Kickstarter campaigns continue to come and go. I’ve only ever had one that did not get funded. I love being a part of the excitement as designers and makers go through the stages of learning and shipping. Recently, we were offered a carbon fiber multi-key holder called the KeyMik that is part of a Kickstarter […]
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I don’t know where you live, but here in Southern Indiana, electricity bills this time of year tend to soar due to heavy use of air conditioner units. Keeping your home cool is a must when humidity levels are high and temps are in the 90’s. How can you optimize your AC unit to save
Mistbox wants to help you save 30% on your AC bill Read More
Dash cameras have historically been more prevalent in many other countries than in the US. (remember the endless dash-cam footage of the Chelyabinsk meteor in 2013?) Recently, dash-cams are becoming more popular in the States, either to have as an archive in case of an accident or to record a drive you rather not have your insurance company know about.
Shopping for a dashcam? Consider the LK-7950 Lukas Dual Lens Dash Camera with Wifi and GPS Read More
I spend a lot of time walking around on certain days, which causes me back and feet discomfort. I recently got the chance to review ExoSOLS, which are custom orthotics you can order via your smartphone. They seemed like an interesting idea since you just take photos of your feet then order via the SOLS app.
ExoSOLS custom orthotics review Read More
I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend and had a great week. If you were too busy to visit The Gadgeteer every day this week to check out all our gadget articles, I have a listing of all our news posts and reviews from the past 7 days that I’ve arranged in chronological order so
Ring Doorbell, Mpow Cheeta Bluetooth headphone, TEK keyboard and more – Weekly roundup Read More
The next time you head to the pool, lake or beach, leave the water wings behind and grab a Floatie King pool float. These adult sized floats not only keep you above water, but they will also get you noticed. If you don’t turn a few heads when you float by on the back of
Pool floats that turn heads Read More
I learned in the Microsoft world that connections and drivers and CODECs were the worst part of this brave new world. Plug and Play was an improvement, but it always seemed like I couldn’t upgrade my equipment until I’d forgotten about that tech and was now behind a different generation or two. Then I moved into
Emtec Connect iCOBRA2 Lightning On-The-Go USB 3.0 Flash Drive review Read More
Yeah, me neither. But, according to Dr. Catsby, whisker fatigue is a real thing that can stress cats when their ultra-sensitive whiskers get over-stimulated by touching things like the sides of their food bowl. When this problem occurs, cats can refuse to eat and/or flick their food on the floor around their dish. If I
Did you know that cats can get whisker fatigue? Read More
Nowadays, having a portable charger, or power bank, for your cell phone is not only a necessity but it also has to stand up to every day use and abuse. It won’t do you any good if your charger breaks from being dropped or if it gets damaged from water or moisture exposure. This is
ECOXGEAR EcoCharge+ waterproof rechargeable powerbank and flashlight review Read More
To celebrate Summer, Christmas in July and Friday, we present the Gadgeteer’s 2016 Summer gadget giveaway! One lucky person will win a huge bundle of 15 prizes. Entering is as easy as answering 3 questions. So click through to read the details on the prizes and to submit your entry for a chance to win
Summer 2016 gadget giveaway! Read More
Hot head? The Evaporative Cooling Cap will keep your noggin 20 degrees cooler than the surrounding air. How does it do that? The cap’s liner and brim are made of a special material that allows moisture to evaporate for hours after just a two minute “charging” in cold water. This cap looks like the perfect
This cap will let you keep a cool head even in the summer heat Read More
When you sit behind a computer all day long and then go home and do the same thing, you want keyboard that is as comfortable as possible to use. And when you touch type like I do, you want to make sure that keyboard doesn’t end up causing carpal tunnel problems with your wrists. When
Truly Ergonomic keyboard (TEK) model 227 review Read More
Fans will love these officially licensed beverage steins in the shape of their favorite intergalactic Star Wars characters. Each 22-ounce stein stands 9 inches tall and is made of high-quality ceramic with a wide base and a hinged head that has a pewter thumb lift. Choose from Boba Fett, R2D2, Chewbacca or Darth Vadar and
Luke, I am your beer stein Read More
If you have a yard, then you also have weeds in that yard. I think my yard has more weeds than grass. I live in the woods, so it’s inevitable because I don’t want to treat my lawn with weed killing chemicals because I have an indoor/outdoor cat and I feel like the less toxic
Steam clean (I mean murder) the weeds in your lawn with Dynasteam Read More
Do you ever wonder about the air quality in your home? I do because I happen to live right near a major highway. I wanted to know how healthy the air is inside my home so Foobot graciously allowed me to test their Foobot air quality monitor. In a nutshell, the device lumps air quality
Foobot air quality monitor review Read More
I have been using a Venstar ColorTouch thermostat since reviewing one almost 6 years ago. I still like using it, but when it comes to features, it has lagged behind the big guys in the thermostat market like Nest. I’m happy to announce that Venstar has added new capability to their line of ColorTouch programmable
Venstar ColorTouch thermostats get Amazon Echo control Read More
I’m trying to make running an integral part of my daily routine. For many people, a good pair of shoes is the most important tool when running; however, I won’t even consider putting foot to pavement without having music to listen to, so I need a great set of headphones. Originally, I tried running with a
Mpow Cheetah Bluetooth 4.1 wireless headphones review Read More
If you own an in-window, wall hanging or portable air conditioning unit, it is probably controlled with a handheld remote. Handy, yes. But Gadgeteer worthy, no. You can change that with the tado° Smart AC Control which gives your semi-dumb AC unit IoT (Internet of Things) super powers that are IFTTT and Amazon Echo compatible.
Tado adds mobile app control to your remote controllable AC unit Read More
Do you use Bluetooth speakers, light bulbs, smart plugs and more? Bluetooth devices are easy to setup and don’t clog up your WiFi network, but the most annoying thing about Bluetooth is the short range connection and one-to-one pairing limitations. The Cassia Hub has been designed to fix these problems. It is a router
Cassia Hub is a router for your Bluetooth gadgets Read More
The market for wi-fi enabled audio receivers to stream your music around your house is getting a little more crowded. Of course, there are market-leading products (in my opinion) like the Sonos System and the Bose SoundTouch® System. But those are pretty pricey, so there are some cheaper solutions like I the one I reviewed
MUZO Cobblestone WiFi Audio Receiver review Read More