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POGO Automatic is an all in one blood glucose meter for simplified diabetes management

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NEWS – I’ve been a pre-diabetic since 2004 and I’m always looking for new ways to manage that health issue without drugs. For me, I follow the Keto diet and I have been using the Freestyle Libre 14 day CGM (blood glucose sensor) for the last year. I’m super lucky because my employer and my […]

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This is the craziest slingshot you’ve ever seen!

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NEWS – The Handbaige slingshot is unlike any slingshot I’ve ever seen. Instead of a Y-shaped handle with a rubber band that just shoots rocks, the Handbaige slingshot shoots rocks, arrows, and can even be used for fishing! That’s right, this slingshot has a built-in fishing reel. It also has a flashlight and a laser

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BackTap puts 3 gallons of cold drinks on your back

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NEWS – Backpacks aren’t just for laptops and books, they can be for booze too! Check out the BruMate BackTap which features an easy to clean removable stainless steel insulated insert and built-in tap for easy drink pouring. The BackTap has the capacity for 3 gallons of liquid, 14 slim cans, 12 regular sized cans,

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HEAdesigns have launched something new and it’s not a knife

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NEWS – HEAdesigns are known for their pocket knives like the Wingman knife which we reviewed a few years ago. Their latest product isn’t a knife though, it’s a carabiner. Available in limited quantities, the Anchor carabiners are designed to carry your keys in style. They are constructed of titanium with an easy-to-use stainless steel

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This flashlight combines vintage style with a modern twist

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NEWS – The Barebones Vintage Flashlight might look like it came from the ’50s but it’s actually a modern LED flashlight that features aluminum and steel construction and dual brightness levels with a max of 300 lumens. It’s IPX4 water-resistant and is USB-C rechargeable. See, I told you it was modern! The Barebones Vintage Flashlight

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Here’s a multi-tool that you wear around your waist!

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NEWS – Back in 2014, Andy told us about the Slidebelts Survival Belt Kickstarter campaign and now seven years later, I want to show you their updated Survival Belt 2.0. You might as well call this a wearable multi-tool because this belt features a built-in stainless steel knife with a titanium nitride coating, a Ferro

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These wireless chargers are over the top geeky which is why you’ll want one!

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NEWS – Power Idolz from Numskull are movie and game-themed wireless chargers for your smartphone that put pop culture icons right on your desk. From Jaws, Ghostbusters, and Back to the Future, to Sonic the Hedgehog, the Power Idolz chargers fast charge (10W) your device in true geek style. These Qi chargers are $47.99 for

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Here’s a 30-in-1 multi-tool gift idea for EDC newbies

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NEWS – The Flextailgear FLEX TOOL 30-in-1 multi-tool is a stocking stuffer idea for new EDC fans on your holiday shopping list. I say new EDC fans because this multi-tool might be more of a novelty than a functional tool. But that’s just a guess on my part only because it has so many built-in

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Ridge adds a key case to their popular line of minimalist wallets

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NEWS – Ridge makes one of those most popular minimalist wallets on the market. How do I know? Because we featured the Ridge wallet in a review back in 2015 and that review was one of the most read reviews on the site for several years in a row! Now Ridge has taken some of

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This lantern never needs to be charged and can heat your coffee!

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NEWS – The UCO Candlelier is a lantern that doesn’t have LED or batteries. It’s old school and uses candles for both light and to heat small containers of liquid like a mini stove. It is made in the USA, features aluminum construction, with a carry handle, and is available in red, yellow, green, and

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This spoon is designed to make your mediocre cooking taste better

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NEWS – Instead of becoming a better cook, you can use this magic spoon to improve the taste of food. Ok, it’s not really magic. It’s science. The SpoonTEK spoon uses ion sensory technology to send a mild electric current from the food to your tongue which will excite your taste buds and doing so

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LEGO isn’t just for fun, it’s home decor too!

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NEWS – How do you bring your love of LEGO to your whole house instead of just displaying some awesome models on a shelf? You use LEGO storage boxes, shelves, and even wall hangers! The Danish company Room Copenhagen has partnered with LEGO to offer some wooden LEGO branded storage boxes, wall shelves, wall hangers,

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James Brand’s latest knife has a unique split grip design

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NEWS – If you’ve been looking for a new knife for your EDC that will turn heads and create envy, the new James Brand Redstone knife won’t disappoint. This lightweight pocket knife features a Sandvik 12C27 drop point blade and their slide-lock mechanism. But it’s the unique split polypropylene grip that made me look twice.

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The Topeak Ratchet Rocket is a multi-tool just for cyclists

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NEWS – We love our multi-tools here at the Gadgeteer, so I’m always on the lookout for interesting ones to show you. The Ratchet Rocket multi-tool by Topeak is interesting because it’s a specialized multi-tool that has been designed for cyclists. It features a ratching bit driver with a #2 Phillips screwdriver bit, a 6mm,

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Multitools for science fiction fans

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NEWS – Why settle for a boring-looking multitool when you can have one shaped like the Millenium Falcon? The Star Wars Millennium Falcon 8-in-1 Multitool includes a wire cutter, scraper, bottle opener, Phillip’s head screwdriver, hex wrench, butterfly wrench, flathead screwdriver, and protractor. If you have a science fiction fan in your family and are

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