News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
The Saat Stand charging stands for Apple Watch are available in your choice of aluminum, wood, or Plexiglass. They can accommodate Watches with the loop bands as well as bands that can open. The charging cable is corralled in a channel in the charging stand, and the magnetic charger is held in the top; a […]
The Saat Stand is a sleek charging stand for the Apple Watch Read More
The HP Sprout is an all-in-one desktop computer with the power to set your mind and hands free to design. The Sprout runs Windows 8.1 on a machine with a 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7-4790S processor, 8 GB DDR3-1600 memory (expandable to 16 GB), NVIDIA™ GeForce GT 745A graphics with 2GB DDR3 dedicated memory, and a 1TB SATA
The HP Sprout is a designer’s dream workstation Read More
Steven Elliot is at it again with a crowdfunded Kickstarter campaign for his newest wallet design, the Dash 4.0. It retains the quick-access thumb slot for a frequently-used card and the coated, synthetic Saffiano “leather” front from previous versions. It also builds on the previous three Dash wallets with several improvements including a flexible 4-way stretch elastic back for expansion
Dash 4.0 wallet is a slimmer, more expandable version Read More
The weather is getting warmer and summer is just around the corner. Across the country BBQ enthusiasts are dusting off their grills and wondering the same thing, “Is there any propane left in the tank?” Wonder no more with The Smart GasWatch. The Smart GasWatch is a propane tank scale that uses Bluetooth to communicate
Keep the BBQ going with the Smart GasWatch Read More
Nothing disturbs a relaxing nap in the hammock under the shade tree like a swarm of mosquitos or other biting insects. The Mosquito Thwarting Hammock keeps the pests at bay because it’s covered by a 4-sided canopy made of super-fine nylon netting; it unzips on two sides for easy entry. The roof of 180g polyester
Relax outdoors without being “bugged” by insects Read More
Last month I published a news post making fun of a special wireless charging receiver for PMA style wireless chargers. I didn’t see the point of such a device which seemed to offer no benefits over a regular USB cable because the adapter was so bulky and clunky. Then today Brando sent me news about a similar
Charge your smartphone wirelessly with these small adapters Read More
The gavel comes down against the NSA: On Thursday of this week, The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, ruled that the National Security Agency’s (NSA) hotly debated policy of collecting bulk data from American citizens’ telephone conversations, was unconstitutional. This ruling in ACLU, et al. v. James Clapper, et al., is
The gavel comes down against the NSA Read More
Many of the commenters on my Keurig 2.0 Model K550 Coffee Brewing System review, and those at Amazon and other online retailers, said they were through with Keurig machines if they were restricted to using only official Keurig coffee pods. Reasons varied from the higher prices charged for the Keurig-branded pods, to concern for the amount
Is everyone having a great weekend so far? To make it even better, pull up a chair, a cold drink and click through to see the full list of all the news, reviews and articles we posted this past week.
WiFi cameras like the Dropcam, Spotcam and others are great gadgets that let you keep an eye on your property when you’re not able to be there. But what if you want to keep an eye on things without people knowing that you’re keeping an eye on things? One way is to turn your Dropcam Pro into
Turn your Dropcam Pro into a hidden spy cam Read More
No need to give a friend the key to your home so they can let your precious pets out anymore. The Danalock Bluetooth Smartlock can be programed to lock and unlock at any specified time to allow entry at your digression, AND it logs any entries and exits so you know when someone is coming
A smartlock that unlocks your door for you…There’s an app for that. Read More
As a gadget geek, I find myself using several different devices throughout the day. I often find myself starting a project on one device, only to finish it on another. This often results in having to transfer pictures, videos, and documents from one device to another. Generally this is an easy process, I can attach
A world of Infinit possibilities Read More
This bag proves that gear bags big enough to hold all your gear can be fashionable. The Tote from Dagne Dover is made of coated canvas with 100% genuine leather trim and 14k gold-plated zinc-alloy hardware. It measures 16” wide X 7” deep X 12” tall and weighs 3.4 pounds. The 8.5″ strap drop allows the bag
Carry all your gear in this fashionable Tote from Dagne Dover Read More
Attention Spotify users: Engadget recently reported that Spotify has begun to serve up advertisements on their Web site, targeted based on the music you are listening to. “Playlist targeting” is what Spotify is calling this feature. With this technology, Spotify can review your listening habits, and what you are currently listening to, in order to
Spotify is watching you Read More
We’ve told you about several Zoku frozen treat makers in the past, like the Quick Pop Maker, the Slush and Shake Maker, and the Iced Coffee Maker. It seems that Zoku expands their line each year, and they are now offering some new Pop Molds in sizes for adults and small children. Both sizes convert
Make your own refreshing frozen treats this summer! Read More
Synergy, a mouse and keyboard sharing utility, recently released a new version of its software – Synergy Pro. The Pro version offers turn-key SSL encryption, which helps keep sensitive data safe on public networks, as well as upgraded technical support. Synergy lets you use one mouse and keyboard combination on two or more different computers.
Synergy offers Pro version with SSL encryption Read More
Last fall, we told you about the iFetch, an interactive toy that pitches a ball for your small to medium-sized dog, or cat, to fetch. You can even train your pet to return the small balls to the iFetch to reload it for longer play times. The problem was that this version uses 1.5″ balls, which
There’s an iFetch in the works for big dogs, too Read More
Over the years, The Gadgeteer has told you about a variety of devices that use UV light to sanitize your gadgets and gear or even your carpets. (Check the links at the end of this post to read about some of these products.) There’s one potentially very germy item in your home that hasn’t been
Disinfect your kitchen sponge with UV light Read More
The Amazon Echo now works outside its black cylinder. Using the new Amazon Alexa Channel on IFTTT, you can create recipes to send Shopping List or To-do List items to services such as Evernote, Twitter, Gmail, or Google Drive. IFTTT, formerly known as If This Then That, lets unrelated apps or services talk to each
IFTTT lets the Amazon Echo work outside its cylinder Read More
The Spigen Apple Watching Charging Stand is made of aluminum and is shaped much like the stand on the iMac or Apple Thunderbolt displays. The actual dock is made of TPU to prevent scratching the Watch, and it cradles the magnetic charging disk that comes with the Watch. Spigen says the dock is compatible with
The Spigen Apple Watch Charging Stand is simple and elegant – and available very soon! Read More