News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
SNL’s Amy Poehler and her Smart Girls organization have teamed up with Lenovo to use gaming as a vehicle to help teach kids (boys and girls) to learn to program for free. Lenovo’s Game State site allows kids to learn code development at their own pace while having fun at the same time. To advance […]
Comedic actress Amy Poehler and Lenovo join forces to teach kids to program Read More
The Amazon Echo Dot is a gadget that really makes you feel like you have a true digital assistant in your home that is always waiting to do your bidding. The only downside to the Echo Dot is that it’s always tethered to a wall outlet because it’s not battery powered – till now. VAUX
VAUX sets the Amazon Echo Dot free from its power cord shackles Read More
Usually, I write about a specific product in my news stories and reviews for The Gadgeteer. But recently I came across a website that blew me away with their models. The Little Planet Factory builds models of our solar system including realistic meteors (or small bodies as they are listed on the web page).
Rule your own solar system with models from the Little Planet Factory Read More
An unexpected visit from an old friend and an unopened bottle of Caymus. If you’re amongst the fortunate few to have old friends and a bottle of Caymus you surely know how tragic this event is. But wait! Don’t despair! There’s a gadget to the rescue! The newly available Velv Wine Oxygenator will develop that bottle’s best bouquet in
Velv will let you oxygenate young wine in no time Read More
This week I bring you six crowdfunding campaigns that include two quirky products that will make you smile and four products that look useful. Let me know if you end up supporting any of them.
Yesterday I told you about John Goodenough a 94 year old physicist who has invented a new battery technology that will change the world, and today I want to tell you about a 12 year old gadget fanatic who is part of the next generation of gadget reviewers.
12 yr old MuthuVignesh Meenakshisundaram wants to steal my job Read More
Longtime Apple partner Incase just released a new set of sleeves and cases designed for the new MacBook Pro & MacBook Retina in 13″ and 15″ sizes.
Got a New MacBook Pro? Incase has you covered with new sleeves and cases. Read More
Most people may think that a 94 yr old can’t possibly have new ideas, especially when it comes to technology. But John Bannister Goodenough is poised to change the world – again. Goodenough who is a professor of mechanical engineering and materials science at the University of Texas at Austin invented the lithium-ion battery with
“Classic Modern Mountain” is how Topo Designs describes their distinctive style. This Colorado-based maker of outdoor gear & apparel is known for products that feature simple functional design, exceptional craftsmanship, and distinctive color schemes. The new Stack Pack offers flexible organization for work, travel, and hiking expeditions.
Journey far and wide with the new Stack Pack from Topo Design’s Spring Collection Read More
For all the chronic snooze bar pressers of the world comes the Witwatia Pressure Sensitive Alarm Clock. The Witwatia alarm clock is not like ordinary alarm clocks that rest on the night stand next to your bed. This alarm clock goes on the floor like a rug. Yes, the floor.
Addicted to the snooze button? This alarm clock guarantees you’ll get up to turn it off Read More
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Amazon has started offering qualified customers the option to pay for select cell phones using monthly payments. They will charge you the first payment when the device ships and the remaining balance will then be split into equal monthly payments.
Amazon introduces monthly payments for unlocked phones Read More
As I get older, I find that I often look over my glasses instead of through them because I’m at that glorious age when it’s tough to see small things like text on my phone without taking off my glasses first. Even though I wear bifocals, it’s sometimes really tough to see tiny things close
Developer with visual disability creates Big Keys iOS keyboard app with emojis Read More
Did you buy the new Nintendo Switch gaming console? I know that their product launch didn’t quite go as smoothly as they had hoped, but if you have one, it’s time to protect it and WaterField Designs has that covered with two new cases: The Nintendo Switch City Slicker Case and the Nintendo Switch Multiplayer Pro
WaterField Designs has 2 new cases to protect your Nintendo Switch Read More
How do you get millions of people to do something they already should be doing? Well, you turn it into a game of course. At least that’s what Sencity the company behind the TetraBIN is trying to do. The TetraBIN is a connected trash bin that rewards people for tossing out their trash. It’s a
Smart trash bin TetraBIN asks, Do you want to play a game? Read More
I’m an EDC fanatic and am always on the lookout for cool but useful gear that I can carry with me on a daily basis. But I don’t like just any gear. My favorite EDC products have to be small but awesome. The Folding Coin Knife from BucknBear ticks both of those boxes. This coin-sized
I don’t think I have any vinyl records in my home anymore, but if I did, I’d want Pyle USA’s newest Bluetooth Vertical Turntable. It has a vintage style that has been paired with modern tech features like Bluetooth for wireless streaming and a cool vertical stand.
Pyle’s new turntable goes Bluetooth and vertical Read More
Growing your own food is awesome because you know where it came from and how it was grown (with or without pesticides). But gardening itself takes some effort if you want the plants to actually live long enough to produce fruits and vegetables. The folks at Click & Grow are no strangers to making gardening
Click & Grow introduces DIY gardening – sorta Read More
The Jabees Q9 LED desk lamp is a multi-tasker that no only lights up your desk, but it can also charge your Qi-enabled device through it’s built in charging surface or USB port.
Light up your desk and charge your phone with the Jabees Q9 Read More
A lot of people who enjoy playing guitar for fun and profit don’t just own one instrument. They are always seeking something new, better and different. The problem is that owning multiple guitars takes a lot of money to buy them and a lot of space to store them. Somnium guitars look like they could
Reconfigure your guitar effortlessly with a Somnium modular guitar Read More