It’s supposedly Spring now. You wouldn’t know it by the 10 or so inches of snow that we’ve received here in Southern Indiana this week. I’m not complain too much about it since a lot of the Gadgeteer writers live in the north east which has been hammered by Mother Nature several times. I guess […]
Over the years, there’s been a lot of discussion of how to get spreadable butter here on The Gadgeteer. We’ve examined heated knives, water-immersion chambers, and even electric butter dishes. This Butterie dish keeps it simple by just keeping the butter covered and sitting on the kitchen counter. Butterie is made of 95% BPA-free plastic and
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We here at the Gadgeteer are not afraid to tackle anything that could remotely be considered a gadget – even a piece of non-traditional furniture. Such is the subject of today’s review, the Sumo Solace, a beanbag-type chair that adjusts to the user’s body. I was sent one in a deep red wide-wale corduroy to
Waking up is about to become a bit more fun, or rather 8-bit more fun thanks to the Game Boy alarm clock. Sorry, we couldn’t resist. The Game Boy alarm clock is practically an identical replica of the original console from the 80’s. To that effect, it’s even the same size. But instead of being used
Game Boy alarm clock wakes you up to Super Mario tunes Read More
Although I am very much into photography, I am also a videographer, and I spend just as much time and effort seeking out good audio and video equipment. I have had more than one opportunity to film musicians performing in-studio, and good microphones are a critical part of a shoot if it is going to
The Rode NT1-A Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone is music to the ears Read More
The ecobee Switch + is the smarter light switch with built-in Amazon Alexa. Unlike other smart switches that just work with Alexa, the ecobee Switch + has the voice assistant built right in. Use the built-in mic to ask Alexa for lights, news, music, and more. Or control other voice-enabled devices in your home. Depending
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Barbie has been around for years, and she’s had hundreds of jobs and thousands of outfits and accessories. Today, she has fancy remote-controlled cars and multi-level houses, but back in the day, her accessories were simple and required using your imagination. Mattel has harkened back to a simpler time with the reintroduction of the 1962
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I have always been a fan of a well-kept vehicle. Ever since my first car at 16 (Yay! Because of H.S. band and I had to be there before the bus) I have had what you call OCD about keeping it clean and looking good. That is why I was excited to get a chance
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Headphone maker Master & Dynamic is becoming as well known for their collaborations as their wonderful headphones. Their latest partnering is with the iconic Leica camera—paying homage to the Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH. aspherical camera lens. M&D has merged the fine art of precision engineering, sophisticated design and valuable materials into what they
Master & Dynamic create a soundtrack for the iconic Leica Brand Read More
Every photographer and filmmaker that I know owns several tripods of various sizes and capacities to accommodate as many of the shooting scenarios that we eventually experience. We also spend quite a bit of money on tripods, from smaller amounts on travel tripods or tripods for light work, all the way to thousands for our
The Manfrotto Compact Action Aluminum Tripod is ready to go with you everywhere Read More
Giving yourself a manicure or pedicure at home doesn’t have a lot of tech associated with it, but it certainly does have some gadgets. In addition to scissors, clippers, files, and other little tools to keep our nails trimmed, some of us like to add polishes to our arsenal. Going to the salon can be
Save money doing pedicures at home with Stedi Pedi Read More
Whether I am filming or listening to audio of my footage while editing, or just listening to music, I spend quite a bit of time with headphones on. As I became better at my craft, my need for a better listening experience became much more critical. I began to find the headphones that I was
What is it? Verb Bars are chewy, chocolatey, and enriched with the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. The caffeine comes from organic green tea, which entails no spike, no crash, and higher levels of focus than caffeine from other sources due to an amino-acid called L-Theanine. What’s in the box? For
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Sure, there are plenty of games apps for iPhone, but do you find yourself pining for the old 8-bit, grayscale days of gaming? Your classic Gameboy may not work anymore, but the Wanle case for iPhone will give you a fix of old-style gaming, complete with buttons for tactile feedback missing on a touchscreen. The
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Although not the most prominent of the sensory functions, hearing plays an important role in our lives. Those of us who enjoy music also enjoy it more with a high-quality audio delivery. Those old tunes from your teenage years can take you back to those days like nothing else can. Even more for us that
HyperX Cloud Revolver Gunmetal gaming headset review Read More
If you have been in the photography or videography field for some time, you have undoubtedly amassed quite a collection of lens, and you most likely spent thousands of dollars in doing so. Often, the lens cases that are included with your purchase of your expensive lens are ok, but do not readily inspire a
Ruggard Lens Cases are built for the job! Read More
A Bluetooth speaker with flashing multi-colored lights? This certainly isn’t the first time we’ve come across one, but this time around, the speaker is from Sony, and it’s headed our way in time for Spring. Sony’s new SRS-XB41 sports multi-colored lights that sync to the beat of the music. Specifically, there are three areas of
Sony’s SRS-XB41 speaker is ready to PARTY with flashing multi-colored lights Read More
This version of Mjolnir might not be able to level mountains, but you’ll be able to build a level table with it. The Marvel Thor Hammer Tool Set is contained in a molded case that’s a replica of Marvel’s version of Thor’s hammer. The kit weighs 5.5 pounds, and it measures 15″ tall x 9″ wide
By Odin’s beard, this toolkit is for only the worthiest handyman Read More
Buying new furniture is never fun and it’s usually full of compromises. Affordability usually equals both, reduced quality and boring designs. And custom furniture is out of reach for most of us. Aalo has designed Lego-like furniture that is simple, durable and customizable without the compromises. Interlocking and interchangeable parts allow you to choose
Aalo is reinventing furniture literally one piece at a time Read More
Standing Desks are everywhere nowadays. So, once you’re no longer seated, what do you use to keep your feet occupied and in motion while you’re just standing there? One suggestion is a balance or wobble board. We were sent one from FluidStance, their Level model in cast aluminum and bamboo, to test in the Gadgeteer
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