REVIEW – When it comes to gaming, I’m old school. I prefer a physical controller vs. onscreen touch controls. The GameSir X2 Bluetooth is a gaming controller that has been designed especially for smartphones and it effectively turns your smartphone into a gaming console in a form factor like a Nintendo Switch. Let’s take a […]
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REVIEW – If you haven’t used a MagSafe charger yet, it’s hard to describe how satisfying that magnetic snap-into-place function is. The magnetic attraction is strong enough that if you were to quickly grab your phone and start to walk away, the puck stays attached and you could knock over some stuff on your desk.
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REVIEW – Golf. It’s a beautiful, but frustrating game. Rumor has it that it was named “golf” because all the other four-letter words were already taken. To execute good shots, along with good swing mechanics, you need to know how far to hit the ball. Determining that involves knowledge of the course, visibility of available
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today I have two campaigns to share with you. One is a LEGO compatible modular programming kit and the other is an Android smartphone with a built-in keyboard. Crowbits coding toy kits What is it? What is it? Elecrow Industries has an Indiegogo campaign underway for multiple children’s STEM toy sets that
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REVIEW – This review was an interesting challenge. I was expecting the Vastking K100 Windows laptop to fall short of my expectations based on the spec-sheet, but it surprised me in both good and bad ways. If you’re looking for an entry level laptop that is “good enough”, this might tick the boxes for you,
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REVIEW – Is the TaoTronics TT-AP006 room air purifier the solution to my allergy problem? Can it make the air in a teenage boy’s room breathable to adults? Let’s put it to the test. What is it? The TaoTronics TT-AP006 Air Purifier is a small(ish) room air purifier that uses a three-stage replaceable filter to
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REVIEW – Although I grew up as a Scout (and made Eagle) I’ve never used a hydration bladder. For me, it was always canteens. My son is training for a 50 mile hike this summer, so he’s got many training hikes planned. I thought I’d have him try it out! But first, a look at
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REVIEW– As they say it’s 5- o’clock somewhere! I am a huge fan of everyday items that have quality. I’m talking about your great grandmother’s cast iron skillet, your great grandfather’s turn of the century pocket watch, and quite possibly this Elevated Craft cocktail shaker. This gorgeous, stainless steel shaker is well constructed and
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NEWS – Ahead of its Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC), coming in June, Apple has announced Spatial Audio, Lossless Audio, and Dolby Atmos support coming to Apple Music. Lossless Audio uses Apple’s ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) “to preserve every single bit of the original audio file,” according to the company. Lossless Audio is available in
SPONSORED REVIEW – In this review, we’re taking a close look at the Bluetti AC200P 2000Wh portable power station. This is truly one of the most reliable portable power sources that you can get on the market, and that’s because of its enormous power capacity, many options for powering and charging devices, and it also
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NEWS – The first time that I built my own desktop computer from choosing the case, motherboard, video card, etc, I was hooked. I loved the do-it-yourself geeky aspect of it. Then laptops came out and I wanted to do the same thing with them but couldn’t. I was stuck with the minor choices of
Framework is a DIY, upgradeable, repairable and customizable laptop that I want! Read More
REVIEW – We’ve reviewed quite a few Mobvoi products here at the Gadgeteer over the years with their smartwatches primarily focusing on fitness, ruggedness, and bang for the buck. In such a crowded tech-space, they continue to hold their own by improving their smartwatch hardware, performance, and user experience. This year is no different, the
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REVIEW – It has been more than a year since the Covid pandemic started, and shortly after it started, I began working from home. As time passed, teleworking and video conferencing have become the norm, and devices that support these types of meetings via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc have been in demand. In response to
REVIEW – As our digital lives progress, we suddenly find we have a network of things that we are carrying around. Phones, earbuds, watches, tablets – and everything needs recharging at some point. Since we aren’t yet able to leverage the Universal Will to Become to power all our things, we have to pause every so
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REVIEW – For the past year, I have been searching for a good chair to use at my podcasting station as I sit for a few hours recording and editing episodes. I have been trying out gaming chairs which are usually inherently designed to support sitting for extended periods of time. I have written a
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NEWS – We had a busy week here at The Gadgeteer. We posted 15 reviews and 11 news posts. I was surprised how popular the SOG mini multi-tool pocket knife and Leatherman Bond multi-tool news posts were. They each got 1000’s of views. That tells me that EDC and multi-tool news and reviews should be
REVIEW – Internet access – it’s become such a vital part of everyday society. Having a good connection to the internet for all of your devices is a crucial part of keeping you connected for work, family, and fun. Enter the TaoTronics Mesh WiFi Router. What is it? The TaoTronics Mesh WiFi Router is a
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REVIEW – If the name Tribit doesn’t come to mind when considering a portable Bluetooth speaker, it should. Consumers are catching on to what Tribit’s been doing. Their StormBox line of speakers is stylish, affordable, and sounds really good. No matter who their competition is, Tribit always manages to offer more bang for your hard-earned
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NEWS – We all want to be unique – to set our own path in the world. Part of that personal identity is your name. Have you ever wondered if you’re part of a cast of thousands or flying solo with a unique moniker? If so, then run on over to maniacs.info or manyof.me to find
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NEWS – If you’re tired of your multi-tool looking like everyone else’s multi-tool then it’s time to give your friends a case of FOBM (fear of boring multi-tool). The Real Avid Gun Tool AMP is a multi-tool that’s been designed for firearm enthusiasts, but I think anyone can add it to their EDC and can
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