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Tangram has made jumping rope fun again with Smart Rope. What makes the Smart Rope so awesome? It has 23 embedded LEDs in the rope which display in mid-air the number of jumps you make (future software updates will allow you to select modes within the app that will allow the rope to display calories […]
Smart Rope makes jumping rope fun again Read More
Verizon is getting in the holiday spirit by playing Santa to new and existing customers with XL or XXL plans. For every new phone they add or upgrade, Verizon is adding 2GB of bonus data to their plan each month. Unlike some free data gifts in the past, this one does not expire after one
I am big fan of the Kenu Airframe+ portable car mount. I have used every Airframe that has come out and have given one to every member of my family. I spend a great deal of time in my car each day, so making sure that my phone isn’t sliding around on the seat of
Kenu Airframe+ Car Kit gets you ready for the road Read More
When I was a teen, I remember thinking how cool the Transformer toys were – you weren’t just getting one toy but two. Transforming plastic toys are still sold today, but many are rather disappointing because they are cheaply made. WooBots are an alternative to these. WooBots are wooden transformable robots that are assembled by hand
WooBots – transformable wooden robots that are sure to delight the kids in your family Read More
I don’t know how I feel about having to charge the battery in my shoe insole, but hey, if it will keep my toes from going numb in the winter I may consider it. This could be the motivation I need to get out of those wintertime blues and get some exercise outside! These Bluetooth
Digitsole – Heated shoe inserts that track your steps and calories burned Read More
The RiutBag is a backwards backpack. What exactly is that? It is a backpack where the zipper is located nearest to your back to ensure that your belongings remain safe and secure. This uniquely designed backpack has a foam-lined pocket that will carry a 15-inch laptop (the pocket is located against your back) and has
RiutBag – the backwards backpack Read More
When it comes to Christmas there are two types of people in the world. The first group hears the word “who” and thinks of Dr. Seuss and the characters from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. The second group – the more awesome group – hears the same word and immediately thinks of a completely different
Have a very Whovian Christmas Read More
To celebrate the holidays, we invite you to participate in the Gadgeteer’s 2015 Holiday gadget giveaway! One very lucky person will win a huge prize pack of 15 different prizes. So click through to read the details on each of the prizes and then submit your entry for a chance to win them!
2015 Holiday gadget giveaway Read More
I hope everyone had a great time on Thanksgiving day and I hope you survived yesterday’s Black Friday shopping frenzy. I stayed home and didn’t buy a thing! We had to go to town today and I figured it would be just as crazy, but I was surprised how quiet things were. Even Walmart wasn’t
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Huawei. All opinions are 100% mine. When I mention the brand name Huawei, is it one that you recognize? If you answered no to that question, then you are not alone. But Huawei hopes this is all about to change and I think it’s
Huawei isn’t a brand that all US smartphone buyers know about – yet Read More
If you were to stop and think about it, you would find that you probably have more Wi-Fi devices connected to your home network than you realize, and that number is only growing, right? Let’s see, there are our computers, phones, tablets, printers, TVs, blue-ray players, game consoles, appliances, thermostats, security cameras, picture frames, doorbells,
Luma is an easy-to-use router that covers your home network’s dead zones Read More
Everyone here at The Gadgeteer would like to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your day with family, friends and good food. Make sure that you eat plenty of turkey so you’ll have enough stamina for all of your Black Friday shopping adventures tomorrow. And if you’re like me and would rather
Happy Thanksgiving 2015 Read More
I think that everyone who has ever screwed in a screw has stripped a screw head (or two) at one time or another. When it happens, you can either just leave it alone, muttering to yourself, “Good enough!” Or you can bore out the screw with a drill bit and replace it. There is an
Stripped screw head? Problem solved with Grabit! Read More
As much as I like people to read reviews and consider expert opinions on headphones and earphones, this reviewer is not the definitive word on what is the best headphone. No reviewer is. Headphones are only as good as the user thinks they are. So then—if any reviewer (including me) is not the final word,
The zZounds 2016 Headphone Buyers Guide is more than just any guide Read More
Preparedness seems to be on the minds and hearts of an increasing number of folks these days. Whether you are a “prepper” getting ready for the doomsday scenario, a back-country hiker or a suburban warrior, an entire industry has been built around survival and preparedness. It’s not always easy to carry survival gear with us,
Alpenlore belts pack a lot of survival gear Read More
The Lumen flashlight is a unique flashlight – it doesn’t need an external power source to use it. All it needs is your body heat. How does it work? According to the Kickstarter page, you touch TEG (Thermoelectric Generator) – small ceramic bar that can produce electric current when we provide temperature difference between upper
You only need to touch this flashlight to power it Read More
We’ve seen iPhone cases with built-in batteries, built-in multi tools, and even an iPhone case with a built-in charger with prongs that can plug directly into a wall outlet. The TurtleCell case for the iPhone 5, 5s, and 6, is an iPhone case with built-in earbuds. The TurtleCell case features built-in retractable earbuds with an in-line
Use turtle technology to keep your earbuds ready for action Read More
By next week at this time, Black Friday will over and the rest of the holiday shopping season will be looming in front of you. Before you start stressing out, how about taking a few minutes to relax by reading some great gadget related news and reviews. It’s the time of the week for catching
Robots for kids, dual lens dash cam, pens, keyrings, wallets and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Do you need to add a pop of color to your home or office? The Chromatic: LED Color Spectrum Clock might just do the trick. This clock has 60 LEDs and allows you to select from one of six different animation modes: Pulse – Red hour, minute (which pulses seconds), and second hands RGB –
Chromatic is an animated LED clock that will add a splash of color to any room Read More
I know this is a gadget blog, but most of us who love gadgets also love science fiction. Microsoft just announced the release of an anthology of short stories written by contemporary science fiction greats such as Elizabeth Bear, Greg Bear, David Brin, and Ann Leckie. To provide inspiration for the stories, Microsoft let the
Microsoft releases Future Visions science fiction anthology Read More