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I only eat hard-boiled eggs, but I’ve always loved the dishes and the style of eating soft-cooked eggs still in the shell while they are cradled in an egg cup. I periodically think about getting some nice egg cups and setting my peeled hard-boiled egg in one while I eat breakfast. But I’m going off […]
Easily crack the top off soft- or hard-boiled eggs Read More
Sometimes you want to enjoy your music while you’re on the go without uncomfortable earbuds crammed in your ears. You can lug a bulky Bluetooth speaker with you, but that’s not the most convenient solution. Another option is the Boom Bit Bluetooth speaker from Polk Audio. Polk Audio has been around for decades, so they
Here’s a tiny Bluetooth speaker that you can wear Read More
Every photographer I know, including yours truly, has spent more money than we care to remember on lenses, all in an effort to get better pictures. When we “follow the crowd” and purchase the brand name lenses, we are usually mostly satisfied, and we just start saving for the next purchase. In many cases, our
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 Lens for Canon EF is a good contender Read More
I’ve suffered with bad sleep patterns for years, but I apparently haven’t known much about a lot of the simpler things that have been used for years to promote good sleep habits. Instead of nighttime rituals, medications, light therapy, and the like, weighted blankets have been used in niche medical communities for many to promote
A security blanket for adults that promotes good sleep Read More
Kizik design recently announced the launch of a new product line: a luxury handsfree sneaker designed for men. The shoe’s materials include 100% top grain leather and other premium textiles to ensure they are durable enough to provide enjoyment for many years. They come in three styles and multiple colors and textures for men and will
Kizik handsfree sneakers feature Foot Activated Shoe Technology Read More
I was reading an article this week about head injuries. It mentioned that even one minor head injury can lead to a greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. That’s why you should always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Helmets aren’t sexy and they bulky to carry when you’re not wearing them, which
This helmet protects your melon and is easy to carry when you’re not wearing it Read More
For those of us that like to be able to print photos on the go, there are a few options available to do just that task. A couple of days ago, I read about the Canon IVY Mini Photo Printer. It is primarily geared towards printing on the go from your Smartphone or tablet. It
The Canon IVY Mini Photo Printer – print your photos where you want and when you want Read More
It’s time to relax with your computer, tablet, or phone while you browse through a list of everything that we wrote about this week on The Gadgeteer. We have news, we have reviews, and we have articles about your favorite gadgets. Enjoy! News FLEXiT is a magnetic bendable LED flashlight that shines light where you
NFC rings, kneeling desks, a metronome on your wrist, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
The best thing about LED flashlights is that they provide light when you need them, but one of the worst things about most LED flashlights is that you need a hand to hold them. The FLEXiT Flashlight from Striker Concepts is an LED flashlight that you can stick it to a steel surface and you
FLEXiT is a magnetic bendable LED flashlight that shines light where you need it Read More
At the IFA ’18 Global Press conference today in Rome, Sharp announced that they will be bringing the first 8K TV in Europe. The Sharp Aquos LC-70X500E is a 70-inch TV, but Sharp says that larger Sharp 8K TVs aren’t far off in the future. And by large, they mean wallpaper sized up to 150
Sharp is bringing the first 8K TV to Europe Read More
The first review I ever wrote for the Gadgeteer was for the Amazon Echo Dot. With Amazon’s AI Alexa, you could use skills to do things such as turn on lights or order a pizza. Since that time Alexa has evolved. Now there are literally thousands of new skills. Some useful, others not so much. In
Amazon’s new Alexa Skill Blueprints lets you create your very own Alexa skills Read More
Filmmakers, videographers and photographers alike always hope to have the right equipment on hand, when an opportunity for a once in a lifetime shot comes along. There are times when we either go to the most difficult terrain, or the tightest places to get our shot. On many occasions, I have found that a monopod
This week we are bringing you six crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This week’s campaigns are for people who like to play ukulele, fidget, listen to music, keep an eye on their home, and more. Check out our picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns. Eufy EverCam: The Wirefree Security
As I continue the conversation on camera sliders and time lapse devices, I do recall someone mentioning the Genie from Syrp as part of the discussion from one of my previous news stories. The Genie Motion Control Time-Lapse Device from Syrp is a relatively small device as a cube that is 4 inches all around,
The Genie Motion Control Time-Lapse Device from Syrp has all the right moves Read More
Flash photography is frequently used by photographers both indoors and outdoors for many types of photography. Indoors, flashes can be used for portrait photography, some types of product photography, and most other types of indoor events. The cost of on-camera flashes ranges from less than $100 to over $1000, varying by type, and features, and
Yongnuo Speedlite YN600EX-RT II for Canon Cameras may just be the right flash for you Read More
The Adjustable Bag from Piorama will replace all of your sling bags, backpacks, and duffel bags because it can expand and contract from a small 31L day bag all the way up to a huge 62L travel sized duffel bag. It also converts from a backpack to a shoulder bag so you can carry it
The Piorama A10 is a bag that can transform from a small sling bag into a giant 62L duffel Read More
Keyport is one of my favorite companies because they think out of the box when it comes to gear. They started out with the popular Keyport Slide and Pivot key organizers and have now launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for their new Anywhere Tools. What is it? Keyport Anywhere Tools take the modular approach that
EDC goes modular with Keyport Anywhere Tools Read More
On Tuesday, Otterbox released their new Solo: A Star Wars Story collection of iPhone cases in anticipation of the 2018 Star Wars film. They join the previously released Galactic Collection of Star Wars Otterbox cases as part of the companies Symmetry Series. “You don’t have to be a scoundrel to protect your favorite co-pilot,” said OtterBox CEO Jim Parke. “Star
We’re no stranger to Baron Fig ’round these parts; I’ve reviewed the Confidant Hardcover Notebook, the Vanguard Softcover Notebook, and the Squire Rollerball Pen. Although I really like Baron Fig’s notebooks, I’m a bit obsessed with the Squire Rollerball Pen. Its just-right length, balanced weight, ergonomic shape and finish, and smooth writing tip all contribute
Baron Fig gets to the point with new Squire Click ballpoint pen Read More
Unless you’re one of those ladies who can stuff everything you need in your pockets, you probably carry some sort of bag whenever you leave the house. When you leave for work, you probably have to carry a bigger bag to fit everything you need for your job plus the things you need for the
The Coach phone crossbody bag is a perfect go-to-lunch bag Read More