Invoxia GPS tracker review – “Find my phone” for all your stuff

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REVIEW – I’ve always been interested in a GPS tracker for valuables, but haven’t gotten one yet for a variety of reasons.  When the offer came to review the Invoxia GPS tracker, I jumped at the opportunity to see if it’s worth it.  I recently bought a somewhat-expensive e-bike, so this gave me a great

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Android Nougat security certificates are expiring in 2021

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NEWS – Came across this news item recently, and haven’t heard much about it elsewhere. Turns out the 7.1.1 version of Android (Nougat) may not be able to access secure websites starting in 2021, unless you update their operating system. I’m not worried about those who read The Gadgeteer who are in the Android camp,

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Nope, fidget spinners aren’t gone and you will want this one

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NEWS – I’m not going to judge you if you’re still into fidget spinners. Hey, they are kinda cool. The Fingertip Gyro Sprocket DIY kit will let you build your own bicycle-gear styled fidget spinner that features 16 pieces that you put together with an Allen wrench. Want one? It’s $20.99 on Amazon. SHARE ON

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KIKR S1 dual wireless charging stand review – My new favorite wireless charger

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I’ve been a big fan of wirelessly charging my smartphone for years. I remember back in the day before it was built into most phones, that I hacked my Samsung Note2 to have that feature. The bulk of wireless chargers that we see on the market are flat slabs which don’t allow

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LeCow custom leather Traveler’s Notebook cover review

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REVIEW – I have loved notebooks, diaries, and journals since I was a young kid. As an adult, my fondness for stationery has gotten a little more refined. These days I don’t settle for a composition book and a Bic pen. I want my notebooks to feel AND look unique. One way to do this

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Tribit QuietPlus 50 ANC wireless headphone review – You get what you don’t pay for

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  REVIEW – Earlier this year I said that the Tribit StormBox Micro Bluetooth speaker was the audio bargain of the year. Now I get to review a new headphone from Tribit, the affordable QuietPlus 50. Is this Bluetooth wireless headphone with active noise canceling another bargain of the year like the Stormbox Micro? Not

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Vivint smarthome security system, Julie’s favorite gear, Huel Savory meals, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Today we have another small selection of reviews/news that have been updated including one review that is over 9 years old! These quick updates will give you an idea of how the products that we review stand the test of time. Are they winners weeks, months, years, or even a decade after

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TRING is a multi-tool that doubles as a grip for your phone

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – We’ve all seen phone grips like the PopSocket, but TRING takes phone grips to a whole new level of usefulness. They just started a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter today which I think will be pretty popular. What is it? TRING is a 6 in 1 multi-tool that has been milled from high-alloy, heat-resistant

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WESN Microblade 2.0 review – Tiny but mighty knife for your pocket or keychain

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REVIEW – Everyone has their own EDC kit needs, and while it’s nearly unanimously agreed that every EDC kit needs a knife (or at least something with a blade), a large knife isn’t always necessary or feasible for everyone’s daily needs.  For those folks, the WESN Microblade 2.0 might fit the bill.  This tiny-but-mighty folding

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Hear audio without wires or headphones with SoundBeamer 1.0

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NEWS – What’s the worst part of listening to personal audio?  The wires?  What if you’re wireless?  Then, it could be clamping headphones or uncomfortable earbuds.  What if you could listen to your audio – music, conferencing, GPS directions – whatever – all without anything in or around your ears?  That’s precisely what the Israeli

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