Over the past few months, I have written a few news stories about Bluetooth controlled door locks. Those locks either replace a part of an existing lock or install over an existing lock. In some cases, the installation can be a bit tricky and may require someone with a bit of experience to ensure that […]
The Haven Lock Connect is the deadbolt that keeps you safe! Read More
My friend has three cats, and they exhibit the alpha/beta/omega pack rankings. The omega cat often loses her meal to the other cats, who gobble their food and then take hers. If Leah had the SureFeed Microchip feeder for cats and small dogs, she could make sure that Pixel got to eat her own food.
Make sure each pet eats only her own food with these bowls Read More
Wireless speakers come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. The Scosche BoomBottle MM is no exception. The speaker has a unique bottle design, hence the name. However, that’s not the only thing that makes this wireless speaker unique. The speaker’s bottle design makes it perfect for placing into cup holders, water bottle cages, or
The BoomBottle MM wireless speaker pops tunes and bottle caps Read More
If your household is anything like mine, then you are used to the chaos of kids running around and us as parents trying to maintain control, while simultaneously attending to several other tasks. In one specific scenario, my wife, who loves to cook healthy and who created her own recipes, is constantly running out of
With the Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker, you get the perfect dish every time! Read More
So you’re thinking about dipping into smart home technologies, but want to start simple. The Sengled Element Classic may be just the thing for you. It’s easy to use, sets up in minutes, and is a remarkably inexpensive solution to creating a smart lighting solution for your home. Let’s get illuminated! What is it? It’s
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Toast is usually known for their beautiful wood cases and covers for laptops, phones, and tablets, but they are offering something different this time. They have produced beautiful leather covers for 13″ MacBook Air, 13″ MacBook Pro (with or without the touch bar), and the 15″ MacBook Pro (with or without the touch bar). They
Make your MacBook stand out in a crowd Read More
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far and that you’re lucky enough to have a three day weekend with lots of non-work activities planned. To help you get started, here’s a listing of all the news and reviews that we posted this week on The Gadgeteer. Enjoy! Reviews PACElid (original version) review
Airthings radon detector, Belkin backpacks Baubax travel jacket, and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Apple has begun promoting free 1-month trials of paid, higher storage iCloud subscriptions to customers currently on the standard free 5GB plan. The promotion is limited to users who are on the entry-level (and rather paltry) 5GB storage plan. The 50GB, 200GB and 2TB tiers typically run $0.99, $2.99 and $9.99 per month, respectively. Anyone
Apple offers free month of larger iCloud storage plans Read More
Each year I work on several projects that consist of a crew made up of other photographers or videographers and assistants, or a mixture of the three, if the projects so require. In many cases, constant communication is a key factor in making sure that the process goes according to plan. For most of these
The Eartec Communication Headset System will always keep you in touch Read More
Two ideas among many that I am big fan of are hydration and multi-functionality. Where is this going, you ask? Allow PACElid to elegantly link these two ideas together. When I’m out hiking, rucking, traveling or even just running errands around town, I usually have my Nalgene bottle along, and PACElid lets me take a
PACElid (original version) review Read More
By now, I am sure that most of the Gadgeteer readers that have been following my reviews and news stories know that I really like the Zoom audio recorders. However, before I ever tried a Zoom audio recorder, I owned a couple of Tascam devices. Just recently, I stumbled across a Tascam audio recorder that
If you don’t have a garage or a covered storage area outdoors where you live, you probably have to drag your bike into your house/apartment/condo for storage. Once it’s in your living space, where do you store it to keep it out of the way? Well, with the Knife & Saw Bike Shelf, you could
How do you store your bicycle? On a shelf, of course! Read More
I love simple solutions for annoying problems. Take the Fuse Side Winder, for example. It’s like a hose reel, but it’s made for your MacBook charger. Let’s go wrangle those pesky cables! What is it? It’s a reel designed to manage the cables for your MacBook MagSafe charger. A model is also available for your
Fuse Side Winder Apple MacBook Charging Adaptor Holder review Read More
As allergy season continues to take hold of its victims by storm, many of us allergy sufferers have spent a fortune on in-home devices to help us to make it through the season. But what about the hours upon hours that some of us spend in our cars, sneezing and wiping away the tearing from
Indoor cats always like to look outdoors, but sometimes there isn’t a window with a good perch where they can sit to enjoy the view. With the Cat Solarium, they can enjoy the view and the fresh air from the safety of a window. The Solarium fits into a window a bit like how a
The Cat Solarium lets your cat enjoy the outdoors without leaving the house Read More
I used to write video chat software a few years ago, so I’ve seen my share of webcams. When the chance came along to review the Logitech C922 Pro Stream Webcam I jumped at the opportunity to see how good the latest webcam from Logitech really is. What is it? The Logitech C922 Pro Stream
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Getting back to the subject of lighting, those of us in the photography and videography industry are forever working with lights and looking for the “right” light or lighting fixture. Different types of lights offer different positive and negative characteristics, including the ability to create moods and effects. For example, there is a difference in
The Impact 4 Socket Fluorescent Fixture gives the right light for the right mood Read More
Forget those fancy metal and silicone stoppers, too. You can seal off an unfinished bottle of wine with an inflatable Air Cork that creates a “protective, impermeable seal between the bottle’s contents and the taste-altering air above.” Just lower the inflatable air bladder into the bottle until it just touches the liquid, then pump the grape
Forget trying to re-cork your wine Read More
Commuters. City-walkers. Road warriors. Office samurai. Whatever you want to call them, there’s a good chance if you find yourself working in an office, you have a bunch of stuff to carry with you on a daily basis. There are thousands of options for containing those items, but does your bag hit the perfect trifecta
Belkin Active Pro Backpack review Read More
Whenever I am out and about setting up for a photography or videography gig, I love to listen to music and “block” the world out as I focus on the task at hand. I also do the same when traveling by plane or by railroad. As an Audiophile, listening to music under any convenient circumstances
The MusicLens Audio Glasses – sight and sound all in one! Read More
