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You can even handwash your clothes in the Samsung activewash™ machine

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If you have a cramped laundry room or perhaps just have your machines in a closet, you probably don’t have room for a utility sink for handwashing delicates or for soaking stains before washing. The new Samsung activewash™ High-Efficiency Top Loading washer is perfect for these situations because it has a built-in sink. Of course, the machine has […]

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Traxedo is the perfect clothing for dinner parties and your next marathon

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 24, 2015 / News / Clothing / 1 Comment

Tracksuits have never been considered dinner party appropriate garb until now. Traxedos are tracksuits that, you guessed it, look like a tuxedo. Silly? Yes. Only worn by dorks and tools? Most likely. But hey, don’t let that stop you. You’ll definitely turn heads when people see you in one of these suits. The Traxedo comes

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Save 20% this Memorial Day weekend on a Keyport keychain organizer

By Janet Cloninger / May 24, 2015 / News / Keychain, Pocket Gear / Leave a Comment

Both Julie and Jackie Cheng have reviewed the Keyport keychain alternative, and both like and still use their Keyports. (Read Jackie’s review of the original Keyport here and Julie’s review of the Keyport Slide 2.0 here.) After reading their rave reviews, I bought a Keyport, too. (I’ve got three Slides that I can choose from,

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Sphero robot, Axel Soundscape headphones, ThermaCELL insoles and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 23, 2015 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

Don’t let the weekend go by without making sure that you didn’t miss any of this week’s content. Click through to see the full list of the gadget related news, reviews and articles that were posted on The Gadgeteer this past week.

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Be a picture god with the Gekkopod flexible camera mount

By Larry Geisz / May 23, 2015 / News / Camera gear, Crowdfunded, Gear, Photography, Stand / 2 Comments

So, you’re an on the go type of person who loves to take pictures. The problem is picture ops come up when you least expect them or when you’re not prepared with a tripod or selfie stick. The Gekkopod, a Kickstarter project by Gal and Boaz Zucker, may be the perfect portable solution to your

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The Seyvr wallet keeps your phone charged

By Janet Cloninger / May 23, 2015 / News / Android, Batteries and Chargers, iOS, Wallets / 1 Comment

They Seyvr wallet is made of high-quality reinforced premium leather and is only about 15mm thick. The trifold wallet has six card slots, a money clip for cash and receipts, and it has a 1400mAh lithium-polymer battery that can keep your phone charged. The wallet is available in two versions, one with a built-in Lightning

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The Gadgeteer iOS app is now available through iTunes

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 22, 2015 / News / Apps, iOS / Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago I told you about the availability of a dedicated Android app for The Gadgeteer. At that time the iOS version of the app wasn’t available because it had not yet been approved by Apple. I’m happy to announce that the The Gadgeteer iOS app is now available on iTunes! Just like

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Is that a space shuttle in your pocket?

By Dennis Moore / May 22, 2015 / News / 1 Comment

A commenter on Reddit once said, “I possess a device, in my pocket, that is capable of accessing the entirety of information known to man. I use it to look at pictures of cats and get into arguments with strangers.” I think this is a pretty hilarious way to describe how we tend to take

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Relax by putting your feet up on a nice Bluetooth speaker

By Janet Cloninger / May 22, 2015 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Bluetooth speaker, Furniture, Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

I don’t normally think of Bluetooth speakers as being big enough to use as a footstool, but this one is. The Bluetooth Speaker Ottoman has a quilted faux leather exterior, so it blends in with your decor. It’s available in black only, and it measures 18″ tall X 17.5″ wide X 18″ deep. It has

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The Lil Trucker claims to be the ultimate multi-tool

By Janet Cloninger / May 22, 2015 / News / Multi-tool, Outdoor Gear, Pocket Gear, Survival / 2 Comments

The Lil Trucker is a current Kickstarter project. This multi-tool is designed by firefighters and built in the US. You can see from the image that it packs a lot of functionality in a small space. It has rescue tools – a belt cutter and a window breaker – to get you out of a

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Amazon Echo now allows hands-free reordering

