Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – I am doing some remodeling in my house, and I finally get to create my book nook. I have been dreaming of this tiny space forever, and knew that the lighting would need to be something extra. The Govee Uplighter floor lamp is more than just a light for reading. This lamp can […]
Govee Uplighter floor lamp review – More than just a lamp Read More
REVIEW – The SolidSafe BMX portable battery is a Kickstarter project that features a normal looking charger device with secret sauce inside. The company claims a nail through the battery won’t affect its operation. Where’s my hammer? This ‘all or nothing’ project is open until September 15, 2025, but they’re already way over their funding
SolidSafe BMX battery review – They nailed it. No, really. Read More
REVIEW – When guitar amplifier maker Fender joined forces with Germany’s Teufel Audio, it solved two issues. First, Fender got instant recognition in the portable Bluetooth speaker market. Secondly, Fender can now compete with Marshall, another amp company who have made some popular Bluetooth speakers. It’s a win-win for Fender. When I reviewed the Fender
Fender x Teufel Rockster Cross Portable Bluetooth speaker review – Bigger and badder Read More
REVIEW – I have spent the past few months moving into my new office/studio and working hard to ensure that I only use the necessary and best equipment so that the appearance mirrors the concept in my head, and that there is the capability and functionality that I need. I use a large 49″ monitor
Targus USB4 Triple Video Docking Station with 100W Power review Read More
REVIEW – If you’re into flashlights like me or just looking for a serious everyday carry upgrade, then the Nitecore EDC37 USB-C Rechargeable Bright Flat Flashlight is one worth checking out. It’s compact, pocket-friendly, and packed with features you don’t always see in a flashlight this size such as an OLED display, two dual-stage tail
Nitecore EDC37 tactical flashlight review Read More
REVIEW – I’m pretty sure I would not ever placed Utility Wagon on my “what do I really need” bingo card, but here we are. One recently came up for review from Litheli, a brand I’m only familiar with due to a string of reviews on the Gadgeteer by Julian. As a result I found
Litheli W1 Pro review – An Electric Foldable Utility Camping Wagon with Power Bank Read More
REVIEW – I asked to review SwitchBot’s roller shades in early 2025, but somehow, FedEx damaged the package. It took a while to straighten out, but I was very excited to receive one! My wife and I redecorated our bedroom and wanted shades worthy of Gadgeteer status. I’m pleased to report that my enthusiasm wasn’t
SwitchBot Roller Shade review – Now I want all my windows SwitchBot controlled! Read More
REVIEW – One of my favorite things is walking into my house and having it smell like a delicious cookie, pumpkin spice, or apple pie. Having six kids can start to smell…. strange… I have owned candle warmers previously, but would forget to turn them on, or off, and would frequently need to replace everything.
NITOWOLF Candle warmer lamp review Read More
REVIEW – If you that review headline seems familiar, you’re not imagining things. In July ’24 I reviewed the Swytch Go, further back was the Swytch Air in January ’23, and in November ’19, the Swytch Universal eBike Kit, AKA the one that started it all. This time around Swytch has evolved the battery system
Swytch Max+ eBike Conversion Kit review – A solid evolution and a great battery Read More
REVIEW – I have worn a variety of Fitbit watches over the last 15 years, and I’ve recently started thinking that I’d like to explore some of the other smartwatches on the market to see how they compare. The Fitbits I’ve had up until now have done their job of tracking my steps and heartbeat fine
KKTICK TANK T5 rugged smartwatch review – Incredibly full featured smartwatch Read More
REVIEW – Most of what I wear these days is pretty casual, whether I’m working from home, going out to eat with my wife, or gaming with friends. For events like these and others, I typically wear sneakers. I’ve been testing the ST329 CMF sneakers from K-Swiss to see how well they fit with my
K-Swiss ST329 CMF Men’s Sneakers review Read More
REVIEW – I love listening to music when I am out in my backyard using the pool. What I dislike is listening to other people’s music while I am in my backyard by the pool. It’s challenging to strike a balance between enjoying the music you love while in the water and not disturbing your
REVIEW – I never thought about laundry hampers. We just used a dollar store plastic basket in the hallway that we’d hide whenever company came over. Today, I don’t have to hide the good-looking Brabantia Bo Hamper Hi. Let’s air the dirty laundry. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $291.00 Where to buy: Brabantia What is it?
Brabantia Bo Laundry Hamper Hi review – Laundry in luxury Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been looking for an upgrade to an old Samsung tablet that I’ve had for a while now as it’s starting to get a bit slow and it’s a bit small for what I’d prefer in a tablet. An opportunity to try a brand I haven’t seen before came up and I decided
BNCF 10.1 Inch Bpad Android tablet review Read More
REVIEW – Whenever I see the opportunity to review sub-$100 headphones, I am always interested since I have what I call a series of reviews that target headphones in this price range. Just about all the headphones I have reviewed in this category are wireless or hybrid. It is about time that I check out
Kiwi Ears Altruva Hi-Fi 50mm Dynamic Driver Headphones review Read More
REVIEW – Cats are finicky creatures. However, I really start to feel bad for those cats come August. It is just plain hot. And if I’m miserable without my fur coat, I can only imagine how crazy the heat is with their fur coat which also brings about all of the shedding and allergies and
FeelNeedy Cat steam brush review – brushing and cleaning at the same time! Read More
REVIEW – I’ve tested quite a few electric skateboards here at The Gadgeteer, and it’s been a blast re-learning my high school longboard skills again while cruising around town. For short rides I’ve really been loving the Uditer Pixel Mini skateboard, but we have some great longer trails near us that I’ve been itching to
Meepo Voyager X Limited electric skateboard review – A premium ride for a reasonable price Read More
REVIEW – Keep in mind as you read this review that I have been a fan of Casio G-Shock watches for as long as I can remember. I got my first G-Shock in high school one day when a couple of friends and I skipped school to go to a huge mall an hour away
Casio G-Shock GA2100HDS-7A watch review – I’m shocked at how much I love this watch! Read More
REVIEW – It’s fascinating how Apple’s decisions can make accessories obsolete or even boost the market for others. For instance, when Apple started charging exorbitant prices for memory/storage upgrades on their Macs and smart devices, companies like Satechi came up with solutions that let customers use more affordable memory chips for storage. I recently bought
Satechi USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure review – Perfect for a Mac mini, good for other Macs Read More
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a handful of diode laser engravers, and while they engrave and cut many materials well, they have difficulty engraving and cutting clear materials, which is something I’ve been wanting to do. Diode laser light (~455 nm) passes right through clear material and therefore needs a black coating to successfully engrave these
OMTech Polar Lite 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Engraver and Cutter review Read More