News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – Just like apps for your phone, there’s a holiday for everything including one for EDC knife fans! Today is International Knife Sharpening Day and our friends at WESN want you to celebrate by: Taking up your blades. Sharpening them. Take a photo of your rejuvenated knife collection. Tag #IKSDay. Whether you’re sharpening a […]
Today is International Knife Sharpening Day! Is your EDC knife sharp enough? Read More
NEWS – A few months ago, I reported on a tiny rearview bicycle mirror that attaches to your bike’s handlebars. Several people commented that they thought the placement and size made the design less than useful. Then long-time reader Alan emailed me with what appears to be a much better design. The Specchio glasses-mounted magnetic
This mini rearview bicycle mirror attaches directly to your glasses Read More
NEWS – A couple of days ago, I told you all about Leatherman’s latest gear which just happens to be t-shirts and hats instead of multi-tools. Now another huge player in the multi-tool/EDC world has rolled out (see what I did there?) new versions of their Spectra line of rolling luggage. The 65% of the
Victorinox Spectra travel gear – is it the swiss army knife of luggage? Read More
NEWS – I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ll say it again… I’ve never gone camping and at this point in my life, I’m not sure I ever will. At least not true camping without a tent. That’s not to say that I’m not interested in camping gear though, so the Mogics Carsule caught my eye.
Carsule turns your SUV into a camper! Read More
NEWS – You might know Anker from the many smartphone accessories and battery packs they’ve made a name with, but it looks like they’re going a new direction with their latest product on Kickstarter. Not content to just enter the hobby 3d printer market, they’re releasing a printer that boasts print speeds that are significantly faster
AnkerMake’s upcoming M5 3D Printer looks incredible! Read More
NEWS – Fans of Leatherman multi-tools will be excited to know that Leatherman has added new products to its branded apparel collection. The new items include trucker and camping hats, as well as refreshed designs of its cool t-shirts. All their apparel features cool Leatherman logos and artwork. Prices range from $12.47 and up. Shop
Leatherman’s newest products aren’t multi-tools! Read More
NEWS – The JackRabbit electric bike is now available at https://jackrabbit.bike/ for $1199.99 and you’ll never have to pedal it. Because you can’t. The bike should give a 12-mile range and a maximum speed of 20 mph if conditions are right, meaning a very level roadway or downhill. The bike doesn’t have great climbing capacity
The JackRabbit micro e-bike is tiny and has no pedals! Read More
NEWS – Pretty soon it will be cookout season and I have the perfect charcoal for your next BBQ. These egg-sized charcoal “bricks” are shaped like human skulls and are sure to make your friends and family have second thoughts about you. According to the Skullsforshisha ETSY page, they are made of charcoal, natural binder,
Freak out your guests at your next cookout! Read More
NEWS – IKEA may not be the first brand that comes to mind when you think of Bluetooth speakers, but the Swedish company known best for flatpack furniture and meatballs is looking to change that. The IKEA VAPPEBY is a battery-powered portable Bluetooth speaker with an IP65 water resistance rating to keep the music going
The IKEA VAPPEBY is an IP65 Bluetooth speaker with ambient lighting Read More
NEWS – As a kid growing up in the Caribbean, I always had dogs as pets and enjoyed running around the yard playing with them. One game they loved was “fetch” where I would throw a ball or stick, and they would fetch it and bring it back. In the Caribbean, the climate is tropical,
BarxBuddy Busy Ball – while the owner is away the dog will play! Read More
NEWS – The Gadgeteer has reviewed a handful of Thermacell products with excellent results (Thermacell Mosquito Repellent review, Thermacell Repellent Camp Lantern review, Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Lantern review). Now Thermacell has come out with the Thermacell LIV Smart Mosquito Repellent System for your backyard. This interconnected-repeller system allows you to place the repellers exactly where
Thermacell LIV – A smart mosquito repellent solution for your backyard Read More
NEWS – The same company that brought us the GoCube is about to launch a new smart connected gaming accessory. GoDice are smart dice that can be used with a variety of games that you can play on your mobile device. The set of 6 colored dies features Bluetooth connectivity and a quick recharge case.
GoDice will take your family gaming to a new level Read More
NEWS – Have you ever tried to design an entertainment space and decided you wanted a projector? I have, but the deterrent is usually the size of the projector and the mounting options that allow it to be out of the way. Historically, I have found that projectors that do an excellent job and can
NEWS – Check out this gloriously retro case that puts a Game Boy on the back of your iPhone. Wait, before you click away, this case doesn’t just LOOK like a Game Boy, it IS a real handheld gaming console right down to the color display, 4-way D-pad, and A and B physical controls. This
This iPhone case turns your phone into a Game Boy with physical controls! Read More
NEWS – I’ve been there – you know – watching my kids play soccer on a cold and blustery day. My tush would have thanked me had I bought a Gobi Heat Terrain Heated Camping Chair. This collapsible steel-frame chair provides nine hours of heating time via two zones and charges in about 3-4 hours.
NEWS – When I received an email from Dyson’s PR team yesterday for the Dyson Zone wearable air-purifying headphones, I rolled my eyes because I thought for sure that it was an April Fools’ Day gag. I even replied by asking if it was a joke and the response I received was that it is
This new Dyson product is NOT an April Fools’ Day joke! Read More
NEWS – I don’t know how many times I’ve looked at my filthy laptop and wished there was an easier way to keep it clean. From dust and stuff on the keyboard to smudges on the screen. Yes, I know there are many different ways to clean your keyboard and wipe down the screen. But,
Sweep & Swipe your way to a cleaner laptop Read More
NEWS – I like to cook, so I’m always looking for unique and helpful kitchen gadgets. The Pan Buddy is one of those items I stumbled upon recently. This handy attachment slides over the handle of just about any type of pan. The design consists of an adjustable vertical handle and wrist support. The handle
The Pan Buddy helps you to GET A GRIP on heavy pans Read More
NEWS – MGear makes some interesting and rugged EDC gear. We reviewed the MGear Gadget Wallet last month and just today, I noticed that they also sell key organizers. They offer 2 styles that are designed to hold 4-5 keys and also feature a rugged steel carabiner style clip and a leather strap. The version
This rugged EDC key holder can be customized with your own art Read More
UPDATE – Read our full Volty voltmeter review. NEWS – Garrison Keillor once said, “The curse of the handyman [or person] is that when someone asks you to look at something, they really don’t want you to just look at it – they want you to do something about it.” I’m that guy with my
This tiny DC voltmeter fits in a Leatherman bit holder or on keychain! Read More