REVIEW – A year ago, I reviewed Cozmo, the small and cheeky robot from Anki. Cozmo is a lot of fun, but he has his limitations—the main one being that the iOS or Android companion app has to be running at all times for Cozmo to work. Now, Cozmo has a bigger brother—both in size […]
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NEWS – Do you have one of those wire-routing holes drilled into the top of your desk? Insert the Brando In-Desk Universal Wireless Charger into that 2.4″ hole and turn it into a wireless Qi charger with a bonus. The wireless 5W charger can be used with a huge list of Qi-compatible phones (see the
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NEWS – This week I’m bringing you four Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns for products that you would carry (or wear) with you. KIZIK: shoes that pop on What is it? KIZIK shoes are specially designed shoes that use a titanium loop in the heel area so that you can put the shoes on completely handsfree. Why
REVIEW – Fixing broken things is one of the Gadgeteer superpowers. We use a lot of different materials for this, and we were recently offered a new product that can fill those patching and repair needs. It’s a series of light-curing products called BluFixx. These are liquids that are designed to repair everything from your
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NEWS – We can go to the gym to strengthen our muscles and improve our overall fitness, but is there anything we can do to improve our hearing? Turns out there might be, and there’s an app for that. Audio Cardio is an iOS app (there’s an Android version coming soon) which uses a patented
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REVIEW – This past year, I have tested and reviewed several digital picture frames that all performed well, and they offered both similar and different features. One of the features that I am always concerned about is cloud storage and the possible security risks, especially when some digital frames make that the only choice. The Aluratek 8
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NEWS – Fidget spinners may be fun, but they are simply time wasters with no other purpose. Not this Portable Fidget Spinner Tool from UncommonGoods, though. This fidget spinner packs in six screwdriver bits, making it fun and useful. The spinner has a 3.25″ Dia and is about 0.4″ thick. It’s made of zinc alloy, magnets,
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NEWS – It’s time to take a look at all the news, articles, and reviews that we posted this week on The Gadgeteer. Here’s a list. Enjoy. ARTICLES The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2018 (part 3) December 29, 2018 The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer
ARTICLE – This is part 3 of the Gadgeteer team’s favorite products of 2018. Also be sure to check out part 1 and part 2. Andy Chen After a few months of using the Jabra Engage 75 headset, I still think “how did I ever use the phone at work without this?” In addition to
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REVIEW – There’s no right or wrong way to record music. In fact, taking you out of the zone is the main thing that should be universally avoided. Spire Studio from iZotope is a new product that seems to have been developed specifically to make sure that doesn’t happen. What is it? Spire Studio is
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NEWS – This book is a pop-up book like I’ve never seen before. Instead of pop-up pictures to illustrate a story, these pop-ups are tools. The title, This Book is a Planetarium: And Other Extraordinary Pop-Up Contraptions, gives you a clue to one of the tools. There’s a page that pops up into a dome
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ARTICLE – Here we go with part 2 of the Gadgeteer team’s favorite products of 2018. Also be sure to check out part 1 and part 3. Ryan Chapman I’m one of those folks who listens to music on a regular basis; whether outdoors, around the house, or in the shower. The EcoXGear EcoDrift Bluetooth speaker is
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REVIEW – You can find Raspberry Pi 3 cases all over the Internet. They are mostly all good, and mostly all priced the same – $15. New Age Enclosures is looking to break out from the pack with a high quality, durable case that costs less. Is that possible? Read on to find out… Most
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NEWS – Did you receive a Google Home Mini as a holiday gift? Instead of keeping it prisoner on a table or shelf, tethered to a power cord, set it free with a portable charging base from KIWI Design. The bowl-shaped base holds a 7800mAh portable power charger that will keep your portable voice assistant
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REVIEW – I have lost count of how many portable gyms and gym-like devices I have purchased over the years that have promised to fit into my busy schedule and to provide a relatively quick full body workout that will keep me fit. One way or another they have fallen short of the goal either because they
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NEWS – Yes, the title does say you can add a hub to an iPad Pro! Satechi has a new USB-C hub that works with the new 2018 iPad Pro models and with most Type-C smartphones and tablets. With the hub, you’ll be able to attach peripherals easily. The connectors include: 4K HDMI: allows for
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NEWS – I received an email a few days ago informing me that my DirecTV monthly service is going to have a price increase in January. To say that I was annoyed by this email is an understatement given the fact that I’ve been with DirecTV for at least 20 years and they continually raise their prices.
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NEWS – 2019 is nearly upon us, and for many of us, it’s a time for making resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are easy to make but all too often hard to keep. The Time Since Launch Clock is here to help you mark and hopefully keep them. This unique time-capsule clock counts up the days
REVIEW – On a recent road trip, I frequented a number of gas stations and was amazed at the gamut of phone-related audio choices, even in the smallest of establishments. I imagine many, like me, either forget or break their headphones. I’m always looking for versions that can withstand my rough treatment and give me
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NEWS – If you have a room that could use some air movement to improve comfort but you don’t want a traditional ceiling fan, check out the Terna Collection from Kichler. These light fixtures have vanes along the sides that replace the normal blades you see on a ceiling fan. The fans have 3-speed Cooltouch cooling.
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