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Apple has begun promoting free 1-month trials of paid, higher storage iCloud subscriptions to customers currently on the standard free 5GB plan. The promotion is limited to users who are on the entry-level (and rather paltry) 5GB storage plan. The 50GB, 200GB and 2TB tiers typically run $0.99, $2.99 and $9.99 per month, respectively. Anyone […]
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Each year I work on several projects that consist of a crew made up of other photographers or videographers and assistants, or a mixture of the three, if the projects so require. In many cases, constant communication is a key factor in making sure that the process goes according to plan. For most of these
The Eartec Communication Headset System will always keep you in touch Read More
By now, I am sure that most of the Gadgeteer readers that have been following my reviews and news stories know that I really like the Zoom audio recorders. However, before I ever tried a Zoom audio recorder, I owned a couple of Tascam devices. Just recently, I stumbled across a Tascam audio recorder that
If you don’t have a garage or a covered storage area outdoors where you live, you probably have to drag your bike into your house/apartment/condo for storage. Once it’s in your living space, where do you store it to keep it out of the way? Well, with the Knife & Saw Bike Shelf, you could
How do you store your bicycle? On a shelf, of course! Read More
As allergy season continues to take hold of its victims by storm, many of us allergy sufferers have spent a fortune on in-home devices to help us to make it through the season. But what about the hours upon hours that some of us spend in our cars, sneezing and wiping away the tearing from
Indoor cats always like to look outdoors, but sometimes there isn’t a window with a good perch where they can sit to enjoy the view. With the Cat Solarium, they can enjoy the view and the fresh air from the safety of a window. The Solarium fits into a window a bit like how a
The Cat Solarium lets your cat enjoy the outdoors without leaving the house Read More
Getting back to the subject of lighting, those of us in the photography and videography industry are forever working with lights and looking for the “right” light or lighting fixture. Different types of lights offer different positive and negative characteristics, including the ability to create moods and effects. For example, there is a difference in
The Impact 4 Socket Fluorescent Fixture gives the right light for the right mood Read More
Forget those fancy metal and silicone stoppers, too. You can seal off an unfinished bottle of wine with an inflatable Air Cork that creates a “protective, impermeable seal between the bottle’s contents and the taste-altering air above.” Just lower the inflatable air bladder into the bottle until it just touches the liquid, then pump the grape
Forget trying to re-cork your wine Read More
Whenever I am out and about setting up for a photography or videography gig, I love to listen to music and “block” the world out as I focus on the task at hand. I also do the same when traveling by plane or by railroad. As an Audiophile, listening to music under any convenient circumstances
The MusicLens Audio Glasses – sight and sound all in one! Read More
And you won’t need billions of dollars to buy it, either. These Laser Cut Stadium City Maps recreates some of the most famous stadiums and the roads, buildings, and geographic features surrounding them. The map is made by “layering laser-etched Baltic Birch wood pieces that each capture different details—like rivers, roads, and buildings – in
Give Dad his favorite stadium for Father’s Day Read More
When I am working on Macro Photography, or when I need to place my camera some distance away from me and remain out of the way to get a photo, a wireless remote shutter switch is the ideal tool. It is also great to use to start and stop programmed time-lapse photos. The Wireless ShutterBoss
Even if she’s not much of a dedicated gamer girl, she’ll probably like this beautiful engagement ring from the MetalWendler shop on Etsy. The Final Fantasy 7 engagement ring is customizable with your choice of metals. The center stone is conflict-free Moissanite, so your conscience is clear with this purchase. Metal choices are sterling silver, yellow
Show your gamer girl she’s your Final Fantasy with this engagement ring Read More
As a glasses wearer, I know that wearing any type of earphone with the glasses can be uncomfortable at best. Zungle takes care of that problem by incorporating Bluetooth headphones into the frame of their sunglasses themselves. And they added a dedicated A. I. Voice Assistant button that launches Siri or Google Assistant automatically. Zungle
Enhance your outdoor activities with new Zungle smart sunglasses Read More
For the past two months, I have written a few news stories about projectors of various sizes and specifications. As summer approaches for us here in the USA, barbecues, and picnics, and movie nights become more frequent, with the idea of watching a movie popping up at various unplanned times, and sometimes at unplanned locations.
We recently told you about the Sobro smart nightstands Indiegogo project. (My geek side won out over my design plan, and I’m waiting for my pledge for two of the nightstands to be fulfilled in October of this year.) As it turns out, Sobro already has some experience with smart furniture, because they also used
Life is also too short for dumb coffee tables! Read More
Another one of my passions is writing, filming and producing short films. I have only worked on one so far, but I have several more planned for the future. One of my scripts includes a scene in an SUV, where I need to mount sizeable and somewhat weighty video cameras at various positions on the
The Fat Gecko Camera and Camcorder Mount will keep your weighty cameras safe Read More
If you’re a dog owner you know how important it is to stimulate your pooch on a daily basis, you can take them for walks or to the local dog park but what do you do when you’re not home. Wickedbone is a Kickstarter project that looks to keep your furry friend entertained even when
Wickedbone is the smart cure for your dogs boredom Read More
The Monster Solara is a solar-powered indoor/outdoor Bluetooth speaker. When used outdoors, the solar panel will keep your speaker charged. When used (or stored) indoors, the speaker charges with AC power. The Solara is IPX weather resistance-rated to resist light water exposure, like an occasional splash from the pool. 360° LED panels light up the area
Set up your yard with some solar-powered speakers from Monster Read More
Photographers and videographers alike usually have a need for a large amount of data storage. Depending on your workflow, you might be like me and have numerous SSD drives for several projects that you access quite frequently, and therefore they are always within reach. You may also have some legacy 5 ¼ drives. While the
Whether you are an aspiring or professional photographer/videographer, or just enthusiastic about capturing photos and video, there are likely many occasions when you just grab your camera as you head out of the door, with the anticipation of capturing a great photo or some good footage. Whenever I do the same, I always seem to
The GVB Gear Compact Daylight On-Camera Light may just be your go to light when on the go! Read More