REVIEW – If you’ve ever had a sore back, you know that a heating pad can help soothe the pain. But most heating pads are small and might not be large enough to cover the full area of your back that hurts. The Comfytemp Weighted Heating Pad does not fit in that category because this […]
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NEWS – If you’re a fitness buff then I’m sure you’ve seen the adjustable dumbbells from companies like Boflex NordicTrack. If you’re more of a kettlebell person and would like the same functionality, you should check out the adjustable kettlebell from Kettlebell Kings. Their adjustable kettlebell has removable plates that let you customize the weight
Move over adjustable dumbbells, adjustable kettlebells are coming for you! Read More
REVIEW – Just a short time ago, home automation was a relatively big-dollar, time-consuming pursuit. Now SwitchBot has joined the race. At $10.19 from Amazon, adding these handy devices to control your home’s gadgetry is virtually a no-brainer! What is it? The SwitchBot Plug Mini is an app-controlled 120-volt device that turns switches an electrical
SwitchBot Mini Plug review – Home automation plug pizazz at a pretty price! Read More
NEWS – Vote on an online petition if you want phone manufacturers to offer smaller phones again. Not every phone user needs a glass surfboard in their pocket. Some smartphone users wish the ‘phablet’ phase would be over. The founder of The Pebble Watch is in that camp and is championing an effort to turn
Small smartphone wanters, unite! Read More
REVIEW – In late 2020, I reviewed the Edifier TWS NB2 wireless earbuds. I said then that they looked as good as they sound. Well, it’s 2022 and Edifier has upped the game with the NeoBuds Pro true wireless stereo earbuds. Edifier wisely carried over the handsome looks of the TWS buds while upgrading almost
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REVIEW – A cordless stick vac was not something I thought I’d ever need. We have a LIDAR-guided robot vacuum that handles the task a few times a week, a more traditional upright vacuum for deep cleaning, and an older corded hand-held vacuum for spot cleaning. So when the opportunity to review the Levoit cordless
LEVOIT Vortex IQ 40 cordless stick vacuum review – the easiest vacuum I’ve ever used! Read More
NEWS – I haven’t had a dog in a long time, but I do remember having to take her outside to go potty when the weather was snowy, rainy, etc. It wasn’t funny and it wasn’t fun. I can also remember as she got older she wasn’t able to hold it all day while I
Here’s the equivalent of a smart litter box but for dogs! Read More
REVIEW – Living in the middle of nowhere means that you have to be self-sufficient. While I don’t live off the grid, large storms can easily knock out my power for hours. It isn’t bad enough that I need a backup generator but I still need to be able to charge phones and lanterns while
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DEAL NEWS – Do you ship a lot of packages from your home or your small business, then you should consider purchasing a dedicated shipping label printer like these four printers from iDPRT. A dedicated shipping printer can make your job a whole lot easier and faster. The iDPRT SP410, SP420, SP320, SP310 printers thermal
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NEWS – Have you ever wondered what would happen if a company put everything you wanted into a 3D printer and made it extremely affordable? Well, Bambu Lab has developed a new 3D printer that brings features to the consumer that were previously only available on very expensive industrial printers. The Bambu Lab Z1 Series
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REVIEW – The Orico AT150 outdoor portable power station. Is it weatherproof? Well, no, but it is otherwise a nice power source for multiple, simultaneous device charging or operation. And it has an AC outlet so you can use your shaver on Zoom calls while you’re camping! We review some honkin’ big power stations around here
REVIEW – No matter how many earbuds and headphones I buy or get for review, I am always intrigued by new designs and the possibility of getting something that fits my needs better than I could imagine. Each day when I walk the mile between the railroad station and my job, I am concerned that
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REVIEW – Many of us are still working from home due to the pandemic. I recently retired from my day job with Cummins Inc after 34+ years, but I did WFH for 2 years and continue working full-time on The Gadgeteer. I know I sit for too long in front of a computer each day,
WALK-i-TASK treadmill desk review – add a desk to your treadmill! Read More
REVIEW – If you have ever tried to make custom shirts without a heat press, you’ll know how hard it is to get vinyl or inkjet-iron-on designs to successfully adhere. Success requires even pressure and the correct heat, which is where a device like the VEVOR Heat Press machine comes in. What is it? The
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REVIEW – The Vegvisir Adventure is a luxury dive watch by Gunhild, built in Heimdall’s workshop, right here in the US. What is it? The Gunhild Vegvisir Adventure is a unique dive watch with an Icelandic Viking flare. What’s in the box? Gunhild Vegvisir Adventure dive watch Tool for adjusting and maintaining the watch (I
SPONSORED NEWS – As many 3D printer experts know, most resin 3D printers are designed to use Parallel Emission technology. However, some feedback reflects that joints in models receive less lighting intensity which results in uneven printing. Broken LED units also negatively influence the model’s precision making it challenging for users to make perfect prints.
REVIEW – Drop has partnered with Axel Grell to create true wireless stereo (TWS) in-ear monitors (IEMs) that have fantastic sound characteristics. Like many TWS, these earbuds do much more than just reproduce sound, but how does it perform in these other areas? I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
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REVIEW – Is good sleep evading you? Or maybe you wish it was easier to tune out with a meditation session? Sure, there are apps with soothing sounds and coaching, but the screen attached to the device needed to select and run those apps is kinda defeating the purpose. Morphée has a very different approach
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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a handful of portable (and semi-portable) power stations over the years, and there are a couple of things I look for in a good power station now: good battery-to-price ratio ($1 per watt-hour of battery capacity has been the average going rate for a few years now), an informative display that
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NEWS – Here’s treat coming at you from across the pond! Trakke is a Scotland-based shop that makes hand crafted bags from British-sourced materials. Waterproof waxed canvas is their weapon of choice for backpacks, messengers and accessories. Their latest design is called the Wester, and it’s a rolltop-style pack designed to keep your gear dry