NEWS – My favorite style of EDC bag is a messenger style bag. Although I’ve never given a backpack a real try (should I?), I have been carrying a messenger bag with me to work for as long as I can remember (decades even). One of my favorite bag designers is WaterField Designs in San […]
Messenger bag fans, it’s time to grab your wallet Read More
REVIEW – We’ve reviewed lots of wallets here at The Gadgeteer, and quite a few products from Tom Bihn as well. So it only makes sense that we review the new Tom Bihn Nik’s Minimalist Wallet. How does it stack up against Tom Bihn’s high-quality, durable, well-designed bags and travel accessories? Let’s find out! Gadget
Tom Bihn Nik’s Minimalist Wallets review Read More
NEWS – It’s Saturday afternoon, so it’s time to take a break from your weekend activities and read some gadget related articles, reviews, and news. You’ll be glad that you did! Enjoy! ARTICLES So KontrolFreek sent me a Mystery Box… July 30, 2019 How to listen to audiobooks and read eBooks for FREE July 29, 2019 REVIEWS
How to listen to audiobooks for free, garden weeding robots, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
REVIEW – It seems that every computer or technology-based store and website is selling power banks in every shape, size, and capacity. The key to getting the best fit and right deal is the versatility of the power bank. The Kenu BingeBank is another entry into this crowded field. Let’s see how it matches up!!
Kenu BingeBank all-in-one powerbank and wireless charger review Read More
REVIEW – This an active stylus for the 2018 and later iPad and iPad Pro. The Adonit Note stylus provides all of the precision and low latency of the Apple pencil without the pressure sensitivity or tilt detection. The Adonit costs less than an Apple Pencil, but is it worth it? Read on to see what
Adonit Note iPad stylus review Read More
REVIEW – Not all that long ago we had an event where someone let themselves into our unlocked car (my bad), and root through our glovebox. Not unexpected as we live in an area where cars are broken into frequently and packages are stolen all the time. What was infuriating is that I had/have a
Swann Floodlight Security Camera review Read More
NEWS – I can remember my boyhood days when riding a bicycle was not only one of my important daily activities for fun, but it was also my only mode of transportation if I wanted to be independent and to travel wherever I wanted in a reasonable amount of time. Back in those days, every
The CMSBIKE F16 Folding Electric Bicycle provides power on the go in more than one way! Read More
REVIEW – When I review a gadget, audio gear or household item, I seldom write about a product’s long-term durability. The reason for this is that we at The Gadgeteer strive to write reviews quickly so you can make an informed buying decision sooner. I wish we did, but we don’t have a year to
Kärcher K2000 electric pressure washer review Read More
NEWS – Bubble wrap – arguably the greatest invention for protecting packages, not to mention providing hours of satisfying popping fun. How could you possibly improve on that? I mean, shipping items is pretty simple – get a box, put in your item to ship, pad it completely with some bubble wrap, get out your
You can’t improve bubble wrap. 3M, hold my beer and watch this… Read More
NEWS – Nanoleaf is all about smart home lighting that is both beautiful and functional and now their customizable eco-friendly Nanoleaf Canvas light panel system goes one step further by adding new Touch Actions capability that turns their smart light panels into smart buttons. Integrating with all Apple HomeKit devices, the new FREE upgrade for
Nanoleaf makes smart home control as easy as touching a button Read More
NEWS – I can remember my first iPad which if I remember correctly was the 2nd version that was released (iPad 2). Back then, it was way less capable than the iPad of today and was more of a luxury than a necessity. These days, for instance, I use my iPad Pro 12.9” for almost
The Touchjet Wave + Lily (Pen Touch) turns your large screen TV into a giant tablet Read More
REVIEW – My daughter is heading off to college this fall, and she needs a backpack. All the buildings that she will use (dorms, classrooms, cafeteria, gym) are on one main campus, which means that she will be doing a lot of walking. She needs a backpack that is strong enough and large enough to
Osprey Tropos Everyday Backpack review Read More
NEWS – Do you have some books, ebooks, or audiobooks that you want to read but don’t necessarily want to purchase them? There is a Chrome extension available called Library Extension which will check to see if the books you are looking up online are available from your library. After adding the extension to Chrome
REVIEW – Over the past 2 years, I have tested and reviewed a few Bluetooth speakers. I love the portability and convenience they provide. The previous Bluetooth speaker that I reviewed was made by JBL, and I really like it. However, I wanted a speaker from JBL that is lighter to be portable and waterproof
JBL Xtreme 2 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker review Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – For iPhone users, especially the ones who put their iPhones in a pocket (isn’t that everyone?), the curse of pocket lint and random moisture tends to fill the ports of those devices with a substance that refuses to be extricated, especially once you’ve jammed the plug into it a few times when
PurePort promises clean and clear Lightning plugs and ports Read More
REVIEW – As an industry leader and design innovator, Dyson, maker of vacuums, fans, and all things air-related, has always inspired other companies to emulate (read: rip off) their style and features. This is of great benefit to consumers who’d love to own a Dyson product but can’t quite afford the often ridiculous price tags.
DEENKEE Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Stick review Read More
NEWS – I’ve worn glasses for years and for the most part they don’t bother me. That is except when I’m trying to lay on my side while relaxing or watching tv. It seems, no matter how I position myself, my glasses inevitably end up digging into the side face. The LaySee pillow is designed
Finally a pillow designed for those of us who wear glasses Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The ZeroLemon Charging Station from Lauco is a small charging station that can simultaneously charge two USB-C devices and two USB-A devices while wirelessly charging a phone that supports the Qi wireless-charging standard and an Apple Watch. It has a 130 W for full-speed charging for all devices, 90 W for the USB-C,
The ZeroLemon Charging Station – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
NEWS – As a kid, one of my chores was to help weed the garden. I loathed the task with every cell in my body, so when I finally got around to it, the weeds were well established and even more difficult to remove. Now there’s a robot to do the work for people who
Use a Tertill to weed your garden Read More
ARTICLE – Oh! What’s this? A cool little mystery box from our friends at KontrolFreek! Let’s take a peek inside and see what’s in store. First, a greeting… The first thing I came across was a lovely handwritten note: Hi Jacob, After a decade of making performance gaming gear, KontrolFreek has had many faces. The
So KontrolFreek sent me a Mystery Box… Read More