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Cyclists rejoice because there is now a multitool specifically for you

By Michael Strange / December 12, 2021 / News / Bicycle, Multi-tool / 2 Comments

NEWS – Seem’s like the more popular multitools become, the more versatile they become. There are multitools for seemingly everyone, from campers to do-it-yourselfers. I recently came across one from Tactica designed for cyclists, the M.110 Bike Multitool. It interested me because of my recent acquisition of the TurboAnt Thunder T1 Fat Tire electric bike. […]

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FOSOO Apex Electric Toothbrush review – brings the style and the substance to your daily hygiene routine

By Bob Patterson / December 11, 2021 / Reviews / Electric toothbrush, Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – What’s so special about the FOSOO electric toothbrush? It certainly looks pretty, which is always nice… but we here at The Gadgeteer are looking for substance behind that style. Does the FOSOO Apex Electric Toothbrush deliver the goods? Let’s find out. To the review! What is it? The FOSOO Apex Electric Toothbrush a

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POGO Automatic is an all in one blood glucose meter for simplified diabetes management

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 11, 2021 / News / Diabetes, Health and fitness / 2 Comments

NEWS – I’ve been a pre-diabetic since 2004 and I’m always looking for new ways to manage that health issue without drugs. For me, I follow the Keto diet and I have been using the Freestyle Libre 14 day CGM (blood glucose sensor) for the last year. I’m super lucky because my employer and my

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Artie Max review – STEM gadget that teaches kids to code

By Julian Perry / December 11, 2021 / Reviews / Educational, Kid Gadgets, STEM / 1 Comment

REVIEW – Near the end of 2019, I reviewed a STEM toy from Educational Insights called The Artie 3000. The same company now has a newer and more advanced STEM toy called the Artie Max. Let’s see what it is all about. What is it? The Artie Max draws in 6 major coding languages that

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This is the craziest slingshot you’ve ever seen!

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 11, 2021 / News / Fishing, Outdoor Gear, slingshot, weapon / 6 Comments

NEWS – The Handbaige slingshot is unlike any slingshot I’ve ever seen. Instead of a Y-shaped handle with a rubber band that just shoots rocks, the Handbaige slingshot shoots rocks, arrows, and can even be used for fishing! That’s right, this slingshot has a built-in fishing reel. It also has a flashlight and a laser

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Scudo wallets allow you to switch up the look in a snap

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 10, 2021 / News / Wallets / Leave a Comment

NEWS – If you’re the kind of person who is always bored with their EDC but might not have the cash to constantly buy new gear, Scudo wallets offer the ability to change the look without buying a whole new wallet. Scudo wallets are CNC machined card holders that are available in 12 card and

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Kingston DataTraveler Max USB 3.2 Gen 2 flash drive review – Massive storage in a flash

By Bill Henderson / December 10, 2021 / Reviews / Flash Memory / 6 Comments

REVIEW – If you own a computer, you’ve probably used a thumb drive, or more accurately, a flash drive. They’ve been around forever, but they are (in)famous for lacking in memory, expensive (for the larger capacity versions) and slooooow to transfer data. Recently, that’s all been changing as drives are getting larger and more affordable.

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iHood heated vest with retractable hood review

By Julian Perry / December 10, 2021 / Reviews / Clothing, Outdoor Gear / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Recently I was lucky enough to test and review a heated vest. As I mentioned in that review, after many years of living in NEW York, my body no longer seems to like the cold and I am no longer brave enough to venture out into the cold without layers to keep me

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BackTap puts 3 gallons of cold drinks on your back

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 10, 2021 / News / Backpack / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Backpacks aren’t just for laptops and books, they can be for booze too! Check out the BruMate BackTap which features an easy to clean removable stainless steel insulated insert and built-in tap for easy drink pouring. The BackTap has the capacity for 3 gallons of liquid, 14 slim cans, 12 regular sized cans,

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Wellue ECG/EKG Heart Monitor review – A wearable heart monitor with realtime tracking

By Guanshan Fix / December 10, 2021 / Reviews / Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – As a younger-ish adult being told you have a heart condition is pretty scary. I was diagnosed with tachycardia during a routine check-up. This means my heart randomly races for no apparent reason. I am also asymptomatic so I don’t even notice when it occurs. Monitoring my heart rate accurately became very important

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The ATAX is a multi-tool axe that you need for your EDC!

