Waterfield Designs Shinjuku Laptop Brief review – stylish and functional, for a price

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REVIEW – For the past few years, I’ve relied on backpacks to carry my laptop and tablet when traveling. However, there have been moments when I found myself wishing for a quality laptop bag as an alternative. The Waterfield Designs Shinjuku Laptop Brief immediately caught my eye as something likely to last for a long […]

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New Kickstarter gear that you’ll want for travel and every day!

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NEWS – I found some new Kickstarter campaigns to share with you for gear that looks pretty awesome. This week, we have something for engineers and artists, something for travelers, and something for people who wear pants! MakerPi ruler The MakerPi is shown above. What is it? The MakerPi is a multi-function ruler multi-tool that

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Provirtec ClearBreathe Smart Air Purifier review

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REVIEW – Because indoor air is often dirtier than outdoor air, I’ve been searching for air purifiers for our home. The Gadgeteer was offered the Provirtec ClearBreathe Smart Air Purifier to review and I got the chance to do so. I have another air purifier I reviewed and like really well – it’s the Airthings

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Redragon Fizz K617 magnetic hall effect keyboard review – The good, the bad, and the absolutely magnetic

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REVIEW – About 8 years ago I got sucked into the mechanical keyboard hobby.  And down a rabbit hole I went.  Over the years I had accumulated a myriad of different boards from various different companies.  But the Fizz K617 is the first board I have tried from Redragon.  And it is also the first

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OnePlus Watch 3 review – a solid big smartwatch with battery for literal days

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REVIEW – I’ve been a smartwatch wearer since 2012, with the Pebble smartwatch. The primary purpose of a smartwatch for me has always been to screen calls and notifications before actually taking my phone out to respond or interact with them. The Pebble pretty much only did that function, and subsequent smartwatches over the years

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CZUR StarryHub Q1 Pro smart projector review – A projector so smart, it makes the honor roll!

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REVIEW – More than two decades ago, I was a fresh-faced, young college intern in a corporate IT department, and one my tasks involved test-driving what was the grandfather of the modern smart TV: a projector with a built-in computer. Of course, this was 2004, which meant the projector I was evaluating ran Windows CE.

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Isinwheel V4 children’s electric skateboard review

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REVIEW – As a mom, I am constantly on the lookout for things that will encourage my children to get outside and take a break from the screens. However, there is so much technology that getting away is a challenge all of its own. The Isinwheel V4 children’s electric skateboard combines the fun of electronics

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This gadget lets you use your favorite pencils to the very end!

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NEWS – This isn’t your average pencil holder. The Tokyo Slider is a sleek, wooden beauty that’s designed to make your leftover pencils stubs (and even longer pieces) as easy as possible. It’s got a twin design, which means you can pop a different pencil in each end. Imagine switching between your favorite sketching pencil

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HatW8 keeps your cap on your head and doubles as a close range self-defense tool

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NEWS – If you enjoy wearing a cap, you know that a stiff wind can blow it right off your head. The HatW8 was designed to solve that problem. What is it? It’s a 3 ounce weight that slides on to the adjustable strap in the back of your cap. It helps keep your cap

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Flexispot OC1-SEM Foldex desk chair review – Nice chair with a hidden leg rest

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REVIEW – I spend quite a few hours most days in an office chair, which can really get old with even a decent chair to sit in. I’ve started looking at different options because while a standing desk is nice occasionally, I find it’s nice for a break but I still need to go back

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Vosteed Porcupine pocket knife review – Another fun addition to the knife menagerie

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REVIEW – Vosteed has gotten quite a reputation for offering great EDC pocket knives at exceptional prices. And if you didn’t know, they also love to name most of them after animals. One of my favorites is the Raccoon I reviewed last year. Now they’ve released the Porcupine. How does it measure up? Is it

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Creality’s new Hi Combo 3D printer is available today!

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NEWS – Today (March 11, 2025) marks the official launch of the Creality Hi Combo, a cutting-edge multicolor 3D printer that makes high-quality, multi-material printing more accessible than ever. While multicolor 3D printing has been around for some time, its high cost has deterred many enthusiasts. Creality Hi changes the game by offering an advanced

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DYU C9 fold-up long-range e-bike review – Portable mobility

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REVIEW – Biking is a great pastime, but sometimes, getting to the place you want to bike is a bit fraught. I’ve got bikes now that require more transport ability than my tiny Prius can provide, so I volunteered when the DYU C9 long-range fold-up e-bike came up in the review list. I’ve ridden it

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NESTOUT Carabiner Battery review – A power bank that likes hanging out

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REVIEW – NESTOUT makes some pretty cool products and when a review opportunity opened up on their new Carabiner Battery I was all in having already purchased a couple of items last summer. This little guy ups the gadget factor considerably, and for as device dependent as we all are having an extra 5,000 mAh

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Just in time for April showers, the Tumella umbrella can withstand 70MPH winds!

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NEWS – If you have to be out in inclement weather, why not have a well-made umbrella that can withstand 70MPH winds? We recently had some storms blow through the DFW area with sustained 50-70 MPH winds. The Tumella umbrella can handle those kinds of winds because it has nine ribs made from fiberglass. They

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