A camera is a must for me now days with all the articles I write for The Gadgeteer and all the traveling I have been and will be doing. So, when looking for a new camera I have specific criteria I want it to meet. First I need it to be somewhat portable, I am […]
Pocket power with the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS50 digital camera Read More
Moleskine’s new Batman notebooks have been created in collaboration with Warner Bros. on behalf of DC Entertainment. The collection will have four different themed hardcover designs with metallic details. A fifth notebook, featuring artwork from The Dark Knight Returns graphic novel on its cover and flyleaves, will have a limited run of 5,000. The notebooks
Moleskine now offering journals for Batman fans Read More
Everybody can use more USB chargers, right? True, but you need to make sure that the USB charger can charge your most power-hungry gadgets before you waste money buying it. You don’t want the charge to take longer than the battery life because you’re trying to use an under-powered charger. Slow charges shouldn’t be a
iClever 4.8A 24W Dual USB Ports Travel Wall Charger with SmartID Technology review Read More
This week we featured reviews about one of Fitbit’s latest activity trackers, the Tidal music service, a trip report to see Moleskine’s 2015 product roundup and news about interesting products like mophie juice packs for the iPhone 6, the new Samsung Galaxy S6 and lots more. Click through to see the full list of news, reviews and
Fitbit Charge HR, Tidal music service, Moleskine and more – Weekly roundup Read More
With the average smartphone lifespan of two years, there’s a good possibility you have an old iPhone or two shoved in a drawer or a box in the closet. Consider pulling them out and recycling them into a very snazzy retro-style clock. Cdock will turn your iPhone 4 or 4S into a sleek tabletop clock
“Time” to reuse that iPhone 4 Read More
Earlier this month, Moleskine sent an invite over to the gadgeteer crew to check out a showroom event for their Moleskine 2015 collection, located at the NYU store in New York City. I was lucky enough to be able to attend the event and check out their new line of bags, notebooks, and other accessories. They were
Moleskine 2015 new collection event report and product review Read More
Phillips has a variety of lights for their WiFi-connected Hue system. There are color-changing bulbs, white light-only bulbs, strips lights, and tabletop lamps, but they all have one thing in common: they have to be screwed into a lamp socket (bulbs) or plugged into a power outlet to work. The Go lamp is the first
Phillips adds the portable Go lamp to the Hue lineup Read More
Several years ago, my mother had a simple card wallet that I really liked. Unfortunately, we could never find it in stores, so I have been using a men’s wallet for a couple years now to make do. I never carry cash anyway, so why do I need a full blown wallet? The Recess Holdster
Recess Holdster card wallet review Read More
These new juice pack cases from mophie will both protect and recharge your new Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge. Both cases have “carefully-designed internal bumpers [to] add extra cushion to the edges and corners of the protective case for unrivaled support.” Both also have 3300mAh batteries inside to provide more than 100% extra power to
mophie announces juice pack battery cases for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Read More
I’ll admit that I thought this was an April Fool’s joke when I saw it yesterday, but it’s a real offering from Amazon. The Amazon Dash Button lets you re-order laundry detergent, paper towels, diapers, pet food, even mac & cheese with the press of a button. You just adhere the button to your washing
The Gadgeteer is almost 18 years old. So you can imagine how many reviews we posted in that length of time. If you’ve ever wondering how products perform over time, these gadget review updates that we post each week are our way of letting you know. Every Thursday we try to post a selection of updates
Do you use your tablet at work, carrying it from meeting to meeting or between worksites? You can carry everything in a large gear bag, but that’s probably overkill if you’re just walking down the hall to a conference room. Or if you’re flying, you need a compact bag that can fit all your electronic gear,
KNOMO KNOMAD Air Leather Portable Organizer review Read More
If you’re lucky enough to have a personal outdoor area to enjoy warm weather, check out this lighted umbrella for your patio table. The ATLeisure 9′ Easy Light Touch Solar Umbrella with 44 LEDs will fit in the umbrella holder made into most patio tables, or you can use it without a table if you purchase a
Light up the night with this solar patio umbrella Read More
Last August Kathleen reviewed the TaoTronics Elune Dimmable LED Desk Lamp, a small task lamp that used LEDs instead of traditional light bulbs. LEDs are very energy efficient, last longer than regular light bulbs and don’t generate a lot of heat. Fast forward to now and we have the aerelight which features OLEDs instead of regular LEDs. What are
aerelight is the first affordable organic LED table lamp Read More
The Cargo Works 13″ MacBook EDC Kit might be marketed towards MacBook owners, but this zippered bag is perfect for any 13 inch laptop. It offers a separate zippered section for the computer and multiple pockets and Molle strips inside and outside the bag so you can attach your favorite EDC items. Let’s check it out. SHARE
Cargo Works 13″ MacBook EDC Kit review Read More
Apparently, jewelry for your fitness tracker is the new thing. I found a seller on Etsy that offers metal bracelets, necklaces, and even a little purse for Fitbit trackers; they also have some accessories for the Jawbone Up and the Garmin Vivofit. The Jeanene is an example of a bracelet for the Fitbit Flex. The
Another bracelet choice for the Fitbit and other trackers Read More
I love iced coffee drinks from Starbucks, but they do get expensive, especially when you have three coffee drinkers in the family. You can make your own iced coffee drinks from coffee you brew at home with the Zoku Iced Coffee Maker and save tons of money. You just pour fresh-brewed coffee into the pre-chilled
I scream, you scream, we all scream for iced coffee drinks Read More
I have trouble keeping my earphones in my ears while working out and constantly have to reposition them which is indeed an exercise in futility! 😉 Decibullz Custom Molded Earphone Adapters are an elegant, inexpensive solution to this tedious problem. You can replace your standard silicone tips from earphones that have a straight nozzle with
Make your earphones an integral part of your ears Read More
Last spring I helped back SnapRays, a Kickstarter project for a wall outlet cover plate with built in auto-illuminating LEDs. The project was a big success and they actually delivered the products to their backers on time, which has not been the norm for most of the projects I have backed in the past. Now
SnapPower Charger easily adds a USB port to a wall outlet without rewiring Read More
When reviewing headphones, earphones and speakers, there is always one constant throughout: A music source. Whether it’s vinyl, CD, iTunes, music burned in Apple Lossless, FLAC, Spotify/Pandora or even FM radio, the music has to come from somewhere. Then there’s the music player: iPhone/Android smartphone, various iPods, digital audio players, computer, home stereo. As you
Tidal Hi-Fi Music Streaming service review Read More