REVIEW – When normal people (not audiophiles) shop for earphones, sound quality is usually not at the top of the list. It’s always price and convenience first. Some earbuds (earphones, in-ear headphones, whatever) are expensive ($500+) while others are more affordable and thus, more popular. JLabs is an audio company famous for its line of […]
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NEWS – Attention Indiana Jones fans! Channel your inner adventuring archeologist and check out this replica of the EDC bag that Indy used in the movies. The bag is based on a British Mark VII gas mask bag from World War II. It’s made of canvas and available in two versions: one with an open
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SPONSORED NEWS – Fiido, a renowned leader in electric mobility solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its latest masterpiece, the Fiido Air Carbon Fibre Electric Bike. Fiido is dedicated to keeping a close eye on user needs, and over the past few years, the company has consistently strived to meet those demands. In
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REVIEW – I volunteer with a local Scout troop. The parking lot is nearly pitch black at night, making it tricky to walk outside after meetings. Fortunately, I had a chance to try out a pair of lanterns, the Volterrex 4,000 lumen Pro Lantern, and the Volterrex 19,500 lumen Balloon Light kit. What is it?
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REVIEW – For as long as I can remember, we have had one of those floor-standing 5-gallon water dispensers in our house. You know the kind: big, heavy, 5-gallon jugs that sit on top of a dispenser that dribbles out water 1 cup at a time, slowly. I had to jump at the chance to
NEWS – Mother’s Day is swiftly approaching, so it’s time to find the perfect gift that shows your appreciation and caters to your mom’s unique interests and talents. If your mom is crafty and creative, a laser engraver from LaserPecker might be the ideal gift to take her hobbies to the next level. Laser engravers
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NEWS – Last week, I wrote about the Path-24 modular compass, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. I thought that that little EDC compass was pretty cool, but for those of you who want something a bit different, here’s another compass to consider. It’s the Ultem compass from Dango. Ultem is a translucent amber-colored
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REVIEW – I’ve been searching for a really small knife that I can use for opening boxes down in my office (aka Gadgeteer HQ). My criteria are that it has to be small, easy to use, and Gadgeteer worthy. The latest one that I’ve had the chance to review is the Ant Design Pathfinder+ V2
Ant Design Pathfinder+ V2 multi-tool review – is this my new favorite box opener? Read More
REVIEW – A solid tripod system is crucial for any kind of video or film production. While handheld shooting is increasingly popular all the time, there is still going to be a need for a solid tripod setup. There are many manufacturers with endless combinations of tripod heads & legs to choose from, so which
REVIEW – I think it goes without saying that Leatherman makes some of the best multitools available. I own a couple of different models of theirs and have always thought them well-made and up to almost any task thrown at them. So when the Leatherman Raptor Rescue came up for review, I was very interested
Leatherman Raptor Rescue multitool review – These aren’t ordinary scissors! Read More
NEWS – When you reach a certain age, your fingernails can become brittle and weak. If you like using pocket knives, you might end up splitting or breaking a nail each time you try to open the blade on your favorite knife. The Rough Ryder JoBo knife pick tool has been designed as a solution
What the heck is this knife tool and why do some of you need it? Read More
NEWS – Hydration when you’re on the go is important, so it’s no wonder that there is a huge market for water bottles. But let’s face it, most water bottles only do one thing – hold water. Duh! But you’re here because you’re a gadgeteer and you want more from your products. That’s why I
REVIEW – As a college professor, I spend a lot of time projecting and presenting and while I love where I work, some of our facilities are from the stone age. And after an incident a couple of years ago where someone in IT sent out an update that wiped people’s hard drives all over
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REVIEW – The FIIDO C11 city e-bike is one of the latest entries from the company. It’s got a lot of neat features that make it worthy of consideration if one happens to be in the market for a zippy-er way to get around. We did run into some slight snags but with a little
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REVIEW – My pockets seldom lack my phone, wallet, flashlight, and multitool. Sometimes, bringing “the big gun” isn’t practical or necessary. For times like this, The Leatherman Skeletool CX multitool is ideal. What is it? The Leatherman Skeletool CX is a lightweight, stainless steel, folding multitool with needlenose pliers, wire cutters, a knife blade, a
Leatherman Skeletool CX multi-tool review – A petite package of terrific tools! Read More
NEWS – Shooting 4K ProRes video with an iPhone uses a lot of storage. The best way around that is to attach an SSD to the iPhone via the USB-C port and save the video directly to the drive instead of the iPhone’s internal storage. That’s where the Hagibis Magsafe NVMe enclosure comes in. This
This MagSafe enclosure puts a NVMe SSD on the back of your iPhone 15 series Read More
NEWS – The LaBear mini folding magnetic ratchet set is one of the smallest all-in-one style ratchet sets that I’ve seen. You won’t want to use this small tool for big jobs, but in a pinch, it will help you tighten or loosen hex and star screws. It features a bit holder that attaches to
This mini ratchet with bit holder folds up to fit in your pocket or your keychain! Read More
REVIEW – A few days ago while I was working on rearranging equipment on my desktop to make things neater, I was amazed at how many accessories I have and how many I swap because I am either short on docks or I am using docks that lack enough ports or the variety of ports
Satechi USB-C Multiport Adapter 8K review Read More
REVIEW – The mechanical pencil is a favorite of writers and technical draftspersons because no sharpening is required but, it can still develop a dull edge if the pencil is not periodically rotated while writing. The Kuru Toga Advance has a mechanism to rotate the lead a tiny bit each time the tip contacts the
Kuru Toga Advance mechanical pencil review – a “revolution” in sharp writing Read More
REVIEW – Can you smell that picture? It’s grilling season! I’m testing the Kamado Joe Konnected Joe Digital Charcoal Grill & Smoker, which claims to combine the benefits of a ceramic grill with digital control (and a companion app) that makes charcoal cooking effortless. Heads up: we have a lot to cover in this one,
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