Whenever I want to shoot a quick video, I tend to grab my DSLR as opposed to my Canon or Sony professional video cameras, which are much bigger and heavier, and require me to drag along much more equipment. My DSLR and an external audio recorder are usually enough, but there have been times when […]
I have an old-style downlight in my foyer, and I wanted a smart bulb for it. I saw a lot of retrofit kits for recessed lights with the light source and trim kit in one. But those weren’t what I wanted, because none I found were wirelessly controllable. I gave up on those kits
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Verizon Wireless was kind enough to send me a shiny new Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone to test for a few days and it’s an all around awesome phone. From the look of the hardware to what’s under the hood, this is a phone that many Android fans would love to own, but for some reason, I
Julie’s gadget diary – The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a great phone, so why don’t I love it? Read More
Wired gaming gear has been a must in the past when playing reaction based games. Especially those fast-paced, action games that require quick, zero-lag responsiveness. However, the cable-less, clutter-free appeal of wireless has always been there, waiting for the technology to improve. With the Arctis 7 from steelseries, there is no longer the need for
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It’s an 80’s classroom nostalgia trip in a pocket-sized package! In this handheld version of the classic Oregon Trail, hunt for food, trade with settlers and ford dangerous rivers as you attempt the 19th-century trek from Missouri to Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley. This game was a treat to play in elementary school, though I think
The Oregon Trail Handheld Game brings you dysentery on-the-go Read More
My house is probably like most houses out there. There are some rooms that are hotter than I’d like and some that are colder than I’d like, no matter the season. Because of the location of the thermostat and the long shape of the condo, our bedrooms tend to be chilly in the winter and
The new Nest Temperature Sensor helps rid your home of hot and cold spots Read More
Recently I have been writing a lot of news stories about camera bags and bags that hold camera gear and accessories, but that is not the full extent of my “bag” adventures. Whenever I go anywhere that I know will allow me some downtime, I like to try to edit either video footage or photos,
The Pelican S100 Sport Elite Laptop Backpack is at the head of the class Read More
If you’ve been a reader of The Gadgeteer for any length of time, you’ll know that we love leather covers and cases, and one of the most popular and loved maker of leather cases, bags, and covers is the Saddleback Leather Company. We’ve covered many of their products over the years and I’m happy to say
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Back in the day, I saw some pretty good concerts. I saw concerts by Yes, Queen, and Rush, among others. I loved the concerts, but I suffered from ringing ears and muffled hearing for days afterwards. I wish I had earplugs like these Loop high-fidelity earplugs to protect my ears back then. The Loop earplugs
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The LOOK-IT Wireless Rear Vision System is a Bluetooth enabled backup camera for your car that installs easily, but suffers from a poor quality VGA camera, inconsistent performance, and a very high price tag. The system works, for the most part, but at a $249.99 price point, the performance and image quality should be much,
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By now, many of you that have read my news stories can easily see my love for photography and even more, my love for macro photography. The ability to capture amazing images that have an interesting focal point, depth of field, and great bokeh, has become an obsession. When I am in the studio working
The Flashpoint Budget Macro Focusing Rail Set will fine tune your macro photography Read More
Winter in the southern United States is an unpredictable season. For example, temperatures were in the upper 70s a couple weeks ago, and this week we had snow and ice and temperatures in the low 30s. You never know what to expect weather-wise, which can make it difficult for those outdoorsy-types who camp year round.
Stay toasty warm on your next camping trip with the Alice heated sleeping blanket Read More
It’s been a cold, wet, miserable month here in Pennsylvania. But that’s OK! We’ve got our hands on the Flowfold Stormproof Limited Conductor, a duffle bag that fears no weather. We’re taking advantage of the awful weather to put it to the test. It’s raining. We’re getting soggy. But our gear isn’t. To the review!
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You’ll keep your AirPods safely at hand in the PodPocket. The silicone pocket is precision-molded for a close fit to the AirPods case, ensuring that the case won’t slip out. The high-grade silicone is thick for extra protection, but it still weighs only 0.96 ounces. The pocket has a reinforced key ring hole and a
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In today’s world, the computer Mouse has become standard on almost every computer. While tablets and other such devices utilize alternatives, no one device has yet been able to make it obsolete. As computer gaming has become mainstream, many companies have joined the popularity and created a mouse specifically designed and labeled for gaming. What
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Over the last couple of years, the Philips Hue indoor smart home lighting system has become very popular. So Philips recently announced that coming this summer they’re taking on the great outdoors with a new line of exterior lights. The Philips Hue outdoor range smart lighting system takes all the great indoor lighting system controls and brings them to the
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No matter your activity – cycling, horseback riding, skiing, motorcycling, running, or walking – the Vinida LED reflective belt will increase your visibility at dusk and in the dark. The belts adjust from 21″ to 50″, so they can be used by children and adults, and you can even put them on your animal. It
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When I chat with my fellow photographers about their workflows, most of us agree that we have a “go to” lens that is our favorite to take with us when we are shooting at will, and not restricted for a specific event. However, in many cases, the same “go to” lens can also work for
The Think Tank Photo Digital Holster will let you win your next photo shoot out Read More
I’ve been carrying a WaterField Designs wallet for over a decade. Since 2005 if you want to be exact about it. That’s when I posted my review of their zippered Catch wallet which I used faithfully until I upgraded to their Finn wallet 5 years ago. Even though my red leather Finn is still going strong
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Most pet owners find a crate is a necessary piece of equipment, but most crates are bulky and unattractive. There are pieces of furniture that do double duty as pet crates, but they can be hard to clean and they certainly aren’t portable for travel use. Metal crates are portable and easier to clean, but
PAWD is a pet crate that doesn’t look like a jail cell Read More