Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
If you’ve been a patron of The Gadgeteer for some time, you may likely surmise that I’ve been on a quest to identify a pair of Bluetooth wireless headphones that will perform well for me in a variety of situations, but mainly for use during heavy exercise. After evaluating a variety of similar products, all of which basically […]
iClever BoostRun BTH07 Bluetooth Sport Headphones review Read More
(Updated 30 March 2017 to reflect ability of Hammo TV to connect to two headsets at once.) There are times you want to watch TV, not the computer, and those in the general vicinity don’t really want to hear the sound. (This is known as an opportunity for innovation, or the start of an argument,
Noontec Hammo TV headphones and listening station review Read More
As a frequent business meeting presenter, I have a variety of device-to-display adapters in my travel bag. And this collection continues to evolve over time when newer technology such as USB-C video output becomes more prevalent. Keeping up with this trend, StarTech offers a line of USB-C video adapters and provided VGA and HDMI versions to
StarTech USB-C Video Adapters with Presentation Mode Review Read More
How many of you wake to sounds from your smartphone, charging on or near your bed? How many of you still have a clock in your bedroom for timekeeping (not for decoration)? These two questions will determine your interest in the latest gadget to cross my review desk: the Sandman Alarm Clock.
Sandman 4 Port USB Charging Alarm Clock review Read More
These Mpow Bluetooth headphones are a decent, moderately priced option for people who prefer traditional over-the-ear headphones versus earbuds. They are stylish, portable and offer the choice of a wired connection as well as Bluetooth.
Mpow Bluetooth Over-the-Ear Bluetooth Headphones review Read More
If you can touch type on your mobile device faster than you can tap type (I just made up that new term), then a Bluetooth keyboard is a useful productivity tool when you have a lot of text to enter. There are already eleventy billion different travel sized Bluetooth keyboards on the market, so let’s look
Kanex MultiSync Foldable Travel Keyboard review Read More
If you’re a seeker of new and innovative accessories to control your smart home, read on fellow venturer! The PureSwitch smart plug, made by PureGear, is a gem of a find and integrates with Apple Homekit to allow you to operate your appliances and doohickeys from wherever you are. Let’s check it out.
PureSwitch Wireless Smart Plug review Read More
If you’ve ever used a binder clip as a pseudo-minimalist wallet, then you’ll want to check out this review of the Edwin Wallet from Hive Design. It’s like a binder clip on steroids and it just might become your new favorite wallet. Let’s take a look.
Hive Design Edwin Wallet review Read More
Grace Digital must have adopted the slogan, “Go big or go home,” because the EcoBoulder Waterproof Bluetooth speaker from their ECOXGEAR speaker line is, well—B.I.G. This thing is huge—and heavy. The EcoBoulder comes with a retractable handle and wheels. From a distance, it could easily be mistaken for a small travel suitcase. It also doubles
ECOXGEAR EcoBoulder Bluetooth speaker review Read More
I have a lot of devices. There, I said it. Each has a purpose, but all share one common need for data, whether that is supplying it in the form of pictures (my Nikon S220 camera) or consuming it as video (my iPad and Android tablet). The problem is that each has a different connector and
ADATA AI910 Card Reader Plus review Read More
If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where you have some food, but no spoon, fork, or knife to help you eat it, you might want to consider adding the Unitensil from Folditflat to your arsenal of EDC tools.
Folditflat Unitensil 3-in-1 reusable and foldable eating utensil review Read More
This batch of review updates covers some devices that are almost 10 years old! How’s that for long-term use info? That’s actually the whole point of these regular review updates. It’s a way to let you know how well a product stands the test of time. Click through to see a list of the reviews
ec-bc luggage, Apple iPads, iPods, and more – Review updates Read More
Clothing isn’t a topic that normally comes to mind when you think about technology and gadgets, but one particular brand of clothing has made a name for itself in exactly that niche. SCOTTeVEST products have been well known for years for one main reason… pockets! Their jackets, vests, shirts, pants and other garments have been
SCOTTeVEST OTG Jacket review Read More
This is the second in a three part review on LEDVANCE lighting and home automation products. The first review was for LEDVANCE’s Sylvania Lightify A19 LED bulb review. This review focuses on the LEDVANCE Lightify LED Flexible Strip RGBW. It is a 16-foot flexible strip that can be laid out to fit a variety of locations.
LEDVANCE’s Sylvania Lightify LED Flexible Strip RGBW review Read More
A good credit score is important if you need financing for a big ticket item like a home or car. If your financial health has been a little weak in the past and you’d like to keep an eye on it and even get tips on how to improve it, you need to check out WalletHub for
WalletHub daily credit score Android app review Read More
I’m a sucker for organization and minimalism. To me, there’s nothing better than having a place for everything and having everything in its place, and all the better if I can consolidate and reduce the number of things that I have to carry with me on a daily basis. So when I got my hands
This Is Ground Mod Mobile 2 review Read More
I love my MPOW Swift Bluetooth 4.0 Headphones and because of them, Bluetooth earbuds are all I use. I no longer wish to deal with wired earphones. And I’ve found that I like having earbuds over other types of headphones (on-ear or over-the-ear) because they are small and portable, don’t leak sound so as to
Jaybird X3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones review Read More
I’m a huge fan of backpacks and bags of all kinds, and one of my favorite bags with a shoulder strap is the Mission Rucksack by Toffee. I loved bringing that on the plane, but I have started using my iPad less and less, and I usually just bring my MacBook Pro on trips now.
Toffee Commuter Satchel review Read More
You can never have too may power outlets! Instead of the typical outlet strip, I get to try out the APC Essential SurgeArrest 6, which sits over your existing wall outlet, giving you not only 6 AC outlets but 2 USB charging ports, too.
APC Essential SurgeArrest 6 outlet P6WU2 review Read More
We all need to listen to things on our devices from time to time without the distraction of other noises, or without causing interruption to those around us. Earbuds are the quick-and-dirty solution, but if you’re watching a movie, or sitting down for a good long study/work session, you’re going to want something a little
iFrogz Impulse Wireless headphones review Read More