Help wanted – Join the Gadgeteer team and review cool gadgets!

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NEWS – Would you like to become a writer on the Gadgeteer team and write about interesting gadgets and cool gear? I currently have 2-3 positions that I need to fill. Interested? Read below for details on how to apply. Update 02/08/25 I’ve received applications at this point and am no longer accepting more. Work […]

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From paper to pixels – How to digitize your handwritten journals with AI (for free!)

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ARTICLE – I’ve kept a journal/diary since I was a little kid. I wanted to be Harriet the Spy so badly that some of my entries were in code. It also helped keep my nosy younger sister from reading my top secret entries. Ha! As an adult, I continued to keep journals because I enjoy

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JSAUX MagCool OmniGrip review – The Swiss Army knife of smartphone camera grips!

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REVIEW – If you use your iPhone or Android phone as your primary camera, then you’ll want to take a look at the JSAUX MagCool OmniGrip.  It’s a multi-tool of camera accessories for your phone. It offers everything from the grip to extra RAM in a compact folding package. Let’s take a closer look. ⬇︎

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Pierced ears? Like plants? This is for you!

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NEWS – Here’s a goofy product for everyone out there who has pierced ears, likes plants (moss specifically), and doesn’t mind looking like a dork. For all of you who fit that criteria, I present the NextNova Botanical Earrings. Handmade in Italy of 3D-printed hypoallergenic resin, these tiny pots hold a bit of moss. Don’t

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This keychain sized EDC multi-tool has pliers AND scissors!

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NEWS – Keychain-sized multi-tools are a dime a dozen, right? Well, the Nextool EDC Keychain Multi-tool looks like a surprising entry into this category. Not only is it small enough to fit in a pocket or bag, but it has a nice selection of tools that include: needlenose pliers, wire cutter, nail file, flat screwdriver,

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Provirtec MistFree Smart Humidifier review – Smart, elegant and hassle-free!

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REVIEW – is it time to upgrade your old cranky humidifier? The Provirtec MistFree Smart Humidifier throws some new tricks at humidifier design including app-driven smart controls, easy maintenance, and a mist-free design that eliminates all of that drippy mess. Sounds great, right? Let’s see how it works. To the review! ⬇︎ Jump to summary

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Obsbot Tail Air review – A PTZ camera with no strings (cables) attached

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REVIEW – So you’re sitting at your desk, prepping for a Zoom, tinkering with your PTZ webcam to get framed up properly, and you start thinking… What if you could control a camera like that… away from a desk, away from power, maybe even with more than one camera? Well as luck would have it,

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Cool EDC gear on Kickstarter that you probably don’t need but I know you’ll want!

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NEWS – I get sent a lot of emails asking me to feature crowdfunded projects. I mean a.lot.of.emails. Most of these emails immediately get filed in the trash, but the worthy ones get saved and compiled into a post like this one. I realize that there are a blue million EDC and multi-tool gadgets asking

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BLUETTI AC180P Portable Power Station 1,440Wh capacity review – a crazy idea that worked

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REVIEW – I have a 56V leaf blower that’s been working great for a few years but the battery is starting to go and replacement battery prices made me do a double take. I was contemplating what to do when BLUETTI asked me to review their new AC180P 1,440Wh portable power station and I got

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These shoes might be the only workout equipment that you need!

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NEWS – I’ve used and reviewed a lot of fitness equipment over the years, but these are the first exercise shoes that I’ve seen. The Aithos training shoes look like ordinary sneakers until you look closer. Then, you’ll see that they have six connection points around the sole of of each shoe. One on the

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YOSUDA E5 Under Desk Elliptical Machine Review – Keep Moving at Work!

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REVIEW –  Sitting at a desk all day gets very old and there are a number of different things that have popped up to give some variety to people’s day. Exercise ball chairs, standing desks, and treadmill desks are just a few of the options out there. One that I’ve been thinking about trying out

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Cantata Haptique RS90 universal remote control review

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REVIEW – How many remote-controlled devices are in your home theater? How about in your entire home? I took a quick inventory and topped 30 gadgets before my brain was overloaded. I sure hope the Cantata Haptique RS90 can fill the universal remote void! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $412 Where to buy: Kickstarter,

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