By Margaret Dornbusch / May 21, 2015 / News / Amazon, Shopping / 1 Comment

After we had our Amazon Echo for a little while, my partner decided that in addition to being able to add items to our shopping list using the Echo, it would be nice to tell the device to order them. “Just wait,” I said. “Amazon is in the business of selling things. Sooner or later,

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The Dark Side can power your cell phone

By Janet Cloninger / May 21, 2015 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Star Wars / Leave a Comment

If you travel a lot or have a long commute, you may find that a backup battery for your cell phone and other mobile devices is a must-have item. If you have to carry one, why not make it fun? With the Star Wars Glowing Power Block – 5000 mAh backup battery, you’ll be able

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Keurig announces the Keurig Kold for cold beverages

By Janet Cloninger / May 21, 2015 / News / Beverage, Home and Kitchen / 7 Comments

Keurig has announced the Kold beverage maker that will be available for pre-order this summer. The Kold will make sodas – Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Dr. Pepper – plus teas, craft sodas, and drink mixes in 8-ounce servings. You won’t need ice, because Kold dispenses the drinks already chilled. You’ll be able to make carbonated

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Automatic announces next generation OBD-II car adapter and app store

By Margaret Dornbusch / May 20, 2015 / News / Car Gear / 1 Comment

Car adapter maker Automatic just announced version two of its car adapter plug as well as its new Automatic App Gallery. The Automatic adapter plugs into the standard diagnostics (OBD-II) port hidden under the dash in most cars since 1996 and helps users diagnose their own check engine lights and gathers data on driving habits.

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Apple introduces a Lightning Dock for iPhone

By Janet Cloninger / May 20, 2015 / News / Batteries and Chargers, charging dock, iOS, iPhone accessory, iPod accessory / 3 Comments

For the first time in quite a while, Apple is offering a phone dock. The white plastic iPhone Lightning Dock works with iPhone 5 and newer and with iPod touch 5th generation. It’s even compatible with all Apple cases for these devices. You’ll need to use the Lightning cable that came with your iPhone or iPod

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WaterField updates its Gear Pouch with a new look and new features

By Janet Cloninger / May 20, 2015 / News / Bags / Leave a Comment

WaterField kept the best features of its previous gear pouches and added a lining and an updated look to create the new Gear Pouch. The Pouch is available in three sizes: Small (8″ x 5.5″ x 0.5-1″), Medium (11″ x 6.5″ x 0.5-1″), and Large (12.5″ x 7.5″ x 0.5-1″). The Small makes a great travel

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will.i.am + Coca-Cola + Misfit = EKOCYCLE Field Band

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 19, 2015 / News / Activity tracker, Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

Misfit has just announced the EKOCYCLE Field Band, the result of a partnership with the Coca-Cola Company and will.i.am, for a new accessory for their popular Misfit Shine activity tracker. These wrist straps are made from 100% recycled PET plastic bottles and features a snap in mount for the Misfit tracker and an adjustable strap. The EKOCYCLE Field

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No bottle cap can escape the Decapitator

By Janet Cloninger / May 19, 2015 / News / Beverage, Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

Using the Decapitator, you can open beer bottle caps without scratching up your hands and with minimal effort. You just slide the Decapitator over the bottle cap, push down, and the bottle is opened. A magnet inside the Decapitator holds onto the cap until you’re ready to trash it. Watch the video at Corkcicle, and

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Safe drinking water is in the bag

By Janet Cloninger / May 19, 2015 / News / Emergency preparedness, Outdoor Gear, Outdoors, Water Bottle / Leave a Comment

If you camp, hike, or enjoy other outdoor activities, you’ll need fresh, safe drinking water, but carrying along enough for your outing can be difficult. You don’t want to risk drinking water from streams and ponds, because you don’t know if it’s safe. With the Squeeze Water Filter System, you can have all the drinking

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Go industrial with these USB chargers from Pipe Works

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 18, 2015 / News / Batteries and Chargers, USB charger / Leave a Comment

Multi-port USB chargers come in an almost unlimited variety of styles and colors, but this is the first time I’ve seen chargers made from actual pipe fittings. Pipe Works offers a unique collection of USB chargers, lamps and furniture that have been built using casted pipe fittings. These chargers have a cool industrial vibe and

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