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The Rolgear multi-bit ratchet screwdriver is buttery smooth and quiet

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If you ever used a ratchet screwdriver, you know that they can be quite cumbersome. The Rolgear multi-bit silent ratchet screwdriver puts a new twist on the ratchet screwdriver. Unlike typical ratchet screwdrivers, Rolgear uses roller-bearing technology instead of gears. No gears, no problem The benefit of roller-bearing technology is both faster and smoother movement. There’s […]

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Give a little stability and extra leak-proofing to those indoor puppy training pads

We never had to use puppy pads for our dog, Teddy. He was house trained from the moment his feet hit the floor. But now that Teddy is 12.5 years old, he can’t quite wait as long as he used to for a trip outdoors. Making it even harder is that he now has to

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The PLX Devices Kiwi 3 OBDII tool will allow you to just relax and drive

By Julian Perry / June 22, 2018 / News / Car Gear / 8 Comments

As summer approaches, I eagerly look forward to the chance to take a nice scenic road trip, especially when it offers the opportunity for amazing photography. Since I lease my vehicles, I prefer to use an older one that I own or one that a friend owns so that mileage is not an issue. I

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BIC pen with 3 colors of ink pens and a mechanical pencil built in

By Janet Cloninger / June 21, 2018 / News / Pencils, Pens / 2 Comments

I love writing with BIC pens – the ink flows smoothly and evenly, and their blue ink is my favorite. There’s only one problem. The normal, clear-body pens are too thin for me to hold comfortably. When I discovered those thick barrel 4-color multi-pens from BIC, I was in love. They were comfortable to hold,

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The Mount Genie Smart Home Shelf is smart decor for smart devices

By Julian Perry / June 21, 2018 / News / Google / 1 Comment

In today’s technology-driven world that is constantly evolving and redefining the way we live, smart devices have become an integral part of our home environment, and as such, their designs must adhere to the decor demands of consumers. In an effort to comply, many companies have come up with creative ideas to make sure that

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KarTent is the king of cardboard camping!

By Janet Cloninger / June 21, 2018 / News / Camping / 1 Comment

What’s cardboard camping? It’s camping in a tent made of cardboard, of course. KarTent was created in response to the immense amount of waste of camping gear that occurs at festivals all around the world. The folks at KarTent say 1 out of 4 people leave their tent behind on the various festival camp sites

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With the Bruw you can use mason jars to make delicious cold brew coffee at home

By Michael Strange / June 20, 2018 / News / Coffee Brewer / 3 Comments

I recently discovered the joy that is cold brew coffee. I like it because it’s more flavorful then iced coffee and being someone with stomach issues I love that it’s less acidic than a regular cup of Joe. The problem is it’s also more expensive to buy at your local coffee shop. And buying a

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Baron Fig Card Sleeve fits with simple, minimal style

By Andy Jacobs / June 20, 2018 / News / Wallets / Leave a Comment

I’ve been a fan of Baron Fig’s products since reviewing their Confidant Hardcover Notebook a while back. Their products have a simple, minimalist style while beginning functional a durable. Their successful leather notebook covers provided a natural segway into the wallet world, and their first product in this space is the Card Sleeve, a slim,

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Rid your home of hot and cold rooms with help from the Keen Home Zoning System

By Janet Cloninger / June 20, 2018 / News / Home and Kitchen, Home Automation / 1 Comment

I’ve mentioned before that my home tends to have uncomfortable rooms regardless of the season. As I’ve said: “Because of the location of the thermostat and the long shape of the condo, our bedrooms tend to be chilly in the winter and hot in the summer while our living and dining rooms are uncomfortably hot

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Linedock may finally be the right answer for photographers, videographers and filmmakers on the go!

By Julian Perry / June 19, 2018 / News / Dock / Leave a Comment

As a Photographer/Videographer/Filmmaker, I am constantly faced with workflow data-related challenges, especially when on location. Whenever I discuss these challenges with my follow media creators, the main issue/challenge always seems to be about the amount of gear that we have to carry when we go into unpredictable scenarios and locations. Apart from carrying around the

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This power cord uses witchcraft to light up when it gets near an outlet

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 19, 2018 / News / Batteries and Chargers, cables / 3 Comments

I’ve been reviewing and writing about gadgets for almost 21 years now, so it’s rare to come across a product that I haven’t seen before. That’s why my hat is off to Ten One Design today because their new Stella power cords have the unique ability to light up when the plug gets within a

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Hate washing dishes by hand? Here’s a dishwasher that fits in even the tiniest kitchen.

