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How to listen to audiobooks for free, garden weeding robots, and more – Weekly roundup

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 […]

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Kenu BingeBank all-in-one powerbank and wireless charger review

By Julian Perry / August 3, 2019 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Wireless charging / 1 Comment

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!!

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Adonit Note iPad stylus review

By Howard Sneider / August 3, 2019 / Reviews / Styluses / 2 Comments

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

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Swann Floodlight Security Camera review

By Alex Birch / August 2, 2019 / Reviews / security camera / 1 Comment

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

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The CMSBIKE F16 Folding Electric Bicycle provides power on the go in more than one way!

By Julian Perry / August 2, 2019 / News / Bicycle, Electric Bike / 5 Comments

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

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Kärcher K2000 electric pressure washer review

By Bill Henderson / August 2, 2019 / Reviews / Cleaning, Home and Kitchen, pressure washer / 4 Comments

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

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You can’t improve bubble wrap. 3M, hold my beer and watch this…

By Garry Kolb / August 2, 2019 / News / 4 Comments

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

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Nanoleaf makes smart home control as easy as touching a button

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 1, 2019 / News / smart home / Leave a Comment

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

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The Touchjet Wave + Lily (Pen Touch) turns your large screen TV into a giant tablet

By Julian Perry / August 1, 2019 / News / Leave a Comment

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

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Osprey Tropos Everyday Backpack review

By James Garriss / August 1, 2019 / Reviews / Backpack / 13 Comments

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

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Save money on books by checking to see if they’re available from your library using the Library Extension for Chrome

By Kathleen Chapman / August 1, 2019 / News / ebooks / 4 Comments

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

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JBL Xtreme 2 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker review

By Julian Perry / July 31, 2019 / Reviews / Bluetooth speaker / 2 Comments

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

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PurePort promises clean and clear Lightning plugs and ports

By Smythe Richbourg / July 31, 2019 / News / cables, Crowdfunded / Leave a Comment

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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

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DEENKEE Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Stick review

By Joe Porletto / July 31, 2019 / Reviews / Vacuum / 1 Comment

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.

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Finally a pillow designed for those of us who wear glasses

By Michael Strange / July 31, 2019 / News / Pillow, Sleep / 2 Comments

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

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The ZeroLemon Charging Station – Notable crowdfunding campaign

By James Garriss / July 30, 2019 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Crowdfunded / Leave a Comment

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,

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Use a Tertill to weed your garden

By Kathleen Chapman / July 30, 2019 / News / gardening, Robots / Leave a Comment

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

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So KontrolFreek sent me a Mystery Box…

By Jacob Haas / July 30, 2019 / Articles / games / Leave a Comment

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

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Sztrokia Sleep Sound Machine white noise generator review

By Raul Sanchez / July 30, 2019 / Reviews / Sleep / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – If you enjoy the soothing sounds of rain, a fan, the ocean, or perhaps the gentle quiet sound of nature at night, then the Sztrokia Sleep Sound Machine would be a great device for you to have. Whether you like to listen to these sounds while you sleep, study, or just need some kind

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Gotek’s Wireless Rollable Keyboard provides you with function and entertainment on the go!

By Julian Perry / July 30, 2019 / News / Crowdfunded, Keyboard / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – As an iPad fan and as someone who uses my iPad every day and for hours each day, any accessory that will add to the functionality and enjoyment is worth it if it works well. I have several accessories like USC-C multi-port attachments and USB-C hubs, and also a few keyboard cases

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