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I almost freaked out when I found an email from Dropcam in my inbox yesterday afternoon telling me that as an owner of an original Dropcam or Dropcam Echo, that my camera was no longer going to be supported and will stop working on April 15th. That was the bad news, but the good news is that Dropcam is […]
Your original Dropcam is going to stop working on April 15th Read More
If you’re tired of rectangular Bluetooth speakers, check out the back-to-the-future look of the Bluetooth Gramophone. This speaker has a high-quality steel horn mounted in a walnut base. It connects to Android, iOS, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices, and it has an Aux input for non-Bluetooth audio sources. It uses Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP profile, and
Gramovox has the cure for the ordinary speaker Read More
The Olixar HexStyli 6-in-1 Stylus Pen provides you with both a pen and a capacitive stylus, as you’d expect. It also has a ruler etched on one side in inches and another in millimeters on another for quick measurements, and it has a bubble level in the barrel for hanging pictures and other small jobs.
HexStyli pen has six tools in one small package Read More
From a golfing stand point, last year was a total bust for me. Due to some medical issues, I wasn’t able to play many rounds. This year I am determined to not only play more, but improve my game. There are a lot of gimmicks and gadgets out there to help improve your game, but
It may not stop the British, but the Revolution Golf Tee could help your golf game Read More
Pad & Quill have a beautiful new case for the iPhone 6 Plus. The Bella Vida is a wallet folio that adheres to the back of the phone with a new 2-part 3M clean-release adhesive. It’s made of American full-grain leather and constructed with french-hemmed seams for a beautifully finished look. Inside are several card pockets
Your iPhone 6 Plus will live the Bella Vida in this folio wallet case Read More
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Montar car mount, SkinnyCharge, DUNU TITAN 1 and more – Weekly roundup Read More
You have the perfect watch, but what about the perfect watchband? The folks at Leatherman have thought of this and have come up with the new Leatherman Tread. The idea came from Ben Rivera (President of Leatherman) when he was stopped at Disneyland security for carrying his Skeletool. The Tread is designed to be worn
You wont mind if this one treads on you, the Leatherman Tread Read More
I have several Philips Hue bulbs in my house that started with a Christmas gift last year and has grown over the year since then. I love the ability to change the mood of my room by varying the intensity and the color of the lights, but it is an expensive setup. The starter hub
Turn a standard CFL or LED bulb into a color-changing bulb without breaking the bank Read More
In honor of John Hancock’s birthday (January 23rd, 1737), I challenge you to put away the QWERTY keyboard and grab your favorite pen and paper because it’s National #HandwritingDay. John Hancock was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence, the act which inspired the saying “Put your John Hancock on it” that we
Celebrate #HandwritingDay 2015 Read More
Several months ago I reviewed the ZeroHour XD Tactical flashlight thinking I would never need another, but the folks at ZeroHour have me rethinking that. They are running a Kickstarter campaign to develop a smaller and more feature laden flashlight and battery backup. The ZeroHour Relic XR is their latest flashlight which is currently seeking funding through
ZeroHour wants help to fund their new compact tactical flashlight + battery backup Read More
We’ve told you about these ultra-cool steampunk clocks with Nixie tubes displays. Nixie tubes are “the LEDs of yesteryear” that used to be used for displays on scientific equipment, voltmeters, counters, and control panels. They’re no longer in production, but ThinkGeek found some limited-edition kits that let you build your own clock with an alarm function
Build a steampunk clock with alarm Read More
This is not the typical folding outdoor chair! Although the rEvolve chair does fold up into a carry bag, that’s where the similarities end with most outdoor chairs. The rEvolve has a swivel base, so you can turn from side and side – even a full 3600 – and never miss the action of a game.
The rEvolve is the Cadillac of outdoor chairs Read More
The Gadgeteer has reported in the past about how you can print a light saber, a storm trooper, musical instruments, and pen holders using 3D printers. When I think of 3D printing, these are the types of things that come to mind, but I was blown away when I read about how a 3D printed
Can 3D printers save lives? Read More
As the title says, Martian Watches and GUESS have produced a new smart watch called the GUESS CONNECT. It was introduced at CES 2015, where it was selected as a CES 2015 Innovation Award Honoree in the wearables division. The CONNECT is based on GUESS’ fashionable best-selling RIGOR watch. The watch is “water resistant and will
Martian Watches has paired with GUESS to introduce the GUESS CONNECT watch Read More
Have you thought about using a standing desk for all those health benefits you’ve read about, but you don’t want to completely give up the option of sitting? What if you could have one desk that functions as both a sitting and a standing desk? And what if it’s priced low enough that it won’t destroy
Your sitting desk can change to a standing desk with the push of a button Read More
Do you find yourself having to constantly move the flashlight around when you’re walking at night to see what’s ahead and to make sure you’re not going to trip over something? With the Nightlighter Flashlight, you’ll be able to light up both directions without moving your hand. The Nightlighter looks about the size and shape of
The Slim Leather Wallet by abrAsus is attractive and functional. Closed, it’s only 3.56 inches long X 2.31″ wide X 0.98″ thick; it’s 7.63″ wide when opened. It’s a perfect size for a front-pocket wallet. Inside are pockets to hold up to 7 cards and another for coins. There’s a cash slot between the two pieces of
This front pocket wallet carries cards, cash, and coins Read More
Let’s start 2015 off with a gadget giveaway! Here’s your chance to win a bundle of seven prizes from Boxwave, InkCase, Tokyoflash, Wicked Audio, BuQu, Divoom and Scosche. You can win this contest simply by writing a comment to this post. If you’re willing to do a little extra work, you can get two extra chances to win,
2015 winter gadget giveaway! Read More
The photo of the cased iPhone 6 in space isn’t an artist’s rendering; it was taken by the camera sent up on the weather balloon with this phone. Urban Armor Gear tested their iPhone 6 case by sending it up to the stratosphere and dropping it from 101,000+ feet. During the trip up and down,
The iPhone 6 in this case survived a fall from the stratosphere Read More
We’ve featured USB charging stands on The Gadgeteer before, but those had a paltry max of 6 devices charged at once. The 96W 10-Port Giant Family-Sized Desktop USB Rapid Charger Cradle from Allputer can charge up to 10 devices simultaneously from a single wall outlet! The charging cradle accepts 100-240V, 50/60Hz AC power (max 2A) and outputs
Now THIS is a USB charging stand! Read More