NEWS – You may have missed this one over the holidays, but Tom Bihn released a whole bunch of new stuff in December. I’m particularly interested in the Icon Messenger, which is Tom Bihn’s first all-new messenger-style design in quite a while. With a 7.2 liter capacity, the Icon is a shoulder/crossbody bag sized up […]
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REVIEW – As a general rule of thumb, water and leather don’t mix, especially when it comes to Apple Watch bands. However, Nomad recently released an Apple Watch Strap that is made of waterproof leather. So let’s take a look at the Nomad Active Strap. What is it? The Nomad Active Strap is a waterproof
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NEWS – Phones and other personal electronics are becoming more durable, but keeping them safe from bumps and moisture is still essential considering how important they are to most of us. The Rapha Rainproof Essentials Case, while perhaps intended to hold cycling gear, can certainly serve as a sturdy, protective phone wallet. Its reflective and
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Do you remember Sony’s Aibo robotic dog from almost 2 decades ago? I remember being excited to test it, but after playing with it for a short time, it left me feeling a bit cold. Have robot pets improved in the last 20 years and are cat robot pets better than dog
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REVIEW – I have reviewed a few devices that promise relaxation and better sleep, and so far I have only found one that lives up to its claims and that has become a solution to help with my insomnia. Xen by Neuvana is a new device that has a unique approach towards helping with relaxation
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REVIEW – From late March through late October, it can be very hot here in south Texas. Keeping your canned and bottled drinks nice and cold is always a challenge. Most drinks will be lukewarm within a half-hour and leave enough water from the sweating bottle or can to fill up a swimming pool. Yeti
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NEWS – I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that a watched pot never boils. We all know that’s not true and if you don’t watch the pot, you might end up with a mess to clean up. The BoilingBeeper helps you out by alerting you when the water in the pot begins to boil. That
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REVIEW – These days, no matter where we go, it is hard not to see someone taking photos with their smartphone. Whether it is while on the go, or in a park or on the beach, smartphones allow anyone to capture the moments they want to remember. The Kodak Smartphone Photography kit provides any smartphone
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NEWS – Fan of the PopSockets PopGrips? You’re not alone, the popular pop-up phone grip is affixed to many phones. But if you’re also a fan of wireless charging, you may have felt left out – until now. The new PopPower from PopSockets will let you enjoy wirefree charging with this specially designed wireless charging
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Many board games and role-playing games (RPG) involve rolling dice. Rolling dice means adding numbers and writing scores. If you’re an RPG player, that can mean serious adding. If only there was a better way! Particula has launched a Kickstarter campaign for GoDice – connected dice and an app that does all
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REVIEW – Did you get a pair of AirPod Pros over the holidays? I’m betting a good number of you did. If so, Pitaka has you covered. They’ve got an updated version of their Air Pal Mini just for the AirPod Pros. I’ve been using it for the last month and would like to share
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Do you remember the Zanco tiny t1 phone that I reviewed last year? Well, Zanco is back with a bigger (but not too much bigger), better tiny phone – the t2. What is it? Zanco says that the t2 is the world’s smallest 3G smartphone. I’m not sure I would consider
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REVIEW – I’ve always been skeptical of powerline ethernet technology. When the chance came along to review the Zyxel PLA6456 powerline pass-thru gigabit ethernet adapter, I figured it would be the perfect time to see if my preconceived notions were valid. Read on to find out if I was correct! What is it? The Zyxel
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REVIEW – Every photographer that I know loves new camera gear and loves to try any gear that will help to produce the best photos. Flashes are an integral and very important part of photography for many reasons ranging from the simple need for light to fulfilling the art of creativity. A compact, efficient and
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NEWS – Not often does Apple leave gaps in their ecosystem. But with the death of Apple’s multi-device wireless charger other companies are stepping up to fill that void. ZENS has just announced their Liberty multi-device wireless charging pad. The Liberty has 16 overlapping charging coils that enables complete freedom of device placement. You can
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REVIEW – Intelligence, artificial or otherwise, seems to be in short supply these days. If we can apply intelligence to our communication, it would be a great thing, right? TaoTronics it trying just that by offering the world’s first real-time artificial intelligence (AI) based voice enhancement to your phone calls. While it won’t add
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NEWS – Welcome to 2020 Gadgeteers! Here’s a linked list of all the articles, reviews, and news that we posted last week. Enjoy and Happy New Year! ARTICLES The Gadgeteer’s top 10 posts of 2019 December 31, 2019 Julie Strietelmeier REVIEWS Feed. meal replacement shakes, bars, and snacks review January 4, 2020 Julie Strietelmeier X by KYGO
REVIEW – We recently moved to a new single-story house where more than half the rooms have a hardwood floor, which tends to collect dust bunnies. My wife and I are busy working from home, and we have a small dog as well. Altogether, this seems like the perfect proving grounds for a robotic vacuum
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REVIEW – Over the past year or so, I have had the opportunity to test and review a couple of the MouseTrapper devices that are designed to completely alleviate any stress caused by constantly using a mouse. The previous models that I tested and loved were just the mouse control pad with a palm rest.
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REVIEW – Do you have healthy eating habits or do you just eat whatever “food” that is within arm’s reach? I consider myself a mindful eater, but my habits have not always very good. Fast food and sweets are one of my vices, and since I’m a diabetic that controls my blood sugar only with
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