NEWS – Saddleback Leather keeps the new goodies coming faster than I can keep up with them! We’ve seen new style big and small backpacks, a new briefcase, and even a phone stand in recent weeks. The latest addition is in the small carry category, specifically a large version of their leather notebook covers . […]
NEWS – Previously I had written about an app that Apple had released that allowed users to control their AppleTV from their iPhones. Apple recently removed that app from their App Store, because they have built it into iOS14. To find the remote, swipe up to display the Control Center. Look down near the bottom
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REVIEW – One benefit of being forced to spend more time around the house during the pandemic is that now I’m able to jump back into some hobbies I’ve been neglecting. 3D printing is a hobby I really enjoy, but it can be costly and, before the pandemic, I never seemed to have enough time
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NEWS – Sometimes you just don’t need a big ol’ bag for all of your stuff. That’s where the Bento Bag from Rickshaw Bagworks comes in. This tight little design is all about maximizing the space for your EDC with modular compartmentalization. If you’re an artist, a carry minimalist, or you just carry more stuff
The Bento Bag by Rickshaw Bagworks: your essential EDC, personalized Read More
REVIEW – Sterilization is all the rage these days. Soap and water, hand sanitizer, steam cleaning – anything to get rid of pesky germs and viruses. The latest weapon in the germ wars is ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 100nm (nanometers) and 400nm. I should say “for home” as
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REVIEW – Back in February, I reviewed the PITAKA Air iPhone 11 series case and loved it. I typically go case-less (aka naked) with at most a thin skin to add grippability to my very slick iPhone. But the PITAKA Air’s minimalistic design, high tech material, and build quality convinced me otherwise…the case hasn’t been
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NEWS – Every other month, I get a rather unusual item in my Amazon Subscribe and Save bundle: A fuzzy, squeaky duck. This dog toy for $3.75 is sold by Outward Hound under the brand name “Invincibles.” And that’s a bit of an overstatement. My two pups have proved over and over that these toys
Outward Hound dog toy isn’t “invincible” but it’s pretty good Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Kywoo3D has launched their Kickstarter for their new Tycoon 3D printer. Focusing on their concept of “Making 3D Printing Easier and Easier”, Kywoo focuses on producing the safest and most stable 3D printer products. The Tycoon 3D printer has several innovative design features such as a patented auto-leveling bed, linear rail X-axis, and
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REVIEW – Last year I tested and reviewed the Turboant X7 foldable electric scooter, and since then I have been really enjoying using it. I have now received the Turboant X7 Pro which is an upgrade to the original X7 model. Let’s take it for a spin. What is it? The Turboant X7 Pro Electric
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REVIEW – I am a teleworker. On my desk I have two computers, a 16-inch MacBookPro that is my work computer and a Mac mini that is my personal computer. To save on space, I want these computers to share a single monitor, keyboard, and mouse; I just need some way for the peripherals to
iClever Ultra Slim Full Size Rechargeable Wireless Keyboard review Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Imagine this horror scenario – you’re out and about and spot a trendy food truck. They offer tasty burritos, but…how will you keep it warm on the way back to the office? Even more importantly, how will you eat it without dropping any of that burrito goodness on your clothes, desk, car,
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REVIEW – One of the newest innovations in yard work is the switch from gas-powered tools to battery-powered. The benefits are numerous: No fumes, no maintenance, no gas, no power. Wait, scratch that last item—battery-powered tools finally have all the power of gas making them a viable replacement to those smelly gas monsters in your
REVIEW – I do not have a lot of room in my home for a full-size desk, and I am always on the lookout for a portable solution. Recently, I was offered the chance to review a portable lap desk that is designed to be used comfortably from your couch or bed. It can’t get
Nerdytec Couchmaster CYWORX lap desk review Read More
REVIEW – How many of you can honestly say that you always get a good night’s sleep? It turns out that a lack of good sleep is a bit of a problem. In fact, a CDC study in 2016 showed that one in three adults do not get enough sleep. Studies have shown that specific
URGOnight, Brain Training For Sleep – review Read More
REVIEW – I love to eat, but in the past, I didn’t make the best choices for what I put in my body. I paid for it by becoming diabetic. Luckily, I’ve been able to control it with diet and no drugs. To help with this, I’ve stopped eating pop tarts and candy bars for
IQBAR review – Keto-friendly protein bars Read More
REVIEW – When you see a square watch on someone’s wrist you automatically know it’s a smartwatch just from the shape of it. The square face tends to be the go to shape for smartwatches these days. However, I prefer the traditional round circular shape for my smartwatches. And with the Zepp E smartwatch, not
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Peak Design products are well known here at the Gadgeteer. We’ve reviewed no fewer than 6 of their bags over years and have admired their style and ingenuity. Today they have launched a brand new collection of mounting gear that they call Mobile. What is it? The new Mobile ecosystem starts with
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m always on the lookout for a product with a simple, clean style that has a unique method of operation and unique function. Brian Conte’s latest Kickstarter campaign, Pad&Post, checks all these boxes for me (pun very much intended). What is it? Pad&Post is a magnetic pen and notepad system that provides
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REVIEW – The ORICO IV300 mini portable external solid-state drive gives you a lot of storage in a pretty little package. What is it? A solid-state drive that can fit easily in your pocket and works with devices that use USB C or USB A ports. It comes in a range of colors, as well
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REVIEW UPDATES – Today we have 6 updates from reviews as far back as August 2019 and as recent as this past September 2020. We like to revisit some of our past reviews to provide ongoing details about how well the products stand up over time. You can see the list below of our recently