Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
When fellow Gadgeteer, Dave Rees, came to me and asked me to review a garage door controller, I was unsure, since I had no experience messing with garage door openers. Since it came with free installation, I agreed. A garage door controller and monitor is quite a bit outside of the box for me, but […]
Neposmart Intelligent Garage Controller / Security Camera review Read More
Have you given much thought about split keyrings? No? Ok, me neither. But let’s do that now. The split keyring has remained virtually unchanged in decades. That is until now. The HANDGREY KNOX is the keyring reinvented. HANDGREY is currently running a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter and sent me one of their KNOX keyrings to
HANDGREY KNOX Titanium keyring and H3 Titanium carabiner review Read More
I’ve done a couple of Bluetooth speaker reviews in my short time with The Gadgeteer and have had the good fortune to review some really nice speakers. Despite that, I keep volunteering to review speakers because I really love listening to music. Reviewing these speakers gives me an excuse to blast some music and get
Scosche boomBOTTLE+ Bluetooth speaker review Read More
When you review gadgets like I do, product images are just as important as the words I write. Not to pat myself on the back too hard, but I think I do a pretty good job when in it comes to product photography. I have no illusions that I’m a professional macro photographer though, and
Orangemonkie Foldio portable photography studio review Read More
Like most parents, my wife and I prefer to have our kids playing as opposed to zoning out in front of the TV. We do our best to try to incorporate learning into playtime, but it’s not always easy. Fortunately, educational toy makers like Wonder Workshop do their best to make playtime fun and educational.
Wonder Workshop Dash and Dot Robot Pack review Read More
Grovemade’s minimalist wallet combines a modern wallet design with an anodized aluminum frame with a more traditional material like leather. This wallet designed to provide quick access to up to five credit cards. Should it earn a spot in your pocket? Let me tell you about it and you can decide.
Grovemade Minimalist Wallet review Read More
I one day hope to live in a world where I can leave the house with only my smartphone in my pocket. I want to unlock my doors, start my car, make payments, etc., all from my smartphone. Devices like the Quicklock are helping us to rapidly approach that future. The Quicklock is a Bluetooth
The Quicklock Bluetooth and RF door lock review Read More
Kaweco might sound like a Japanese company, but it’s really a German company. Kaweco has been making dip pens, fountain pens and other writing instruments since 1883. I don’t really care for fountain pens, but I couldn’t resist their AL Sport rollerball pen with a stonewashed finish that reminds me of an old pair of jeans.
Kaweco AL Sport rollerball pen review Read More
The split keyring has been around for many years. If you’re like me, you probably have a dozen of them around your house. Although keyrings do their intended job of keeping keys organized, using one can be frustrating. Broken fingernails and pinched finger tips are not uncommon. The Bico KeyKlipz is cross between a keyring
Bico KeyKlipz carabiner keyring review Read More
Let me start by saying that until I had this system installed, I had never once thought that I would ever want or need a Dashcam. After several weeks using this ZeroEdge Dual-lens Car Camera , I am very happy that I accepted this opportunity to review this item (and had it professionally installed). The
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I was recently invited to a JBL launch event for the new Everest series of headphones, where I was given a chance to look at various Everest models. I was very fortunate to be given a pair of the Everest Elite 700 headphones to take home to try.
JBL Everest Elite 700 wireless noise cancelling headphone review Read More
When I was a kid, every Thanksgiving and Christmas my Father would bake these peanut butter cookies that were delicious; every year I looked forward to helping him bake these cookies. Now that I’m a father, I try to find similar activities to enjoy with my children. Sadly, I’m nowhere near the baker my father
Girl Scouts Cookie Oven review Read More
Back in the summer of 2012, I reviewed the Next Issue magazine app for the iPad. I had been waiting (not so) patiently for the iOS version since I wrote about the Android version of the app in the spring of that same year. Next Issue gave you access to digital versions of dozens of
Texture Magazine app for iOS review Read More
I thought my quest to find my all time favorite pen ended when I found Uniball Jetstream pens a few years ago. Don’t get me wrong, I still like the Uniballs because I don’t get too upset if someone walks off with one or I lose one. But I’ve recently found myself wanting something nicer.
Ti2 TechLiner pen review Read More
While I only have a few keys on my work keychain, I need to be able to access them quickly and easily. As it stands, they reside in the same pocket as my house and car keys. Whenever I need to get them, I find myself fumbling in my pocket, trying to determine which set
Weave Got Keys keychain review Read More
Even though I love reviewing audio gear more than anything else, it’s always fun to test something that makes no sound—well, almost no sound. This time, I’m trying out the UPLIFT height adjustable standing desk. To be honest, when I was given the opportunity to try out this desk, I had some reservations because I
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Okay, so you’re the proud new owner of an Apple Watch. Maybe you’ve even acquired a second band – something a little dressier than that sport band you got with the watch itself. When you’re traveling, you’ll need something to carry both the charger for your watch, as well as the extra band(s) you may
Pad and Quill Luxury Travel Kit for Apple Watch Read More
Since I know so little about cooking, I approach it like I would any engineering problem: I follow directions when possible. One essential cooking tool I need is a reliable thermometer. Let’s see how the Maverick PT-100 thermometer works out.
Maverick Housewares PT-100 thermometer review Read More
I’ve reviewed so many wireless IP cameras over the years that I’m rarely impressed when a new one is offered to me for review. I wasn’t all that excited when Foscam offered their R2 Wireless 1080P IP Camera to me, but once I received it and set it up, it quickly became one of my
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The D900 Black-Bean Bluetooth headset is truly an example of wireless technology. I have been waiting for a pair of headsets like this for a while now so let’s see if it was worth the wait.
Syllable D900 Black-Bean Bluetooth headset review Read More