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BLUETTI unveils world’s first sodium-ion solar generator

SPONSORED NEWS – Climate change has long been pushing the globe towards carbon neutrality, which urges the transition from conventional energy systems to renewable ones like chemical batteries and battery-powered machines. The chemical lithium-ion batteries thereby have set their dominance for applications in consumer electronics, automobiles, and even aviation since their commercialization by Sony Corporation […]

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The clever Amazing Rake Ergonomic 3-in-1 Garden Rake makes raking leaves easier!

By Kathleen Chapman / December 17, 2021 / News / gardening, Outdoor Gear / 4 Comments

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NEWS – Oh my gosh, I hate raking leaves, so much so, I don’t get to it most years. When I saw the Amazing Rake Ergonomic 3-in-1 Garden Rake, I thought, “Now there’s someone who hates it just as much as I do, but found a clever way to make it much less painful. Yay!”

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You won’t let anyone pry this multi-tool pry-bar from your pocket!

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 16, 2021 / News / EDC, Multi-tool / 1 Comment

NEWS – The Novel Carry SlideKick is a 12-in-1 multi-tool that pairs good looks with cool features like a built-in bit driver, rulers, a wrench, a pry-bar that doubles as a flat screwdriver and internal storage for the 3 included micro WIHA bits (or any micro 4mm bits). Made of stainless steel or titanium, the

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The Sting Ring puts a 18,000,000 volt stun gun on your finger!

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 16, 2021 / News / Self-defense / 2 Comments

NEWS – The Streetwise Sting Ring is a rechargeable “stun gun” that you wear like a set of brass knuckles. It might look unassuming, but according to the Streetwise website, this little self-defense weapon will deliver an 18 million volt / 0.85 micro coulomb / 2.5 amp zap when you touch an assailant with it!

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WALK-i-TASK adds a standing desk to your treadmill

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 16, 2021 / News / Health and fitness, Standing Desk, treadmill, WFH / 2 Comments

NEWS – If you’ve thought about adding a platform to your treadmill so you can get a little extra exercise/activity in your day while you work, I found a potential solution. The WALK-i-TASK is designed to fit almost any treadmill and adds a height-adjustable work surface for your laptop. You can even adjust the angle

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Don’t judge a wallet by its cover

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 15, 2021 / News / Wallets / 1 Comment

NEWS – Wallets, most of us have one and we like doing wallet reviews here on The Gadgeteer. But do you have a wallet that looks just like your favorite classic book? Yeah, I didn’t think so. But now you can with a Bookwallet. Designed to look like a vintage classic hardbound book, these wallets

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Turn your car into a dining room with the Saucemoto

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 14, 2021 / News / Car Gear, Food / 7 Comments

NEWS – COVID made me the master of car picnics. Back when many restaurants were closed to indoor dining, we would take large Tupperware containers to serve as our “tables” while sitting in the car. It was a juggling act trying to situate our sandwich and fries in a small car, but the hardest part

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This 10-in-1 carabiner multi-tool will make a great stocking stuffer for EDC fans!

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 12, 2021 / News / carabiner, EDC, Multi-tool / 1 Comment

NEWS – There’s still plenty of time to grab this stocking stuffer for the multi-tool collectors on your holiday shopping list. It’s the ATECH 10-in-1 carabiner multi-tool. It’s constructed of stainless steel and is designed to be included in your EDC (every day carry). It features 10 functions that include a carabiner, box cutter, Philips

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Your kitchen needs one of these awesome Coke themed refrigerators!

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 12, 2021 / News / Appliance, Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

NEWS – What do you get the home that has everything? The gift of cool Cokes (see what I did there?)! SMEG has partnered with Coca-Cola to launch two retro-themed refrigerators. One refrigerator has the classic red and white vintage Coca-Cola feel and the other one has a hippy vibe that celebrates the 50th anniversary of

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Cyclists rejoice because there is now a multitool specifically for you

By Michael Strange / December 12, 2021 / News / Bicycle, Multi-tool / 2 Comments

NEWS – Seem’s like the more popular multitools become, the more versatile they become. There are multitools for seemingly everyone, from campers to do-it-yourselfers. I recently came across one from Tactica designed for cyclists, the M.110 Bike Multitool. It interested me because of my recent acquisition of the TurboAnt Thunder T1 Fat Tire electric bike.

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

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 11, 2021 / News / Diabetes, Health and fitness / 2 Comments

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!

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 11, 2021 / News / Fishing, Outdoor Gear, slingshot, weapon / 6 Comments

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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Scudo wallets allow you to switch up the look in a snap

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 10, 2021 / News / Wallets / Leave a Comment

NEWS – If you’re the kind of person who is always bored with their EDC but might not have the cash to constantly buy new gear, Scudo wallets offer the ability to change the look without buying a whole new wallet. Scudo wallets are CNC machined card holders that are available in 12 card and

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BackTap puts 3 gallons of cold drinks on your back

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 10, 2021 / News / Backpack / Leave a Comment

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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The ATAX is a multi-tool axe that you need for your EDC!

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 9, 2021 / News / EDC, Outdoor Gear / 21 Comments

NEWS – Bet you never thought you would want to add an axe to your EDC. But one look at the Tops Knives ATAX and you might change your mind. This is a hand axe with multi-tool superpowers. First of all, it’s small enough to put in a go-bag or backpack. It is made of

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

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 8, 2021 / News / EDC, Keychain / 5 Comments

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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Here is a utility knife that does double duty as a multi-tool!

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 8, 2021 / News / Multi-tool / 2 Comments

NEWS – I get a lot of packages, so the tool I use the most is a utility knife or what others might call a box cutter. Today I want to show you a utility knife that is much more than just a basic box cutter. The Neiko utility knife has multi-tool features that include

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Say no to balled up and tangled sheets with Wad-Free

By Michael Strange / December 8, 2021 / News / Cleaning / 2 Comments

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NEWS – Like most people, I hate doing laundry of any kind, especially bed sheets. No matter what I do, they always end up in some sort of tangled ball mess. On top of that, once you untangle them, they are usually wrinkled and not fully dry. I recently came across a product called Wad-Free.

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This flashlight combines vintage style with a modern twist

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 8, 2021 / News / Flashlight / Leave a Comment

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!

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 7, 2021 / News / Belt, EDC, Multi-tool / 2 Comments

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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