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UGOOS UT8 Pro Android TV Box review – A buggy powerhouse that’s not ready for prime time

By Joe Porletto / February 18, 2022 / Reviews / Android TV, Crowdfunded / 3 Comments

REVIEW – Since “cutting the cord” years ago I’ve had the opportunity to try out pretty much every TV media box. I’ve run my media collection and streaming apps through Rokus, TiVos, Amazon Fires, Chromecasts, Xboxes, Playstations, Macs, PCs, Smart TVs, and my all-time favorite, Nividia Shields. Just know, the Nividia Shield hands down outshines […]

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PARIS RHONE Space Heater review

By James Garriss / February 18, 2022 / Reviews / Appliance, heater, Home and Kitchen / 5 Comments

REVIEW – Winter is here! Temperatures have been unseasonably cold this January, sometimes dropping into the 20’s overnight. This means that my bathroom is inevitably much too cold in the mornings, and I need something to take the edge off. In this review, I’ll be looking at the newest space heater from PARIS RHONE. What

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Gadgeteer team – gear we’re using in 2022 (Mike Dixon)

By Mike Dixon / February 18, 2022 / Reviews / 2022 team gear / Leave a Comment

ARTICLE – I’ve worked from my home office as a software developer since 2000. Today is my turn to share the gear I’m using in 2022. When you’re done reading this article, please go check out the rest of the Gadgeteer team’s favorite gear of 2022 articles. I’m still rocking an old Intel Core i7-6700 computer

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Manfrotto Element MII Video Monopod Aluminum Kit with Fluid Head review

By Julian Perry / February 17, 2022 / Reviews / Camera gear, Photography / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I have been a photographer and videographer for many years, and over time I have accumulated more gear that I have storage space for. One piece of gear that is really important is a great tripod and for those of us who do a lot of mobile on-the-go shooting, a monopod becomes a

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MGear Gadget Wallet 3.0 wallet review

By Theresa Villeneuve / February 17, 2022 / Reviews / EDC, Wallets / 5 Comments

REVIEW – I like to think I’m a bit of a minimalist in the area of everyday carry. While lots of women carry tote style handbags, I prefer a wristlet or no purse at all, just a wallet and my phone in my pocket. Don’t get me wrong: I like a fancy handbag as much

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Comfee Air Fry Oven Toaster review

By James Garriss / February 16, 2022 / Reviews / air fryer, Cooking, Home and Kitchen / 8 Comments

REVIEW – In our kitchen, we have a limited amount of counter and cabinet space, so there’s only room for so many appliances. When new appliances come along, some find a place in our kitchen, but some do not. Two of the appliances that we use regularly are an air fryer from Cosori and a

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Honbike ChainFree One folding e-bike review

By Theresa Villeneuve / February 15, 2022 / Reviews / Bicycle, Electric Bike / 9 Comments

REVIEW – I’m a huge fan of e-bikes. I’ve ridden them on many occasions (usually in other cities) and I find them to be a really great way of getting around instead of a car. You get a little exercise and yet you won’t be drenched in sweat when you get to your destination. With

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AstroAI portable car vacuum review

By Steve Holt / February 14, 2022 / Reviews / Car Gear, Vacuum / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – We go through a lot of hand vacuums in my house. We get a new one just about every year because my wife wears them out, using them almost daily around the house. We have a small dog that sheds a lot of hair! So it gets everywhere. Thank God he’s so cute,

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Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 Pen Display review

By Bill Henderson / February 13, 2022 / Reviews / Graphics tablet / 2 Comments

REVIEW – As an art director and Photoshop artist, I’ve been using a Wacom tablet for well over 25 years. I began with their Intuos—a black slate that you draw on with a stylus (pen) while simultaneously looking at a separate monitor. Working like this takes a bit of hand-eye coordination, but I eventually came

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Walklo Passport/A6 Journal Cover and Leather Traveler Wallet review

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 12, 2022 / Reviews / Cases and Covers, Leather, Notebooks / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Even though I’m the Gadgeteer and love tech, gadgets, and gizmos. I still have a huge fondness for analog tools, and products. Case in point – notebook/journal covers. I love them. I even make my own for myself and family members. The latest leather notebook covers that I’ve been using are from Walklo.

