In my last gadget diary post from over a week ago, I announced that I was going to give up my paper notebooks in favor of a digital To-Do system to help me manage my tasks. After I published that post, quite a few of you gave me ideas for different apps to try (thanks!). […]
Julie’s gadget diary – Update on my plan to ditch my notebooks Read More
On average, we spend ten minutes a day, or two and a half days a year looking for lost items. The XY4+ is a tracker that can help you find items it is attached to. It claims a longer range, louder sound, and longer battery life than competitors. Read on to see what I think!
The Findables Company XY4+ tracker review Read More
Wow, where did this week go? It’s Saturday, which means it’s time for you to take a quick look through a list of everything that we wrote about this week on The Gadgeteer. We have news, we have reviews, and we have articles about your favorite gadgets. Enjoy! News New 2018 spring colors from Topo
Essential Phone, new Waterfield wallets, Mission Workshop pants, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
I hate to say it but I am a jeans/Carhartt wearing kind of guy. I rarely have to get dressed up, for work or otherwise (if I could live in sweatpants or basketball shorts I would). I have a few pairs of reasonably nice slacks but that’s it. So, when Mission Workshop offered their new
Mission Workshop Icon City Pants review Read More
I admit it. I’m a Topo Designs fan boy. They always brings unique & interesting color combinations to the party, and the Spring lineup is no exception. You’ve got two new Rover Pack color combos in turquoise/clay (shown above) and an olive/khaki combo. They’re also adding a khaki/turquoise color combo to their dopp kit and
New 2018 spring colors from Topo Designs to add some fresh style to your carry! Read More
Grilling is the traditional outdoor cooking method, but did you know that you can have a griddle in your outdoor kitchen? Blackstone says that 2018 is the year of griddling, and their line of outdoor griddles will allow you to take your place at the forefront of this movement! Griddles expand the types of foods
Summer is coming 2.0 – You can’t make pancakes on a grill Read More
I’ve recently been on a mission to find a new mouse to help alleviate some problems that I’ve been having with my right hand and thumb. After reviewing Contour Design’s Unimouse, they followed up with an offer to review their Rollermouse Red plus which they felt might help me more than their Unimouse. I’ve been
Contour Design RollerMouse Red plus ergonomic mouse review Read More
Unless you’ve been under a rock the past couple of days you have probably heard that Apples newest product the HomePod has been in the news. However, not for reasons, you may think. Seems like HomePod has been leaving behind a white ring on some wooden surfaces. Don’t worry Pad & Quill, best known for
Is your HomePod leaving behind a white ring? Pad & Quill has a solution for that Read More
I’ve had several years of happy tablet use with my venerable Dell Venue 8, but found that when I wasn’t using it, I left it in odd locations – a piano bench, cluttered dresser top, even on the kitchen counter. Wiplabs Slope universal tablet stand has finally given me a place to park my tablet.
Wiplabs Slope universal tablet stand review Read More
The SurfacePad for iPhone is a thin, minimal leather cover for your iPhone 7/8, iPhone 7/8 Plus, or iPhone X. It protects the front and back of your phone from pocket hazards and from getting surface scratches from tables and countertops. The SurfacePad also serves as a stand to support your iPhone in the horizontal
The Twelve South SurfacePad is a leather jacket for your iPhone Read More
When it comes to easy installs, SnapPower is the master. Remember their GuideLights outlet cover night light that I reviewed in 2014 and their SwitchLight switch plate night light which I reviewed last summer? Well, now they are back with an updated version of their SnapPower USB charger switch plate. The USB Charger 2 has
SnapPower has a new easy to install USB wall outlet cover charger Read More
We Gadgeteers not only love things that do little tasks well, and clever designs, but we also like to see the inside story on how these devices work. Sometimes this means taking them apart, but sometimes, it can just mean finding a way to observe the item in action. Sometimes, you need to see into
MWAY HD 1200P WiFi endoscope camera review Read More
When it was first introduced, the Micro Wallet was sold with WaterField’s Cycling Ride Pouch. People liked the small wallet but suggested some changes. WaterField has incorporated some of those suggestions in the Micro Wallet V2.0. One of the changes was to replace the zipper that just went along the top with one that curves
WaterField introduces the Micro Wallet V2.0 Read More
Looking not unlike an astronaut sleeping bag for your phone, Phoozy (cute name) claims to also have space-age powers. Namely, that “It provides military grade protection from the sun, heat, cold, and shock while also providing float protection.” It is literally made from materials that are used to protect astronauts from the extreme environments of
Phoozy protects your phone from extreme heat, cold, drops, scratches, and it even floats! Read More
With the AirBolt, you won’t need a key nor a combination to unlock your luggage. AirBolt connects to your mobile device via Bluetooth, so you can lock or unlock it using an app. You can also track your luggage, sound alarms when your bag is moved past a proximity boundary, or sound an alarm to
Protect your luggage with AirBolt, the first Bluetooth-connected travel lock Read More
I’m a touch typist who loves a good, “clicky” keyboard. For a while I’ve been intrigued with the TKL or ten keyless models that only have 61 keys without the number pad attached. This allows for portability, since some laptops just have terrible keyboards (I’m looking at you, 2016 and newer MacBooks). I also game
ACGAM AG6X mechanical gaming keyboard review Read More
You may not be able to wear your Star Trek uniforms to work, but you can probably carry your gear in one of these Star Trek TNG Uniform Messenger Bags. This exclusive from ThinkGeek, home of the coolest stuff, is officially licensed. They are currently only available in Command Red and Sciences Blue. The bags
You’ll always be in uniform with these Star Trek messenger bags Read More
Here at The Gadgeteer, we appreciate good gadget storage and transportation devices and pen/pencil cases are no exception. If you are familiar with Manhattan Portage, you know that they offer high-quality, well-built and durable bags, backpacks, cases and other accessories at reasonable prices. Recently I stumbled upon Manhattan Portage’s Pen Cases. Built from 1000D CORDURA® Classic
Manhattan Portage Pen Cases: compact, protective, durable affordable Read More
According to Wikipedia, a kamado is a traditional wood- or charcoal-fired Japanese stove. Americans were introduced to this style of cooking during WWII, and that design has been incorporated into ceramic grills, like these Kamado Grills. This model from Vision Grills is made with a thick ceramic body to retain heat, and they are designed
Forget winter! Summer’s coming, and you’ll need a new grill! Read More
Unlike the iPhone, there are quite a few brands to choose from when it comes to Android smartphones. Samsung is the obvious leader of the pack, with phones from Google, LG, Moto, HTC, Huawei, OnePlus and Sony coming next and a variety of budget brands at the very end of the line. In the past
Essential Phone PH-1 review Read More