REVIEW – The KOSPET TANK X1 smartwatch was offered for review and the brand was familiar to me. I reviewed a KOSPET watch in 2021 and after the review I promptly took it to electronic recycling with no regrets. I was interested to see if KOSPET had matured as a fitness tracker manufacturer. Other reviews […]
KOSPET TANK X1 Smartwatch review – Smarter than his older brother? Read More
DEAL NEWS – If you’re still trying to come up with gift ideas for the people on your holiday list, why not consider the 70mai Omni dashcam? The 70mai Omni is the world’s first-ever 360° rotating dash cam. Omni has been designed to provide all-around protection with its AI motion and collision detection. I reviewed
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REVIEW – Mini PCs have become all the rage, with Raspberry Pi in 2012 and Intel’s NUC platform in 2013 doing a lot to push the popularity of the form factor. While mini often means low (or lower) performance, there is a wide variety of price and performance levels and these PCs have a lot
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DEAL NEWS – Turn your TV into a 4K-quality art gallery with Dreamscreens. Purchase it today for $39.99 (reg. $49) through Dec. 17 with on-time delivery when you order through Dec. 14. This time of year is among the busiest when it comes to hosting gatherings and holiday parties with family and friends. While conversation
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REVIEW – When we bought our house 2 years ago we had hard floors and carpet put in. Our main vacuum was a huge, heavy plug-in that could suck a floor mat off the floor and destroy it. We added a self-cleaning robot vacuum which is good for a weekly run around the house, but
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REVIEW – Are you a new or student digital artist on a budget looking for a drawing display and you’re unsure what to get? Do you also want to give yourself a headache? Go look at the XPPen website. Anyone can quickly become frustrated by the sheer number of drawing displays—sizes, prices, and features. It’s
XPPen Artist 22 Plus Drawing Display review – Easy to live with and use Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – In my question to try all the mechanical keyboards that are currently on the market, I was approached to review on that isn’t on the market -yet. It’s the NocFree Lite 60% compact split wireless mechanical keyboard which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s put our fingers on the home row
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REVIEW – It’s the holiday season and while that’s a busy time, it also comes right before another busy time: tax season. I still get a million paper copies of tax forms and in the past I’ve mailed them, which just seems like I’m asking for trouble. This year I’m scanning them with the Epson
DEAL NEWS – The Nix Mini 2 takes the guesswork from finding and identifying colors. Purchase it today for $59.97 (reg. $99) with on-time holiday delivery when ordered through December 14. Color plays a role in every facet of life, from stoplights to home decor. With color holding such a prominent role in daily life,
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REVIEW – Camera drones rely on banking to pitch forwards and backward or to roll left or right. When the drone banks, so does the camera unless the drone has a 3-axis gimble, like the Holy Stone HS720R, to compensate for the tilting. I have one to review – read on to see what I think!
Holy Stone HS720R 3-axis drone review – bring tilting videos to a new level! Read More
NEWS – Olight has just kicked off its Christmas sale with up to 45% off various flashlights and other EDC gear. In addition to these discounts, there is free shipping on orders over $49 and they are also doing a giveaway of an i3E EOS flashlight (while supplies last) for new and existing customers who have created
Save up to 45% and grab a free flashlight during Olight’s Christmas sale! Read More
REVIEW – We’re out on the trails again! The OpenRock S Air Conduction Sports Earbuds are designed for exercise & outdoor activities delivering excellent sound quality, durability, and battery life. I recently tested the older model (the OpenRock Pro), so this review will evaluate the new design and compare/contrast this model to it’s predecessor. Let’s
OpenRock S Air Conduction Sports Earbuds review – A worthy upgrade to the previous model! Read More
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed many things for The Gadgeteer, but one thing I have yet to review is a portable power station. I don’t know much about them other than that they are handy during sudden power outages. So, I decided to change that by accepting a review for one. If you’re new to power
REVIEW – Brrrr! The weather is getting colder again in the Midwest and hockey season is already in full swing for us. I’m always cold and always looking for options to stay warm whether it is at the rink or walking my dogs every morning. After reviewing the iHood women’s lightweight heated vest last year,
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REVIEW – There is a lot of content production that goes on in my household. Between the photography, videography, and related social media content creation for various online platforms, we have a lot of lighting needs and in some cases a need for good portable lighting. We use several types of lighting and we have
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NEWS – The Opal Tadpole is a webcam that is designed to clip on your laptop’s screen. That isn’t all that exciting, but when you dig into the specs, the Tadpole has some interesting features with noting. First up is the 1090P camera which features a mirrorless Sony IMX582 RS sensor. Then there’s the built-in
I don’t need it, but I want this tiny clip-on webcam Read More
REVIEW – I have a peg board on one of the walls of my home studio, and on it, there are approximately 15 or so headphones of different makes and models. Several of them are wired and several are wireless, I am always looking for something new and different that looks good, feels good to
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NEWS – The Sun Company SwingShears is a pair of folding scissors with extra functionality. This small multi-tool has a built-in screwdriver, 5 hex wrenches, a phone holder, and a carabiner. It’s made of stainless steel and is small enough to fit in a pocket or clipped to a bag. Grab one for your EDC
REVIEW – Only a few months ago I reviewed one of the most interesting power stations I’d seen yet: the Runhood RALLYE 600 Pro Power Station. The premise of a power station with hot-swappable batteries seems perfect for many power station scenarios like camping or RV trips, and the versatility added with solar charging and
REVIEW – I recently began a journey to build a custom keyboard. I had a list of requirements, a couple of known parts I wanted, and the drive to go a-huntin’ for parts. Luckily, I wasn’t locked into a specific case or PCB and I was willing to make some compromises. I went to several