News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
PRIME DAY DEAL NEWS – We’ve reviewed several building block sets here on The Gadgeteer, LEGO alternatives that have great builds at a great discount, usually 20 to 50% cheaper. Many of these sets are on sale now, allowing you to slash another 20% or so! Sets that we have reviewed include: The astronaut (from […]
Prime Day News – Big discounts on building block sets during Amazon Prime Days Read More
PRIME DAY DEAL NEWS – The VTOMAN JUMP 1800 Portable Power Station is a true powerhouse packed with a great set of features. It has three AC outlets, fast-charging USB ports, versatile DC outputs, a bright LED flashlight, and quick recharging options including solar with the included 220W panels. It’s built to last, thanks to
Prime Day News – Save 45% off a VTOMAN 1800W power station with solar panels Read More
NEWS – Check out the EDC Multitool from Kondor Blue. It reminds me of a futuristic pistol grip, but it’s really a multi-functional bit driver that has storage for 8 bits. You get 5 x ¼” x 1” bits that store under a Zippo like magnetic flip lid and 3 x ¼” x 2” bits
This is the most unique bit driver I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot of bit drivers! Read More
NEWS – We Gadgeteers love our knives, and keeping them sharp is a normal part of ownership. Worksharp, the maker of the Mk. 2 electric sharpener I reviewed here, is now selling a rolling sharpener. I reported a brand of ‘tumbler’ sharpener in January of this year and a 21 comment discussion ensued. It seems
Worksharp now makes a rolling knife sharpener! Read More
NEWS – I’ve been searching for a really nice small utility knife that I can use to open boxes because I open a LOT of boxes and I need a tool that is Gadgeteer worthy! I happened upon this sharp looking MILSPIN Magnus utility knife which is made of premium brass that has been machined
This US made mini utility knife will last forever! Read More
NEWS – Last year I wrote a quick article about 5 mini EDC pens that were worth checking out. I want to update that for 2023 and have been on a quest to find a new selection of unique mini pens that I think would be great for that new list. One of the pens
I need this CountyComm Pen-Go mini pen for my EDC! Read More
DEAL NEWS – This InCharge 5-foot 100W Charging Cable is compatible with six charging ports. Purchase one today for $16.97 (reg. $39) or a two-pack for $31.97 (reg. $78) through October 15. Only a few pieces of technology have experienced the groundswell of popularity as those of the mobile variety. Cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and
This 6-in-1 charging cable is a must-have and is just $17 for a limited time Read More
NEWS – The PICHI Kootenay has a kooky name but this titanium keychain carabiner is interesting to me because it has a strange shape. It looks like the letter B because it has 2 loops or what PICHI calls zones. Either way, this carabiner can keep your keys and other small EDC gear organized while
This carabiner looks like a B but one unique feature gives it an A+ Read More
DEAL NEWS – Streamline upgrading your new or current computer with this all-in-one Office Pro 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle for $49.97 (reg. $418). No matter your iteration of Windows computer, you’ll need an operating system. Microsoft Windows emerged on the scene years ago as the premier operating system, and
Upgrade your PC with this Microsoft software bundle for only $49.97 Read More
DEAL NEWS – Convert all your old film negatives and slides into fabulous digital images with the Kodak Slide N Scan Film and Slide Scanner, now only $169.97, with free shipping for a limited time. If you were born in the 20th century, then you’ve definitely got them. They’re either organized into books, kept sorted
This Kodak Scanner preserves your old pictures. It’s more than $50 off with free shipping Read More
NEWS – The ROXON KS2 is a boxy multi-tool that features 13 built-in functions that include a saw, glass breaker, knife, ruler, nail file, flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, awl, threader, bottle opener, can opener, scissors, and tweezers. What sets this EDC multi-tool apart from other affordable tools is that the built-in scissors are full-sized and
You won’t break your fingernails opening this multi-tool! Read More
NEWS – Do you enjoy playing basketball but you’re terrible at it? Do you know how there are virtual classes that you can take on fitness devices like Peloton bikes, rowing machines, etc.? Now you can take classes from a basketball hoop with the Huupe smart basketball hoop. The full-sized regulation 60″ backboard has a
Huupe is a crazy expensive and crazy cool smart basketball hoop Read More
DEAL NEWS – Get one of the year’s best deals on a refurbished Acer N7 C731 Chromebook now at the extreme Deal Days price of just $50.97 while this offer lasts. Maybe you’re one of those methodical shoppers who wait patiently until Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day sales to buy those cool tech upgrades
A refurb Acer N7 Chromebook for just $50.97? Yep, but only for a limited time Read More
NEWS – University Games has been developing and selling board games, puzzles, interactive books, and educational toys for almost 40 years. They created the Colorforms Vinyl activity books, which I played with as a child in the early 80’s. The Night Hunter and Faeries & Magical Creatures are two new games by this venerable publisher.
University Games debuts 2 new ones: The Night Hunter and Faeries & Magical Creatures Read More
NEWS – Halloween is coming soon and it’s time to choose a character, but which one? Using the Megoo LED Mask you can choose or even create your own characters! This mask has 2074 LEDs (2121 RGB lamp beads) to create the images on the mask. You can use any of the 45 dynamic images
Customize your Halloween mask with the Megoo LED Mask Read More
NEWS – The Sofirn IF23 flashlight has a lot going for it. You can obviously use it as a regular flashlight and it will do a great job with that task since it has a max of 4000 lumens. But where the Sofirn really shines (I couldn’t resist) is with a second built-in 500 lumen
This EDC flashlight is the multi-tool of flashlights! Read More
NEWS – Satechi has recently launched a new product, the Vegan-Leather Magnetic Wallet Stand, which attaches to any MagSafe-compatible iPhone. The magnetic wallet allows you to conveniently carry your cards or cash wherever you go. Crafted from premium, scratch-resistant polyurethane leather, the wallet’s slim double-flap design features a cutout specifically made to show an ID.
NEWS – I have always enjoyed going to bookstores like Barnes and Noble to browse the magazine racks. I used to walk out with a couple of issues of unique magazines like the T3 gadget mags, Treasure Hunting, and others that I can’t remember now. I can’t remember because it’s been a long time since
Libby makes reading your favorite magazines even easier – for free! Read More
NEWS – Do you love dogs? If you do, do you ever imagine having a brick sculpture of your dog? Well, now you can with JEKCA building blocks for “Kidults.” Unlike other building blocks, JEKCA uses a patent locking technology to ensure you can build these sculptures sturdily without glue. Assembly is easy using the
JEKCA building brick dog sculptures for “Kidults” Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Most EDC prybar tools are designed for one task – prying. The PRYTIUM prybar is a titanium multi-tool with a lot more functionality and pizazz than a typical prybar. The functionality comes in the fact that you get a prybar, a nail puller, a ruler, a glass breaker, a bottle opener, a
This multi-tool prybar bit driver glows in the dark without Tritium! Read More