REVIEW – Years ago I had a Kensington trackball mouse and I loved it. But, because this was in the late ’90s / early ’00s, it grew long in the tooth, and I wanted something different once it died on me. Jump forward to the 21st century and I found myself looking into trackballs again […]
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REVIEW – Gadgeteers love their everyday carry (EDC) gear. Here’s an entry to consider – the newly upgraded Baton 3 Pro Max flashlight from Olight. This is an upgraded version of the Baton 3 Pro that Lex reviewed in September 2022. Let’s take a look and see if this deserves a coveted spot in your
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NEWS – The Jettle is a 15-ounce electric kettle that has been designed to boil water in less than 5 minutes. Use it to make piping hot tea, coffee, or soups. The leak-proof Jettle kettle features an automatic shut-off once the water has boiled and it has a stainless steel construction with a built-in digital
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DEAL NEWS – If you’re someone who takes a lot of pictures with your phone, like me, you probably have a collection of images that you really love. While it’s great to have all of these memories at your fingertips, there’s something special about being able to hold a physical print in your hands. I
Deal of the day – Save 20% off the Liene 4×6″ photo printer! Read More
REVIEW – Do you shop for a new case for your phone or tablet only to realize that 90% of the cases on the market are boring and look the same? If you like variety, you’re going to love CASETiFY cases. They sent me 2 cases for my iPad Pro and without completely summing up
CASETiFY iPad Pro Ultra Impact Case review – More choices than you can imagine! Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – What is a must-have feature of your multi-tool? Scissors? Spring-loaded pliers? A knife? The NexTool Gemini 13-in-1 electric multi-tool has all that, and it also has… a built-in electric bit driver! Let’s check it out. What is it? The NexTool Gemini is a 13-in-1 electric multi-tool made of stainless steel with a built-in
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DEAL NEWS – Replace the traditional deadbolt lock on your door with this keyless smart lock version that features an electronic keypad, app support, the ability to use a standard key, and even IC card support. The app provides additional features like the ability to generate timed, permanent, one-time, or custom passwords for guests, friends,
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I consider myself a minimalist, so I don’t need to carry a huge bag filled with a bunch of things I don’t need or won’t use on my short adventures. In 2021, I reviewed the bolstr Small Carry and AUX Pocket bags (pouches?) and have continued to use the AUX Pocket when
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – In high school and college I spent a lot of my free time playing Traveller, a science fiction role-playing game (RPG).  As it turns out, Traveller is one of the inspirations for Starset, a new RPG written by Josiah Mork that is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter.  The setting style is known
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REVIEW – I make a large mug of hot tea every single morning which I carry down to my basement office. I’m a sipper, not a chugger, so my large 22 oz mug of tea cools off quickly. That means I trudge up the stairs at least 2 times to rewarm the tea in the
VOBAGA Cup Warmer review – Keep your cuppa coffee or tea warmer for longer Read More
NEWS – If you’re a regular here (and if not, why?), you might remember that I published a news post last week about headlights for your Crocs. After I posted that, one of the Gadgeteer writers (Greg Cleveland) suggested that we should start a new category on the site for Crocs accessories and sent me
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REVIEW – Most of us drink coffee from a good old electric drip coffee maker. But if you are into specialty coffee and enjoy the ritual of the brew as much as the taste (and caffeine!), then a gooseneck kettle is necessary. True coffee aficionados prepare coffee not with a drip coffee maker, but with
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NEWS – Work Sharp has more than one trick up its sleeve! I reviewed the Work Sharp Mk 2 tool and knife sharpener back in the spring of 2021. The Mk 2 is still the fastest, most effective sharpener I can imagine using. It produces super sharp edges on any knives with non-serrated blades and takes
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REVIEW – Solar generators have become very popular in the past few years. Following closely behind is the popularity of solar panels. The efficiency has increased, providing more usability and applications for the use of solar generators. I had a chance to check out the ALLPOWERS 400W Portable Solar Panel; read on to find out
ALLPOWERS 400W Portable Solar Panel review – More Power! Read More
REVIEW — The beach. It’s one of those places everyone wants to go to enjoy the sun, but once you get there, at some point you wind up missing the shade. I have used many canopies over the years, but I’ve never seen one as light and portable as the Shibumi Beach Shade. They call
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DEAL NEWS – The new year means new goals and resolutions. For some people, it means it is the perfect time to learn a new skill or start a new hobby. If you’ve been itching to get into 3D printing, today’s deal might be enough to make you seriously think about getting started. You can
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REVIEW – Can the WindTrace Smart Automatic Pill Dispenser accurately automate the often times complex task of scheduling prescription medications throughout the day? In short, yes and no. Read on for a more complete answer to that question. What is it? The WindTrace Smart Automatic Pill Dispenser is exactly what it claims to be, an
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NEWS – If you get excited about gear and gadgets, then you must know that the CES is now ongoing in Las Vegas, and every tech company with anything new to showcase is there and working hard to get your attention. Arguably, CES is the most influential tech event in the world. As I look
EcoFlow is back at CES with some new and amazing tech! Read More
NEWS – I just said that Crocs are hideous, but in full transparency, I have a pair of them. But, I really only wear them to walk in the yard if it’s rained since it’s easier to clean the soles compared to my regular shoes. With that out of the way, here’s a way to
As if Crocs weren’t hideous enough, you can add a flashlight to them! Read More
REVIEW – The Chargeasap Zeus 270W GaN USB-C Charger is currently a Kickstarter project with only a few days left for what they tout as the world’s first and smallest to provide 270W of power with USB-C. I got to review a pre-production model and was hoping this could replace all the extra charging blocks