REVIEW – Several years ago, I decided that I was done with conventional style pocket wallets and would only use slim wallets with RFID protection. Over the past few years, I have tried several slim wallets including some well-known brands. I quickly decided that none of them worked to carry both my paper money and […]
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Laptops are great when you use them on a desk, but for extended use on your lap, they can become hot and not so comfortable. That’s where a laptop desk is handy and the iSwift Pi laptop desk which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter is one of the nicest laptop desks
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REVIEW – When I make one I make sure that I have the right cherries on hand. (Using those maraschino cherries is for amateurs.) I also need the perfect orange bitters, and good quality simple syrup. The right sized glass is also critical, and if you have the ability to make one, use a classic
Bartesian premium cocktail maker review – It’s the Keurig of cocktail makers Read More
ARTICLE – If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you know that this spring is all abuzz (ha!) with the emergence of Brood X (pronounced Brood “10”) cicadas. A brood is a mass emergence of cicadas which are the deafeningly loud insects (males trying to attract females) that you hear in the trees.
Help entomologists track the range of Brood X cicadas using the Cicada Safari app Read More
REVIEW – An immersion hand blender isn’t one of those kitchen gadgets that I thought I needed. That is until I used one at a friend’s to make guacamole. It was so much easier than mashing the avocados with a fork, and the results were excellent. So, when I was allowed to review one, I
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REVIEWS – I want my house to be clean, but I don’t want to be the one to clean it. Am I lazy? Well yeah, I guess I am. At least I’m lazy when it comes to cleaning the house. That’s why I have robots that will do my bidding. Robot vacuums to be exact.
Roborock S7 robot vacuum review – Uses sonic vibration to mop up gunk Read More
REVIEW – Many of us suffer from sore muscles or tension. Do you know what helps? A good neck massage. But having a cooperative partner that is willing to give you that massage is a rarity. Hiring a masseuse can be expensive. RelaxUltima could be the answer with their neck massager. So yes, I am
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NEWS – Earlier this week, Apple held their “Spring Loaded” event where they introduced several new devices. Amongst the new devices announced was the much-rumored and highly anticipated Apple AirTags. As you would expect, companies wasted no time announcing accessories for the coveted Bluetooth trackers. Apple accessory maker Nomad was no exception. They recently introduced
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REVIEW – I use my tablet all over the house. In the kitchen when I’m cooking, in my bed if my husband goes to sleep but I’m in the middle of a Netflix binge, and on my desk for casual Zoom meetings. As a result, I’m constantly on the search for the perfect tablet stand
HoverBar Duo review – A universal tablet holder on steroids Read More
REVIEW – Sometimes, you just want to listen to music, a podcast, or talk on the phone while out and about. If you are someone like me who always has sunglasses on while walking, or simply wears glasses to see as many folks, the Lucyd Lyte Wayfarer glasses allow you to do all of the
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NEWS – Thanks for tuning in gadget and gear fans, it’s time for another episode of what happened on The Gadgeteer last week. In this week’s episode, we covered a variety of product categories including health and fitness, cooking, art, headphones, and more. Take a look at the full listing of all our reviews,
AMABILIS clothing, health gadgets, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
REVIEW – Chopping, grating, and slicing are some of the time-consuming chores that are required if you cook a lot. Food processors have revolutionized that process by bringing mechanization into the food prep process. Magiccos introduced their FP 416A 1000 Watt 14-cup food processer into the crowded food processor marketplace. Let’s take a look and
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REVIEW – Ever since I tried an air purifier to help with my kids’ allergies that often led to asthma attacks, I have been a fan. The use of air purifiers has changed our lives in my household for the better and I am always ready and willing to test a similar new device. Enter
EnviroKlenz Air System plus air purifier review Read More
REVIEW – Anyone who does art, design, or photo retouching on a computer knows the name Wacom. Wacom has made graphics tablets for years. I’ve used them for at least 20 years starting with the Intuos 2 tablet. Eventually, I upgraded to the Intuos Pro, which I still use occasionally. However, many artists and designers
Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 Pen Display review – It’s not called “Pro” for nothing Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I have four Kickstarter campaigns for you today. Three of them are from my favorite product categories: notebooks and EDC. Check them out! Rocketbook Axis What is it? Rocketbook Axis is a reusable notebook system. Buy once and use it FOREVER. Why do I like it? I like the Rocketbook Axis because
NEWS – There are those of us who tote two screens around at least some of the time. Since today’s devices are so slim and light, most folks in this group have probably just been packing the two together in the same slot in their bag. Waterfield, a perennial favorite with Gadgeteers, just released their
Waterfield introduces new Double Take sleeve for those who pack two screens Read More
DEAL NEWS – The fine folks at TREBLAB are currently running a sale on Amazon through 4/25 that offers their biggest savings ever (up to 44% off) on a selection of their popular Bluetooth audio products and home appliances. TREBLAB HD77 Bluetooth Speaker is only $56.04 which is 44% OFF their regular price of $99.97
Deal of the day – Lowest prices ever on select TREBLAB gear Read More
REVIEW – Mu6. See what they did with that brand name? Could this set be your new music listening device? The Mu6 open ear headphones have a unique design but how do they sound compared to in-ear and over the ear designs? What is it The Mu6 Ring is open-ear, Bluetooth audio, behind the head, mic
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Hot on the heels of my recent review of the AMABILIS Responder Lite Tactical Chore Jacket, here’s the review of their other new jacket, the AMABILIS Primaloft Shirt-Jac, the “new puffy,” which as of this writing is still available for backing in the last few days of its Kickstarter campaign. Let’s check
AMABILIS Primaloft Shirt-Jac review – Soft, warm, AND tough Read More
NEWS – Julie, why the heck are you taking the time to write a news post about an HDMI cable? Yeah, I know that when it comes to an HDMI cable, it is usually just a black cable that connects two devices. Yay… right? I thought so too until I saw the Arquus cables from
If you thought HDMI cables were boring, you haven’t seen these cables from Vivify Read More