I’m fortunate enough to be the Gadgeteer and this awesome job has some great perks, one of which is receiving packages of gadgets to test on a regular basis. So it’s probably no big surprise that my favorite part of each day is checking the mailbox. You might not be the Gadgeteer, but you can […]
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I hope you’re as lucky as I am that this is a 3-day weekend for you. Actually, I’m even luckier as I’m on vacation for the next week. It’s a staycation though… but sometimes those are the best kind of vacation! I have the perfect stress-free way to spend some time. Just click through and see
You’ve probably heard the quote from poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, who said: “Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door”. That quote made me think about everyday objects that I use and how they can be improved. Take Post-it notes for example. I have a pad of them on
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Have you ever wanted to learn how the basic functions of your favorite gadgets work? What does it take to make an LED light up? This mini kit from Circuit Scribe can teach you the basics of electronics without also needing to learn how to solder and wire up components. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Draw functional electronic circuits with conductive ink Read More
As you may or may not know, there is a sea of POV action cameras, aka sports cameras, out there in the market today. Some that you immediately recognize by their commonly used name and some you have never heard of. But one thing is for sure, camera makers are making their move to the
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I bet you clicked through just to find out what stippling is didn’t you? If you’re not an artist, you probably haven’t heard of the term. Stippling is an art technique that is achieved by drawing dots. LOTS of dots. Thousands of dots. Maybe millions of dots. You get the idea. Using an ordinary pen
The Cuttlelola Dotspen lets you stipple without wrist strain Read More
I’ve reviewed and used two Pocket Hoses in the past few years and have liked how they are lightweight, don’t take up that much space, and are so much easier to move from place to place compared to traditional rubber garden hoses. The only problem with the Pocket Hoses that I’ve used in the past
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This week we have six picks for for my notable crowdfunding campaigns list that include magnetic speakers, a wireless camera controller, construction set, and more. Click through to see this week’s list of notable crowdfunding campaigns. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Building things with LEGO bricks is fun, but if you want to shed new light on the fun, you should check out Light Stax. Light Stax are LEGO and Mega Blox compatible bricks that light up without wires. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Light Stax are LEGO compatible bricks that light up Read More
Here at Bob’s house, we’re awash in technology. Between computers and gadgets, we probably have 15-20 different Wi-Fi enabled devices. But I’m not a gearhead. I don’t like spending hours tinkering with network settings to keep everything up and running. When our current Wi-Fi router started to drag, I was offered an opportunity to test
TP-Link Deco M5 Whole Home Mesh WiFi System review Read More
I have a small collection of robots that I have included in photos in many of my smartphone reviews. I especially like retro robots, which is why this classic robot lunchbox from Suck UK caught my eye. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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Smartphone screens continue to get larger and larger, but face it, they’ll never be as large as a TV’s screen. Or can they? They can with the Smartphone Magnifier. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Double the size of your smartphone’s display with this retro TV viewer Read More
Maybe you’re a camping enthusiast who makes sure everything that you put in your backpack is as lightweight as possible, or maybe you’re an EDC fanatic who is looking for a portable lighting solution. The Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro is a lantern that can also be used as a flashlight and is recharged via USB.
Here’s a 2 ounce rechargeable lantern for your minimalist lighting needs Read More
Today we have 5 quick review updates from one of our newest writers, Bob Patterson. We regularly like to update our reviews days, weeks, months, and even years later to let you know how the product stands up long after the initial review. Click through to view the list of updated reviews and then scroll to
iPhone case, iPhone car mount, MacBook skin, and more – Review updates Read More
We are in the middle of a popular photo explosion, in case you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past decade. Not since the introduction of the Brownie camera in 1900 has there been such interest in photography by the general public. For $1 (about $30 in today’s money), normal everyday people could make
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This week, drone industry leader DJI announced their latest market offering, the $499 Spark. The Spark is a stylish “lifestyle accessory” drone that has a 16 minute flight time, obstacle avoidance and the unique ability to be controlled via hand gestures alone. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
DJI announces the $499 Spark, a compact hand-controlled drone Read More
When man’s best friend gets scared due to thunderstorms, fireworks, car rides, etc. you can’t just tell them to calm down and deal with it. For one thing, they don’t understand English and for another thing, refer to the first thing. Seriously though, it makes us just as nervous when our pets are nervous and
Petmate’s Calmz is a drug-free way to reduce your dog’s stress levels Read More
I don’t want to stereotype an entire gender, but I feel like it’s safe to say that when given a choice of colors for gadgets and tools, a typical male will almost always choose black. If you’re one of those typical males and are looking for a new multi-tool, look no further than the Victorinox
Victorinox SwissTool BS comes in every guy’s favorite color Read More
It wasn’t that many years ago that we were toting enormous gadgetry around – shoulder camcorders the size of a suitcase, cameras as big as a Scooby Doo lunchbox, cassette players like bricks dangling from our belts and behemoth computers large enough to block out the sun. It wasn’t pretty, but it got the job
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Add a little whimsy to your next breakfast with a Nordic Ware Smiley Face Pancake Pan. Nordic Ware who has been in business in the US since 1946 sells several versions of fun pancake cooking pans, but I couldn’t help but smile at this one. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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