Years ago, I had the Altec Lansing iMT800 MIX BoomBox and absolutely loved it. I eventually gave it to one of my sons as I upgraded my speakers, but I still have a soft spot in my heart (head?) for that monster—and it was a monster! However, with the popularity of Bluetooth and convenience trumping […]
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You’ve seen smart TVs before, but you’ve never seen a smart Roku TV until now. Roku has partnered with Hisense and TCL to simplify the smart TV so you can “instantly enjoy endless entertainment”. You can customize the Roku TV home screen with your favorite cable/satellite TV box, streaming channels, gaming console, and other devices so you don’t
What’s better than a Roku box with your TV? A Roku box AS your TV, of course! Read More
This Kickstarter project introduces a new case for the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus from Acme Made. The case doesn’t have a built-in battery, but it does have a built-in Lightning cable. The Charge Case is made of polycarbonate, and it has a carbon fiber-reinforced polycarbonate kickstand that can support the iPhone in either portrait
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Whether you like it or not, the selfie is here to stay. Capturing yourself in the moment is an extremely popular form of self-expression these days. Heck, I used to turn my film camera around and point it towards myself and take what I hoped would be a usable shot. Even some new phones are
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The RETREEV Compact Retrieval Tool from TEC Accessories is a tool that any spy, ninja or MacGyver wannabe would love to add to their collection of gear. The RETREEV looks like a small flashlight, but it’s actually a grappling hook that will fit in your pocket. It’s made of aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum with a
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Portable gadget power is a constant need for many of us at The Gadgeteer and I suspect for you as well. The TYLT ENERGI 2K Travel Charger and SYNCABLE-DUO Charge and Sync Cable seem to be a good solution. The ENERGI 2K is a combination charger & portable battery, while the SYNCABLE-DUO is a charge/sync
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You can use any water bottle to keep your water with you, but most of them don’t do anything to control the temperature of the beverage. The S’well Bottle can do both. It is made of 18/8 double-walled stainless steel, which is non-toxic, non-leaching, and BPA free. As mentioned, it’s double-walled, so it’s insulated and
Julie reviewed the SodaStream Fountain Jet Starter Kit a few years ago and found that it was a good way to enjoy tasty sodas without all the waste of aluminum cans and single-use plastic bottles. SodaStream is still around, but they have introduced a variety of new carbonator machines in the past few years. One
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In an ever more-crowded field, PhoneSuit has released an interesting charger for iPhones, iPads and iPods. It’s not a big brick to plug your official cable into, but a svelte little tube that connects directly to your device and provides about a full charge. I was sent two for review, in black and a deep
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Early this year Smythe reviewed the first gen ChargerLeash, a smart USB charging cable that warned you when you left it behind so you wouldn’t lose it while traveling. Now the same company has announced the 2nd generation of the ChargerLeash, the ChargerLeash Pro. Available with either a Apple 30-Pin, Lightning, Micro or 2-in-1 Apple
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The Kickflip acts as a laptop stand for your laptop without requiring you to carry an extra item in your laptop bag. The Kickflip is a hinge that attaches to the bottom of your device with “a high-tech, German engineered gel adhesive. It forms a strong bond with your laptop to hold firm yet removes
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Are you feeling like you went a little overboard on sugar last night? I have just the remedy for your Halloween candy hangover. It’s a list of all the reviews and news that we posted this week. So step away from the Reese cups and MilkyWay candy bars, pull up a chair and make sure you
Carabiners are handy clips that allow you to attach items together, but the Qlipter goes one step farther by combined a carabiner with a 360º hook. The Qlipter (say it like “clipter”) is a multi-purpose tool made of a light weight, durable aircraft grade aluminum alloy. It is available in 5 colors and features a
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I’m a diabetic who has been able to keep my condition under control through diet and exercise. I was diagnosed 10 years ago and since that time I’ve become pretty lax on checking my blood sugar levels as regularly as I should. Ok I’ll be honest, I’m lucky if I check my blood sugar once
iHealth Align is a tiny glucometer that plugs into your smartphone Read More
For my work I carry a bunch of stuff with me including a laptop, iPad, two mobile phones, a notebook, and various thumb drives, a portable drive, and tools. I always keep an eye out for gear bags that look sturdy, can handle all my gear, any kind of weather and that I can throw around.
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Want to organize your pantry and keep food from going stale? The Prepara Evak Airtight Glass Food Storage solution may be just the thing for you. I have been looking around for a durable airtight solution, but not necessarily to stave off stale food. My desire is to find a product that is truly airtight to
Problems with stale pantry food? Evak Glass Food Storage to the rescue! Read More
The TYLT SYNCABLE-DUO 2-in-1 charging cable combines a microUSB cable with an Apple MFI-certified Lightning adapter. You’ll be able to charge or sync a variety of devices with this one cable. The Lightning adapter is tethered to the cable so you don’t have to worry about losing it. The cables are available in 1 foot, 2
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Installing a whole home audio system used to be a chore. Now with wireless systems like the Korus V400 and V600 (reviewed on the Gadgeteer), Sonos, and others, you no longer have to deal with the hassle of hard wiring the speakers into your home. You can even buy speakers one at a time and easily expand
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There are a lot of mobile phones on the market today, but it can be impossible to find accessories designed for your particular device if you don’t have an Apple or Samsung product. Mugen Power has an extended Li-ion battery for your phone, if you happen to have the Caterpillar Cat B15Q phone. The standard battery
This new RealPad from AARP probably isn’t a lot different from many other 7.9″ Android tablets on the market, but it has one advantage over them. The fact that AARP is endorsing them and has some of their services set up as apps on the tablet may be enough to give tech-fearful people the confidence to think
The AARP RealPad may give your older family members what they need in a tablet Read More