Back in the day, I ruined a few books by dropping them in the tub when I’d doze off while reading in the bath. Because of that track record, I never tried reading in the tub with an eBook reader or a tablet. But now, because the Kindle Oasis is waterproof (IPX8), reading in the […]
Never worry about dropping your eBook reader in the bath with the new Kindle Oasis Read More
Velcro-backed “morale patches” were born out of changes to military uniform insignia in the past few decades and they have spilled over into many civilian circles. Sew Strong saw an opportunity to combine a portable display area for Velcro-backed patches with a keychain (their original Patch Tag) and now have taken it a step further
Stash Tags give you a place to display your patches (and hide a few things!) Read More
I’m a firm believer that you get what you pay for. Buy a $5 wallet at Walmart and chances are that it won’t last very long. But buy a wallet made of quality materials with quality craftsmanship and you might never have to buy another. If you like rugged minimalist style wallets, the Trayvax Ascent
Trayvax Ascent rugged minimalist wallet review Read More
It’s Saturday evening, which means that it’s time to check out this week’s list of all the articles, news, and reviews that we posted on the Gadgeteer this week. Go grab a fizzy beverage and a sandwich, pull up your favorite chair, and check out the list. Articles Julie’s gadget diary – I just ordered
Life without Windows, RHA headphones, PhotoLemur software, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
I have been happily using a Pixel 2 XL smartphone that I bought back in October. At least I’ve been happy with it until recently when I started having issues with Bluetooth connectivity. At first, I thought the issue was with the gadgets that I was reviewing and not the phone itself. But when the
Julie’s gadget diary – I just ordered an Essential Phone Read More
Because my days have no set format, I don’t like relying on a single gear bag. Some days I need a laptop or my 12.9″ iPad Pro, so I need a big bag. Other days, I’m just running a few errands, so I only want to carry some keys and a wallet, but I still
Sena Cases Isa Crossbody Leather Hand Bag for smartphones review Read More
In addition to their bags, Mission Workshop produces some pretty awesome apparel that combines ready-to-rumble weather protection with sleek urban style. Don’t believe me? Check out the new Bosun Fleece jacket. The profile is all about streamlined style, combined with a shearling poly fleece for warmth and moisture management. It also sports a removable hood,
The Bosun Fleece: slick, new streetwear style from Mission Workshop Read More
One of the most useful technologies that has come out the past few years has been Tile, that little Bluetooth wafer you attach to anything you are afraid of misplacing. For me, although I liked the concept of using Tile with something like my keys, the extra item hanging from my keychain just wasn’t worth
Keysmart Pro key holder plus Tile finder review Read More
At my old house, I had a security camera on my front porch. It was nice to have, but it required an electrical connection. When we moved to the condo, I couldn’t have a camera by my door because there is no electrical outlet nearby. The Reolink Argus 2 security camera would work perfectly by
Reolink Argus 2 is a wireless security camera that can be placed anywhere Read More
As if the $199 Sonos One wasn’t already a better value than the soon to be released Apple HomePod, Sonos just added insult to injury by announcing a special “Sonos Two” bundle that includes two Sonos One systems for $349. The deal will be available starting today (1/26/18), for a limited time only in the
The Sonos Two bundle laughs in the face of the HomePod launch Read More
Any tea you make with this infuser will be out of this world! The Space Capsule Tea Infuser holds loose-leaf tea in the capsule, and the astronaut tethered up for some extravehicular activity fits over the edge of your cup to act as the counterweight for brewing. This is a ThinkGeek design and available exclusively
Major Tom, take your protein pills and put your kettle on* Read More
If you are regularly annoyed by cables that slide off your desk and fall on the floor when they aren’t plugged into a device like your phone or laptop, one solution is the Peel Base. These small blocks are made of walnut and are hand finished in New York. The Base comes in a selection
These small walnut blocks hold your cables with magnets Read More
I am a wireless sports earbud kind of guy. Their take anywhere, tiny form factor enable me to have them with me at all times during my hectic lifestyle whether I’m on a plane or pounding pavement. Though occasionally I want to trade their portability and durability for better sound and build quality. The Shinola
Shinola Canfield over-ear headphones review Read More
If you like to use aromatherapy while you work or surf on your home computer, you need a USB Aromatherapy Diffuser. The one in the image is from Sharper Image, and it requires you to use your own essential oils. You put a drop or two of the oils on the scent pad, place the
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Netflix is great. There’s nothing like being able to binge your favorite series or call up a classic movie you haven’t seen in forever. But let’s face it, the search and discovery interface is a train wreck. The rows of recommendations and random categories are seldom useful, and if your kids or someone who doesn’t
Flixable is the best Netflix search tool around Read More
Juniper Books has designed a set of Harry Potter books with special book jacket designs created for each of the houses at Hogwarts. The books in our image are for Gryffindor. These books are based on the hardcover version issued by Scholastic Books. Juniper says they “buy heirloom quality hardcover books from publishers we love
For as long as I have owned a smart phone, I have used cases to protect them. The fact that we have gotten used to carrying around a tiny computer in our pocket that can cost over $1000 is a little mind boggling when you step back and think about it. Now the thing that I
ONOTONE Concrete and Bamboo iPhone X Case review Read More
You’ve probably seen someone in an old movie looking at photo cards using a device that looks like funny binoculars mounted on a wooden handle. That device is a stereoscopic viewer, and they allow you to see 2D photographs in apparent 3D. They were quite popular around the turn of the previous century, with many
Experience life in 3D with the Owl Sterescopic viewer Read More
Owners of the Nokia Body Cardio scale (formerly called the Withings Body Cardio when reviewed by Julie) may have received an email that warned them that Nokia will be removing the Pulse Wave Velocity function from all Body Cardio scales in a mandatory update. The Pulse Wave Velocity function set the Body Cardio apart from
Nokia is removing a function from their Body Cardio scales by mandatory software update Read More
Having a sink in your laundry room would be ideal because it would allow you to start pre-treating stains before laundering without having to then carry soaking wet fabric through the house to the washing machine. In many space-conscious homes these days, there’s hardly room for a washer and dryer, forget about having room for
Add a faucet to your laundry room when you buy a new clothes washer Read More