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ThruNite TC15 V3 flashlight review

By Smythe Richbourg / February 12, 2022 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight / 7 Comments

REVIEW – The world of flashlights is finely-grained. There are models for everything from tiny “find-the-key-hole” pinch lights to huge handheld spotlights that are weatherproof and can be dropped into caves, tossed into a truck bed with other equipment, or used to signal in rivers without harm. The ThruNite TC15 v3 is the unit I’m

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Baokua wireless lavalier microphone review

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 11, 2022 / Reviews / microphone / 3 Comments

REVIEW – One of my goals for 2022 is to greatly improve my YouTube channel. I’ve been including a lot more video snippets in my reviews, but I also plan to do some stand-alone videos that may or may not be paired with a written article. One big thing that I need to improve when

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Yitahome Kitchen Trolley review

By Smythe Richbourg / February 11, 2022 / Reviews / Furniture, Home and Kitchen / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Can furniture be a gadget? I get this type of question from friends who visit the site after asking about a device I’m using and reading the review. I think it can, just like alarm systems, home automation, or car tech. Anything that lets you tweak and alter your life, to me,

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Creality CR-Scan Lizard 3D scanner review

By Mike Dixon / February 10, 2022 / Reviews / 3d printing / 1 Comment

REVIEW – As I’ve gotten more into 3D printing and designing items to 3D print, I’ve found that I have a need for scanning existing objects. Creality offered to send me their new CR-Scan Lizard 3D scanner, so of course, I said yes. What is it? The Creality CR-Scan Lizard is an optical 3D Scanner

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Black Shark Lucifer T2 Wireless Earbuds review

By Andy Jacobs / February 10, 2022 / Reviews / Bluetooth earbuds / 5 Comments

REVIEW – The wireless earbuds market may be one of the most crowded of any consumer electronic product category, with new ones being released every day. One of the newest is the Black Shark T2 Luficer wireless earbuds. Let’s check them out. What is it? The Black Shark T2 Luficer wireless earbuds are a Bluetooth

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EarFun Free Pro 2 Active noise Cancelling Earbuds review – Feature-packed, big bass for tiny ears!

By Dave Moore / February 9, 2022 / Reviews / Bluetooth earbuds / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Bluetooth earbuds are everywhere, I’ve found some that fit well but don’t have the oomph and fidelity I crave. EarFun’s Free Pro 2 earbuds fit the bill and are a great balance of performance and features. Read on, intrepid Gadgeteer… What is it? The EarFun Free Pro 2 is a pair of Bluetooth,

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Perfectly Snug Smart Topper review – adds heating and cooling to your existing mattress

By Kevin Judson / February 8, 2022 / Reviews / Sleep / 9 Comments

REVIEW – The old rule is “invest in shoes and sheets”. You spend a vast amount of time walking the earth or sleeping in bed, so why not make these experiences as comfortable and fulfilling as possible? The Perfectly Snug Smart Topper is a mattress pad to improve sleep quality with climate control and air

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Meepo MealCubes review – Can these tiny cubes really replace a meal?

By Guanshan Fix / February 8, 2022 / Reviews / Food, meal replacement / 16 Comments

REVIEW – I commuted an hour to work each day before the pandemic. This meant that I had to rush out of the house early in the morning just to sit in a car. In order to get to work on time I started skipping breakfast and instead drinking a meal shake in the car.

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IQMIX Hydration Sticks review – Keto friendly electrolyte packets

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 7, 2022 / Reviews / Beverage, Health and fitness, Keto / 3 Comments

REVIEW – If you’re a regular visitor to The Gadgeteer, you’ll know that I’ve adopted a low-carb Keto lifestyle as a way to control my pre-diabetes. When people are eating Keto, they often don’t get enough salt, magnesium, and potassium in their diet which can cause fatigue, flu-like symptoms, and even muscle cramps. One way

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Vari Essential series standing desk and file cabinet review

By Andy Chen / February 7, 2022 / Reviews / Computer furniture, Office, Standing Desk / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Our dining table was taken over with paperwork, so my wife decided she needed a dedicated workspace in the guestroom. Something nicer than the folding table! Fortunately, Vari had just the answer with the Essential series of Standing Desks and File Cabinets. What is it? The Vari Essential Electric Standing Desk is a

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