NEWS – I’ve always been a fan of steampunk themed products because I like their gritty mechanical look and feel. I’m also a sucker for products that combine gears, levers, buttons, leather, and wood into retro-futuristic sculptures that actually do something useful. That’s why these retro compact Bluetooth keyboards from AZIO are calling my name. […]
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REVIEW – Our Future Robot Overlords have chosen to favor you with this delightful little mechanical horror from MeetIDEA. It’s a robot spider that has a Bluetooth speaker. It’s also an educational toy that can be assembled and disassembled, perfect training for the kiddies in preparation for our dystopian future. Hopefully, the Robot Overlords come
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NEWS – It isn’t just the wet bandits that can ruin your house. Plain old water leaks from overflowing sump crocks, leaky washer hoses, bad sink fittings, toilets, water heater – basically anywhere water flows – can trash your home very quickly. According to Home Advisor, the average water repair bill is over $2,000. D-Link
Stop the wet bandits with the D-Link Wi-Fi battery powered water sensor Read More
REVIEW – We’re fans of pens here at The Gadgeteer, and personally I like pens that are unique in style and other design elements. The Spoke Designs Spoke Pen is one such writing instrument, with its machined, slotted body, magnetic cap, and other features. I felt very fortunate that Brian Conti, founder of Spoke Designs,
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REVIEW – Kickstarter alert! The makers of the Side Winder are at it again, this time with a cable winder that attaches right to your power brick. The Fuse Side Kick is collapsible, compact, and keeps your cable nice and tidy. And if you act fast, you can get in on the Kickstarter before it
Fuse Side Kick Collapsible Laptop Charger Winder quick review Read More
ARTICLE – So I’ve been cleaning up under my parent’s house recently and found my 1975 VR headset 😛 Yes, the View-Master Stereoscopic Viewer. Remember these? 3 reels of 7 stereoscopic images and a little booklet that told you the story. Luckily none of the reels have been damaged with water or age. I pulled
Do you remember the View-Master stereoscopic viewer? Read More
REVIEW – My niece just got her drivers license but her car stereo doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth. The Miccus Swivel Jack RTX device is a perfect solution for her. She just needs to plug it into her car’s aux connection to pair with her phone. Or if her sister or boyfriend wants to switch to
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NEWS – It doesn’t get much better than coming home to a freshly cooked meal. Slow cookers have offered that convenience to home chefs for quite some time. Toss in the good stuff, set it for low and slow, and come home to a house that smells amazing and fall-apart tender food. But, what about
Keep your cool in the kitchen with Gourmia CoolCookers Read More
CROWDFUNDED – Are you one of those folks who like to hook their keys to their pocket or belt? Ever find yourself wishing you had a knife during the day, but don’t have one handy? Do you appreciate clever, aesthetic design? KLIP checks all of those boxes. Let’s have a look! What is it? Made
KLIP: Titanium Pocket Knife + EDC Suspension Hook – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
NEWS – I can’t stand a tangled cable mess, so I generally use hook-and-loop ties to organize my cables. But then I saw the Untie Cord Organizer and thought that that would be a clever and really quick way to neatly store my earbuds. The Untie organizer is a bendable stainless steel tie coated in
Don’t get tied up in knots over organizing your cables, use Untie Cord Organizer! Read More
REVIEW – When it comes to technology to track your personal athletic training en devours, there are a ton of options out there. When you focus in on bicycle computers that only lessens the field a little bit. The big players out there are currently Garmin and Wahoo. I have had my current bicycle computer the
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NEWS – Earlier this week Waterfield Designs introduced their latest bag, the Sutter Sling Pouch. If that sounds a little familiar, that’s because Smythe reviewed the Sutter Tech Sling earlier this year. Although the Sutter Sling Pouch shares a similar design aesthetic with the Tech Sling, the Sling Pouch has been designed as a minimalist
WaterField Designs has a new sling pouch that you’ll want for those light EDC days Read More
NEWS – I’m worn out from doing nothing so far today. How about you? Then join me for a relaxing session of Gadgeteer reading. Get cozy and check out a comprehensive list of all the articles, reviews, and news that we posted this week. ARTICLES Happy Birthday Steve Jobs! on February 24, 2019 by Julie
Happy Birthday Steve Jobs, grills, sling bags, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
NEWS – I’ve had a red Leatherman Squirt as part of my EDC for a couple of years and I use it pretty regularly. I also have a couple of full-sized multi-tools that I keep for around the home jobs. The only bad thing about most multi-tools is that you have to use your fingernails
Leatherman’s new FREE series multi-tools use freaking magnets! Read More
REVIEW – Let me say first that I understand that many sites use ads as a means for additional funding for their site (including The Gadgeteer). I mean TANSTAAFL (There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch). That being said I’m probably a marketer’s nightmare; my clickthrough rate on ads I do see is
Blockada ad blocker Android app review Read More
CROWDFUNDED – If you are a fan of knives, EDC, or both, the WESN Allman Everyday Carry Pocket Knife might be of interest to you. Currently being offered in a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, it’s a mid-sized knife with a slim profile, flipper blade, and locking mechanism that is available with either G10 polymer or Titanium
The WESN Allman Everyday Carry Pocket Knife – Noteable crowdfunding campaign Read More
REVIEW – We’ve all noted the trend toward thinner devices and, thus, smaller, sleeker bags. My (current) favorite style is an over-the-shoulder sling bag. These allow for quick-on, quick-off, and easy sling-around access while wearing. The current model I am testing is from a company called Cannae, their Optio Sling bag. Note: Photos may be
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REVIEW – Tom Bihn bags are awesome. They ooze quality, made in USA, and are really durable. How durable? Read about the time I got hit by a car. I was excited to get the chance to review something bigger, without getting hit by a car. What is it? The Road Buddy is a 60
Tom Bihn Road Buddy 60L duffel bag review Read More
NEWS – Last week I shared with you that I pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy S10+ as soon as I could. I haven’t been this excited to get a new phone in a long time. I am even planning to take a vacation day next Friday when it is supposed to be delivered. Hey, it’s a
Protect your new Samsung Galaxy S10 series smartphone with one of these cases Read More
NEWS – And you thought that the holidays were behind us didn’t you? That’s adorable… Springtime is a busy time for holidays like Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduation. That means you’ll need a tool to help you wrap all those gifts you’ll be giving to family and friends. What you need are some
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