When I was a kid I loved to draw and doodle. I still have some of the superhero and monster magazines I drew back then. The picture above of the bespeckled kid reminds me of me! I would have loved to have a stuffed toy made from one of my drawings. Forty years ago that […]
Crayola turns your child’s doodles into stuffed toys Read More
I’ve been using Google Keep for the last year or so to keep track of my weekly grocery shopping list. This app was so much easier to use than my prior method of calling Jeanne to get the list before I’d go to the store each week. Writing items on paper is such a struggle
OurGroceries shopping list app review Read More
I’m pretty much a minimalist, grateful for pockets so I don’t have to carry a bag every day. But for the last month, I’ve been using the MOS Charging Backpack. Have I become a convert to having it with me always? It is especially targeted to travelers with multiple devices. Will I use it next
MOS Pack charging backpack review Read More
Back in 2015, I moved into my remodeled home and discovered various ethernet issues with the wiring in the house. Thankfully, I had some help with the Fluke LinkSprinter 300 network tester. But what if you need some help troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues? With the Netscout Aircheck G2, now you’ve got some help. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Netscout AirCheck G2 wireless tester review Read More
ThumbDogs are a glove add-on that can turn any existing glove into a touchscreen glove that can be used to interact with smartphones and tablets. These capacitive sleeves slide over one or more finger tips of your favorite pair of gloves and stay put via a rubber coating inside the sleeve. ThumbDogs also use what
ThumbDogs turn any glove into a touchscreen glove Read More
Each week I spend a few minutes sifting through my inbox to choose three Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign pitches that look interesting to me. This week’s projects are for products that you hold in your hand. Click through to see this week’s notable Kickstarter projects. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Multiple device pairing seems to be a trending feature being added to the latest Bluetooth keyboards and the latest from Logitech is no exception. Logitech’s K480 Bluetooth keyboard allows for three devices to be paired with easy switching between them. Is this a useful feature and should this keyboard earn a spot on your desk
Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard (K480) review Read More
The Apple Watch Sport doesn’t come with a charging case or dock, just a charging cable. You’ll either have to charge your Watch as it lays on a table, putting it at risk of not being seen when you drop something else on the table, or you’ll have to purchase a third-party charging stand of
SENA Leather Case for Apple Watch review Read More
We’re teaming up with Verizon Wireless to give away a brand new HTC 10 Android smartphone! This is HTC’s latest flagship smartphone and it’s a nice one – I know because I’ve been working on a review of this phone and plan to post it soon. It has a premium look and feel with some
Take a selfie or any picture and win a HTC 10 smartphone from The Gadgeteer and Verizon! Read More
Standing desks have been around for years, but they are making a comeback, due to some recent studies. The studies revolved around the dangers of sitting for prolonged periods. I’ve recently seen news reports of schools that are replacing traditional desks with standing desks, and the energizing effect they’ve had on students. So, with my
The Duke Adjustable standing desk review Read More
Most WiFi routers are flat boxes with flashing lights that you setup, stash under your desk and mostly forget about except for grumbling about dead spots when you’re trying to surf from your back porch or your attic gadget cave. AmpliFi from Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. is a 802.11AC plug-and-play, multi-radio plug and play system that
AmpliFi is a WiFi router that you won’t hide under your desk Read More
The Invoxia Triby is a connected speaker for the kitchen that can respond to voice commands like Amazon Echo devices by using Amazon’s Alexa voice service. It’s the first non-Amazon device that has this capability. On paper, Triby looks like a portable version of the Amazon Echo Dot but with more features. But how well
Invoxia Triby review Read More
I have been using a LandingZone dock with my Macbook Pro and 29″ LG monitor for the past two years. I haven’t had any real complaints about the LandingZone until I saw the new Satechi Aluminum Mini Docking Station and started thinking that maybe there is a better way to organize my connections. The Satechi docking
Combat desk clutter with Satechi’s new Aluminum Mini Docking Station Read More
Writing relevant posts for The Gadgeteer could be a full time (and overtime) endeavor. Since this isn’t realistic for me, I focus on writing about things that can make a difference in people’s lives. I stumbled on this item during a recent lunchtime excursion into the internet, and although it’s not new, I don’t think it’s well-known
Fight fire with…fireworks? Read More
Mujjo’s Carry-On Folio Sleeve for the 12 inch Macbook combines full grain vegetable tanned leather, felted wool and gun-metal hardware to create a stylish case that looks great while protecting your laptop and other daily essentials. This is a compact case that has been designed with portability in mind and features a unique handle that
Mujjo’s Carry-On Folio Sleeve lets you keep a grip on your Macbook Read More
Perhaps you’ve seen charging cables with reversible USB A connectors out there, meaning that they can be successfully inserted into a USB port no matter whether they are flipped to one side or the other. But have you seen cables with reversible micro-USB connectors? Scosche has such cables that will fit into micro-USB ports no
Scosche EZTIP FlatOut LED Micro-USB Charge & Sync Cable review Read More
Saturday nights are always a little bittersweet for me. Bitter because half of the weekend is already over and sweet because half of it is still ahead. In an effort to make your weekend more sweet than bitter, here’s a list of everything we’ve posted on The Gadgeteer this week, just in case you missed something.
Amazon Echo Dot, Klarus flashlight, Teamviewer and more – Weekly roundup Read More
I’m not sure about where you live, but here in Southern Indiana, it’s that time of year when gnats, flies and mosquitoes start making a nuisance of their pesky selves. If you’re not a fan of bug spray and fly strips, the ZappLight might be an alternative worth checking out. It’s a 9W 920 lumen bulb that
Zap bugs indoors the 2-in-1 energy-saving light ZappLight Read More
Logitech has unveiled the Logi ZeroTouch, a mount for cars that holds your phone and allows for gesture and voice commands. The ZeroTouch is an air vent or dashboard mounted magnetic holder for Android phones (sorry iPhone!) that works with a command app to provide hands-free control of your phone. Hands-free in that you don’t
Logi ZeroTouch adds smart car features to any car Read More
When you look at one of your electronic devices; your smart phone, tablet or computer screen, assuming your glasses are clean enough to judge, do you react with an “ewww, gross!”? I’m embarrassed to confess that I do. Judging by the smudge prints on everything I own you’d think I’m channeling my inner sticky-fingered three-year-old.
WHOOSH! Screen Shine screen cleaner review Read More