your car sit outside without protection it deserves from the sun, rain, snow, bird poo, and more when you can keep it covered with this automatic car tent umbrella from Lanmodo. Just put the Lanmodo car tent on the top of your car with the built-in weighted base, stand back, and press
Here’s an automatic umbrella for your car Read More
NEWS – Surfer Dudes look like a miniature surfboard and surfer dude or dudette. These beach toys have been specially designed to automatically return to you when you throw them out into the ocean. This makes them the perfect toy to take with you on your next trip to the beach. Your kids (and even
Surfer Dudes are boomerangs for the ocean Read More
NEWS – We recently told you about the Col. Littleton leather sleeve for Yeti tumblers, and here’s an option for those of us who don’t like leather or who want to carry completely handsfree. This Tempo carrier fits the 30-oz Yeti or similar insulated tumblers. It’s made of neoprene for a little extra insulation to
Your Yeti will be handsfree with this wearable sleeve Read More