NEWS – I feel like I’m a pretty crafty person. I’ve made my own leather notebook covers, I like to draw, and I’m currently trying to learn to sew on a vintage Singer sewing machine. I’ve always been interested in getting into woodworking but have only dabbled in it with not good results (I tried […]
Make your own pencils with this insanely awesome kit! Read More
NEWS – I’m a big fan of protecting my smartphone, which is an expensive and fairly delicate investment for the millions of us who carry one every day. Check out Waterfield Designs Cycling iPhone Wallet and Jersey Pocket Tool Case, which are intended to not only protect your smartphone and cycling tools, but also help
REVIEW – Even in uneventful times everyone should own or have access to a good first aid kit. In many emergencies being able to respond quickly with the appropriate gear is one of the few ways to prevent catastrophe. Having worked briefly as a first responder, I know that having the right resources available in
My Medic Recon & MyFAK First Aid Kits review – Always be prepared! Read More
REVIEW UPDATE – Here is a new set of review updates. Semi-regularly, we like to add updates to our previously published reviews to let you know how well (or not) a product continues to work well past the initial weeks after we received it. Click on each review in the list below and then scroll
Brewferm beer kit, Greenworks robo vac, Benq lamp, and more – Review updates Read More
NEWS – Key jingle is obviously a first-world problem. But what the heck, let’s solve it! Today I bring you the Keysmart Mini. We’ve reviewed other Keysmart key organizers in the past, but they were all full-sized. The mini is… well… mini! The Keysmart Mini key organizer is designed to hold up to 5 keys
Organize and silence key jingle without adding bulk Read More
REVIEW – The NexiGo Air T2 Wireless Earbuds are hailed as the thinnest TWS Bluetooth earbuds on the market, but does the sound quality fall flat? Read on! What is it? The NexiGo Air T2 Wireless Earbuds are a set of small Bluetooth 5.2 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphones. They are described by NexiGo as
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NEWS – Straight from the Gadgeteer wacky files comes Hushme. No, it’s not a muzzle for a cannibal. It’s a Bluetooth headset that allows you to receive calls and talk to people without those around you being able to hear what you say. Why do I think the Hushme is wacky? Let me count the
Hushme is the most ridiculous Bluetooth headset I’ve ever seen! Read More
NEWS – I recently reviewed the sub $100 Easythreed K7 mini 3D printer and I have to say that the 3D printing bug has bitten me. As I wait for another (better) 3D printer to come along that I can review or buy, I’ve been watching lots of YouTube videos and dancing the web for
Smooth out the rough edges on your 3D prints with this tool Read More
REVIEW – Almost every company out there that has a corporate office that wants to control who can get in and out of buildings issues company ID cards. These cards are often used to swipe in front of card readers to gain access to company parking garages, buildings, and in the case of where I
Orbitkey ID Card Holder Pro review Read More
NEWS – In 2 weeks we’ll learn everything there is to know about the Pixel 6 – not that there’s much left to learn that we don’t already know at this point as Google hasn’t kept many secrets. I haven’t used a Pixel as my daily driver since the Pixel 2 XL three years ago
2 weeks from now, we’ll get all the Pixel 6 details! Read More
NEWS – Has it really been 10 years since Steve Jobs passed away from pancreatic cancer? I didn’t know it either until I was visiting Apple.com this morning (10/5/21) and saw Apple’s Celebrating Steve video tribute to Steve and the awesome products that he brought to geeks around the world. Be sure and go to
Apple has a Steve Jobs video tribute to mark 10yrs since he passed Read More
NEWS – Rapid Rope lets you carry 120 feet of rope in your backpack without all the bulk that can weigh you down. This Coke can-sized canister holds 120 feet of 1100 lb test cord. Use it around the house, use it while camping, put it in your car for emergencies. The use case ideas
Instead of a can of whoop-ass, how about a can of rope? Read More
REVIEW – I’ve used quite a few tents in my days, from tiny to huge and cheap to mid-range/name brand. In fact, some of my earliest memories of camping are of my father connecting separated pole segments for a big canvas tent that was leaky and heavy and took nearly an hour to set up
Hiker Garden 10 person tent review – spacious and sturdy all weather tent Read More
NEWS – Apple has announced that pre-orders for the new Apple Watch Series 7 will go live this Friday, October 8, at 8 AM ET. During its California Streaming event in September, Apple announced two updated watch models but did not provide any price or ordering information other than a starting price of $399 and
Order your Apple Watch Series 7 this Friday, October 8 Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – You know we love our multi-tools around here and we especially like unique and unusual multi-tools. I think the Universal 4.0 Credit Card Multitool Knife & 80+Tool from MRF fits both of those criteria. This EDC tool card is available in stainless steel, Titanium, and even one with a Cerakote ceramic coating.
This credit card sized multi-tool system has 80+ functions! Read More
REVIEW – For the past few years I have been getting very involved with 3D printers and designing models and parts for myself. I do not have enough space for a 3D printing farm, and so I am constantly moving around printers and making space depending on what I need to print and which printer
Elegoo Neptune 2 3D Printer review Read More
NEWS – Legendary musical and audio equipment manufacturer Yamaha has released a new pair of true wireless earbuds, the TW-E3B, their smallest and lightest option available. Coming in at 25% smaller than the previous TW-E3A model, they’re still not the smallest earbuds available but are considerably more sleek than what Yamaha had to offer before.
Yamaha releases new, affordable, smaller, true wireless earbuds Read More
NEWS – Who knew that the clickity clacky goodness of mechanical keyboards turn keyboard customization into a popular hobby with geeks like us and we have quite a few mechanical keyboard reviews here on The Gadgeteer to prove it. But today I have something a little different for you. It’s not news about a new
Mechanical keyboard geeks will drool over these stainless steel keycaps! Read More
REVIEW – I’ve had many flashlights in the years gone by, but I’ve never had a decent headlamp. I’ve had a couple of really cheap ones, but they never lasted long. When the Cyansky HS6R headlamp review offer came along, I hoped this was my chance to get a really nice one. Was I correct?
Cyansky HS6R triple output rechargeable headlamp review Read More
NEWS – Razer, a company known for its computer hardware and gaming peripherals, has introduced new budget-friendly versions of two of its existing streaming products – the Kiyo X webcam and Ripsaw X HDMI capture card. The Kiyo X USB webcam gives users a choice between 1080p 30 fps or 720p 60 fps modes, allowing
New streaming gear from Razer – get started streaming on a budget Read More