Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – A folding knife is a common everyday carry item. Lighters aren’t unusual. But what if you need a screwdriver and you don’t have a multitool? Enter the Zippo Bit Safe lighter insert, a clever and compact way to unscrew your way out of a jam. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $19.95 (insert only) Where […]
The Zippo Bit Safe – the lighter that fixes things Read More
REVIEW – I have always been a fan of the Raspberry Pi. I love the size and versatility it offers. There are so many creative projects you can do with them. Not that I have done much more than setting up a retro gaming device, but still. I also love all the different cases available
SunFounder Pironman 5-Mini Review – Turn Your Raspberry Pi 5 into a Proper Mini PC Read More
REVIEW – I have a five year-old. She loves life and is just happy to go with the flow. Until this summer. When her brother was able to learn to ride without training wheels, she was determined to follow suit. The Biky Air 20 was an incredibly easy transition and helped her learn to ride
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REVIEW – I’ve been testing laptop docking stations for over two decades, and the cable chaos on my desk has only gotten worse. Between my MacBook Pro for video editing, a Lenovo Rollable laptop for writing, multiple external drives, and the constant need to charge my phones and iPad Pro, my workspace looked like a
MOKiN DockPro PU1102 13-in-1 Docking Station Review Read More
REVIEW – As a writer for the Gadgeteer, there are opportunities to review products that line up more in the “wants” column rather than the “needs” column. The Novium Hoverpen Interstellar is one such product. Do you “need” this fancy ballpoint pen? No, but would you “want” it? Absolutely! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $239.00 Where
Novium Interstellar Hoverpen – A Gravity Defying Futuristic Pen Read More
REVIEW – “Hi, my name is Frank, and I take a lot of pictures”. And many, many…most of them in fact, stay on an external hard drive or on my socials. They are limited to never being seen or seen on small, handheld devices. I would run out of wall space if I wanted to
Pexar Starlight 15.6-inch Digital Picture Frame – Gallery Lighting Read More
REVIEW – I recently decided to try something different than the Apple phone that I have been rocking for the last five years. However, I quickly discovered that I just really don’t like change. I have heard so many things about OtterBox and was super excited to be able to review one of their cases.
OtterBox- iPhone17 case review Read More
REVIEW – Today’s review is something that I have to admit was something that I’ve viewed with some degree of skepticism in the past. Red light therapy seems to be popping up all over and even has taken the place of tanning rooms at the gym. I honestly hadn’t given it much thought and it
RENPHO Artemis LED Light Therapy Mask Review Read More
REVIEW – My wife and I enjoy hiking in the Appalachians, and sometimes we take the “road less traveled” and trek on obscure trails where we don’t see anyone else. After reading a few stories this summer about hikers who had a mishap and spent longer in the outdoors than expected, I decided to add
Wuben X1 Pro Flashlight review Read More
Almost all of the gadgets I review “do” something. They blast music, mop and suck dirt off the floor, mow my yard, etc. They help me. At first glance, the TerraMaster D4 SSD 4-Bay All-Flash DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) is a gadget that quietly sits on my desk doing . . . nothing? It kinda feels
TerraMaster D4 SSD 4-Bay All-Flash DAS review – Take that, Apple! Read More
REVIEW – I have been a bourbon drinker for years, and I do prefer to have a large rock of ice in my glass, as opposed to a bunch of smaller ice cubes or crushed ice. The ice rocks just last longer and they don’t melt as quickly as other small forms of ice, so
Ecozy 2″ Clear Ice Ball Maker with CrystalFlux Technology review Read More
REVIEW – Most people love music, and many wish they could make music, but feel it is too difficult. Like everything else, it seems, learning music is easier if you are young, but a full-sized guitar is often larger for little hands and is also quite an investment. Enter Loog, a company that seeks to
Backstage with the band – Loog guitar for kids and guitar learning system Read More
REVIEW – I have several digital picture frames around the house, evoking laughter and nostalgia with each passing image, all of which are relegated to countertops due to their wired power requirements. SwitchBot’s new AI Art frame cuts the cord and adds some clever AI capabilities for an artsy, fun experience! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price:
SwitchBot AI Art Frame review – E-Ink display AI artwork and photos Read More
REVIEW – Electric scooters continue to grow in popularity and features and I have really enjoyed testing and trying out different models over the past few years. I’ve also seen the speeds and ranges increase as batteries and motors improve and the engineering behind it all advances. Today’s review is a zippy 31 mph addition,
Ecoroad ES6 Electric Scooter Review Read More
REVIEW – I’ve made no secret that I don’t like carrying keys. The simple fact is that I’m bad at keeping track of them, so I’ve tried to eliminate them from my life. I still have a few padlocks around, and while I try to use combination padlocks as much as possible, let’s face it:
Benjilock Outdoor Fingerprint Padlock Review Read More
REVIEW – Everyday we spend way too much time focusing on what needs to be done, where we need to go, who needs the next thing. I almost feel like I have run a marathon by the end of the day, and the end of the week never seems to come fast enough. We should
Comfier collapsible foot spa review – Take your feet from blah, to ahhh Read More
REVIEW – MKC is the Montana Knife Company. The MKC X Tactile Turn EDC Mini Pen is a mouthful of a name that’s probably twice as long as necessary. But it is a smooth writer by virtue of the very well known brand of refill MKC uses. At this price point, will it appeal to
MKC X Tactile Turn EDC Mini Pen review – Petite and pricey Read More
REVIEW – Small EDC lights are a huge market. The number of different models, just on this site alone, is staggering. So, how does a company innovate and bring more to the party? AceBeam has decided to add a palm-sized unit with three different types of light sources, with an easy-to-use magnetic ring around the
AceBeam K1 EDC flashlight – Light three ways Read More
REVIEW – When the email came through to review the Baseus Inspire Series headphones I didn’t hesitate to jump at the chance. I have been looking for a pair of over-ear headphones that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg for a while now. And without getting too much into the review too early, the
Baseus Inspire Series Review: Overachieving Over-ear Headphones Read More
REVIEW – Sometimes, as a reviewer, we come across products that are far from ‘normal use’. It’s an opportunity to use a product as it was designed. The 8849 Hike Rugged Phone looks to be designed for travel and extreme outdoor use. Read on to see if this design would work for your extreme adventures.
Hike 8849 Rugged Phone with 1200 Lumen – 200 Meter Flashlight Read More