News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
I’m a big fan of the Dropcam and have reviewed and used every model since it first came on the market five years ago. In that same time period, I’ve reviewed many other home security cameras like the FLIR FX which is the latest camera I’ve had the opportunity to try. I tend to compare […]
Nest Cam (the new Dropcam) is now available Read More
If you don’t know it, the E3 conference is happening this week. Along with the announcement of new games and system updates, I am always interested in the new gear coming out. This year Microsoft has announced the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. While on the surface, a new Xbox controller does not seem groundbreaking (especially at
You won’t be beat with the Microsoft Elite Wireless Controller Read More
The xylum charging dock for Apple Watch is machined from a solid piece of aircraft-grade aluminum for extra strength. The brushed surface and chamfered edges of the xylum complement the design of the Watch. The circular stand fits the charging cable inside, and two rubber inserts hold the cable and magnetic charger in place while
xylum charging dock for Apple Watch Read More
Outdoor lighting makes using your deck much more enjoyable, but it can be expensive when you have to have an electrician come out and wire them. These Solar LED Stained-Glass Postcap for 4X4 Posts lights don’t need wiring because they have solar panels built in to charge the included 1 AA NiMh rechargeable battery that powers
Beautiful lighting for your deck that doesn’t require expensive wiring Read More
Here’s a product that is supposed to be comforting, but it seems creepy and icky to me. Heavenly Pals is a new Indiegogo project for stuffed animals of the 10 most popular dog breeds (according to the AKC) that include: Boxer, English Bulldog, German Shepherd, Poodle and more. What’s the big deal you ask? Well,
That cuddly stuffed animal is really your dead dog Fido. Wait, what? Read More
If you’ve ever wanted a rainbow colored tripod, your dreams have come true because MeFOTO has just announced the launch of their customized color-based tripod: the BYOT. BYOT stands for build your own tripod service for MeFOTO’s RoadTrip model travel tripod for on-the-go photographers. Now, photographers can choose from 12 colors for each component to
Now you can BYOT (build your own tripod) with MeFOTO Read More
The Combat Wallets from Hell-Bent Holsters is a simple, compact wallet that fits in more pockets than standard wallets will. They have a patent-pending design with a clipped corner on the card pocket and “pressed the retention straight into the kydex to create a unique fanning motion that enables you to find the right card
This EDC wallet is Hell-Bent for Combat Read More
Kickstarter has a new project called the Oval Digital HandPan. It is a percussive instrument that can connect via USB on Android and iOS or Bluetooth MIDI on iOS to the MIDI-compliant music app of your choice to give you an unlimited palette of sound to choose from. With five sensors per pad, it gives
Oval MIDI digital handpan on Kickstarter Read More
In watchOS 2, Apple says your Watch will function as your alarm clock when you charge it as it lays on its side. Most stands on the marketplace now don’t place the watch on its side, so you won’t be able to take advantage of the rotated face and snooze button of the Nightstand mode using
Your Apple Watch can be your alarm clock with the Night Stand Read More
This post brought to you by HP Matter. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Gadgeteer. For years, the adage in the academic world was “publish or perish”, meaning that you need to research in your field and periodically publish a paper or book to prove to the university that you are
HP Matter guides you to thrive in today’s Idea Economy Read More
This post brought to you by DuPont™ Corian®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Gadgeteer. I believe that wireless charging is one of the best gadget features to be invented in the last few years and now DuPont™ Corian® Charging Surface technology is taking this feature even further by integrating it
DuPont™ Corian® Charging Surface technology brings wireless charging to countertops Read More
If a soft-sided travel kit just can’t handle the job of protecting your toiletries for travel, you need to step up to the Tooletries travel kits. These hard-sided cases have removable silicone netting inside to prevent your items from shifting during travel, and the waterproof neoprene lining adds protective cushioning and protects the contents of
Tooletries – made tough. Built for travel. Read More
Motion sensors are great in concept – illuminating your property when they sense nearby motion – but they can lack in execution. Normal motion sensors light up only a relatively small area around the light when they detect motion. This isn’t a problem when the motion is from an animal, but could allow a more
Protect your property with a network of light Read More
The good folks at Citizen have saved my bacon this year. My dad, like most dads, does not make it easy on me when Father’s Day (or Christmas or his birthday) rolls around. Last year I bought him 100ft of rubber hose for watering stuff in the yard. As you can imagine, he was really
No present for Dad? Don’t panic! Citizen can help. Read More
When I was a kid, I remember poring over the catalogs we’d get (especially the Sears’ Wish Book), and I’d look at everything that could be a gift for my family members – if only I had some money… It always seemed to me that the gifts for men were strange and/or utilitarian. Women had
Dad can carry music in this flask from iHome Read More
Another week has gone by so you know what time it is, it’s time to browse through a list of everything we’ve posted on The Gadgeteer this week to make sure you didn’t miss anything. Click through for the full list of news, articles and reviews.
I absolutely love my Keyport keychain, and I know my husband loves his just as much. It’s incredibly nice to have up to six keys and keychain tools (like an LED flashlight, pen, flash drive, bottle opener, or even an insert to hold his VIP customer card numbers) in one compact little case about the
Give Dad an organized keychain for Father’s Day – at a 40% savings on Keyport Slides Read More
There are 1000’s of backup batteries on the market, but I don’t know many that double as a digital clock and have a big LED display that shows charging status like the FENGENIUS Power Cube from Brando. The FENGENIUS is a power bank with a 5200mAh Li-Polymer battery, an aluminum case and an LED display
This backup battery does more than juice your gadgets Read More
Bellroy has just introduced their first phone case for the iPhone 6. Their are actually two models of this case: one to hold the phone plus one daily-use card and one to hold three cards. The cases can also hold some cash and even a spare SIM card. The case is made from flexible polycarbonate
Bellroy introduces their first ever phone case / card wallet for the iPhone 6 Read More
That title won’t make sense unless you watch the Kickstarter project video for the O’Keefe Music Foundation Album, but let me explain. This post isn’t about gadgets, but it is about music, and we’ve featured lots of gear in the past for making or listening to music. You probably have seen some videos by the young
Keep kids out of illegal fighting rings and in the music studio Read More