Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
Bluetooth hands-free headsets or smart car calling features are becoming more and more necessary now that 14 states have banned hand-held cell phone use while driving, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Even if your state doesn’t have a ban on hand-held cell phone use while driving, there are bans on people using them in school […]
Plantronics Voyager Legend Bluetooth Headset review Read More
Our condo complex provides cable service as part of our monthly HOA fees, but that service is standard definition. We rent a cable box directly from Time Warner so we can see high-def programming with our “free” cable, but we don’t have any premium channels. I feel left out sometimes when people talk about all
A quick review of HBO Now on Apple TV Read More
Sitting all day in front of a computer is both monotonous and unhealthy. That’s why sit-stand desks are gaining in popularity. The ability to quickly switch from sitting to standing is a great way to burn a few extra calories, improve circulation, help with back problems and more. Last month I reviewed my first standing
Ergo Desktop Kangaroo Pro standing desk review Read More
A couple of reviews ago, I mentioned that I had a new job and was receiving many business cards and I reviewed a solution to mange them. Well, if one is receiving business cards it’s normal to exchange your card, so I needed a way to carry them. I did dig up an old silver
Waterfield Designs Spike Wallet review Read More
I had an old 30-pin Apple cable that I used literally for many years with no problems. I got it with my ancient 3rd-gen 15GB white iPod and used it with every Apple device I owned until Apple switched to the Lightning connector. That old 30-pin cable had a much longer plastic collar under the
MOS Spring Lightning Cable review Read More
The Fitbit Surge is Fitbit’s most advanced activity tracker yet. It tracks all the same things as their other trackers, but also includes advanced features like GPS and basic smartwatch features along with an always on large touch screen display. I recently reviewed the Fitbit Charge HR which quickly became my new favorite fitness tracker replacing the Withings Pulse.
Fitbit Surge activity tracker review Read More
Everybody can use more USB chargers, right? True, but you need to make sure that the USB charger can charge your most power-hungry gadgets before you waste money buying it. You don’t want the charge to take longer than the battery life because you’re trying to use an under-powered charger. Slow charges shouldn’t be a
iClever 4.8A 24W Dual USB Ports Travel Wall Charger with SmartID Technology review Read More
Earlier this month, Moleskine sent an invite over to the gadgeteer crew to check out a showroom event for their Moleskine 2015 collection, located at the NYU store in New York City. I was lucky enough to be able to attend the event and check out their new line of bags, notebooks, and other accessories. They were
Moleskine 2015 new collection event report and product review Read More
Several years ago, my mother had a simple card wallet that I really liked. Unfortunately, we could never find it in stores, so I have been using a men’s wallet for a couple years now to make do. I never carry cash anyway, so why do I need a full blown wallet? The Recess Holdster
Recess Holdster card wallet review Read More
The Gadgeteer is almost 18 years old. So you can imagine how many reviews we posted in that length of time. If you’ve ever wondering how products perform over time, these gadget review updates that we post each week are our way of letting you know. Every Thursday we try to post a selection of updates
Do you use your tablet at work, carrying it from meeting to meeting or between worksites? You can carry everything in a large gear bag, but that’s probably overkill if you’re just walking down the hall to a conference room. Or if you’re flying, you need a compact bag that can fit all your electronic gear,
KNOMO KNOMAD Air Leather Portable Organizer review Read More
The Cargo Works 13″ MacBook EDC Kit might be marketed towards MacBook owners, but this zippered bag is perfect for any 13 inch laptop. It offers a separate zippered section for the computer and multiple pockets and Molle strips inside and outside the bag so you can attach your favorite EDC items. Let’s check it out.
Cargo Works 13″ MacBook EDC Kit review Read More
When reviewing headphones, earphones and speakers, there is always one constant throughout: A music source. Whether it’s vinyl, CD, iTunes, music burned in Apple Lossless, FLAC, Spotify/Pandora or even FM radio, the music has to come from somewhere. Then there’s the music player: iPhone/Android smartphone, various iPods, digital audio players, computer, home stereo. As you
Tidal Hi-Fi Music Streaming service review Read More
Two years ago Fibit introduced the Fitbit Force wrist worn activity tracker. It was really popular until people started complaining about irritations and rashes while wearing the device on their wrist. The Force ended up being taken off the market when Fitbit conducted a voluntary recall in February 2014. Now one year later, the most
Fitbit Charge HR activity tracker review Read More
As I have said before, I prefer earbuds, having tried literally dozens of them from stock earbuds to wireless sport headphones to extravagant, handmade monitors and everything in between. I like their small, compact, transportable form-factor for travel, working out, puttering around the house, etc. Be that as it may, it surprises me how many people are
SMS Audio SYNC by 50 On-Ear Sport Wireless Headphones review Read More
As a rule, I don’t get that excited about Bluetooth speakers anymore unless there’s a feature that really grabs my attention. The last waterproof Bluetooth speaker I reviewed was the NYNE Aqua floating Bluetooth speaker. What’s so different about the Ivation Acoustix waterproof Bluetooth speaker?
Ivation Acoustix waterproof Bluetooth speaker review Read More
About a year ago, I hopped on the essential oils bandwagon because several people I know use them for health and wellness purposes. However, I simply enjoyed the aroma and so did my kids. I’ve since purchased two ultrasonic diffusers, both of which have had drawbacks. One of these, the H2EO Ultrasonic Diffuser, leaves about
Miu Color 300 mL Aroma Diffuser Ultrasonic Humidifier review Read More
Andy has been busy updating a dozen of his past reviews. This week’s review updates include bags, cases, mice and more. Click through to see Andy’s list of updated reviews and then scroll to the bottom of each of the listed reviews to read his newest update.
Tom Bihn, Rickshaw, Jawbone and more – Gadget review updates Read More
I’ve mentioned before that my husband shaves with a vintage double-edged razor, and that I created a kit with his shaving gear and other toiletries for when he travels. (Check the links at the end of this review to read more about his travel kit.) In the past, men had elaborate travel kits with fittings
Waterfield Designs Razor Case review Read More
I’ll admit up front: this review will be short. After all, it’s a USB hub. How exciting can that be? Well … the Satechi Aluminum Premium 4-Port USB Clamp Hub is at least interesting. Satechi—known for making almost any geek accessory imaginable—was bothered by the hard-to-find USB ports Apple hides at the rear of their
Satechi Aluminum Premium 4-Port USB Clamp Hub review Read More