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 9, 2021 / News / EDC, Outdoor Gear / 21 Comments

NEWS – Bet you never thought you would want to add an axe to your EDC. But one look at the Tops Knives ATAX and you might change your mind. This is a hand axe with multi-tool superpowers. First of all, it’s small enough to put in a go-bag or backpack. It is made of

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Imalent MS08 flashlight review – the flashlight’s so bright, you gotta wear shades!

By Garry Kolb / December 9, 2021 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight / 10 Comments

REVIEW – Over the years, we here at The Gadgeteer have tested a bunch of flashlights, including several from Imalent. I’ve tested a few myself. But nothing I’ve tested compares to this Imalent MS08 flashlight that I have in my hand in the photo above. What makes this special? Its ability to produce light output

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Baresocks Ultra-Portable Footware Review

By Lynn Lopez / December 9, 2021 / Reviews / Shoes / 1 Comment

REVIEW – Living in South Texas means we do tend to spend a lot of time in the water. We spend time out on our lakes on boats and tubing in our rivers. I also spend a bit of time detailing my cars. I have learned the hard way that washing a car in flip

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HEAdesigns have launched something new and it’s not a knife

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 8, 2021 / News / EDC, Keychain / 5 Comments

NEWS – HEAdesigns are known for their pocket knives like the Wingman knife which we reviewed a few years ago. Their latest product isn’t a knife though, it’s a carabiner. Available in limited quantities, the Anchor carabiners are designed to carry your keys in style. They are constructed of titanium with an easy-to-use stainless steel

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Unihertz TickTock Dual-Screen Rugged Smartphone review

By Julian Perry / December 8, 2021 / Reviews / Android, Crowdfunded, Smartphone / 3 Comments

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – And the beat goes on!! Yes!! here I am testing and reviewing yet another Android smartphone, but this Unihertz TickTock Dual-Screen Rugged Smartphone which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter comes with a twist. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Unihertz TickTock Dual-Screen Rugged Smartphone features a dual-screen and fast

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Here is a utility knife that does double duty as a multi-tool!

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 8, 2021 / News / Multi-tool / 2 Comments

NEWS – I get a lot of packages, so the tool I use the most is a utility knife or what others might call a box cutter. Today I want to show you a utility knife that is much more than just a basic box cutter. The Neiko utility knife has multi-tool features that include

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Say no to balled up and tangled sheets with Wad-Free

By Michael Strange / December 8, 2021 / News / Cleaning / 2 Comments

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NEWS – Like most people, I hate doing laundry of any kind, especially bed sheets. No matter what I do, they always end up in some sort of tangled ball mess. On top of that, once you untangle them, they are usually wrinkled and not fully dry. I recently came across a product called Wad-Free.

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Wuben E62 multifunctional penlight review

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 8, 2021 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight, Knives / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Close to a year ago I reviewed the WUBEN Gecko E61 Rechargeable Penlight and now I have the opportunity to show you the Wuben E62 multifunctional penlight. Is the E62 a worthy update? Let’s find out! What is it? The Wuben E62 multifunctional penlight is a flashlight, knife, and glass breaker in the

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This flashlight combines vintage style with a modern twist

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 8, 2021 / News / Flashlight / Leave a Comment

NEWS – The Barebones Vintage Flashlight might look like it came from the ’50s but it’s actually a modern LED flashlight that features aluminum and steel construction and dual brightness levels with a max of 300 lumens. It’s IPX4 water-resistant and is USB-C rechargeable. See, I told you it was modern! The Barebones Vintage Flashlight

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DXRacer Air Breathable Mesh Gaming Chair review – no more hot buns

By Matt Gregersen / December 7, 2021 / Reviews / Chair, Computer furniture, gaming chair, Office / 5 Comments

REVIEW – Most of you are probably familiar with “gaming chairs” or “racing chairs”, given their massive popularity in recent times. You can’t watch a streaming gamer without seeing an eye-catching chair at some point, but in my experience looks don’t always equal comfort. I’ve tried so many different office chairs over the years that

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