News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
After years of offering one of the most popular indoor security cameras, Nest has introduced the Nest Cam Outdoors. This weatherproof camera has been designed for outdoors installations which means you’ll finally be able to see what’s going on at night. That’s the biggest complaint that I have with all the indoor security cameras that […]
Nest introduces their first outdoor camera Read More
Lux Blox are a snap and lock hinge building system that allows kids and adults to use their imagination by creating models that can curve, bend, flex, twist, turn and move while remaining strong and stable. The shape of the blox are built around nature. We call Lux “the principled block” because we intentionally designed
Bored with LEGO? Check out Lux Blox Read More
The new WaterField Designs Bolt Laptop Backpack has been designed to take you from work to play with its spacious interior, comfortable shoulder straps, and organized pockets for your gear and laptop. You’ll make it through TSA airport security in a flash with the quick access zippers that let you remove your laptop or tablet
WaterField introduces Bolt laptop backpack Read More
The title says it all – part of Amazon’s Prime Day offers includes a THREE month trial of Amazon’s Audible (Prime members only) in which you will receive one free audiobook per month AND a $10 Amazon credit toward your next qualifying Amazon purchase. After your three months are up, you will be charged $14.95
This week I’m featuring four crowdfunding campaigns from Kickstarter for products that music, are compatible with LEGO bricks, organize your keys and more. Click through to check out this week’s list of notable Kickstarter projects.
I don’t know where you live, but here in Southern Indiana, electricity bills this time of year tend to soar due to heavy use of air conditioner units. Keeping your home cool is a must when humidity levels are high and temps are in the 90’s. How can you optimize your AC unit to save
Mistbox wants to help you save 30% on your AC bill Read More
Dash cameras have historically been more prevalent in many other countries than in the US. (remember the endless dash-cam footage of the Chelyabinsk meteor in 2013?) Recently, dash-cams are becoming more popular in the States, either to have as an archive in case of an accident or to record a drive you rather not have your insurance company know about.
Shopping for a dashcam? Consider the LK-7950 Lukas Dual Lens Dash Camera with Wifi and GPS Read More
I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend and had a great week. If you were too busy to visit The Gadgeteer every day this week to check out all our gadget articles, I have a listing of all our news posts and reviews from the past 7 days that I’ve arranged in chronological order so
Ring Doorbell, Mpow Cheeta Bluetooth headphone, TEK keyboard and more – Weekly roundup Read More
The next time you head to the pool, lake or beach, leave the water wings behind and grab a Floatie King pool float. These adult sized floats not only keep you above water, but they will also get you noticed. If you don’t turn a few heads when you float by on the back of
Pool floats that turn heads Read More
Yeah, me neither. But, according to Dr. Catsby, whisker fatigue is a real thing that can stress cats when their ultra-sensitive whiskers get over-stimulated by touching things like the sides of their food bowl. When this problem occurs, cats can refuse to eat and/or flick their food on the floor around their dish. If I
Did you know that cats can get whisker fatigue? Read More
To celebrate Summer, Christmas in July and Friday, we present the Gadgeteer’s 2016 Summer gadget giveaway! One lucky person will win a huge bundle of 15 prizes. Entering is as easy as answering 3 questions. So click through to read the details on the prizes and to submit your entry for a chance to win
Summer 2016 gadget giveaway! Read More
Hot head? The Evaporative Cooling Cap will keep your noggin 20 degrees cooler than the surrounding air. How does it do that? The cap’s liner and brim are made of a special material that allows moisture to evaporate for hours after just a two minute “charging” in cold water. This cap looks like the perfect
This cap will let you keep a cool head even in the summer heat Read More
Fans will love these officially licensed beverage steins in the shape of their favorite intergalactic Star Wars characters. Each 22-ounce stein stands 9 inches tall and is made of high-quality ceramic with a wide base and a hinged head that has a pewter thumb lift. Choose from Boba Fett, R2D2, Chewbacca or Darth Vadar and
Luke, I am your beer stein Read More
If you have a yard, then you also have weeds in that yard. I think my yard has more weeds than grass. I live in the woods, so it’s inevitable because I don’t want to treat my lawn with weed killing chemicals because I have an indoor/outdoor cat and I feel like the less toxic
Steam clean (I mean murder) the weeds in your lawn with Dynasteam Read More
I have been using a Venstar ColorTouch thermostat since reviewing one almost 6 years ago. I still like using it, but when it comes to features, it has lagged behind the big guys in the thermostat market like Nest. I’m happy to announce that Venstar has added new capability to their line of ColorTouch programmable
Venstar ColorTouch thermostats get Amazon Echo control Read More
If you own an in-window, wall hanging or portable air conditioning unit, it is probably controlled with a handheld remote. Handy, yes. But Gadgeteer worthy, no. You can change that with the tado° Smart AC Control which gives your semi-dumb AC unit IoT (Internet of Things) super powers that are IFTTT and Amazon Echo compatible.
Tado adds mobile app control to your remote controllable AC unit Read More
Do you use Bluetooth speakers, light bulbs, smart plugs and more? Bluetooth devices are easy to setup and don’t clog up your WiFi network, but the most annoying thing about Bluetooth is the short range connection and one-to-one pairing limitations. The Cassia Hub has been designed to fix these problems. It is a router
Cassia Hub is a router for your Bluetooth gadgets Read More
I must have missed the memo that we are only supposed to brush our teeth in a downward motion from the gum to the tooth and not constantly brush up and down, left to right. Brushing the way that I’ve been doing can contribute to receding gums and inefficient cleaning of plaque and other gunk…
Apparently we’ve (maybe it’s just me) have been brushing our teeth all wrong Read More
I know it’s summer right now and some locations here in the US are over 100°F in the shade, but it will be winter before we can turn around. Winter brings colder temps and high fuel bills. Instead of using a space heater to combat the chill, you might want to consider an Egloo. Although
Egloo heats your room for pennies and without electricity Read More
This week I feature five crowdfunding campaigns from Kickstarter and Indiegogo that have caught my eye for being unique and worth checking out. Click through to check out my list of this week’s notable Kickstarter projects.