Thinkfun’s Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game is an awesomely addictive game

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NEWS – Need a clever logic game for your kids? You might want to try the Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game from Thinkfun (for ages 8 and over). The game comes with different colored cars and trucks and 40 cards that range from beginner to expert. You simply set up the cars and trucks […]

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Wayzn Smart Sliding Glass Door Opener review – An automated dog door solution

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REVIEW – Dog lovers have long struggled with ways to let their dogs in and out of the house outside of the requisite walks. There are the in-door flaps and other dog doors, but what if you have a sliding glass door? There’s a couple of “inserts” for sliders, but they’ve got their own issues.

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Ausounds AU-XT ANC over-the-ear wireless headphones review

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REVIEW – I’ve wanted noise-canceling headphones for a while now but I guess for me they are one of those things that you want, but you tell yourself you don’t really need.  Then you get them and you realize you do need them … a lot!  I think everyone living in quarantine needs them!  It’s

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Niagara Launcher is a minimalist launcher for Android users

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NEWS – I love customizing my Android phone using apps like Nova Launcher and I recently discovered a new and innovative minimalist launcher called Niagara Launcher. It’s quite different from others and is fun to mess around with. Note: This is not a review of the launcher, but rather just letting you know that this

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Julie’s WFH setup, uni USB-C hub, Biolite Firepit+, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Were you too busy to visit The Gadgeteer every day this week? That makes me sad, but it happens right? So, I’m here for you with a comprehensive list of all of our articles, reviews, and news from the past 7 days. Scan, it click on links, read, and enjoy! You’re welcome! ARTICLES

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Mini bunny shaped waffles… you know you want some

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NEWS – Who doesn’t like waffles?! How about waffles shaped like cute little bunnies? That’s right, thanks to the Dash mini waffle maker, you can make bunny-shaped waffles just in time for Easter. Like other Dash Mini cookers, the Dash Bunny Mini Waffle Maker allows you to make snack-sized waffles in just minutes. The mini

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Scosche Rhythm+ 2.0 armband heart rate monitor review

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REVIEW – I strongly dislike exercise (see photo above). However, I do like my indoor rower (or “erg” for you crew fans) which is something I fell in love with in college. My particular machine has a heart rate monitor receiver, but that usually means supplying your own chest strap, which always felt slightly burdensome

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Atumtek 51″ selfie-stick tripod review – A selfie-stick for giants

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REVIEW – Cell phones have revolutionized photography.  You used to have to schlep heave photo gear to be able to capture great photos.  With the latest editions of iPhones, Galaxys, Pixels, and others, cell phone photography has reached the point that for a lot of people, that’s the only camera they ever use.  Another big

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Epson RapidReceipt RR-70W receipt and document scanner review

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REVIEW – In my personal and professional capacities, I end up scanning a fair amount of stuff. It’s always easier to find storage space for 500 pages in digital PDF form than to get another filing cabinet. I have been using a common brand of an all-in-one printer/scanner for the big stuff, but I also

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Kellogg’s Special K Keto-Friendly Snack Bars review

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REVIEW – I’ve been enjoying my quest for great-tasting, healthier alternatives to the sugar and carb ladened foods I used to eat. As a pre-diabetic, I’ve long known that carbs and sugar aren’t my friends, but working from home due to COVID enabled me to take my eating habits in a bad direction ultimately causing

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Fidget spinners + mechanical keyboard keycaps = geeky fun

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NEWS – Contrary to what you might have thought, the fidget spinner craze is not over! Now you can add a fidget spinner to your favorite mechanical keyboard. That’s right, Hammer Fidget Spinner Keycaps are the perfect swap for Cherry MX switches and their clones. Available in a variety of color combos, the Hammer Fidget

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Epomaker AKKO 3068 Silent Bluetooth 5.0 mechanical keyboard review

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REVIEW – The Epomaker AKKO 3068 Silent Bluetooth 5.0 keyboard is a fusion of the wireless Bluetooth combined with a nostalgic design.  On paper, this ticks all the boxes for what I want in a mechanical keyboard these days – design (highly subjective to your tastes though, if you love RGB gaming flashiness you’ll want

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Gadgeteer team’s work from home (WFH) setups – Julie Strietelmeier

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ARTICLE – Like so many others, COVID has changed our daily routines in a big way. For me, I’ve been working from home since the middle of March 2020. Before then, I rarely worked from home during the 33 years that I’ve worked for Cummins Inc. After a few months it started to feel like

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BioLite FirePit+ review – Combination fire pit and charcoal grill

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REVIEW – Who doesn’t like to sit around a cozy fire pit on a chilly evening outside?  How about a fire pit that you can pack up and take with you?  How about one that will also let you cook on it and is designed to radiate heat out to the sides and create less

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Tronsmart Force 2 Portable Wireless Speaker review

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REVIEW – I really like portable Bluetooth speakers, and those of you who follow my reviews would know that over the years I have reviewed several of various sizes, power, and features. However, it has been a while since I reviewed one. Now I get to play around with the Tronsmart Force 2 Portable Wireless

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