News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
This PowerHouse Micro-USB Dock XL is designed for Android tablets and phones, eReaders, and similar devices charged by microUSB. It has a dock to adjust the microUSB plug so you can dock many of your devices while they are still in a case. You can rapidly charge your device while photos, music, apps, and other data transfers. […]
This Belkin Powerhouse XL dock is designed for Android tablets and eReaders Read More
The face of the new Kisai Radioactive watch from Tokyoflash Japan looks like it could be the monitor display on a nuclear reactor. The lights flash to display the time, and an animation mode will look like a constantly changing status display (can be turned off). The case and band are made of brushed stainless steel,
This new watch from Tokyoflash Japan is Radioactive Read More
The Covert Compass from Shomer-Tec is a genuine nickel that has been modified to function as a simple compass that will point to magnetic North. The nickel has a groove around the edge that is used to suspend the coin from a thread. You supply the thread and when dangled, the heads side of the coin
You won’t need a fancy compass with this nickel that points North Read More
Eight years ago, The Gadgeteer reviewed the Zeno Acne Treatment device, and that review is still being read today. Acne is a horrible thing that sits right there on your face, for everyone to see. It can sap your confidence in your appearance, it can physically hurt, and it can leave scars. People try all kinds
The TANDA zap promises to zap your acne away in just one day Read More
Last year, we told you about a 2.5′ retractable 3-in-1 cable from Bloobury that combined an Apple 30-pin connector, an Apple Lightning connector, and a microUSB connector in one cable. That cable could easily replace three cables in your gear bag, but what if you’re not a fan of the retractable cable format? This year
Two new 3-in-1 cables from Bloobury lighten your daily carry kit Read More
Always on the lookout for neat travel gear, I recently stumbled upon this product from Hydrapak, the Stash Bottle a collapsible TPU walled water bottle. What makes this so interesting to me is that when not in use, the hard molded top and bottom can be collapsed together for storage. This feature is a travelers
Get your hydration fix in a flash with the collapsable Stash Bottle Read More
There are a lot of solar chargers on the market, and most of them seem to require you to set them up and leave them in direct sunlight. Those types are more useful if you have set up camp and will stay around the same place for a long while, but they aren’t so useful
The Solar Strap lets you wear your solar charger Read More
SmartPlanet has a line of lunch containers that flatten up for compact carrying home after the lunch is eaten. More importantly for people with not much storage in the kitchen, they don’t take up a lot of storage space, either. The Collapsible Eco Meal Kits have BPA-free silicone bases that open to hold your food,
These SmartPlanet lunch containers expand to hold your lunch and flatten for the trip home Read More
If flinging your 3×5 inch pocket notebook on your desk is no longer an option for you, I have a solution to keep your workspace more organized. It’s called the Writer’s Block and it’s a new Kickstarter project from the makers of Word. notebooks. The Writer’s Block is made of a solid piece of brass,
Here’s a Writer’s Block that you won’t mind having Read More
I used to day dream about only needing one pocket sized device for all my communicating and computing needs. One device that would serve as my phone, my camera, my laptop and my desktop computer. That reality keeps getting closer because the hardware is already available with gadgets like the UNITEK Y-3068 USB 3.0 3-Port
Transform your Android device into a desktop computer with three USB 3.0 ports Read More
There are a lot of home automation devices out there, each with their own app. As you work towards the smart home of your dreams, before long, you’ll have multiple apps for your multiple devices. You can simplify things by controlling everything with the SmartThings Hub and iOS/Android app (you’ll need at least iOS 7.0
Simplify your home automation with the SmartThings Hub and app Read More
This past week we seemed to focus on two different themes. For reviews, we had not one, but three charger reviews. And for news we had quite a few video game related posts. If you’re not interested in either of those two topics, never fear because we had posts about tools, lifelogging cameras, LED lamps, camera
Chargers and gaming accessories – Weekly roundup Read More
I just finished reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed, a book about a woman who hiked the PCT (Pacific Coast Trail) all by herself. It made me wish I could do something like that. But the problem is that my idea of camping is sitting on my front porch in my pajamas while surfing my favorite
VSSL – Survival kit in a tube Read More
If you’re a product of the 60’s, 70’s or even the 80’s, you probably know the Polaroid name. But when the digital age went into full effect the Polaroid brand, probably best known for its instant cameras faded some. In honor of their 75th year in business Polaroid is trying to make a comeback with the
You won’t be a square with the Polaroid Cube Read More
One thing I used to daydream about as a child is having the power of levitation/telekinesis. To this day, that would be my super power if I could have one. And guess what? Now there’s a LEVITATING Bluetooth speaker in the works! The OM/ONE is a small orb speaker that measures 3.6 inches in diameter
Make a statement with the OM/ONE levitating Bluetooth speaker Read More
How many times has this happened to you? You’re hiking the Appalachian Trail and are ready to make camp for the night only to discover that your matches are soggy, your lighter is out of fluid and you’ve lost your firesteel. Now you can’t make a fire to toast your marshmallows! What will you do?
Make a campfire with your shoe laces Read More
You are a gaming god. You have sliced, slashed, driven and shot through all your foes. But how do you share these epic exploits with your friends and millions of potential worshippers? The Game Capture HD60 from Elgato is one way to do it. The Game Capture HD60 is a device designed to help you
Record your next epic gaming session with the Game Capture HD60 Read More
You have the system. You have the controller. You even have the pro peripherals, but what in the world are you sitting on? Ordinary seating just won’t cut it for the pro gamer so, what do the pros use? A gaming chair. One popular model of gaming chairs is the X Rocker Pro H3 from
X Rocker Pro H3 a gaming chair fit for the great Gluteus Maximus pro gamer extraordinaire Read More
The StretchWrite is a stretchy grip that will instantly turn your favorite pen or pencil into a touch screen compatible stylus. Just put the writing tip of the pen or pencil in one end of the StretchWrite and stretch the other end over the opposite side. Now you can write with the pencil or ink
StretchWrite turns your favorite pen or pencil into a stylus Read More
Continuing with my video gaming theme this week, I bring you the HipShotDot, an onscreen red dot sight designed for FPS (First Person Shooters) games. Here’s the thing, as I have gotten a little older I sometimes have a hard time finding the sight reticle on the TV screen when playing shooting games. The scene on the
You won’t lose sight of your target with the HipShotDot Read More