Reviews

Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.

Vosteed Hedgehog knife review – a blue bladed beast on a budget

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REVIEW – I have been a Vosteed fan since the first Raccoon came out so it was a no brainer when they asked if I wanted to try their new Hedgehog. Let’s see if the Hedgehog can hold its own. What is it? To me the Vosteed Hedgehog appears to be a smaller, lighter, and […]

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Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand review

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REVIEW – Multi-device wireless chargers are becoming more and more common. They are a great way to have a single cable powering a stand that can recharge multiple devices at the same time. What is it about the Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Folding Stand that separates it from all the competitors? Quite a lot

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UGREEN Magnetic Wireless Power Bank review – MagSafe power banks that keep your iPhone juiced

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REVIEW – If you’re an iPhone carrying road warrior who isn’t near a power outlet all day long, you know the importance of having the ability to keep your phone charged no matter where you are. Sure, you could drag around a huge power station with you, but a lighter weight solution is a MagSafe

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SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote Control review – A cure for coffee table clutter

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Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  REVIEW – With cinemas closed during COVID, home theaters became more popular, with many opting to choose their components. A universal remote control like Sofabaton’s X1S is integral to any system. How does it perform? Let’s have a closer look! What is it? The SofaBaton is a smartphone app-programmed, rechargeable, battery-operated, universal remote control

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VEVOR Electric Pressure Washer review – a great all-rounder power washer

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REVIEW – Our first power washer was life changing. To be able to deep clean nearly any outdoor surface with relative ease is great, but our old power washer is on its last legs, with a protruding edge of plastic that’s cut my hand multiple times. Needless to say, I was thrilled to volunteer to

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Godox WES1 Kit wireless microphone review – Hearing from a distance

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REVIEW – Digital sound recording has been around for a while. Remember those little memory stick-sized recorders? Getting good sound quality, however, will always stretch the limits of a tiny built-in mic. Fortunately, most modern devices take external inputs as easily as plugging into the charging port. Today, I’m going to look at a kit

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Ekster Finder Card review – Like an Apple AirTag, but in a credit card size

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REVIEW – Let me state up front that I own 4 Apple AirTags and find them incredibly useful. However, they are a bit bulky which limits their usefulness. I always wanted to hide one in my wallet β€œjust in case”. Well, now I canβ€”but it ain’t from Apple. Wallet maker Ekster has come out with

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CJRB Bowie Pryrite – Iconic blade shape in a pocket friendly format

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REVIEW – I love knives. A lot of us on the Gadgeteer staff do and I’m guessing you are too if you’re reading this. I love the uber expensive custom knives and the affordable folders you will actually carry on a daily basis. I’m not a knife steel nerd or snob so I’m not able

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SunFounder PiDog Robot Dog Kit for Raspberry Pi review – a cute, lively puppy dog with no mess

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REVIEW – Have you ever wanted a dog that isn’t messy, doesn’t shed, only does what you tell it to, won’t chew on the furniture, and kind of obeys your voice commands? Well, the SunFounder PiDog Robot Dog Kit for Raspberry Pi is for you. The SunFounder PiDog is another great robot kit in dog

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STEP 22 REEF Visor Panel review – An interesting catch all for your car

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REVIEW – Vehicle interiors are notoriously difficult places to store small items, or have things near to hand. Sure, we have consoles, β€œglove” boxes, and little cubby holes everywhere, but when you’re at a traffic light, and just need to, say, grab a flashlight to see what the heck is rolling around on the passenger

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IMALENT BL50 flashlight review – high brightness, dual light source, compact design

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REVIEW – I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for a good flashlight. I’m always looking for a bright light, a compact body, and extra features that make a light stand out from the competition. IMALENT has been making flashlights for over a decade and even claims to make the world’s brightest flashlight. Today I’m reviewing

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DEERC Fast Brushless RC Shark Boat review – bringing the RC party to the sea (or at least a pond) near you

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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed several DEERC remote control cars here at The Gadgeteer, but so far all of these have been land-based remote control vehicles. Today that changes, with the DEERC Fast Brushless RC Shark Boat. I continue to regularly take out the DEERC trucks and cars that I previously reviewed and they’ve all held

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Tesmen TWS-322 self-adjusting wire strippers review

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REVIEW – I find myself tinkering quite a bit.Β  We have an off-grid solar system that powers my home office and all of our outdoor lighting, with a Redodo 12V 200Ah battery as the hub.Β  We built a camper from a cargo trailer. I’m constantly building or rewiring something.Β  All of this involves wiring, and

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Nomad Limited Edition GLOW 2.0 iPhone and Apple Watch Band review – light up your Apple gear

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REVIEW – When I was little, I had this glow in the dark rubber ball. It was fascinating! Like a tiny moon in my hand. Nomad’s Limited Edition GLOW 2.0 iPhone cases and Apple Watch Bands recapture that novelty with a pair of quality accessories. What is it? The Nomad GLOW 2.0 series of accessories

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OXS Thunder Pro Gaming Soundbar review – a nice upgrade over built in speakers, but at what cost

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REVIEW – When I was in college I got into PC gaming and had a friend help me weld custom speaker stands for a surround sound setup to enhance my gaming. Fast forward a few years (decades), and I’ve long since ditched 6+ speaker setups for my hybrid work/gaming desk setup for a couple reasons:

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SoundPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Sport Bluetooth Headphones review

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REVIEW – I have a confession to make.Β  I really don’t like the kind of headphones that wrap around behind your head and then insert into your ears because they generally irritated my ears and usually hurt my head in that spot just behind your ears. So when I saw the SoundPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Sports

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Mophie Snap+ MagSafe vent mount car charger review

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REVIEW – Our smartphones are becoming more integrated with our lives, even into our vehicles. We can play music, navigate to our destinations, and use apps to find less expensive gas, restaurants, and charging stations. But we need a place to put our phones and ideally charge them while in use. I tested the Mophie

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