Looking back on the variety of news and reviews that we posted on The Gadgeteer this week, it appears that we had an underlying theme of photography related news and reviews. It wasn’t planned, but a happy accident and the fact that one of our newest additions to our team of writers really likes writing […]
Camera bags, lens, and smartphone camera grip reviews – Weekly roundup Read More
Since the early years when my interest in photography was peaking, I always wanted to take great photos and be able to produce a hardcopy very quickly to display my work, without having to go through a time-consuming process. I have been looking at photo printers for a very long time, but I never seemed
The Canon SELPHY CP1300 Compact Photo Printer prints your selfies in a flash Read More
Nowadays, I use my phone for nearly all of my photography needs. It is just so simple to use and it is always with me. I have a nice tripod that I’ve used for my big camera and have been recently wanting to use it for the phone as well, so I picked up a
JustMobile Shuttergrip review Read More
“Dragons are a childhood fancy, right up to the moment that one rips your best suit coat.” – Louis Baston, Secretary of the Bureau of Dragons For all you dragonslayers, you’ll need to get yourself a license to slay dragons before your next trip there and back again or next outing to rescue damsels. The
Before rescuing your next damsel in distress, you’ll need a license Read More
Living in New York City has been a real education on humidity, and its effect on various things in my apartment. The moisture caused by the humidity has not only ruined several electronic components of mine, but also many fabric items. As I learned more about my cameras and lenses, I began to understand the
Protect your expensive camera gear with the Ruggard Electronic Dry Cabinet Read More
Let’s see a show of hands, how many of you use Post-it Notes on a regular basis? Me too. I always have a ubiquitous pad of the yellow 3 x 3 inch notes somewhere on my desk so I can quickly jot down a note, phone number, to do, etc. The best thing about Post-it
The Post-it Extreme Notes are the Fisher Space Pen of sticky notes Read More
A couple of years ago, The Gadgeteer reviewed the Mod-3 Radius case for iPhone 5, and Andy Chen found it was a “super-sleek, minimal way to protect your iPhone 5 while preserving the sleek modern lines and feel of a ‘naked’ iPhone.” Well, Mod-3 is back again with a Radius case for the iPhone X.
Protect your iPhone X with the Mod-3 Radius X ultra-minimal case Read More
Photography professionals and enthusiasts are always looking for an opportunity to enhance their photography skills and to take better pictures. Those interested in macro photography seem to be involved in an ongoing search for the best lens to ultimately allow them to produce the most amazing pictures. Macro photography lenses have the ability to take
Sigma 105mm macro lens review Read More
Modern smartphones have basically become the equivalent of someone tapping you on the shoulder every 10 seconds. If you don’t meticulously manage app notifications, your phone quickly devolves into a hyperactive toddler of a distraction machine. Sometimes, you’d love to just chuck it into the deepest pocket of your backpack, but what if someone really
Leave your smartphone behind with the Light Phone 2 Read More
As smartphones have become more prevalent, people have become used to having all of their information and entertainment with them 24/7. That growth has sparked a surge in portable wireless speakers. I always found these wireless speakers to be a bit too “single use”. If I’m going to haul around a device, I prefer to
iLive Voice Activated Amazon Alexa Portable Wireless Fabric Speaker Review Read More
Or time is at least “etched” on the face of this clock. The Etch Clock has a dark peacock-blue elastomer face that displays the time with numerals that appear to have been chiseled into its surface. Using patent-pending technology, the surface reconfigures itself with each time update. The 16″ x 16″ x 2.5″ Etch Clock
Time is etched on the surface of this sculpture Read More
Before I fell in love with my Instant Pot, I used a slow cooker to cook chickens and roasts while I was at work during the day. The only annoying thing about using a slow cooker (aka crock pot) is that I’d have to get up earlier than usual to put all the ingredients in
The Gourmia IoT Cool-Cooker has something other slow cookers don’t Read More
Turning your home into a smart home is a whole lot easier if you add the home automation tech during the building phase instead of waiting years later to retrofit tech into an existing home. Although that’s great advice, it won’t help you if you want to get into the home automation game with an older
Sonoff S31 WiFi socket and Slampher RF bulb adapter review Read More
Following a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2017, Evergoods is now rolling out the first in their new line of bags & apparel. And there’s a good reason to be excited about this one: the founders of Evergoods, Jack Barley and Kevin Dee, hail from GORUCK and Patagonia respectively. Not only do these guys know a
Evergoods: trail-ready bags with city-refined style Read More
According to Harvard Medical School, there are several variables that have an influence on sleep quality, including temperature, light, and noise, and this is true for infants, toddlers and adults, alike. Eliminating stressful elements and distractions in the bedroom can lead to better sleep, which has given rise to various white noise devices, like the
LectroFan Kinder Sleep Sound Machine and Night Light review Read More
In the world of macro photography, getting as close as possible to an object to be able to shoot a detailed photo is a very important and enjoyable aspect. Extension tubes are a great way to give non-macro lens the ability to get in closer. They connect between the lens and the camera and work
The Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set is another cost effective option for macro photography Read More
When I had double total-knee replacements a couple of years ago, one of my favorite tools was a grabber that let me reach things without stressing my knees too much. To tell the truth, I still use it because I’m vertically challenged. It’s great for grabbing that Yeti mug on the upper shelf in my
Nothing’s out of reach with the ODii grabbing tool Read More
I’ve owned a big Dyson for a few years and my wife and I like its power and usability. However, it is a big machine with a cord that never seems to be long enough. This has always made me wonder whether I should switch to the smaller battery powered Dyson cord-free stick vacuum cleaners.
Introducing the new Dyson Cyclone V10 – no cord needed, or wanted anymore. Read More
Do you ever wonder what happens after we review a product? Do we immediately stop using the product because it breaks? Or do we continue to use it for years and even decades? To answer those questions, we like to do review update posts, so we can take a look back at past reviews and
Ember mug, Wyzecam, FIXD, and more – Review updates Read More
I’m pretty good about charging my phone throughout the day, and with wireless charging now included on more phones it’s easier than ever to stay charged. Inevitably though, I’m actively using my phone or other non-wireless-charging device when I really need a charge. My solution has been to strategically place cables around the house. It
Native Union Eclipse 3 port charger review Read More
