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The Nimbus Smart Dashboard from Quirky looks a little like a gauge display in an old car, but it syncs with your mobile device to display information to keep your day on track.  You can customize each gauge to display up-to-date information about traffic, your Fitbit stats, calendar, social media, Eggs in your Egg Minder, your […]
Have a smart, personal dashboard on your desk or night table Read More
I’ve seen chalkboard paint, but I’ve never seen dry-erase whiteboard paint before.  With IdeaPaint, you can add a dry erase board to walls, tabletops, or other suitable surfaces using just a paint roller.  (Professional installation is available, too, for the non-DIYers.)  It’s available in the standard white, but it’s also available in black or in
Now you can have a dry-erase whiteboard anywhere if you have a paint roller Read More
It is inevitable that electric cars will someday rule the roads. I have no doubt that the internal combustion engine that we all know so well, will go the way of the dinosaur within our lifetime… or at least within the Gadgeteer Kids’. I have been waiting years for electric vehicles to gain traction and
Now this is cool…Zelectric Motors Read More
Los Angeles, California based KILLSPENCER has just added a new selection of camera straps to their already impressive line of handmade bags, cases and pouches. Their new Bridle Leather + Paracord Camera Straps feature a tangle-free strap made of practically indestructible paracord, with riveted hand threaded leather ends. The strap connects to your camera with
KILLSPENCER Bridle Leather + Paracord Camera Strap offers indestructible good looks Read More
Skooba’s latest bag is the iPad/Tablet Courier V.3. This vertically-oriented messenger bag is a slim bag made of tough but lightweight micro-ballistic nylon that’s been treated to repel water. The bag has been designed to hold a tablet in a sleeve that’s suspended on the back wall of the bag so it doesn’t touch the
Carry your tablet in style with the new Skooba Messenger Bag Read More
If you’re a gadget lover, then you probably love multi-functional tools. Let’s face it, we love to get big bang for our tech bucks. But when it comes to multi-functional smart phone items, the list seems to be short and the useful functionality is often hit and miss. The ChargeDrive, a Kickstarter project by Idris
ChargeDrive 3-in-1 device combines a charge cable, flash memory and a tripod Read More
There’s been some interest here at The Gadgeteer in standing desks.  Standing while you work offers great health benefits, and many desk-bound workers could benefit from being able to stand while they work.  There are many solutions that allow you to work as you stand, but most of them seem to involve replacing conventional desks
Easily convert your conventional desk to a standing desk without permanent modifications Read More
These Star Wars Polo Shirts from ThinkGeek lets you show your undying fandom without violating dress codes.  After all, what’s the big difference between wearing somebody’s reptile logo or Boba Fett’s Mandalorian symbol on your chest, other than the coolness factor?  The Imperial insignia is available in black on heather gray shirts, the Rebel Alliance
Add a touch of Rebellion to casual Fridays Read More
Since I picked up my gold iPhone 5S, I’ve been looking for a good case to put on it that will show off its style. Roaming around the web the other day, I stumbled across this Leather Folio case by Adopted. What really piqued my curiosity was its leather, and both the white/gold and pewter/silver
Keep your iPhone 5 safe in style with the Leather Folio case by Adopted Read More
The Lyrix Jive speaker is a portable Bluetooth speaker.  Like many small, portable speakers, it can also serve as a speakerphone for handsfree calling.  It uses Bluetooth 4.0 and has the AVRCP audio/video remote control profile.  All this probably sounds pretty familiar to you, but the Jive does have some unique features.  It has a suction
This little Bluetooth speaker goes anywhere you go – even into the shower Read More
I’ve heard a lot of reports about the dangers of brain concussion in athletes in the last year or so.  All sorts of sports can pose a risk of concussion, even when protective gear is worn.  When my daughter was at a Taekwondo tournament, a black belt received a kick to head and fell to
Coaches (and parents) can see at a glance when an athlete may have sustained a concussion Read More
The next generation Flipside wallet is now available with 2 new colors, updated stronger hinges, a newly redesigned locking mechanism, rugged new texture on the outer shell that repels most scratches and a smoother curve geometry, making it slightly smaller and more comfortable in pocket. The Flipside 3X can now store both cash and cards
New Flipside 3X wallet gets new colors and evolved features Read More
The iGrillmini from iDevices is a meat thermometer with an attached probe. Nothing new there right? But pair it with your iOS device and now you have a smart thermometer that you can remotely check the temp of the meat cooking outdoors on your grill. The iGrillmini conveniently mounts to your grill or smoker with a
Let your iPhone tell you when your steaks are grilled to perfection Read More
When I think of folio-style cases like this, I think of tablet and smartphones.  But these beautiful folios from CalypsoCrystal are for MacBooks.  The CalypsoFlip case cradles the bottom of the laptop in a frame that simply wraps around the front and side, leaving the connectors and the hinge free.  You don’t have to remove
Protect your MacBook in an elegant folio-style case Read More
The Kisai Console Wood is the latest watch from Tokyoflash Japan.  It has a USB-rechargeable battery inside, and it’s display is reminiscent of the console displays in the Starship Enterprise.  Blinking lights on the display indicate the time, and you can turn on an animation sequence for extra interest.  The case is made of red sandalwood
This new watch from Tokyoflash Japan has a hardwood case Read More
I’m more than a little fascinated with magnets. When I was a kid, I would take apart any device that I thought might have a magnet in it just so I could add it to my collection. As an adult, I still love magnets and recently had a 10 foot long steel sheet hung up
Have fun with magnetism and motion with new Nanodots GYRO Read More
When it was announced, the iPad mini with Retina display had no firm release date.  It’s now available for sale in Apple‘s online store.  Shipping occurs in 1-3 business days for the WiFi model and 5-10 business days for the WiFi + Cellular models.  Just as announced, each version is available with 16, 32, 64,
iPad mini with Retina display is available to purchase in Apple’s online store Read More
This post brought to you by Boost Mobile’s Shrinking Payments. All opinions are 100% mine. Other than the utility bills for my house, my cellular bill is my second biggest monthly expense.  Nothing I do can lower that bill until my contract is up with my cellular provider.  Years ago, when I got my first
Boost Mobile’s Shrinking Payments keep your wallet fat Read More
With the Instant Lab from Impossible, you’ll print photos in seconds.  This microprocessor-controlled film processing unit has a four-element coated glass, wide-angle 35.6mm lens.  It’s compatible with the iPhone 4/4S/5/5S and iPod touch 4th/5th-gen models, and there’s a free iOS app for photo exposure.  You simply select an image then lay the Apple device on
Turn your iPhone or iPod touch into an instant camera Read More
You can enjoy using this case with your current iPad mini while you’re waiting for the newest generation to be released, then you should be able to switch it to your new device without a hitch.  Case 66 from Vital Design Group is unique in the world of iPad mini cases and covers.  It consists
This new iPad mini case will work for the new iPad mini, too Read More