News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
To make sure that you didn’t accidentally miss any of our gadget news and reviews from last week, I have this handy dandy list for you so you can see at a glance all of our posts from the past seven days. Click through to see the full list.
LG G5, Trayvax minimalist wallet, iRig mic and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Every year when Jeanne and I go to Florida for vacation, we talk about taking along one of our metal detectors to hunt the beaches for “treasure”. So far we’ve never actually taken one with us because we’d have to dismantle it to put in our luggage. That wouldn’t be a huge hardship, but we’ve
This metal detector folds up after you’re done searching for treasure Read More
Whenever I look like I need help carrying things, which is quite often apparently, I tend to hear, “Hey, let me help you with that!” My snarky response if I have the situation well under control is, “C’mon, I could do this with a baby on each hip, but thanks for asking.” Sometimes it turns
Get a Loopy Case and StoptheDrop™ Read More
The Alexa voice service has been set free from the confines of the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Tap devices and is now available in the Invoxia Triby. On its own, the Triby looks like a portable radio or Bluetooth speaker. It’s actually both! It has a built in carrying handle, control buttons and an
Triby is the first Alexa powered device NOT from Amazon that you can buy right now Read More
Earlier this year I told you about Taylor Guitar’s TaylorSense module and app combo that can be added installed into a guitar to help you monitor the instrument’s health stats. Health stats for a wooden instrument like a guitar, ukulele, mandolin, violin, etc, are usually temperature and humidity ratings. When the air is dry like
Check your guitar or ukulele’s humidity levels with the Bluetooth Humiditrak Read More
Do you work in a harsh environment, participate in extreme sports or just happen to be extra clumsy with your devices (like me)? If so, you deserve a portable charging solution that is as tough as your demands. Check out the myCharge All Terrain series of portable chargers. This IP68 rated, military-grade charger is designed
myCharge All Terrain series might be the toughest portable charger there is Read More
I’ve been using D’Addario NS Micro clip-on tuners on all of my ukuleles for a few years now because they are small enough to leave on the head stocks of my instruments without getting in the way of my playing or when the ukuleles are stored in their cases. D’Addario have a new version of
D’Addario’s NS Micro tuner keeps shrinking Read More
Hoverboards are two-wheeled self-balancing electric scooters that you stand on to ride around like a minimalist version of the Segway. Two wheels are cool, but what if you would rather sit down but still get from point A to point B? Check out the HoverSeat from BoatsToGo. It’s an aluminum frame with two additional wheels
HoverSeat turns your 2-wheeled hoverboard into a 4-wheeled vehicle Read More
Did you get a chance to visit The Gadgeteer every day this week to read our news and reviews? If you answered no, then this post is for you. Click through to see a comprehensive list of all our posts from the past seven days. Happy reading!
TRIbella wine accessory, a smart thermometer, Citizens Earth Day and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Audio company Denon has gone after multi-room speaker maker Sonos in a big way with their revamped HEOS HS2 line of speakers. When I reviewed the original Heos 1 wireless speaker, one of my complaints about it was it lacked Bluetooth—unless you bought the Heos Go Pack, a $100 addition which also included a rechargeable
Denon takes a shot at Sonos with the revamped HEOS HS2 system Read More
These days you can 3D print just about any material fathomable: plastic, metals, wood, carbon fiber, wax, silk… and now pancake batter. Consisting of a two-axis computer-controlled batter dispenser and a griddle, PancakeBot allows you to print your own fluffy breakfast creation. Pre-made designs are available online, or you can make your own by tracing
Print your breakfast with PancakeBot Read More
I travel outside the USA for work several times per year and one thing I am a bit paranoid about is carrying my passport with me everywhere I go. I even take it to the hotel gym with me. However, I also always carry my iPhone with me and often I want my wallet as
Dash Minimalist Travel Wallet provides slimmed-down travel carry Read More
I don’t have children, but I can only guess how much “fun” parents have when it’s time to tell their kids to turn off their tablets and laptops at the end of the day. I am imagining the tantrums and meltdowns that happen when the internet can’t be accessed and that’s just what happens to
KoalaSafe is a kill switch for the internet that controls screen time for your kids Read More
April showers bring May flowers and wet hair. Unless you’re sporting a buzz cut, you probably don’t like getting caught in the rain without an umbrella. The RainScarf is an alternative to bulky umbrellas and raincoats. This light weight 75″ long scarf is reversible with a soft polyester blend side for cool clear days and
You’ll be prepared for the next rain storm with this scarf that has a built in hood Read More
Move over Sonos. Nativsound has a new indiegogo crowdfunding campaign that is currently seeking funding for the Nativ Vita to provide a viable alternative to multi-room home sound systems like Sonos. Think of it like Sonos+ where there are many additional input and output options to choose from. Integrating all of your music from the
Nativ Vita: The next Sonos killer? Read More
HTC is attempting to get back into the Android Smartphone game with its newly released H10 model. The question is do they offer enough to sway users from the leader of the pack, Samsung’s Galaxy S7? It comes with a very solid unibody aluminum design that underwent 10000 hrs of drop tests. The downside is
HTC is back with the HTC 10 Read More
Creative just won’t leave it alone. First they came out with the Sound Blaster Roar speaker which put almost all other Bluetooth speakers to shame. Then came the Sound Blaster Roar 2 which was 20% smaller, yet improved on the original Roar in almost every way. Now, they’ve dropped the Sound Blaster name entirely and
I roar, you roar, we all roar for iRoar Read More
Saddleback Leather Company is expanding their popular product line with eight new Mountainback bag designs. These aren’t Saddleback’s typical leather bags though. They are are waxed canvas and leather bags that have been inspired by the sailmakers of New Zealand. Constructed of rugged and water resistant thick 24 oz moss green waxed canvas from Scotland,
I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far. I’ve spent all afternoon outside picking up sticks that have accumulated in the yard from winter and spring storms. I’ll be lucky if I can get out of bed in the morning after bending over eleventy million times. 🙂 If you’re looking for a relaxing
LG G5, Amazon Oasis and more – Weekly roundup Read More
I prefer earbuds to headphones because they are smaller and easier to carry around than a full-sized pair of earphones. While I like them better earphones, I know I’m not alone in having issues with earbuds falling out of my ears. If you’re a fan of Apple’s earpods which have come packaged with the iPhone,
GOBUDi EARBUDi ear hooks keep Apple earpods from falling out of your ears Read More