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Focal focuses on Dolby Atmos with its newest line of Sib Evo home theater speakers

As I’ve said in my reviews of Focal’s excellent headphones and earphones, French speaker maker Focal is primarily known for their expensive (but also excellent) speaker line. However the audio news coming out of Focal this week is not about their crazily expensive speakers, but a more reasonable line of home theater speakers. Focal’s new […]

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Deal: Fitbit is having a summer sale!

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 12, 2017 / News / Leave a Comment

I bet you’re sitting in a chair as you’re reading this. It’s time to stand up and get moving, and Fitbit is going to help you get motivated because now through 7/28, you can save up to $30 off of select fitness tracking devices AND they will throw in 2-day shipping on orders $50 and

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SmartHalo adds GPS navigation and more to your bicycle

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 12, 2017 / News / Bicycle, GPS / Leave a Comment

SmartHalo is a device that attaches to your bicycle’s handlebars to provide visual GPS navigation, a headlight, alarm, and even fitness tracking. The SmartHalo device was a successfully funded Kickstarter project from 2015, but it looks like they just now starting to ship to their backers and offer the device to the public. SHARE ON

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AICOK Electric Kettle review

By Bob Patterson / July 12, 2017 / Reviews / Coffee, Cooking, Home and Kitchen / 5 Comments

An electric kettle is a really useful appliance to have around the kitchen. The AICOK Electric Kettle not only promises some new design & safety features but gives you a set of 6 preset temperatures for more refined control of your hot water for teas and coffees (in addition to a boil). How does it

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Rock iPhone 7 Plus wood grain case with built-in metal plate review

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 11, 2017 / Reviews / iPhone Case / 5 Comments

A little over a week ago I switched from Android to iOS by buying an iPhone 7 Plus. While I was at the Verizon store, I had them install a screen protector to protect the screen from scratches, but I didn’t get a case to protect the back of the phone because I thought I

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Cubetto, Telour fidget spinner wallet, Scribbler DUO, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 11, 2017 / News / Crowdfunded / 2 Comments

I have scoured Kickstarter and have chosen 4 crowdfunding campaigns that I think are interesting enough that you’ll want to check them out. Click through to see my list of this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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ddpai X2 Pro dual channel dashcam review

By Dave Rees / July 11, 2017 / Reviews / Car Gear, dash cam / 11 Comments

Is it wrong every time I receive a new dashcam to review I hope and pray for something crazy/insane to happen in front of me while driving? I firmly believe in the benefits of dashcams and recording the world zipping by while motoring down the road. You never know when something bad is going to

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Want to save money on gadgets? Then check out this quick list of Amazon Prime Day tech deals

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 11, 2017 / News / Amazon / Leave a Comment

Today is like Black Friday except that it’s Tuesday and it’s July. But other than that, it’s exactly the same because today is Amazon Prime Day where there are tons of deals and bargains on some of your favorite products. You’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of all the savings,

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Porsche brings the power and performance of a sports car to the home theatre with their 911 soundbar

By Michael Strange / July 11, 2017 / News / soundbar, Speaker / Leave a Comment

I’ve been fascinated with Porsche’s 911 sports car since I was old enough to even think about driving. I even owned a scale die cast model in midnight black. So when I saw that Porsche had designed a soundbar using parts from a 911 you can bet it piqued my interest. I never could afford that

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SnapPower SwitchLight review

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 10, 2017 / Reviews / Home lighting / 7 Comments

I love products that are simply designed, simply packaged, and easily installed. Products from SnapPower tick all three of those boxes. Three years ago I reviewed their GuideLights outlet covers plates which I still use today and today I’m going to show you their newer SwitchLight covers. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Julie’s gadget diary – Another successful gadget giveaway day has just ended

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 10, 2017 / Articles / gadget diary / 7 Comments

Being the Gadgeteer certainly has its perks. I’m very lucky that I get a chance to play with and test the latest and greatest gadgets. But what do I do with all those great gadgets and gizmos once my reviews have been published? I continue to use some products, but the ones I don’t use

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SZNS Burnt Sienna wallet review

By Kathleen Chapman / July 10, 2017 / Reviews / Wallets / Leave a Comment

The popularity of minimalist wallets is driving innovation in this field, providing the people with what they have been craving – the downsizing of the traditional men’s and women’s wallets of the past. I’ll admit that I’m one of those people who has been craving a smaller wallet. This time I’m reviewing the SZNS (pronounced

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Satechi’s new R1 Aluminum foldable stand takes your smartphone, tablet, and laptop to new heights

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 10, 2017 / News / Smartphone accessory, Tablet accessory, Universal stand / 2 Comments

I like accessories that have more than one use or can be used with more than one device. The new Satechi R1 Aluminum foldable stand is just such an accessory. Compatible with smartphones, tablets, and even laptops. This universal stand can position devices in multiple ways to provide the best viewing experience for watching videos,

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Soap Studio MIND: The Batman vs. Superman Dawn of Justice Cerebral Combat Trainer game review

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 9, 2017 / Reviews / Gaming Gear / Leave a Comment

Do you think the next logical step in video gaming is mind control? If so, then you’ll love the concept of Soap Studio’s MIND: The Batman vs. Superman Dawn of Justice Cerebral Combat Trainer. It’s a video game that I was sent to review. It sounded like fun, but it turned out to be pretty

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Kanex Apple Watch charging stand review

By Smythe Richbourg / July 9, 2017 / Reviews / Apple Watch, Batteries and Chargers / Leave a Comment

I have been reviewing charging stands almost since the first day having an Apple Watch. We have seen everything from metal folding stands to exotic wood travel stands to charging gizmos that take over every function on your nightstand but the controller for your electric blanket. Some have been great, others have been – um

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The Sac Daddy: A new, larger Nutsac for your laptop

By Bob Patterson / July 9, 2017 / News / Bags / Leave a Comment

The company name does induce (intentional) giggles, but NutSac Bags has been designing some pretty solid man bags & satchels for a while now. While previous designs emphasized minimalist carry (up to an iPad Pro), the latest design is designed for daily business carry with more room and more features for hauling your office on

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I bought an iPhone 7 Plus, Foscam camera, Wemo dimmer, and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 8, 2017 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

There’s nothing good on TV tonight, so turn off the tube and read The Gadgeteer instead! We have a good selection of reviews and gadget news that will keep you more entertained than old TV reruns. Click through to see a full listing of all our posts from the past week. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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The Waylens Secure360 is the next evolution of dash cams

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 8, 2017 / News / Car Gear, dash cam / 4 Comments

Do you have a dash cam in your vehicle? A dash cam is the type of gadget that once you install it, you rarely need to use it and that’s not a bad thing because the main reason you might need to use a dash cam is in the event of an accident. Until now,

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MGCOOL Explorer ES action camera review

By Raul Sanchez / July 8, 2017 / Reviews / Action Camera / Leave a Comment

With so many action cameras on the market today, the only real decision you have to make is how much you want to pay. Sure, you can spend hundreds for the top of the line POV action camera but what if your budget isn’t hundreds of dollars? Well, with the MGCOOL Explorer ES I think

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Julie’s gadget diary – Is this really what the iPhone 8 will look like?

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 7, 2017 / Articles / gadget diary / Leave a Comment

Earlier in the week, Boy Genius Report posted a quick article with a picture/rendering/rumor of the soon to be announced Apple iPhone 8. Click on the BGR link and take a look. I’ll wait… Ok, now look at the image above. The screen shape, bezels, and top screen edge looks very similar, doesn’t it? What

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