So, you’ve asked your iDevice’s voice assistant to do something for you and it did something completely different. Who’s to blame – you or Siri? Like most relationships, it may have a lot to do with how you phrase your questions. A new site – hey-siri.io – tries to cover the ever-growing lexicon of Siri commands. […]
Siri dictionary, anyone? Read More
In the beginning, there were speakers. Then came headphones with wires, then smaller earphones with wires. Next came wireless earphones that didn’t require a wired connection to the music device, but required a wire between each earphone. Now we have Motorola’s VerveOnes+ wireless earbuds which are truly wireless. I’ve been excited to try this style of wireless
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The DOBBY is a new compact drone optimized for low-level photography that has some impressive features. When not in use it folds up to the length and width of an iPhone (5.3in x 2.5in x 1.33). When ready for flight, it unfolds and flies automatically. The drone is controlled by an iPhone or Android app that
DOBBY Drone is a pocket-sized go anywhere AI photographer Read More
Selfie takers take notice, GOATcase has developed an anti-gravity case that will stick to any smooth surface. To accomplish this it uses “nano suction technology” which is really just a fancy term for many tiny suction cups. GOATcase claims that the case will adhere to smooth surfaces like wood, a whiteboard, metal, mirrors, and a computer screen. They
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In the world of portable USB chargers, there has been one constant: every one that I’ve seen uses a microUSB port for charging. Doesn’t matter if it’s a device dedicated to an Apple product that uses a Lightning connector, or even the older 30-pin connector. Charging them meant you had to have a USB to
EliveBuy iMiX 20800mAh external battery pack review Read More
If you’ve visited the Gadgeteer every day this week, you’ve read a lot of excellent gadget related reviews and news. But if you’ve not been visiting regularly, you have been missing out. Don’t worry though, I’ve got you covered with a list of everything we posted this week. Click through to see the full list.
Trunk organizers, Electrostatic headphones, Thinkware dashcam and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Stationery nerds and people who need to draw precise lines will love the Incra RULE12 ruler. This 12-inch stainless steel ruler features marking holes and slots at every 1/16″, 1/32″ and 1/64″ inch so you can easily scribe a line exactly where you want it without guessing or squinting. The ruler’s holes and slots are
Incra RULE12 takes the guesswork out of measuring and drawing lines Read More
In the world of headphones, there are a few different technologies that are used to reproduce music. By far, the most common are dynamic speaker headphones—basically a miniature speaker sitting right next to your ear. Then there’s planer-magnetic headphones which are (usually) far more accurate than dynamic speakers minus the bass kick (again, usually). Finally,
Sharkk Bravo Hybrid Electrostatic Headphones review Read More
Sphero has recently released a new member to their robotic ball series, the SPRK+. The Gadgeteer Kid and I know the world of Sphero pretty well, having reviewed the original, second generation Spheros and more recently the DarkSide Ollie. The new clear plastic SPRK+ takes the experience to a new level. The SPRK+ is not only meant to be played with
Sphero adds the SPRK+ to their line of robot balls Read More
At least once or twice a year the battery on Jeanne’s Kia or the battery on our lawn tractor dies. Using jumper cables with another vehicle like my MINI Cooper to jump start the dead battery always makes me nervous. First I have to Google the cable connection sequence and then actually do it. The
A dead car battery is no problem if you have a Weego Jump Starter 44 Read More
GoPro cameras have literally changed the way we experience recorded video: The ultra-wide field of view of these cameras has accustomed the viewer to the expanded perspective these wide-angle lenses record. Now we are on the cusp of a new revolution in video – 360° immersive virtual reality – and Insta360’s Nano camera offers a convenient, innovative,
Insta360 Nano captures and streams live 360° video to your iPhone Read More
It seems like every day we are hearing about more cases of the Zika virus here in the US. Zika is spread by mosquitos. And while all mosquito bites are annoying and give me the heebie jeebies, contracting the Zika virus is much scarier. It’s true that it usually only causes mild flu like symptoms
Using gadgets to help prevent the Zika virus Read More
The Elli Rolling Coins Bank is a cute way for kids (and adults) to save their pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. This bank is shaped like a pachyderm. That’s an elephant for those of you who are not up on the 19th-century taxonomic order of mammals (yes, I got that from Wikipedia. Don’t judge me).
A coin bank for kids who don’t like bacon Read More
Since switching to the Nexus 6P last fall, I’ve gone from charging with the included Type-C cable, to charging wirelessly using a Qi wireless patch from Astore. The wireless patch worked fine and allowed me to use my existing Qi chargers, but left the Type-C port on the phone unusable and a little plastic bump
COTEetCI Type-C Smart Phone Charge Base review Read More
If you have a family of Gadgeteers, you most likely have a variety of USB cables and charging docks positioned all over your house. The Jabees Q7 6 Port Desktop USB Charging Station will help you clean up that mess and get organized. It features an intelligent USB charger with auto-detect technology that adjusts the
Keep your gadgets charged and organized with Jabees Q7 Read More
I’ve been procrastinating writing my review of the MIUCOLOR Trunk Organizer, waiting for a “really big” shopping trip to load it up and get a picture. I thought a “really big” trip would be the true test of the trunk organizer. However, this summer has been so busy I haven’t had any really big trips.
MIUCOLOR Foldable Cargo Trunk Organizers review Read More
You’re driving along minding your own business only to look up and see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Then you look down at your speedometer and cringe. When you drive a smooth, quiet car, it’s very easy to speed without realizing it until it’s too late. Radar detectors are one way to help prevent
Escort launches the ESCORT iX intelligent radar laser detector Read More
Do you keep your smartphone in your pocket or bag while you’re driving, or is it front an center on your dash? There are as many ways to mount a device in your vehicle as there are devices and vehicles. Today we’re going to check out a selection of car mounts from GekoGrip. SHARE ON
GekoGrip device car mounts review Read More
Even though I have my mobile number added to the Do Not Call list, I get a dozen spam calls to my phone every week. They are almost always a pre-recorded message from someone named Sally or Sarah telling me that… well, I don’t know what they want to tell me because I always hang
Google hates spam calls as much as we do! Read More
When the iPad first came out years ago, I thought to myself there’s something that has some real potential to become a portable gaming device. Over the years the iPads have become more powerful and the games more complex. The one area that lacked for gaming on the iPad was a suitable gaming controller, one
Gamevice makes gaming on the iPad a dream Read More