REVIEW – OK, I admit it. I am one of the people guilty of putting my phone and keys in the same pocket or bag. I have suffered the consequences of my actions by getting scratches on my phone screen. So when I got the opportunity to review the OrbitKey Key Organizer I jumped at […]
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NEWS – There are times when I am in bed and I’d like to lie on my side to listen to music or a podcast, etc. However, my earbuds stick out of my ears and make this uncomfortable. DubsLabs Bedphones are small on-ear headphones designed to allow you to listen to your music while lying
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REVIEW – The iPad Pro 12.9″ has been reviewed and discussed all over the Tech Press, and, love it or hate it, everyone agrees on one thing: it’s a big, thin, fragile slab that is a bit unnerving to handle. Adding a case to the already 1.5-pound unit is almost a given, but then it’s hard to
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NEWS – They do say that the pen is mightier than the sword, so these beautiful Montegrappa pens inspired by HBO’s Game of Thrones should prepare you to face the White Walkers. The pens are available in ballpoint, rollerball, or fountain pen. They are the second edition of Montegrappa pens inspired by the show, and
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NEWS – As far back as I can remember I have struggled with insomnia and restless sleep. As time has gone by and my life has become more filled with work, and family responsibilities, rest and relaxation and effective sleep have become an elusive goal. It seems that my insomnia has become par for the
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ARTICLE – Sadly, my 12-inch MacBook is sick and needs surgery. It’s suffering from a debilitating SKD (Stuck Key Disease). Yes, it’s one of the 1000’s, maybe millions of Apple MacBooks with the newer generation keyboards that are obviously flawed due to their thinner mechanisms that are susceptible to breakage. I’ve been dealing with a
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Here’s a fabulous way to use augmented reality (AR) – on a globe! The Shifu Orboot is an educational 10″ globe for kids ages 4-10 that uses the Orboot app (iOS, Android, Kindle) to provide an AR interactive experience. The app provides information on cultures, monuments, inventions, animals, maps and weather for various countries. This globe does NOT have
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As I continue on my quest to find the “perfect” wireless earbuds for “me”, I jump at every opportunity to review whatever earbuds come my way. The Optoma BE Free5 earbuds seem interesting, so with much anticipation, here we go: What is it? The Optoma BE Free5 wireless earbuds are a pair of Bluetooth wireless earbuds that
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You probably have a variety of flashlights already, but you may find you need to add this little wearable flashlight from SwivelClip to your collection. This flashlight is small enough (4″ x 1.5″ x 0.5″) to fit in the palm of your hand; at 1.3 ounces, you can keep it in your pocket without even
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Given that we’re all probably carrying around more video and photo data than graced the entire planet 20 years ago, I’m sure we’ve all been somewhere and wanted to show a group of more than 2 people a great shot. Perhaps you’ve wanted to actually present to a group, and you only had a phone
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Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock” is best-known for both his infectious personality and insane workout regimen. The latter was the impetus behind a new pair of wireless headphones from Under Armour and JBL, The Project Rock Edition Sport Wireless headphones. Project Rock is not a brand, it’s a movement. It’s a core belief, that I 100%
I’ve been seeing more and more information about plastic-straws pollution and its impact on the Earth and animals. Every day it seems that another location or restaurant or hotel group is announcing a ban on the use of plastic straws. If you like to use straws, it’s time you found a more eco-friendly option. Hotop
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Drone technology has exploded in the last few years as cameras have gotten smaller, batteries have gotten bigger and cool new features have been developed. The Hubsan H501A X4 Air Pro Advanced Drone has a lot of the latest tech packaged in a sleek, powerful little frame. It’s fun to fly, if you have the
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This is the future. Basically the Jetsons, kinda. A gadget so convenient, fundamental, and basic to me… one I’ve never experienced life without… the television will be a dinosaur to my children. CINEMOOD has created a wireless projector that fits in the palm of your hand, so you can watch your favorite movies and shows anywhere.
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As my search continues for the perfect wireless earbuds for “me”, I was happy to review another contender. Here we go: What is it? The SOUL Electronics truly wireless earphones – the X-Shock Earbuds are a pair of Bluetooth wireless earbuds for listening to music and other audio from any audio device with Bluetooth capability. These
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This multitool offers one function I haven’t yet seen another tool offer – it has a built-in money clip. Like the title says, you can carry it in a wallet, or for a truly minimal wallet, it can clip your cash and cards to be your wallet. This 46-in-1 Credit Card Multitool from CK Products is made
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Lately, it seems that I have so much to do when I am at work, that I use several devices to accomplish my tasks. By the time I set up to get started, there are wires from power cords and devices running everywhere. What makes things easier for me, is having certain “tools’ at the
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One of my favorite hardware security key vendors that I’ve reviewed here on The Gadgeteer is introducing a new Mobile SDK for iOS for developers. It allows any iOS mobile app to add support for hardware-based two-factor authentication (2FA) using YubiKey OTP over NFC. The awesome password manager software LastPass has released the latest version
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One of the perks of carrying a big wallet, perhaps the only perk, is having space for that spare house key or extra SIM card, but most minimal wallets don’t have any spare room or hidden pockets to stash these small items. They won’t be safe loose in your pocket, so what do you do
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Every once and a while, and more often on The-Gadgeteer, a product comes along with a description that is entirely unique and intriguing. The Kizik shoe is one of those gems: a luxury handsfree sneaker designed for men. It has the sole (and soul) of a sneaker, the materials of the shoe and a little technical
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