ARTICLE – It’s not long until classes start again for college students in my area. I was thinking about doing a couple of back-to-school supplies posts, so I talked to my daughter about things she recommended for college students living in dorms. Several things leaped immediately to her mind. Many of the things she mentioned […]
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NEWS – When you think of a fire hydrant, a certain image pops into mind, doesn’t it? It hasn’t changed in, like, eons. But is it time for a change? Dimitri Nassisi thinks so. According to an article in Dezeen, as an industrial designer, Mr. Nassisi redesigned the fire hydrant to provide drinking water for
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REVIEW – When the YI Cloud Home Camera review offer came along I thought it would be nice to review and contrast it with other cameras that I have reviewed. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose – keep reading to find out which this was. What is it? The YI Cloud Home Camera is an
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NEWS – I know crocheting isn’t normally something you’d expect to read about here, but it’s not the craft we’ll be interested in. With this Star Wars Crochet kit, you’ll be able to make Star Wars characters. The kit includes materials needed to craft a Yoda figure and a stormtrooper. A full-color book included in
Crochet Yoda, you will. Read More
NEWS – I have spent quite a lot of time searching the internet for such devices that would possibly meet my needs for a portable power solution. My main uses for such a device would be to power photography/videography related equipment and accessories while at locations where power is unavailable, and also for use at
The Aeiusny Portable Power Station might be your best companion during a storm Read More
REVIEW – Listening to music on your smartphone is probably the most frequent use case, with the possible exception of social networks. One reason for this is that you can listen to music while doing other things. With the removal of the ancient yet still viable headphone jack, a few manufacturers have managed to anger
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NEWS – Not too long ago, I wrote about one of the tiniest EDC tools you can buy: the Claw. This tool measures only 20 x 7 x 3 mm (0.7 x 0.27 x 0.12 inches). It looks like a small bottle opener and performs such functions as… wait for it… opening bottles (whoa!!). It
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REVIEW – With all the internet streaming available online, it’s nice to be able to have a place to aggregate all of your favorite media that you might still own. This can include home videos taken by your parents or grandparents, old DVDs, or those CDs you’ve been wanting to rip for ages. Plex Media
NEWS – The folks who brought us the E.P. Eco-Friendly LED light bulbs, which are little pieces of art, have brought us more artwork to illuminate our homes. The Lucky Bird LED Wooden Table Lamp has a pair of bird-shaped LED fixtures and two LED eggs to add accent lighting to a bedside table or end
E. P. DesignLab offers the Lucky Bird LED lamp Read More
REVIEW – I have reviewed my fair share of great EDC knives here at the Gadgeteer but for the most part they have all been fancy pocketknives. For this review, Tekto Gear has sent me one of their automatic knives with a blade that snaps in and out the front of the handle with a
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NEWS – In summer, and you need a pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful sun rays. There are lots of choices in stores – stylish but expensive, cheap and utilitarian – but what you need is reasonably-priced stylish, right? RawWood Shades creates stylish and protective sunglasses using sustainable wood instead of plastic
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REVIEW – In college, someone once described my clutter as “organized piles of stuff”. It’s been a long time since my college days, and I try to keep my gear in order. Today I’ve got the BOND Travel Gear Tool Roll to review. What is it? The BOND Travel Gear Tool Roll is a nylon
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NEWS – Over the past few months, I have been able to test and review several wireless earbuds and headsets, and out of the bunch, I have 2 favorites. However, I am still looking for the best of the best for my needs. As many of you would agree, earbuds have become the device of
YEVO Air Bluetooth earbuds let you cut the cable Read More
Have you been wondering if you missed any of our awesome gadget news and reviews from the past seven days? Well, worry no more because here’s a list of every single news and review that we published. You’re welcome! Reviews Cheap webcam privacy cover review Condor EMT Glove Pouch Review Condor GT Cobra belt review
Jabra earbuds, Well Desk standing desk, tulo pillow, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
REVIEW – By now, everyone reading this post probably has a piece of opaque tape over the webcam on their laptop. We’ve seen the horror stories, TV shows, and news articles about cameras being hacked, as well as the famous picture of Mark Zuckerberg with tape over his laptop’s webcam. Now, rather than this ugly solution,
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NEWS – I have several Amazon Echo devices around my home, and none of them are as beautiful as this new Bluetooth- and WiFi-enabled Maverick speaker from Cavalier. I mention the Echo devices because the Maverick also has Alexa voice control built right in. These beautiful speakers are built of metal, leather, and wool fabrics
Cavalier Audio brings new beauty to the Amazon Alexa service Read More
REVIEW – I’ve got EMT training but nowadays, most “injuries” I see happen in my role as Assistant Scoutmaster. Not only do I teach First Aid Merit Badge, but injuries are commonplace with active boys! You always need personal protective gear nearby, so I got a chance to try out the Condor EMT Glove Pouch.
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NEWS – I am hoping that by now, that those of you that have been following my quest for the most compact and convenient, feature-packed portable power stations, are as curious as I am about what is available on the market to fit my needs or the needs of anyone looking for such a solution.
NEWS – This week we are bringing you info about five different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This week’s campaigns are for people who like wallets, pens, traveling, have back issues, and more. Ti Click EDC : The Ultimate Refill Friendly Click Pen What is it? The Ti Click
REVIEW – In my illustrious career, I’ve had EMT training and worked in a certain three-letter Federal agency, so “tactical” style clothing isn’t unfamiliar to me. This one from Condor caught my eye because it has that Cobra-style buckle, and is 100% non-metallic. Why is this interesting? What is it? The Condor GT Cobra Belt
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