REVIEW – I’m surprised dash cams are mandated by insurance companies. This review is a result of not having a dash cam installed when we needed it, but also diving a bit deeper into when you need it to be recording which is a whole additional use case. Viofo was kind enough to send a […]
NEWS – GUNNAR Optiks and Amazon Studios just dropped the officially licensed Fallout Brotherhood of Steel gaming glasses for pre-order at $99. For anyone who spent hours roaming the wasteland or binged the Prime Video series this year, these frames bring one of gaming’s most iconic factions straight to your face. Pre-orders open December 17,
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ARTICLE – Most massage chairs push against your muscles. The Lifevibe Prime resonates through them. Built on vibroacoustic therapy principles developed in Nordic rehabilitation clinics, this chair treats relaxation as a full-body frequency experience, not just surface-level pressure. You know the feeling. You sink into a massage chair after a brutal week, rollers grinding into
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REVIEW – For years, my hard drive “collection” has been growing with an ever-changing array of trays, bays, and enclosures, fueling my thirst for a more elegant solution. I jumped into the world of NAS (Network Attached Storage) earlier this year and never looked back. I couldn’t wait to take a look at TerraMaster’s F4-425
TerraMaster F4-245 Plus 4-Bay NAS review – Powerful, easy to use data storage powerhouse Read More
ARTICLE – Let me tell you what I would destroy with this thing. Amazon packages. Every single one. Those impossible-to-open clamshell packages that make you question your life choices. Zip ties on new cables. The tags on shirts I’m too impatient to find scissors for. The tape on moving boxes. Loose threads on my jacket
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ARTICLE – IKEA just wandered into your charging drawer and dropped prices by half. The Swedish furniture giant quietly released three Qi2.0-certified wireless chargers under the Västmärke name, each one magnetically compatible with MagSafe iPhones, Google Pixel phones with Pixelsnap, and any device that speaks the new Qi2 standard. Prices start at $10 and top
IKEA’s New Qi2 Chargers Cost Less Than a Single Apple MagSafe Read More
REVIEW – I like scented candles and waxes, especially around the holidays, but with an active cat, I have always been concerned about the risk of fire. SwitchBot recently surprised me with their Candle warmer, promising luxurious fragrances with a warm glow and safety features an open flame could never provide. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price:
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ARTICLE – Every traveler knows the frustration. You packed your power bank, felt prepared, and then realized three hours into a flight that it sat dead in your bag because you forgot to charge it last night. The IVYCable P6 eliminates that problem entirely by building a 3,000mAh power bank directly into your USB-C cable,
IVYCable P6: The Charging Cable That Doubles as a Power Bank You’ll Never Forget to Charge Read More
REVIEW – A good sound bar can really elevate the movie-watching experience, especially with flatscreen televisions that are pretty much ubiquitous at this point. One brand that I’ve seen around but haven’t had the opportunity to experience yet is ULTIMEA, so when the ULTIMEA 5.1 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar came up for review, I had
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There’s something satisfying about gear that punches above its weight class. The RODMAN ED08 fits that description almost too well: a 1.14 ounce titanium flashlight roughly the size of a coin that somehow packs five LED colors, 300 lumens of output, magnetic mounting, and USB-C charging into a square body you can forget is even
ARTICLE – I’m a sucker for anything waterproof. On my feet, that seals everything because I’m everywhere, low-carb’n all over the place. Weather is unpredictable wherever I go, so having a pair of versatile sneakers that can also handle wet conditions is a huge bonus. Nike took one of the most recognizable silhouettes in sneaker
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REVIEWS – The backpack market splits cleanly into two camps: technical bags built for function and leather bags built for boardrooms. WaterField’s Bowery Leather Backpack refuses to pick a side. At $549, this San Francisco-made full-grain leather pack promises heirloom quality with modern tech protection, targeting professionals who want their MacBook Pro wrapped in something
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REVIEW – Sometimes, as a reviewer, we get the opportunity to review similar pieces of tech that span across different prices and features. I’m reminded of the story of the 3 bears. In this story, is the TOOCAA NOVA Laser Engraver too big, too small, or just right? Well, that will depend on how you
TOOCAA NOVA Laser Engraver – Just Right! Read More
REVIEW – As I work on my retirement transition plan, both my wife and I have a sense of urgency to work on some small business ventures. This year, my wife launched her business, and by its nature, there is a need to engrave multiple items. I have been looking for an engraver that can
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FEATURE – If you’ve been reading The Gadgeteer for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed Julie Strietelmeier’s name at the top of the masthead. For 28 years, she built this place from the ground up. Now, for the first time since 1997, The Gadgeteer has new ownership. This is our letter to you. Julie’s
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Huawei dropped the Mate X7 at their Dubai launch event today, and I need to talk about it. I sat through the virtual pre-briefing a few weeks back, watching spec after spec scroll by, and something clicked. Not the usual “oh, that’s nice” reaction you get from annual phone refreshes. More like “wait, did they
6 Reasons the Huawei Mate X7 Has Me Rethinking Foldables Read More
NEWS – Most licensed gaming watches land somewhere between forgettable and embarrassing. Slap a logo on a generic quartz movement, call it limited edition, charge twice what it’s worth. Anicorn and Sony clearly had a different conversation. Their PlayStation 30th Anniversary watch, limited to 300 numbered pieces at $780, drops December 19 with a Miyota
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REVIEW – The Huawei FreeClip 2 enters a category that usually asks for forgiveness. Most open ear buds feel like a tradeoff between comfort and clarity which is why I treated this pair with some suspicion at first. That changed within a few hours of wearing them around the house, through errands, and even while
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After using the Fender x Teufel Rockster Air 2, I realized I’ve reviewed a Goldilocks array of Fender x Teufel speakers: the Rockster Go 2, Rockster Cross, and now the Rockster Air 2. Using this analogy, we’ll call the Air 2 the Papa Bear. He’s big, heavy, and loud. But how does he sound? ⬇︎ Jump
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ARTICLE – The custom mechanical keyboard scene has never been shy about excess, but Wuque Studio just redefined what “premium” means with the Nama. This 80% wireless keyboard integrates a fully functional mechanical watch movement under sapphire crystal glass, turning the volume knob into a mesmerizing display of exposed gears and spinning flywheels. The keyboard
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