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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.
Who wants a platinum, gold, silver or titanium wedding band when you can have a silicone wedding band instead? That’s right, silicone. The same type of material that is used to make the wrist bands that declare your support for various charities and causes is being used to make rings. Why would you want a
Declare your love with Groove, the wedding ring of the future Read More
The Gadgeteer team was busy this week with a batch of review updates and 11 brand new reviews. We also posted a bunch of news about new products and notable crowdfunding campaigns. Now is a good time to make sure you didn’t miss any of our stories, so click through to see a full list
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_imQEMMhw-o You know those tags on your new clothes that you immediately rip off and throw in the garbage as soon as you get home? You won’t want to do that when you buy gear from Columbia Sportswear. The outdoor gear manufacturer is turning the paper tags that traditionally include washing and garment care instructions
Columbia Sportswear turns clothing tags into survival tools Read More
The popularity of standing desks continues to grow, but there’s one thing about these computer accessories that can be annoying to most users… the method of adjusting them up and down. Customizing the height as you fiddle with knobs or hinged locking mechanisms can be awkward and dangerous if you’re not paying attention to what
Evodesk converts your old desk into a powered standing desk Read More
Do you have multiple smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home? If not, stop reading this and go buy some. Then come back and finish reading this article. If you’ve installed several throughout your home, then good job. Your family is now protected. Or are they? Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can mean
MAX One makes sure you hear smoke and carbon monoxide warning alarms Read More
Great pictures require great lighting, and that includes selfie pics. iPhone owners who want to capture that perfect Blue Steel pout should check into Pyle’s new Lite-Me Selfie Lighted Smart Case for the iPhone 6s or 6s Plus. The Lite-Me case features bright LEDs that are built into the case’s frame and a 1750 mAh
Pyle lights you up with their new Lite-Me Selfie Lighted Smart Case for iPhone Read More
Want to add a little more pizzaz to your rock anthem guitar solos? The Firefly looks and behaves like a traditional guitar pick that not only lets you strum guitar strings, but it also puts on an LED light show that is synchronised with your music while you’re playing. The Firefly guitar pick features a
This guitar pick will light your fire Read More
Amazon is in the process of updating their Kindle app, e-Readers, and Fire tablets to include a new navigation feature called Page Flip. This feature allows you to tap on the current page of the book you are reading so that it remembers that page and pins a thumbnail version of it to the side
I’m flippin’ for Amazon’s Page Flip Read More
Can you remember what it felt like to run through the yard with no shoes and socks on your feet when you were a little kid? I thought I was the fastest runner in the world when I ran barefoot. Yeah, I wasn’t… But feeling the cool grass between my toes made me feel different.
I had no idea that grass flip flops were a thing Read More
When we were kids in school we had to label ALL of our belongings, which was a chore. However, labeling things can be fun, especially with tools like the Electric Carving Pen Tool. This engraving pen can be used on jewelry, metal, wood, ceramic, and glass and might be an ideal gift for the artistic
Label all your gadgets (and other stuff) with the Electric Carving Pen Tool Read More