Didamoda Hnatuy Hero-X automatic skeleton watch review – see your time in action

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REVIEW – I’m a watch guy.  I have a collection of wonderful (and expensive) watches.  There are times when you want to wear a great-looking watch but not an expensive one. Today’s review fits that bill – the Hnatuy Hero-X watch from Didamoda. I’ve reviewed several watches here at The Gadgeteer.  Of all those, this […]

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Rode VideoMicro II ultra-compact on-camera microphone review

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REVIEW – My main form of entertainment these days is YouTube videos.  I like knife reviews and teardowns, old tool restorations, and gadgets of all kinds. Hats off to all of you folks who do make the videos I watch.  It’s not nearly as easy as it looks. Because of that, I want to start

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Plain text journaling – Trading in old tech for new?

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ARTICLE – In 2022 I changed away from years of using a paper journal/planner book. My word processor was fountain pens. I switched to plain text journaling and scheduling. All along I used the ‘aCalendar’ app on my phone, which automatically syncs to Google Calendar. But my paper journal/planner was my complete backup to aCalendar,

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New Things Lab MEMO wallet review – This wallet is a whiteboard!

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you’ve ever wished that you could shove a dry-erase whiteboard in your pocket, then this review of the New Things Lab MEMO wallet is for you! Let’s check out this crowdfunding project. What is it? The New Things Lab MEMO wallet is a minimalist-style wallet that has a built-in whiteboard inside

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VANPOWERS Manidae Fat Tire eBike review – loads of fun on the trails

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REVIEW – One way to stay healthy and enjoy the great outdoors is to go trail biking.  Sometimes, however, we need a little help, whether it’s climbing a steep hill or finishing that last extra mile.  The perfect bike for trips like this is a fat tire eBike, and I’m hoping that the VANPOWERS Manidae

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This multi-tool has 14 functions AND it’s TSA compliant!

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NEWS – Almost every time I write about a multi-tool that has a blade, someone complains that it’s not TSA-compliant. Today I have a 14-in-1 multi-tool that is TSA-compliant, but it doesn’t have a built-in knife. Wait, don’t go, because it still could earn a spot in your EDC gear collection. It’s the S.R.T. (Survival

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mophie speedport 120 4-port GaN wall charger travel kit review – your best travel companion

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REVIEW – While I love wireless charging, wired charging is faster and more efficient. And larger devices don’t usually have wireless charging options. I posted a news item about this unit as soon as I saw it because it scratches an itch for me. I like to be able to go anywhere and have the

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Tail Table is an awesome table that hooks into your car’s U latch!

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NEWS – The Tail Table from Space Innovation Labs is an accessory for your next road trip adventure. It’s a floating table that has been designed to hook into the U latch in your car, SUV, or van’s trunk or rear cargo area. The Tail Table features a food-safe cutting board area and the table

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Kaiweets EH-8 Carbon Dioxide Detector review – Oh! See your surrounding’s CO2!

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REVIEW – Lightheaded? Unexplained headache? Feeling nauseous? Irritable? Tired? Sure, it could be the leftover taco you had for lunch, but it might be because the carbon dioxide levels in the room are high. Want to find out? If yes, have a look at Kaiweet’s EH-8 Carbon Dioxide Detector. What is it? The Kaiweets EH-8

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Forget about the Batmobile, you can build a LEGO Batcycle!

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NEWS – You can make your Batman dreams come true with this soon-to-be-released LEGO Batman Batcycle model set. This LEGO Technic kit is a scale-model replica of the Batcycle as seen in the 2022 movie The Batman and features 641 pieces of nerdy fun. This model is rated for kids ages 9 and up, but

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Synido LiveMix Solo USB Mixer Audio Interface Bundle review – gives you everything you need to start creating content

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REVIEW – Sound mixers are an old idea, but digital technologies have made them both smaller and less expensive. Synido has just released two new mixers for personal use: the LiveMix solo and the LiveMix duet. The Solo has a single XLR mic input and a single instrument input, whereas the Duet has two XLR

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Deal of the day – Save over $30 on this pocket-sized photo printer

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DEAL NEWS – Did you start a new journaling habit for 2023? Or maybe you have a trip planned this year and want a way to print out photos of your adventures. Today I have a 12hr lightning deal for the Liene 2×3 inch Photo Printer that will let you save $35.20. This mini portable

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Olight’s Opry Pro multi-tool has a ton of features in a small package

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NEWS – Last year I introduced you to the Olight Opry multi-tool. At the time, I thought it was a great little prybar-style multi-tool. But just today, I found that Olight has a Pro version of this little EDC tool which adds 2 extra tools in an even smaller form factor. The Olight Opry Pro

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Platin Monaco 5.1.2 wireless surround sound wireless speaker system review – even more immersive than the Monaco 5.1

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REVIEW – 6 months ago, I packed up my wonderful Bowers & Wilkins 607 speakers I used for music and TV sound ( along with a subwoofer and two Audioengine speakers for surround) and replaced them with the Platin Monaco 5.1 wireless surround sound speaker system. The Monaco 5.1 is a complete surround sound system—in

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Here’s a simple EDC multi-tool that you can clip to anything

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NEWS – Regardless of the image above, the TACRAY carabiner won’t keep you secure while climbing mountains. But this little multi-function EDC gadget does work as a cool little alternative key holder. The TACRAY is made of titanium and features a built-in hex socket that you can use as a wrench. There’s also a small

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Deal of the day – Save $40 off TREBLAB Z7 Pro over ear headphones

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DEAL NEWS – Whether you prefer over-ear headphones so that you can damage your ears listening to thrash metal music at max volume (not recommended), or you don’t want anyone to know that you listen to the soundtrack for The Sound Of Music while you are doing work, a good deal on a new pair

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Unitek GaN 100W 4-port charger review – prioritized power for portable paraphernalia!

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REVIEW – Because gallium nitride (GaN) has greater energy efficiency and power density than silicon, it has permitted smaller, higher capacity power adapters than had been previously possible. I have a Unitek GaN charger that supplies a total of 90W out of 4 ports or 100W out of one. Read on to see what I think!

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The Tumbler Knife Sharpener is a new take on blade maintenance

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NEWS – The Tumbler Knife Sharpener is a can-shaped sharpener with a diamond disc surface on one end, and a stainless steel surface on the other end. The unit includes a 15° and 20° magnetic blade guide that holds the knife as you roll the ‘can’ along the knife edge. Only serrated-edge knives and scissors

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