News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Here is this week’s list of 5 crowdfunding campaigns that have caught my eye in the last week for being unique, and worth checking out. Click through to see this week’s notable crowdfunding projects.
Fans of Apple’s rose gold MacBook, iPhone and Apple Watch can now choose from Satechi’s growing line of matching accessories. Satechi’s Metallic Series has been expanded to include rose gold versions of their wireless headphones, headphone stand, charging stations, Type-C Hub and new Type-C Micro/SD Card Reader. Additional Rose Gold items will be added to
Satechi adds rose gold accessories to their Metallic Series Read More
I don’t know where you are right now, but here in Indiana, it’s hot. Not just hot, but humid AND hot. Ugh… When it’s like this outside, the best place to be is inside with your favorite cool website, which I hope is The Gadgeteer! To stay cool (intellectually), I’ve created a quick list for
Bowls for cats with tired whiskers, Geocaching, smartwatches and more – Weekly roundup Read More
The Avegant Glyph is a portable and lightweight theater that can go with you on all of your adventures. You might look like Geordi La Forge while you’re wearing the Glyph, but you won’t care because you’ll feel like you’re watching a 60-inch TV and will be enjoying hi-definition digital audio. It connects to your
Avegant Glyph may look like a pair of headphones but it’s really a video headset Read More
Pollen, pet dander and spores: These are the bane of the existence of anyone with asthma and allergies. But be prepared to breathe easier: The IQAir HealthPro Plus removes 99.97% of pollutants including VOCs, particulate matter and ultra-fine particles, which are the most insidious because they can be breathed into your lungs and go directly
IQAir HealthPro series promises cleaner air using 4-stage filtration Read More
The TWIST World Adapter DUO from OneAdaptr is the only power adapter that you will need to take with you when you travel internationally (okay, so maybe it doesn’t work everywhere, but it works in 150 countries!); it has all that you need in one piece. This unique adapter allows you to twist the base
Now you can charge your devices in 150 countries with the TWIST World Adapter DUO Read More
It’s been 10 years since we had a dog, but when we did, we just let her outside to do her business and then complained when we’d accidentally step in her business while walking around our yard. That’s what happens when you live in a rural area like I do, but for city-dwelling dog owners,
Have no fear, Mighty dog poo bag dispenser is here! Read More
We’ve reviewed a LOT of dash cams over the years, but I think this new dash cam from Pyle is the first one I’d seen that has two cameras. The Pyle Dual Camera & Monitor DVR System fits over your vehicle’s existing rearview mirror and has a camera to point out the windshield and one
Pyle’s new dash cam will let you create James Corden style carpool karaoke videos Read More
If you’ve day dreamed about adding smartwatch features to your favorite non-smart watch, the CT Band from French startup Rifft, may make your dreams to become a reality. The CT Band is a replacement watchband for most watches that is made of leather or silicone and comes in a variety of different colors. The band
CT Band turns your Rolex or Timex into a smartwatch Read More
Taking a temperature is something we do when we or our kids are sick. There are old fashioned glass thermometers, more modern digital thermometers, higher tech thermometers that plug into your smartphone and then there’s the Withings Thermo. Withings, the well-known and well-respected health products brand has added the battery powered Thermo thermometer to their
Withings Thermo is a thermometer that doesn’t go in your mouth or your… Read More
The GEKO Smart Whistle is a personal safety device that will send your pre-defined contact list an SMS message, email or phone call with your location when you press the button or blow into it for more than two seconds. You can also send them an audio recording if you’re unable to speak. After deactivating
GEKO is a smart whistle with built in GPS tracking capability Read More
Whether you’re camping in the woods or in the backyard by the fire, you don’t want to lose your marshmallow roasting stick! I remember as a kid, after an exhaustive search in the woods to find my perfect twig for roasting, I would eventually lose it only to find it later after it’s on the
Making s’mores just got better with this glow-in-the-dark skewer Read More
Remember in the 80s when video gaming took a major leap from the old Atari systems? You know when 8-bit arcades games like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bro., and even TECMO BOWL hit the home gaming system. Nintendo remembers because they are the ones who brought them to you, and now they are bringing
Relive the 80s with the NES Classic Edition Read More
Just when I finished reviewing the huge Braven BRV-XXL, they released the smallest of the Braven family; the Braven 105 Active. The 105 is made for just that—an active lifestyle. While you could conceivably get more exercise jogging while carrying the 18 lb. BRV-XXL, it’s obviously not practical—and just plain weird. The Braven 105, however,
The Braven 105 Bluetooth speaker is as active as you are Read More
This week I’m featuring four crowdfunding campaigns from Kickstarter that have caught my eye for being unique and worth checking out. Click through to check out this week’s list of notable Kickstarter projects.
The notion of only having small earbuds in each ear, without cords of any kind, should make many activities where cord management and cord noise are problematic, such as running or exercising, more enjoyable and immersive. There are a few players in this relatively new field of gadget, notably: Bragi, Earin, Motorola, and BÖHM. Skybuds, manufactured by Alpha Audiotronics, Inc.,
Skybuds are completely wireless earbuds Read More
Summer’s here and the weather is perfect for going to the beach and taking a dip in the ocean. But ever since the 1975 movie “Jaws”, the level of awareness for shark attacks has been heightened. While rare, shark attacks do happen and can be deadly. Recent data shows that shark attacks are on the rise.
Sharkbanz is a wearable wrist band that repells sharks Read More
Wait, don’t laugh and don’t hit the back button on your browser. I know the image of a whiteboard mounted in the shower looks goofy, but stop and think about the times that you’ve had a great idea while showering, only to forget the thought as soon as you finished washing your ears. Ideas can
Capture your next light bulb moment in the shower Read More
Do you check out The Gadgeteer Monday through Friday? If you answered no to that question, that will make me really sad. Ok, I know you’re busy and might not have time to visit the site each day. That’s why I post these weekly roundup lists every Saturday. They have links to all of the
Star Trek Bluetooth Communicator, Eachine Quadcopter, Pokemon Go and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Last year Janet told us about the Sideclick crowdfunding campaign for the snap-on universal remote sidecar for several streaming media devices like Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Nexus Player and Roku. As a reminder, Sideclick is a slim universal remote attachment that snaps onto existing media streaming device remotes and adds programmable IR buttons, giving
Sideclick adds more functionality to your Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV remotes Read More