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Ember introduces a larger 14oz version of its popular temperature controlled ceramic mug

NEWS – Ember recently launched a new 14oz version of its Ember Ceramic Mug in the U.S. Previously the mug was only available in a 10oz size. The new larger mug works exactly like its little brother. Using the Ember app, you can select your desired temperature, choose and save presets for different drinks, and […]

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ANCEL AD310 Classic Enhanced Universal OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader review

REVIEW – While I am not a mechanic, I am quite handy as a jack of all trades, and over the years I have tinkered with many of the used vehicles that I owned before I started to lease new vehicles. I was always interested in the devices that I would see at the mechanic

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BuWizz gives your LEGO creations bionic powers

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 11, 2019 / News / LEGO / Leave a Comment

NEWS – LEGO builders will want to take note of the impressive features of the BuWizz. BuWizz is a deceivingly small remote control and battery for LEGO built into one brick. Believe it or not, this little addon for your LEGO Technic creations has enough power to pull a 7-ton (15,000 lbs) train carriage from

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Hairmax LaserBand 82 hair growth laser light device review

By Samuel Pair / April 11, 2019 / Reviews / Health and fitness / 10 Comments

REVIEW – As a man starting to hit middle age a lot faster than I would like, one of the biggest realities I’ve had to face is the onset of male pattern baldness. In all reality, I could think of much worse fates to be honest, but around Christmas, I had a picture taken from

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Walmart pickup towers a huge improvement

By Brooke Hall / April 11, 2019 / Articles / Shopping / 5 Comments

ARTICLE – I wrote earlier about Walmart’s new grocery pickup. In the comments, someone complained about Walmart’s regular pickup, and I agreed that it was less than ideal. Several times I’ve ordered from Walmart online, and either because it wasn’t available to ship, I didn’t want to pay for shipping, or I wanted the item

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Save up to 80% during Way Days at Wayfair.com

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 10, 2019 / News / deal, Shopping / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Do you know how Amazon has Prime Day once a year? Well, they aren’t the only online retailer that can have a big sale. For the next 36 hours Wayfair.com has just what you need (see what I did there?). Wayfair Way Day begins today at 12pm ET / 9am PT, with over

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A fidget toy just in time for Easter

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 10, 2019 / News / Toys / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Remember back when fidget spinners were hot and everyone and their brother was spinning them between their thumb and index fingers? That was just the beginning of the whole fidget toy craze that appears to have no end in sight. Fidget toys can help you concentrate and relieve stress and who doesn’t need

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Reborn Wetsuit Wallet review

By Jacob Haas / April 10, 2019 / Reviews / Wallets / 2 Comments

REVIEW – I know what you’re thinking… why would I need a wallet for my wetsuit? But the Reborn Rubber Wetsuit Wallet isn’t for diving, but is a durable, upcycled card carrier with an eco-friendly mission. What is it? Reborn Rubber’s Wetsuit Wallet is a slim, front pocket style wallet made from “upcycled” wetsuit neoprene

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Xcentz xWingman 10000mAh powerbank review

By Smythe Richbourg / April 10, 2019 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers / 1 Comment

REVIEW – No real Gadgeteer has only one power bank in 2019. There are high-capacity ones for long-term travel, lighter ones for your EDC top-ups, and mid-range ones that you can share with a friend and still have some juice for your own devices. The Xcentz xWingman 10000mAh fits perfectly into this third category. What

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Look up! Broadband from the sky with Amazon Kuiper

By Garry Kolb / April 10, 2019 / News / Amazon / 2 Comments

NEWS – Not content to just sell everyone on the planet everything they need, Amazon wants to help you with that process by providing global broadband internet access…from space! Project Kuiper is an ambitious project to launch 3,236 satellites into orbit at three different orbital altitudes: 784 satellites at an altitude of 367 miles; 1,296

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Outdoor Vitals Dominion 1-person tent review

By Brooke Hall / April 9, 2019 / Reviews / Outdoor Gear / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – The Outdoor Vitals Dominion 1-person tent is light, compact and easy to set up, but beware if you’re not a smaller person, have a sizeable canine companion or you want your gear inside the tent with you. What is it? In a hair under 3 pounds, this tent package includes everything you need

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Etymotic ER4 XR earphones review

By Bill Henderson / April 9, 2019 / Reviews / Earphones / 3 Comments

Do you consider yourself an audiophile? If you do, then you are familiar with Etymotic. If you’re not that interested in sound quality over musical content, then Etymotic will probably mean nothing, even though they’ve been around for over 30 years. In fact, Etymotic invented in-ear earphones for hearing testing, only later to be used

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Evolution Hoodie: Made from Recycled Coffee Grounds – Notable crowdfunding campaign

By Andy Jacobs / April 9, 2019 / News / Clothing, Crowdfunded / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m a big fan of hoodies—I happen to think they are one of most comfy clothing items going. And if you can add a few features to the standard hoodie, all the better. And then, if you can make it out of sustainable materials, even better. The Evolution Hoodie from Coalatree may

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SNAP! Grip Bluetooth Shutter Grip with Phone Case Review

By Samuel Pair / April 9, 2019 / Reviews / Camera gear / 4 Comments

REVIEW – As a frequent hiker and nature enthusiast, I always take my Canon camera with me to capture the great views and wildlife that is abundant here in Colorado. The problem we run into, especially on more challenging hikes, is that the camera bag and lenses really add a lot weight and sometimes affect

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Ikea and Sonos team up for another bizarre Ikea product name – Symfonisk

By Garry Kolb / April 9, 2019 / News / Speaker / 2 Comments

NEWS – Ikea, the king of unusual product names, and Sonos, the whole-house WiFi speaker gurus, have teamed up on a new product line called Symfonisk. Planned for an August 2019 release, the Symfonisk line will offer two speaker products, a bookshelf speaker and a table lamp speaker. Both products are fully Sonos enabled and

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Humixx Tablet Stand review

By James Garriss / April 8, 2019 / Reviews / tablet stand / 10 Comments

REVIEW – Albert Einstein is reported to have said, “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.” The idea behind this aphorism is to make something complex as simple as it can be without losing its essence. I don’t know whether or not Humixx is an Einstein fan, but they’ve certainly created

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Xcentz universal travel adapter review

By Howard Sneider / April 8, 2019 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – World travelers are exposed to different cultures, languages, food, sights, and AC power plugs and sockets. The Xcentz universal travel adapter makes dealing with different types of plugs and sockets more convenient. As a bonus, this device has three USB-A ports and a USB-C port. Read on to see what I think! What

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Motiv smart ring, Pluto pillow, and more – Review updates

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 8, 2019 / Reviews / review updates / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Today we have three quick review updates for products that were reviewed in the last year. These quick updates are an easy way to see how some of the products that we review hold up over time. Updates give you some insight into the types of products that the Gadgeteer team likes to

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Water bottles with tons of features, carbon fiber ukuleles, backpacks, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 8, 2019 / News / Crowdfunded / 1 Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This week I’m bringing you two Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns and two campaigns from Indiegogo. We have instruments, EDC items, and more. Let’s check them out. MOVEO: The world’s first all-in-one water bottle What is it? MOVEO is a 750ml (25oz) water bottle that includes every feature but the kitchen sink – which

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Spring 2019 gadget giveaway!

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 7, 2019 / News / contest / 159 Comments

NEWS – Spring is here and we are giving away thirteen awesome prizes. One winner takes it all! Entering is easy! Just answer one simple question in a comment at the bottom of this post and if you’re willing to jump through a few extra hoops, you can earn up to three additional entries which

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