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My daughter will be going to college in the fall, and we’ve already started thinking about the things she’ll need to take with her. She wants a footlocker, and I agree it will be great for transferring stuff from home and for storing things in her dorm room. I had a footlocker when I was […]
This armored trunk puts other footlockers to shame Read More
We’ve all been there, lunch out with the friends, then back to an important meeting at the office. After the meeting, you make a quick trip to the restroom and happen to smile at yourself in the mirror and that’s when you see it… A big honking piece of broccoli stuck between your teeth. You
Smilesaver will make sure your smile is perfect Read More
If armbands for you phone or MP3 player aren’t for you, maybe you’d prefer to carry your gear on your chest. With the Power Pouch Long Tank from Gracie’s Gear, you’ll have a three-compartment zippered pocket on your chest that can hold your phone, MP3 player, key, ID, or whatever you take with you. The
Women’s workout shirts with pockets for your gear Read More
Today is May 4th, otherwise known as Star Wars day because … May the Fourth be with you. Get it? 😉 We love telling you about Star Wars themed gadgets and gizmos, so here is a small list of some of the more interesting items that we’ve covered in the past: Why fold a crane
Celebrate Star Wars day 2014 Read More
Tell the world that your favorite superhero is Spiderman with these useful USB / smartphone gadgets from Brando. There’s a 6000mAh power bank, a tiny OTG (On the Go) micro USB adapter for Android smartphones, a dual card reader for Android or Macs and PCs, and a USB flash drive with light up Spiderman eyes
These gadgets will make your Spidey senses tingle Read More
If, despite your best efforts, you have an unsightly cable hanging out in plain view, why don’t you use these cute clips to make that cable a design element? The Wire Blooms Cable Tidy Clips are little plastic cable clips that hammer into your walls with small nails and hold your cable to keep it
Bird on a wire – and it won’t be ruining your car wash Read More
Did you miss any of our reviews or news posts this week? We covered a variety of topics from Bill K’s review of the D-Link Outdoor HD camera, to Janet’s review of Oberon’s leather iPhone cases and my own review of the ADATA DashDrive Air wireless storage reader and backup battery. Check out the full list of articles
D-Link Outdoor HD camera, Oberon leather iPhone case and more – Weekly roundup Read More
I hate my hair. Words cannot describe how much I detest my thin, sparse hair. I’ve never been able to grow it to my satisfaction but now it just looks awful. If I grew it long I would look like a crazy radiation victim. So what do I do? I shave my head. This is
Drive your way to a smoother head: the HeadBlade ATX Read More
Why limit yourself to taking selfies in your bathroom? With the Samsung NX Mini camera, you can photograph yourself anywhere in the world. You can always see what you’re including in the shot, because the 3″ LCD touchscreen view screen can flip up and face forward. The camera is slim (0.9″) and light (5.6 ounces),
This Samsung camera takes selfies (and all your other photos) to a higher level Read More
Wallets, I like them. I am always on the lookout for my next card carrier, and if you have been reading the site for a while you know that between us Gadgeteers, we have tried more than a few. To catch my eye a wallet needs to have something unique or utilitarian about it and
Pop goes your smartphone on the Wezel leather wallet easel Read More
There are a lot of fitness trackers on the market to encourage adults to work on their fitness, but there hasn’t been such a product for children before now. LeapFrog’s new LeapBand is a fitness tracker for children ages 4-7 that encourages active play and healthy habits with a customizable pet pal. Audio instructions help non-readers follow
LeapBand is a fitness and activity tracker for kids Read More
It must be kooky case week. First it was an iPhone case with a built in cigarette lighter and now this. The latest iPhone 5/5s case that makes me scratch my head in wonder is the Atomyzer, an Indiegogo project seeking $20,000. What makes this case so kooky? Because the Atomyzer houses a refillable cartridge
This iPhone 5 case will make you smell like roses Read More
Because there are limits to the number of carry-on bags when you travel by plane, do you ever find yourself taking a bag big enough to hold what you need to carry on that’s way too bag for daily use once you get to where you’re going? Or maybe you pick up too much documentation
Keep a spare gear bag in your gear bag Read More
Did you happen to snag yourself a shiny new Samsung Galaxy S5 Android smartphone? The next step after upgrading to a new phone is to go shopping for useful and protective accessories. It’s exactly like shopping for clothes, only different… Cases come in all manner of shapes, styles and colors, but how about combining a
Keep your Samsung Galaxy S5 juiced with the Power Jacket with cover from Brando Read More
Like to travel light, but don’t want to deprive yourself of needed gadgets? With the Pebble Aria, you’ll have a 3500mAh backup battery and a portable speaker in one small package. The reserve power is enough to charge a phone up to two times, or it’s enough to power the speaker for up to seventy
Travel light with this speaker / backup battery combo Read More
At one time or another throughout a day, desk space can easily become cluttered with gadgets galore sitting and charging (has anyone seen the mouse?). Rediscover the surface of your desk with the IDAPT Wireless Charger i4w Qi. When using this charger, you will use only a small amount of space to charge up to
Reclaim your valuable desk space using the IDAPT Wireless Charger i4w Qi Read More
Apple announced the release of the MacBook Airs, and Waterfield announced the perfect case for the 13″ MacBook Air. Their Outback Solo MacBook Air Case is perfect for carrying the Air, its charger, your phone, wallet, and keys – everything you need for your day without loading yourself down. The Outback Solo is made of waxed
Are you getting one of the newly-updated MacBook Airs? You’ll need this case. Read More
We all have them, cases for our phones. They come in plastic, metal, with batteries, with lights, some are thin and some are fat. So what’s the next technology in cell phone cases? The folks at Concepter think it is the Lunecase, which is a Kickstarter product seeking funding right now. Designed to use the
Blue Microphones wants to celebrate the availability of three new colors for their popular Snowball microphone by giving away 1 microphone to 3 lucky Gadgeteer readers. Each winner will choose one of the new colors which include: Bright Orange, Neon Green and Electric Blue. It’s easy to enter so click through and take your chance.
Blue Microphones Snowball microphone giveaway! Read More
Ok, that was harsh… The Supernova Lighter Case for the iPhone 5/5s won’t really give you cancer, but if you use this case to light and smoke cigarettes, you’re gambling with your health. Having said that, this iPhone case has a USB rechargeable electric lighter built into the back of it. It doesn’t use flames
This iPhone case will give you cancer Read More