Optoma NuForce BE6 Bluetooth wireless headphones review

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Bluetooth headphones: There are a ton of them out there, right? Why review another one? Because we’re The Gadgeteer, and that’s what we do. I’d been on the hunt for a good set of wireless headphones for a while, so I was excited about Julie’s offer to review one of the newer products in this […]

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Automatic’s car adapter goes Pro

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Automatic has unveiled their newest connected car adapter, the Automatic Pro. Priced at $129.95, the Pro looks almost identical to previous versions of their adapter minus the new color scheme, but this new version has 3G connectivity. I know what you’re thinking. Yay 3G connectivity, but boo for monthly subscription fees. Guess what? The Automatic

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TRIbella Wine Aerator, Foscam, Dropcam and more – Review updates

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This week we have five quick updates to some of our reviews from this year and years past. We like to do these updates on a regular basis so you can read about how well a product performs over time. It’s great to buy a brand new shiny gadget that works great right out of

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tinderZIP adds emergency firestarter to any zipper

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Just when I thought I’d seen every product for stashing survival items on one’s person, I ran across TinderZIP by Exotac. It’s a clever little product that not only is an easy-to-install replacement zipper pull, the cord portion also includes a waterproof flammable core that provides a 60 second burn time when lit to help

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Flashlight + knife = Kootek Tactical Flashlight Knife

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I love products that can do more than one thing and the Kootek Tactical Flashlight is one of those types of products. First of all, it’s a flashlight that uses a CREE 800 Lumen LED that has 3 brightness levels, strobe, and beam focusing. The flashlight is powered by a rechargeable battery (AC adapter is

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Walabot DIY gives your smartphone superhero superpowers

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Have you ever fantasized about having X-ray vision like Superman? The Walabot DIY will give you, or I should say your smartphone, that superpower. What is it? Walabot DIY is a device that uses 3D imaging technology to see through drywall, cement, and other materials to determine the location of pipes, wires, and even rodents’

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Take your pics and video into the third dimension with Eye-Plug 3D

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Virtual reality is taking off in a big way, so why not get in on the fun and create your own 3D pictures and video. How can you do that? With Weeview’s Eye-Plug 3D. This flash drive sized camera plugs into Android phones with a micro USB connector and allows easy capture of 3D video

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OxyLED P03 Portable LED Camping Lantern review

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Ah, LEDs! The darlings of everyone from makers to artists to environmentalists. Low energy, low heat, long life, high output – what’s not to like? So it hasn’t surprised me that most of the battery-operated portable lights that have come across my desk in the last few years have used LEDs as a source. Most

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Power banks, headphones, smart locks and more – Weekly roundup

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Hello Gadgeteers, I hope everyone is having a good weekend so far. It’s raining here in Southern Indiana, so it’s been a lazy relaxing day watching movies and working on a few reviews. I’m really excited about the AcuRite smartHUB and sensors that I’m testing right now. I’m using it to track how much rain we’re

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i-BLADES Smartcases give Samsung phones modular features

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Modularity appears to be the latest trend in new smartphones. The LG G5 did it earlier this year with its unique slide in camera, battery and DAC. Now more recently, Motorola is taking a run at modularity by adding that feature to their new Moto Z phones with replaceable back covers, speaker, and a projector.

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Kenu Groovies headphones for kids review

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As I have written here at the Gadgeteer before, Kenu designs products that are simple in design, easy-to-use, and products that just work.  You won’t see many buttons, switches, or blinking lights on their products.  If you’ll allow me to make a comparison, I think comparing Kenu products to Apple products may give you an

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Withings Activite Pop activity and sleep tracking watch review

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Gadgets that track your activity and sleep are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are trackers that clip to your clothing, ones that clip to your shoes, wristband style trackers and smartwatches with built-in activity tracking features. But what if you don’t want to clip a tracker to your clothes and don’t

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Zoupet is a genius gadget that gives you handsfree access to your patio door

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If you live in a home with a sliding door, you know how convenient they are for going to and from your patio. But they can also be frustrating to use when your hands are full. Eric Gagnon thought so too, so he invented the Zoupet. What is it? It’s foot operated door slider. Check

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Your smartphone can keep your feet warm this winter

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It’s hot and humid right now here in Southern Indiana where I’m located, but before we know it, the snow will be flying and we’ll be wishing it was summer again. Cold weather makes me miserable because my internal thermostat is defective. Heck, I’m wearing a sweater right now and it’s going to be over

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Watch nerds will love this watch repair toolkit from TOKYObay

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If you’re the kind of person who has a favorite watch or watches that they like to wear on a regular basis, you may also like customizing it by switching out the watchbands. TOKYObay is now offering this watch repair toolkit for at home strap replacements and more. The kit comes with a selection of

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