REVIEW – Recently I reviewed the Bunktrunk footlocker for my daughter. It came with a cute, little Bluetooth speaker about which I wrote, “It may not be loud enough to fill my house with sound, but it will be plenty loud in a dorm room.” Looking back, I think this is how I thought about […]
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REVIEW – You’re not going to find a bigger fan of fried food than this writer. Growing up, I regularly attended the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which is famous for having booths of fried food including twinkies, snickers and oreos. Needless to say I’ve consumed my fair share of fried goods. I’ve been intrigued
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NEWS – Are you tired of those “been there, done that” kind of vacations? I mean, beaches are great, but water and sand can only go so far. Skiing is fun, but after you’ve been to the mountains, it gets repetitive. You can only look at so many ancient ruins, right? What is a world
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NEWS – Seven days, 576 hours, and 34,560 seconds. Whew, it’s been a long week! So sit back and relax with this list of everything we posted this past week here on The Gadgeteer. ARTICLES Bones Reds bearings earn props from skateboarders June 4, 2019 REVIEWS Nebra AnyBeam Pocket Cinema Projector review June 8, 2019 Sena Wallet
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NEWS – Auto manufacturer General Motors and tire manufacturer Michelin have teamed up to push forward with Uptis (Unique Puncture-proof Tire System). This tire uses a unique flexible structure to replace the air-filled chamber in traditional pneumatic tires. This eliminates the possibility of a flat while providing similar rolling dynamics and impact resilience. General Motors
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REVIEW – Some may say that I am addicted to television and movies since I tend to watch one or the other any time I can. Sometimes when I am in that mood, I am not at a location where television is available. This is often the case when I am away from home. My
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NEWS – I’ve never been camping because bugs, no showers, no flushing toilets, dirt, bugs, and bugs. But if I were ever to cross that activity off my bucket list, I’d consider it if I had one of these ultracool SHIFTPODs to sleep in. The SHIFTPOD looks like an Airstream camper and a tent had
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REVIEW – So you’re trying to ditch your wallet, but you need a bit more room for cash and cards than one of those single-slot phone cases. The Sena Wallet Skin Leather Case may be the answer you’re looking for. It features a design that still maintains that minimalist profile, and it looks great too.
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REVIEW – When it comes to food, I am lazy. By that, I mean that I’ll grab whatever is handy to eat for breakfast or lunch. What I end up eating is quick but not necessarily the most healthy for me. My latest bad habit is eating protein bars which are pretty much just glorified
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REVIEW – I have been using a product called the OrbitKey since June of last year to organize and hold my car keys. I was recently given the opportunity to review the next iteration of this key holder. It promises to do a lot of nice things in addition to what the original OrbitKey does. Let’s
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REVIEW – When enjoying the outdoors it is almost inevitable that you will have to deal with the biting and stinging pests with whom we share the outdoors. There are many options that may be tried to combat these flying and crawling menaces, but they all have their disadvantages. The Mosquito GoCLIP and Yellowjacket Repellent
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NEWS – Campers, hikers, and other outdoor warriors know that it’s important to have the basic survival skills and gear when they are on their adventures. Water, food, shelter, and fire are probably the four main things you need. But if you’re not in the same category as someone who signs up for the show
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REVIEW – Shaving – the bane of most men’s existence. Every morning, and for some poor dudes, twice a day, we drag razors over our faces, hacking the whiskers off to give us that smooth, professional look. In my case, as a retired guy, I do it so I am not all hairy and scratchy
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NEWS – For those days when you need to carry more items than you can comfortably fit in your pockets, consider a small bag like Hardgraft’s Valet Pack. This gorgeous leather bag is obviously not going to hold your laptop. But that’s not what it’s been designed to do. It’s sized to hold just the
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REVIEW – I have a confession to make: Although I have a nice gaming rig and a set of quality peripherals, I’m still using a Logitech H570e for my headset. While this $35 device might be fine in the office for making the occasional Slack call, it’s not exactly a high-quality gaming headset. It’s time
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NEWS – I’m a huge fan of the Netflix series “Stranger Things” so I was intrigued when I saw that IKEA had recreated the Byers family’s iconic living room ahead of Season 3’s July 4th return. Not only did they recreate the room as part of the IKEA Real Life Series, but you can buy each
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – d What is it? The C17 All-In-One Charger Cable is a 4FT (125cm) USB cable that provides 3 or 4 different connections (depending on the cable version) for USB-C, micro USB, Lightning, and the Apple Watch. Why do I like it? I like the C17 cable because it’s one cable with all
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REVIEW – My wife constantly complains about the number of wires I have running in our home. From her perspective, they seem to be everywhere. I have about 7 network switches and connected CAT5 cables running everywhere. I recently decided that I wanted to add projectors to a couple of rooms and she cringed at
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NEWS – Exploding Kittens bills itself as “a card game for people who are into kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats.” Worried about the fate of sweet, cartoon kitties? Actually, your goal is to save them (not kill them) with laser pointers, belly rubs, and feline yoga—and if they do sadly perish,
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REVIEW – Dashcams are used to record outrageous occurrences on the road or provide evidence of collision, vandalism, or corruption. However, only Tesla has a built-in dashcam; in other cars, the dashcam is purchased separately. The 70Mai Dash Cam Pro is one of the newest models to hit the market. Read on to see what
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