By Janet Cloninger / June 19, 2018 / News / Appliance, Home and Kitchen / 4 Comments

If you rent an apartment without a dishwasher or spend a lot of time traveling in an RV, the SPT Countertop Dishwasher may be exactly what you need. The dishwasher measures 21.67″ wide x 19.67″ deep x 17.25″ tall, so it will fit on many countertops. You connect to the kitchen faucet with the included faucet

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Brydge bridges the gap between the iPad and MacBook with the new 12.9 Series II Bluetooth keyboard

By Bill Henderson / June 19, 2018 / News / Bluetooth keyboard / 6 Comments

Have you found yourself wanting to ditch your Macbook for the convenience of an iPad Pro but dread typing on a screen? Brydge might help you decide with their new 12.9 Series II Bluetooth keyboard. This keyboard gives you a MacBook-like experience you can’t get from any other iPad keyboard. When combined with the 12.9”

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Life is too short for dumb nightstands – Part Deux!

By Janet Cloninger / June 18, 2018 / News / Furniture / 3 Comments

A couple months ago, we told you about the Indiegogo project for the Sobro Smart Side Tables, complete with nightlight, Bluetooth speakers, built-in wireless charger and USB, USB-C, and AC outlets, locking drawer, and refrigerator drawer – and all controlled with an app. The biggest drawback is the wait time for the project to be funded

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Maximize your shoe storage space with the elfa utility Door and Wall Rack for Shoes

By Janet Cloninger / June 18, 2018 / News / Organization / Leave a Comment

Over the last few years, I’ve shown you how we use various elfa systems in our home. We have three elfa desks, a huge shelving unit that serves as both a bookcase and a desk for our 88-key Yamaha keyboard. Plus, we have two over-the-door racks that we use for storing and organizing cleaning supplies

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Camera gear, wireless doorbells, retro keyboards, GoCube, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 17, 2018 / News / Crowdfunded / Leave a Comment

This week we are bringing you seven crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This week’s campaigns are for people who like camera and video gear, EDC tools, puzzles, and more. Check out our picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns. MUWI: The Ultra Compact Dolly for Smartphones & Cameras What is

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Nite Ize packs a lot of functions into a mini flashlight

By Janet Cloninger / June 17, 2018 / News / EDC, Flashlight / Leave a Comment

These mini LED flashlights from Nite Ize are only 1.25″ in diameter x 4.5″ long, but they pack in six functions. They work as a high/low flashlight or lantern and as a red safety light with glow, flash, and SOS modes. They are a handheld flashlight or they can stand for use as a lantern or for

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Presidio Grip World Edition iPhone X cases may offer the best protection yet

By Julian Perry / June 17, 2018 / News / iPhone Case / Leave a Comment

With the cost of cell phones these days, investing in a good cell phone case is just plain common sense and mandatory to protect against the accidental drop or bump or bruise. Manufacturers have flooded the market with every type of cell phone case imaginable, and they have made the process of choosing that much

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HUAWEI P20 smartphone, keyboards, bags, and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 16, 2018 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

Where did this past week go? If it was as hectic for me as it was for you, you probably didn’t get a chance to read everything that we posted this week. Never fear my Gadgeteer friends, I have a handy list of all the news, articles, and reviews from the past seven days organized

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Having a small kitchen no longer means you can’t have gourmet appliances

By Janet Cloninger / June 16, 2018 / News / Appliance, Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

Having a tiny kitchen meant, in the past, that you couldn’t have a gourmet kitchen. That’s no longer true with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. They’ve offered 30″ dual-fuel ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, and counter-depth fridge/freezer units for some time now, but now they’ve introduced 24″ and smaller appliances for the tiniest of kitchens. Sub-Zero now

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