Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
In the summer of 2017, my family traveled to my wife’s home in the central Philippines. While waiting for a ferry to her island, an earthquake struck. Moments later, the power went out. In a few days, the rolling blackouts, heat, humidity and need to keep medical equipment functioning drove the need to purchase a […]
Suaoki 150Wh Portable Solar Charger review Read More
Within the last couple of years, I’ve gotten to review some big (in size and sound) Bluetooth speakers. These massive new generation boomboxes have replaced the old cassette and CD driven monsters from the 80s with better sound and much better ease of use. Factor in weather resistance and you’ve got yourself a winning package.
JBL Boombox portable Bluetooth speaker review Read More
On average, we spend ten minutes a day, or two and a half days a year looking for lost items. The XY4+ is a tracker that can help you find items it is attached to. It claims a longer range, louder sound, and longer battery life than competitors. Read on to see what I think!
The Findables Company XY4+ tracker review Read More
I hate to say it but I am a jeans/Carhartt wearing kind of guy. I rarely have to get dressed up, for work or otherwise (if I could live in sweatpants or basketball shorts I would). I have a few pairs of reasonably nice slacks but that’s it. So, when Mission Workshop offered their new
Mission Workshop Icon City Pants review Read More
I’ve recently been on a mission to find a new mouse to help alleviate some problems that I’ve been having with my right hand and thumb. After reviewing Contour Design’s Unimouse, they followed up with an offer to review their Rollermouse Red plus which they felt might help me more than their Unimouse. I’ve been
Contour Design RollerMouse Red plus ergonomic mouse review Read More
I’ve had several years of happy tablet use with my venerable Dell Venue 8, but found that when I wasn’t using it, I left it in odd locations – a piano bench, cluttered dresser top, even on the kitchen counter. Wiplabs Slope universal tablet stand has finally given me a place to park my tablet.
Wiplabs Slope universal tablet stand review Read More
We Gadgeteers not only love things that do little tasks well, and clever designs, but we also like to see the inside story on how these devices work. Sometimes this means taking them apart, but sometimes, it can just mean finding a way to observe the item in action. Sometimes, you need to see into
MWAY HD 1200P WiFi endoscope camera review Read More
I’m a touch typist who loves a good, “clicky” keyboard. For a while I’ve been intrigued with the TKL or ten keyless models that only have 61 keys without the number pad attached. This allows for portability, since some laptops just have terrible keyboards (I’m looking at you, 2016 and newer MacBooks). I also game
ACGAM AG6X mechanical gaming keyboard review Read More
Unlike the iPhone, there are quite a few brands to choose from when it comes to Android smartphones. Samsung is the obvious leader of the pack, with phones from Google, LG, Moto, HTC, Huawei, OnePlus and Sony coming next and a variety of budget brands at the very end of the line. In the past
Essential Phone PH-1 review Read More
When I was in high school, my dad asked me to detail his Bronco. It took me all day, but his truck looked better than the day he bought it. I remember having to really work at it to loosen up the grime, grease and brake dust. I still love the sense of satisfaction from
Brush Hero detail cleaning brush review Read More
Oberon Design is a USA-based company that designs and creates beautiful, useful leather accessories and bags. The Gadgeteer has reviewed many of their products over the years, and we’ve been selected to put another of their bags to the test. I was happy to be selected to review the Sonoma Tote when Oberon Design sent
Oberon Design Sonoma Tote review Read More
When we wanted to save a moment in time before the days of smartphones, we captured a picture with an actual camera. Inside the camera was a roll of film which had to be dropped off at a drug store or camera store to be developed. A few days later you’d stop at the store and
ScanMyPhotos photo scanning service review Read More
I’ve never thought I needed a dash camera. I have a 20-minute commute each way, which is mostly limited access or multi-lane highways, and folks generally drive OK. But the team at Uten needed a reviewer, so I volunteered to test their Model UCA001. Note: Photos may be tapped or clicked for a larger image.
Uten Model UCA001 auto DVR Review Read More
I’m not entirely sure how it happened, but over the years I have become the curator of the family media archive. I routinely receive old movie reels, slide and photos to digitize and archive. Many of these items arrive in somewhat less than pristine shape, and it just doesn’t make sense to store damaged images.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 review Read More
I’ve reviewed three pairs of what is called “totally wireless earbuds,” so I’m now fairly comfortable with them and know what to expect for the money. The affordable E’NOD Mini Ring buds are okay, but not great—lacking in bass and lackluster call quality. The much more expensive Nuheara iQbuds also do much more. They have
Anker Zolo Liberty totally wireless earphone review Read More
I spend a lot of time looking at devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops that provide their own light. But for those times when I am flipping through an actual magazine or book or writing in my notebooks, I like to have some extra light to help me see what I’m doing. This is especially
AUKEY Floor Lamp (LT-ST35) review Read More
The system records 1080P from both cameras simultaneously which could prove invaluable in a fender-bender. It’s also fun just to review the recordings just to see things you missed while paying attention to the road like a well-behaved motorist should.
Aukey DR02 Dual dash cam review Read More
Keyboards, they come in many sizes and shapes, with endless features, but what do I really need in a keyboard? That was the question I was recently confronted with when I changed over to an iOS iOS only user. What I was looking for was a keyboard that was portable, Bluetooth, and rechargeable. I also
Arteck HB030B Bluetooth keyboard review Read More
Looking to upgrade that ratty old wallet you’ve been lugging around since college? I’ve got a good one for you. Aurochs is a Pakistan-based company that makes small carry products featuring vegetable tanned leather. This is definitely a cut above your What is it? It’s a full-grain leather wallet designed and manufactured in Pakistan. The
Aurochs Gravity Wallet review Read More
Today we have another selection of past reviews that we’ve updated. What are review updates? They are quick blurbs added to the end of our past reviews where we comment about how the product has performed since the review was originally posted or since the previous update. You can click the links below and scroll
Skyroam, Contour Design Unimouse, Ember Mug, and more – Review updates Read More