Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – I’ve built “bricks” since I was a kid in the 80’s, ranging from the smallest of sets to a life-consuming 11,000 piece custom Star Destroyer model in 2020 (which was a blast). I haven’t had time to build as much lately, but when I had the opportunity to review the Funwhole Steampunk watch […]
Funwhole Steampunk watch tower kit review – nearly 3000 pieces of steampunk fun! Read More
REVIEW – Too many times my kids have asked me to play a game, or help them win the level. I don’t mind helping, I love my kids, and most of the games they play. The problem is the controller. I don’t think we have a controller left that hasn’t been attacked by tiny hands
GameSir Super Nova wireless gaming controller review Read More
REVIEW – We’re looking at a piece of history today! It is said that the Gerber LST pocketknife changed the EDC knife game back in the early 1980s. Fast-forward to 2025, and we’re looking at the latest edition of this lightweight workhorse. I’ve got this knife’s standard and mini versions for evaluation, just in case you
REVIEW – When tech goes tiny, the impossible becomes possible—and it’s true with audio, as well. Take the Edifier NeoBuds True Wireless Planar Magnetic Noise Canceling Earbuds as an example. This mouthful of an in-ear monitor (IEM) uses a speaker design more common in headphones than earphones. The result is a pair of earbuds (what
REVIEW – More people are becoming health conscious or want to be outdoors more in nature and have taken bike riding to another level. Everywhere I look, there are bicycles even during the winter season which was once viewed as the time for bikes to hibernate. An unwanted side effect of more bikes on the
Knog Scout bike alarm & tracker review Read More
REVIEW – EM-Smart has recently announced their newest laser engraver, the EM-Smart Dual Desktop Laser Engraver. I’m always interested in reviewing lasers, but much more than that, I’m always interested in reviewing items from a manufacturer that is new to me. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $3499.00 Where to buy: EM-Smart What is it? The EM-Smart
EM-Smart Dual 20W Fiber & 20W Diode Laser Engraver Review – double the capability! Read More
REVIEW – I have been a bit of a fitness buff for years. Not that I’m a shredded influencer or anything, but I know my way around a gym, and I know what it takes to see results. At one point, I even had my personal training certificate. That has since lapsed as my career
GYMPROLUXE Band and Bar set 2.0 + App review – Getting a quality workout is a stretch Read More
REVIEW – There are large speakers and there are small speakers. Then, there are really small speakers like this—the Innogo PowerBeat Speaker. This petite circular speaker can do a lot for a speaker its size—and then some. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $36 Where to buy: Innogo What is it? The Innogo PowerBeat Speaker is a
Innogo PowerBeat Speaker review – A really small speaker at a small price Read More
REVIEW – Even though the Pacific Northwest is considerably cooler in the summer than what I’m used to on the East Coast, there are still plenty of days when the heat inside my apartment becomes unbearable. So, when my home office starts feeling like an oven, a reliable air conditioner goes from being a luxury
Dreo Smart Air Conditioner review – Beat the summer heat with this smart AC! Read More
REVIEW – When upgrading the outdoor space of your domicile, lighting can quickly transform a space. Extending sitting time into the dusk and evening, setting a mood, making unseen steps or other dangerous areas visible are just a few of the reasons to consider lighting. But until relatively recently, wiring those lights was much of
Gigalumi Solar Deck Lighting review – Keeping the glow alive Read More
REVIEW – Electric toothbrushes are not new, nor are ones that have companion apps. The Oclean X Ultra S however, is the first I’ve used that uses AI to interpret and inform you on your brushing habits while coaching you for better results. It’s a full travel-ready solution that should be on your list to
Oclean X Ultra S Smart Sonic Toothbrush review – A maglevicent brushing experience Read More
REVIEW – Holy Stone has quite the lineup of drones, which they have been manufacturing for many years. Quite a few have been reviewed on The Gadgeteer over the years. Two previously reviewed drones include the HS360 and its successor, the HS360S. This time, we get to see how the latest iteration improves upon the
Holy Stone HS360E drone review – a great improvement on its predecessor Read More
REVIEW – Many, many moons ago, when you were building or buying a PC, there was an important add-on you absolutely needed: a sound card. Yes, believe it or not, you needed a separate device in order to hear music, games, whatever. I think it’s safe to say that Creative pretty much cornered the market
Creative Pebble Nova review – Aural bliss with an intergalactic aesthetic Read More
REVIEW – REVIEW – Exercising has never been high on my list of things I really get pumped up to do. So the best way to motivate me to get started doing that would be to make it easy, and make it fun, if at all possible. Join me in a leisurely stroll on the
UREVO Strol 2S Pro Treadmill review Read More
REVIEW – My wife has been asking for a garage fridge for years, but it seems like something’s always taken priority whenever we get a bit of extra money. I would never have even thought to look at display coolers like the Bodega Single door display cooler, but when the review offer came into my
Bodega Single door display cooler review – a great cooler with eye-catching appeal Read More
REVIEW- Everyone warns you that when you have a baby life changes. After the first baby, just expect that nothing will ever be normal again. I just wish I had had the Jartoo baby monitor for all my children. As an infant, there wasn’t a whole lot of need for more than a camera that
Jartoo baby monitor camera review – It’s not just for babies Read More
REVIEW – I love the tandem OLED screen on my iPad Pro 11-inch. Content and whatever I see on the iPad is so vibrant and rich. I was not looking forward to dulling the screen by putting a matte screen protector on it in order to have a better experience using the Apple Pencil once
ESR Magnetic Drawing iPad screen protector and case review Read More
REVIEW – I love good, multi-purpose kitchen gadgets. One staple gadget that most folks have in their homes today is a slow cooker. We’ve had a couple of different slow cookers over the years, and the last large one we had broke, so when I saw the Laura Ashley 6.5 Qt slow cooker, I had
Laura Ashley Slow Cooker review Read More
REVIEW – The first laser engraver I ever used was the LaserPecker LP5, which I reviewed in June 2024. I loved it, and it sparked my interest in laser engraving. Recently, LaserPecker introduced the Safety Enclosure accessory for the LP5 and sent me one to review. This review will focus on the Safety Enclosure. If
LaserPecker Safety Enclosure review – Good enclosure, but features and software need work Read More
REVIEW – Wow, I get to review perhaps the silliest-named earbuds yet—the Edifier LolliClip Open-ear True Wireless Earbuds. I can hear one of my friends ask: “Hey, what earphones are those?” Me: “They’re called LolliClips.” Friend: “Ooooohkaaaay (snickering)”. The laugh may be on them, because the LolliClips don’t sound as silly as their name. This
Edifier LolliClip Open-ear True Wireless Earbuds review – Silly name, serious sound Read More