Do you ever find yourself out in the bush, operating in raw nature many miles from the nearest outlet, but you still need juice for a device or two? Check out the Poseidon Charger and Paracord Charging Cable from Dark Energy. The Poseidon is a 10,000 mAh portable charger that is IP68 rated, which means […]
Poseidon Charger + Paracord Charging Cable are super tough for demanding conditions Read More
The iPhone 6/6s Plus, the largest of Apple’s iconic smartphone, has gotten a bit of a raw deal in the case market. Time and again, Julie has sent out review product notices, and they will be for every iPhone on the market – except the iPhone 6/6s Plus. Well, the artisans at Distil Union have
Distil Union Wally Wallet iPhone 6/6s Plus case review Read More
The evolutionary cycle of the Post-It note has remained pretty stagnant since they rolled out to the public back in 1979. Other than the addition of different sizes and colors, the sticky notes haven’t changed much in the past 37 years. Tesla Amazing’s Magnetic Notes are the next step in sticky notes because they don’t
These sticky notes use witchcraft instead of adhesive to stick to things Read More
Meet Hangie, a 3D printed wall mount that’s great for displaying your DSLR and other cameras. They have a Metals collection which is best suited for heavier cameras, and uses a #4 wood screw to mount any camera that has a tripod mount socket. For lighter cameras they offer a plastic collection. This looks like
HANGIE is a simple wall mount for displaying your cameras Read More
A few days ago my post about the new Pad & Quill bags on Facebook prompted a challenge from reader Robert Grenader to share a picture of my bag collection and he would do the same. Robert has shared his picture and here’s mine. Click through for a list of all the bags and what
Julie’s gadget diary – I think I have a bag problem Read More
You might think that after reviewing the ginormous Braven BRV-XXL, it would be a letdown following that up with a review of the much, much smaller BRV-1M speaker. But that would be a wrong assumption. Yes, the BRV-XXL sounds better—a lot better than the BRV-1M. So what? It ought to—it’s over ten times bigger and
Braven BRV-1M portable Bluetooth speaker review Read More
I know it’s not even Halloween yet, but that just means you have plenty of time to build a whole set of holiday themed ornaments for this coming Christmas season. The new No Starch Press: The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book 15 Designs to Spread Holiday Cheer by Chris McVeigh is a 220-page book that features instructions
The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book – New from No Starch Press Read More
I have this conversation from time to time with people when they see the name of my iPhone: “Final Fantasy?” “Yeah.” “What’s that mean?” “Well, when I got this phone, it completely checked off everything on my whiz-bang gadget list. I don’t have anything else that I really want a phone to do.” Sometimes I
Check out these new fēnix Chronos watches from Garmin. Designed for outdoor adventures, keeping track of your epic workouts and everyday wear, these watches have a premium metal housing and a scratch-resistant sapphire lens that protects a 1.2-inch high-resolution, sunlight-readable Garmin Chroma Display. The fēnix Chronos also feature a built-in omnidirectional EXO antenna with GPS
Garmin’s new fēnix Chronos watches keep the time for your next adventure Read More
It’s Saturday afternoon, which means it’s time for me to share the weekly listing of all the reviews, articles and news that we posted on the Gadgeteer in the last seven days. You can skim through the article titles to make sure you didn’t miss something interesting. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Moto Z, Creative iRoar, Nest Cam and more – Weekly roundup Read More
I like simple phone cases. Unfortunately, most cases kind of detract from the original, simple lines of the iPhone. The Terrapin TPU cases are simple and effective. Let’s take a look. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Terrapin Apple iPhone 6 Plus & 6S Plus TPU case review Read More
If your kids like playing with Matchbox and other brands of small toy race cars, you’ve probably have the bruises on the bottom of your feet from accidentally stepping on one or more that were left on the floor after play time. Pair that pain with the mess of race tracks all over the floor
Paper Trax move toy car race tracks from the floor to the walls Read More
What do you get when you pair old world craftsmanship with modern day techno gadgetry? The Nomad Horween Leather Charging Wallet, that’s what. Nomad’s leather wallets feature a built-in 2400mAh battery and a Lightning cable. These wallets can hold your cards and cash, but remain thin enough to fit in your pocket so you’ll always
This Horween leather wallet from Nomad hides an iPhone backup battery Read More
If you’re watching the clock till it’s time to start the weekend, I have something a little more “productive” that you can do. Click through to see a short list of five sites, products and other interesting things that I have collected this week. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Samsung S7 vs iPhone 6s, NFC payment rings, new Netflix shows and more – Friday links Read More
We carry more gear and accessories all the time, much of it smallish items that we want to keep organized and protected from the elements. For this, the Magpul DAKA Pouch is worth a look. Made from polymer infused textiles with an anti-slip texture that are impenetrably welded on all seams and using a genuine
Magpul DAKA Pouch is water-resistant & super tough Read More
It’s been over a year since I posted my review of the Google Nexus 6 (made by Motorola) and two years since I posted the Motorola DROID TURBO review. They sure aren’t kidding when they say that time flies when you’re having fun. Now it’s 2016 and we have two new flagship phones from Motorola that
Motorola Moto Z review Read More
I received news from Brian Holmes of Pad & Quill that they have two new “slim leather bags for the modern gentleman”. When I read the title of his email and then saw the images of his bags, I was a little miffed because I don’t see how these bags are for men only. 😉
Pad & Quill launch new leather bags for men, but I want one too Read More
I don’t have an Apple Watch. It’s not that I don’t want one, mind you. It’s just that for years I’ve been wearing watches like G-Shocks that are water-, dirt-, and shock-resistant—really tough watches. And as much as I’d like to have an Apple Watch to pair with my iPhone, I just don’t see the
LUNATIK EPIK H2O is a tough, water-resistant Apple Watch case Read More
Shaving, love it or hate it men have to do it sometimes, I mean even if you just have to trim up a beard to keep it healthy. If you have seen any TV lately you would get the impression that shaving is big business with double blade razors, triple blade razors, German razor blades,
Philips Norelco OneBlade electric trimmer and shaver review Read More
Let’s face it, the days of wired headphones are numbered. With the iPhone 7 and other phone makers following suit, most people will be switching to Bluetooth headphones and earbuds to enjoy their tunes. The Helix Cuff allows you to keep a pair of wireless headphones with you at all times by placing them
The Helix Cuff makes headphones both wearable and fashionable Read More