So, it finally happened. It’s not like I didn’t want to transition, but am I ready. What happened you may ask? My Windows computer crashed after a long hard fought life. To be honest, I was expecting it to happen, the signs were there, really. I woke up every day to a warning message saying […]
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One year for Christmas, I received a Tasco microscope set. I loved that thing. It came in a wooden box that had tweezers, eye droppers, glass slides, etc. I would spend hours “playing with that microscope to explore strange new worlds that were too tiny to see with my own eyes. One bad thing about
Foldscope is a real microscope that’s made of paper Read More
If you got some of the SIXDEFLY LED bulbs that simulate a gaslight flame, you’ll need to pair them with this portable speaker that looks like a flaming torch. The base has 96 LEDs that flicker with a yellow light to simulate a flame to add a romantic touch to any outdoor gathering. The 5W
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The Winegard Elite 7550 is a very powerful HDTV antenna that is able to pull in high-definition television signals from as far away as 70 miles. Reasonably priced at $149.99, it works exceptionally well despite a somewhat fragile build and a plastic roof mount that you’ll want to swap out for something a lot sturdier.
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We recently told you about a queen-sized murphy bed that folded up into a console. Today we’re back to tell you about a murphy bed for your dog! The Ecoflex Abigail Murphy Classic Dog Bed is also from Wayfair. Folded up, the bed measures 24″ wide x 13″ deep (the larger size is currently out
This murphy bed has gone to the dogs! Read More
Braven just refuses to rest. They are constantly updating their speaker lineup and have entered 2018 with their Ready Series of Bluetooth speakers. If you into music and like being outdoors, Braven has what you want. There are four Ready speakers—all ready (get it?) to add a soundtrack to your outdoor adventures. The personal Ready
Are you Ready for Braven’s new speakers? Read More
Most powerbanks just sit in your bag, waiting until you need them to recharge your mobile device. The Pisen Rechargeable Hand Warmer Power Bank 2-in-1 will be useful in more ways than one this cold winter. The 7500mAh battery has enough power to recharge a phone up to 2.8 times (iPhone 6S). But when you
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Chris Lawhorn sent me an email telling me about his just-released two workout albums that are inspired by the music from video games of the 80’s. The albums feature a collection of mixes where he’s taken beats from 8-bit games to create tracks that will inspire you to run, jump, and avoid bosses (calories). Best
Make your workouts feel like you’re in a video game Read More
We get a lot of headphones here at the Gadgeteer. Various ones of us prefer different styles – some want to have sweat-proof workout units, some want minimalist buds with no cables, some prefer on-ear or in-ear wired units. I prefer over-the-ear wireless headphones. If they have noise canceling, well, that’s just icing on the
Tsumbay Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Wireless Headphone review Read More
Nokia Sleep is a specially designed sensor pad that is placed between your mattress and box springs to record in-depth sleep cycle analysis, plus heart rate tracking and snore detection all without wearing a wristband or other wearable. But wait, that’s not all. The Nokia Sleep is also compatible with IFTTT. When you wake up
Nokia wants to watch you sleep and no, that’s not creepy at all Read More
It’s time to check out this week’s list of all the articles, news, and reviews that we posted this week on your favorite independent gadget site. This is your favorite site, right? I knew it! So take a seat, get comfortable, and check out the list. News You’ll feel like it’s the future when you use
Dash cams, Ember Mug, headphones, Bluetooth earbuds, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
It figures that now that the iPhone finally has Qi charging, that Qi charging docks are becoming not only popular but cool. For example, check out the Venus Qi charger from Bourge Design. With its metal and glass design, it looks like something right out of Star Trek. It features a unique wedge shape and
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If you play a stringed instrument, there’s one thing that you always do before you play a song. You make sure the strings are in tune. If you aren’t blessed with perfect pitch, you own a tuner. Tuners come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but most of the ones you see today, clip
Roadie 2 guitar tuner review Read More
Although this Kickstarter project falls more into the cool factor than a gadget, the Ignite ring does fuse lava rock, a proprietary polymer and carbon fiber to a unique ring. As you can see from the picture, the Ignite has an outer hard shell (lava rock) and a glowing inner polymer ring. The lava rock
The Ignite ring is made of lava rock and glows Read More
We told you about the S’Well bottle that keeps your beverage at the perfect drinking temperature before. That bottle had a shape similar to an iconic cola beverage, with a narrow neck and mouth. That bottle was perfect for sipping from, but you couldn’t add ice to the drink. Now S’Well has introduced the Traveler
This Traveler mug is S’Well Read More
I’ve been dealing with pain in my right hand and thumb for a while now and it’s progressed to the point where I know that I need to do something about it. Instead of going to the doctor which I haven’t yet, I’ve been trying to “fix” it myself by doing exercises and trying ergonomic
Contour Design Unimouse mouse review Read More
If you aren’t a sandwich-and-chips-for-lunch person, you might like the Black+Blum Stackable Lunch Pot. This reusable set of stacking bowls is reminiscent of the Tiffin food carriers, but it is much smaller than most Tiffins I’ve seen and is, therefore, more suited for a single person. This kit has two phthalate-free and BPA-free bowls that
Why pack your lunch when you could stack it? Read More
When you have home automation devices, you find you’ll need to have a mobile device handy to be able to control your devices. It’s not always convenient to carry a tablet or phone with you, and there may be people in the home – guests or children – who won’t have a mobile device with
Control your HomeKit devices with the Elgato Eve Button Read More
Hot beverages like coffee, cocoa, and tea are obviously meant to be enjoyed when the beverage is hot. But if you don’t chug your mug of joe minutes after pouring the cuppa, your hot beverage quickly becomes lukewarm. I usually get up at least twice to reheat my mug of tea in the microwave before
Ember Ceramic Mug review Read More
The LOHNtech store at Etsy has another idea for adding a stable place to set your drink without needing to add a table to your room. Just lay the laser-cut arm rest table over the arm of your sofa or chair (or flat out on the sofa cushion beside you), and you can rest your
Always have a stable place for your coffee cup and phone with this wooden arm rest table Read More