Astrea ONE water bottle review – Fights pollution two ways!

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  REVIEW – Municipal water is, sadly, no longer guaranteed to be safe from pollutants and poisons from pipes and groundwater leaching. Many folks I know use filtered pitchers in their fridge to take care of the impurities, but those things take a good while to seep through. Plus, they aren’t portable. Enter the Astrea […]

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EPOS GTW270 Hybrid Wireless Earbuds review

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REVIEW – There are many true wireless earbuds on the market today, but only a small number of them have hybrid, multi-platform wireless operating capability.  The EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid Earbuds have both Bluetooth and an aptX USB-C dongle, which allows them to operate in two wireless domains.  Let’s check them out. What is it?

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The most expensive EDC pen you won’t be able to get out of your head

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NEWS – Just look at those EDC pens. It’s the TPX10 from MecArmy and it’s insanely cool for 5 reasons. First of all, it’s a mini bolt-action pen so yeah. Secondly, it’s available in 4 finishes including the titanium bronze (above on the left) and the wickedly cool Zirconium (on the right), titanium (below), and

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Turning Blink cameras into bird watching cams, DOOGEE S86, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Another week means another heaping helping of gadget-related reviews, articles, and news. Did you get a chance to visit The Gadgeteer every day this past week? No?! I’m so disappointed in you. But you can make it up to me by taking a quick look at the full listing below of everything that

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Ukutune UKE1 Concert Ukulele review

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REVIEW – Meet the new addition to my Uke family: the Ukutunes UKE1 Concert Ukulele! It’s a surprisingly sweet player that has some nice sound to go with those good looks. To the review! What is it? It’s a concert-sized ukulele. What’s in the box? You’ll get the ukulele, a basic carrying case, and an

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KYY 15.6 inch USB-C monitor review – an excellent affordable second monitor

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REVIEW – I’ve been using the Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus dual monitor screen since I reviewed it, but the small size does detract from the convenience of being attached to the laptop.  When the offer came up to review the KYY 15.6 inch USB-C monitor, I jumped at the chance.  I was hoping that the

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Chrome Buran III messenger bag review – a big, balanced, versatile messenger!

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REVIEW – Look at this chonky boi! I’m testing the Buran III from Chrome Industries, the next evolution in their iconic messenger designed to carry your tech in addition to all the things. It’s a good one. To the review! What is it? It’s a messenger bag designed for carrying your tech… and just about

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DOOGEE S86 smartphone review – a tank, both in build and size

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REVIEW – Are you in the market for a phone that lasts two or even three days without recharging? Do you also find yourself in an environment where you’re splashed or immersed in liquids frequently? Do you mind carrying something the size and weight of a baby hippopotamus in your pocket? Should I stop with

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Secret Sockets The OUTlet review – Double your wall outlets in the same space

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REVIEW – Who amongst us has never needed additional power outlets? I know that I have. In this episode, we’re going to examine an innovative solution to this problem: The OUTLet from Secret Sockets, LLC.  I have been following The OUTlet since it was funded through Kickstarter, through the long process of obtaining rigorous safety

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Deal of the day – Save 50% off TENVIS security cam and Hohem gimbals

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DEAL NEWS – Bargain hunters, I have not one, but two deals for you today. Save 50% on a TENVIS 2K 3MP indoor home security camera and a Hohem iSteady X Gimbal. First up is the security camera. If you don’t have any cameras in your home yet, you have to check out this deal

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From the goofy Kickstarter file: The Spoonie

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – For those who want to cuddle but have an unnatural fear of pins and needles comes The Spoonie.  It’s a tube-shaped pillow that you can slip over your arm so it doesn’t fall asleep while you’re cuddling your partner.  According to their Kickstarter page, “Since the dawn of time, this issue has

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Soundboks (gen 3) Bluetooth speaker review – You’ll love how loud it is but your neighbors won’t

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REVIEW – Let’s talk physics—or more specifically the physics of sound. Everyone knows from their early science classes that sound waves are measured in decibels (dB). The higher the decibels, the louder the volume. For instance, normal conversation is measured at 60 dB. A lawnmower is about 90 dB, and a rock concert is about

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HyperX Alloy Origins Core Mechanical Gaming Keyboard review

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REVIEW – Around here we’re big fans of HyperX products.  Earlier this year I reviewed their Pulsefire Haste gaming mouse, and I still use it every day for gaming.  I also reviewed the Cloud Revolver gaming headset, which I gave to my wife, and she uses it every day to teach English online.  Today I’m

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