News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Entomophagy is “the human consumption of insects and arachnids as food” according to Entomophagy.com. Now don’t get squeamish, but this may very well be the future for feeding the world. Did you know that there are an estimated 10 quintillion (10,000,000,000,000,000,000) insects (about 900,000 species) on the planet according to Smithsonian Information? That seems like […]
Farm 432: Farming insects for food to feed the future Read More
Let’s see a show of hands, how many of you have ever used a binder clip as a wallet? I use one whenever I want to travel light and only need a couple cards and some cash. The Edwin wallet by Hive Design is a Kickstarter project that is trying to raise $15,000 and is
Edwin is a minimalist wallet inspired by the binder clip Read More
As another week comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on all the gadget news, reviews and articles that were posted here on The Gadgeteer. To make things easy for you, I’ve compiled a list with links to every article. Enjoy!
Nike sunglasses, Apple watch docks, Bluetooth speakers and more – Weekly roundup Read More
From the weird product files comes Freka facewear. What the heck is it? It is a face mask that filters the air for either pollution and other health reasons. Instead of wearing a generic mask that cost pennies, you can wear this “stylish” and ergonomically designed mask. Inspired by the classic styling of British tailoring,
Here’s the latest in facewear. Yes, facewear is now a thing Read More
If you’ve been wanting to step up from an old school split ring keyring, check out the KEYKLIP Kickstarter campaign. The KEYKLIP is a solid anodized aluminum key holder with a built in carabiner clip and bottle opener. It can hold 2 – 10 keys using the included extenders and once the keys are secured
Is the KEYKLIP a better key organizer? Read More
The Gmail Android app has recently added Block email address and Unsubscribe to the list of menu overflow items. To block someone who bombards you with unnecessary emails, all you have to do is open the email, tap on the menu overflow icon (three vertical dots) located within the email next to the reply button
Gmail Android app adds new Unsubscribe and Block email address features Read More
Let’s get this out of the way, this tablet has mediocre and outdated specifications. It runs Android 4.1, has a 1.5Ghz dual processor, and only 8 GB of built-in storage. This is not a top of the line tablet, but it should be fine for basic internet browsing, reading, and music streaming. So why the
An Android tablet with an interesting twist Read More
Withings has split their Aura sleep tracking gadget into two different packages. One without the sleep sensor and one that performs just as a connected alarm clock. The Aura Connected Alarm Clock + Sleep Sensor Accessory is priced at $299.95 and the Aura Connected Alarm Clock is priced at 189.95. The difference is that the
Withings Aura Connected Alarm Clock will now let you wake up to your favorite tunes Read More
The seasons are changing and before you know it the holidays will be upon us. It’s a great time to reflect and think about your life. Why not write yourself a letter that will be emailed to your future you in say… one year, 5 years or even 50 years! If you register as a
Look out for yourself at www.futureme.org Read More
The new Griffin Technology Guide Cable Management anchors look useful as well as snazzy. You get three Guides that feature a non-skid weighted, steel polished base with anodized aluminum hooks that are magnetized. All you do is remove the magnetic hook, position your cable or cables and reattach the magnetic hook. Once setup, you’ll no
Griffin Guides keep your cables where you need them Read More
I don’t get very excited over clothing, but I seriously want one of these (I hope my wife is reading this). Baubax is a collection of jackets that have an uncanny amount of useful features, especially for gadget enthusiasts. It comes in four different styles: windbreaker, bomber, blazer, and sweatshirt. Each style has a male
Baubax may be the most useful jacket ever Read More
While this may not fall into the traditional realm of gadgetry, it does coincide with another love of mine….pranking my wife! The Tapping Peeper is a motion activated figure that attaches to your window with a suction cup. While I can’t speak for your loved ones, I know my wife would go running scared if
Prank your loved ones with the Tapping Peeper Read More
Check out this pencil sized soldering iron that is powered by USB. It features a super thin tip that is perfect for delicate surface mount (SMD) work and a protective cap when it’s not in use. Plug it in to a USB port and it will heat up quickly for those impromptu maker sessions. It
Add this USB powered soldering iron to your EDC Read More
Since I purchased my Nexus 6 phone, I have thoroughly enjoyed receiving immediate system updates from Google. The Android 6.0 update known as Marshmallow has been described as an incremental upgrade in which certain features are being updated and the bugs of the previous OS are being fixed. Even so, I still find myself eagerly
The Android Marshmallow features I’m looking forward to Read More
If you’re an Android user considering moving to Apple’s latest iPhone, you might benefit from Apple’s new Android app: Move to iOS. The app sets up a private WiFi connection between your new iPhone and your Android phone. The app transfer your content and put it in the appropriate places. Data handled includes: Contacts Message
Apple’s Move to iOS App available on Google Play Read More
If you don’t follow us on Facebook, Twitter, RSS or email, here’s a quick list of all the news, reviews and articles that we posted this week on The Gadgeteer.
BlackBerry Passport, Amazon Underground, Kickstarter tips and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Some of you may have noticed a few weeks ago that Amazon has implemented a change in its Appstore. Amazon Underground is a new permanent program that Amazon has created to provide its customers “with over $10,000 in paid apps, games, and in-app items now FREE” every day via the web, 3rd generation or later Fire
Digging into the Amazon Underground Read More
I’ve worn glasses since I was in third grade. I don’t know what the definition of legally blind is, but without my glasses, I have a feeling I’d fall into that group. If I’m awake, I’m wearing my glasses. Now that I’m older and wiser, I have progressive lenses that allow me to read and
Adlens glasses have lenses that can be adjusted as your eyes change Read More
If you prefer manual act of writing with a pen on paper, to writing with a stylus on a glass screen, the collaboration of Livescribe and Moleskine will be of interest to you as it combines analog with digital. According to Gilles Bouchard, CEO, Livescribe: With the Livescribe 3 Moleskine Edition, we are continuing that
This cast iron candle holder called Moment was designed by Norwegian designer Lars Beller Fjetland according to Dezeen. It is an amazingly simple design that uses a movable pendulum attached to an arm with a cupped extinguisher. The pendulum’s needle-like tip is inserted into the side of a candle such that when the wick burns
Fascinating self-extinguishing candle holder Read More