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I received an email from Verizon this morning that said I could double my existing data allowance from 3GB to 6GB for FREE just by calling a phone number. I just got off the phone with them and now I have 6GB of data and it didn’t cost me a cent. Seems a little too […]
I was just able to double my Verizon data allowance for FREE Read More
I’ve seen various gadgets, including phone backup batteries, used as keychain fobs, but this is the first Bluetooth speaker key fob I’ve seen. The BluGo Bluetooth speaker from Triple C is only 2.25″ in diameter and 1″ thick. It comes with a ball chain to clip onto your keyring or bag strap. It has a
Carry a Bluetooth speaker on your keychain Read More
Last week, we told you about the Pearl: Compact Mirror & USB Rechargeable Battery that was seeking funding on Kickstarter. Soon after our post went live, Kickstarter suspended the project because of a DMCA copyright infringement claim. Daniel Chin of HYPER by Sanho Corporation, says: “It was a ridiculous, unfounded and fraudulent claim which Kickstarter did
If you are a geek, you most likely already know what steampunk is, but if not, it’s a sub-genre of science fiction that features steam-powered machinery and gadgets that have been inspired by the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne. The folks at Steamy Tech have created a wide variety of kits and
DIY + Steampunk = Awesome Read More
I will admit that I have a rather large collection of watches. While most don’t get worn on a regular basis, I do have a couple that I would consider my every day users. While these are not necessarily the most expensive or elaborate watches, they are reliable/durable and I am always looking for ways
A band of a different style, the NYC NATO Horween watch band Read More
Adding more file storage to a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air usually means hanging an external hard drive off a USB port, plugging in a USB flash drive or inserting an SD card. All these ways will work just fine, but they aren’t the most elegant solutions. Dangling an external drive from your laptop when you’re
Expand your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air’s file storage with a micro SD card Read More
Epson’s Home Cinema 3500 2D/3D Full HD 1080p 3LCD Projector uses 3LCD 3-chip technology to provide a bright, immersive experience on a big-screen of up to 300 inches. Epson says it provides up to 3X brighter colors than competitive models; it provides 2500 lumens of color brightness and 2500 lumens of white brightness and up to 70,000:1
Watching the game on Thanksgiving Day can be as super-sized as the meal itself with Epson Read More
2 years ago, I reviewed Atomic Floyd’s SuperDarts hybrid in-ear headphones. I liked them then and I like them now. I often still use them despite how many earphones I’ve reviewed or have yet to review. I like the sound signature and I really like the hybrid speaker design—an armature and a dynamic speaker working
Atomic Floyd puts the Super Darts on a diet Read More
Here’s a low tech alternative to the expensive hi-tech problem of viewing movies on your smartphone. Instead of crowding around your phone’s screen, project the image on a wall using the Smartphone Projector. This DIY kit is made of sturdy cardboard and a comes with a glass lens that will magnify the image on the
Who needs an expensive digital projector when you can use a cardboard smartphone projector Read More
The Hobbit Limited Edition Clothbound Notebook from Moleskine is the perfect gift for any Middle Earth aficionado. This is a large-sized Moleskine, measuring 5″ X 8.25″. It’s covered in a nutmeg fabric, and the front is decorated with a graphic that looks like a page from Bilbo’s own diary. Inside are 336 ruled pages, seven reproductions of
Document your journey there and back again in this Hobbit Moleskine Read More
We like to make sure you are always up to date with what we’re writing about, so here is a full list of all the news, reviews and articles that we posted this week on The Gadgeteer.
DROID TURBO, iPad Air 2, free CREE LED bulbs and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Now that you have an iPhone 6 Plus, how are you going to protect it from everyday wear and tear? Are you using a rubber bumper case? Boring… Maybe you have a snap-on plastic shell on the back. Even more boring… If you want an iPhone 6 Plus case that looks fantastic while also doubling as
Mujjo introduces the 80° leather wallet iPhone 6 Plus case Read More
Flying these days can be a big hassle, long lines, short tempers and that’s just at the security checks. But there was a time when flying and being on an airplane was a more civilized venture, with hand mixed cocktails and plenty of elbow room. You can’t do anything about the elbow room, but you
Feel like a civilized flier again with the Carry On Cocktail Kit Read More
You’ll make short work of dinner preparations when you use the set of knives in the Star Wars X-Wing Knife Block. The block is made of of silver plastic and has individual knife sheaths built in. It’s weighted to prevent tipping. The set includes five, one-piece knives with high-quality blades. You’ll receive a chef’s, bread, carving,
Cut through making dinner with an X-Wing fighter Read More
Celebrate with the Force this Christmas by decorating with these Kurt S. Adler Star Wars lawn ornaments. Each 36 inch character (which includes Darth Vader, R2D2, a Storm Trooper, and Yoda) contains 50 lights and is decked out in Christmas apparel to join you in celebrating the holidays. When decorating this Christmas, “Do, or do
These ARE the droids you’re looking for this Christmas Read More
Here’s a little something for our gadget loving fisherman readers. It’s the Hook-Eze and it claims to help you quickly and safely tie a fishing hook to your line without drawing any blood. It’s a simple gadget invented by Ross Bain of Australia, that is basically a holder that snaps over the hook’s barb so
Hook-Eze is a hook tying gadget for fisherman Read More
With the PetziConnect, you can see, talk to, and dispense treats to your cat or dog while you’re out of the house. Install the PetziConnect, connect it to your WiFi connection, install the free, secure app to your smart phone, and you and your fur babies will be in contact any time you like. The
Keep an eye on – and give treats to – your pets while you’re out of the house Read More
The i-FlashDrive is an easy way to transfer data between your computer to your iPhone or iPad, and it also increases the storage available to your iOS device. Simply insert your own microSD (HC) card into the i-FlashDrive, copy over files from your computer, and then use the Lightning connector to connect the i-FlashDrive to
Increase the storage in your iOS device with Brando’s i-FlashDrive Read More
The Kenu Stance is a handy tripod that plugs into the Lightning port on newer iPhones using a patent pending MicroMount which is made of a composite material called Grilamid. The stand features a zinc-alloy construction providing a stable base with non-slip feet and a ball-and-pivot joint that lets the iPhone tilt and rotate freely for taking pictures, using Facetime
Kenu Stance is a compact tripod for iPhones that will fit in your pocket Read More
In the past few years a lot of people have traded their power sucking incandescent bulbs for CFL bulbs as a way to cut energy costs. They get a big thumbs up for cutting energy, but there are problems with CFL bulbs including the fact that they have mercury in them. Not disposing of these bulbs properly
CREE’s Great American Bulb Swap comes to NYC, Boston and Washington DC Read More