I love flat charging cables.  Ever since I came across the flat micro USB cable that came with the Logitech Ultimate Ears Boom speaker, I’ve been snapping up flat cables if there’s a choice.  Now, there’s a car charger with a flat cable! SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
TYLT RIBBN 4.8A Car Charger with flat ribbon cable review Read More
What are you doing right now? I’ll be really disappointed if it’s not reading the latest news, reviews and articles from the Gadgeteer. Here’s a list of everything we posted the past week, enjoy! SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Amazon Echo, ZAGG Pocket Bluetooth keyboard and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Do you dedicate one cutting board for meat and another for veggies so you don’t have to worry about cross-contamination?  I do, but since both my boards look alike except for a small color ring, I have to take a second look to be sure I’m grabbing the correct one.  With the Color-Coded Cutting Mats,
Tell at a glance which cutting board to use for meat Read More
Have you ever driven down the road and wondered if you closed the garage door when you left?  Unfortunately, it happens to me a lot, and then I’m in the situation where I can worry about it until I get home or drive back to check.  Sometimes I’m 150 miles away when I think about
Chamberlain MyQ Garage Universal Smartphone Garage Door Controller review Read More
If you have an internet connection, you’ll be able to subscribe to SHOWTIME’s new streaming service.  In the beginning, they’ll be partnered exclusively with Apple, so you’ll also need an Apple device or an Apple TV until the service expands to other providers.  The new service is simply called SHOWTIME, and subscribers “will have unlimited
Cut the cord with SHOWTIME’s new streaming service Read More
The Caseco Core 360° is a car mount that will put your smartphone right where you need it without a lot of unsightly plastic holders, Velcro or unreliable suction cups. The mount is made of an anodized aluminum alloy and features a neodymium magnet that keeps a secure hold on your device. The mounting part
Caseco’s Core 360 is one of the smallest smartphone car mounts I’ve ever seen Read More
Good protection for your smartphone can be difficult to find, depending on your criteria. Some folks go more for style, some for protection and some for a combination or for other factors. The bumper style has been popular for few years now, and X-Doria now produces two “bumper” style cases that offer both style and protection. The
X-Doria Defense Shield and Defense Gear iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus cases review Read More
Apple’s HomeKit is expected soon, and HomeKit-compatible devices are hitting the market in anticipation of this.  iHome has just announced their iHome iSP5 SmartPlug, its first entry in a planned series of products from the new iHome Control line of smart home accessories.  The SmartPlug is a WiFi-connected smart power outlet that lets you control a
iHome announces their HomeKit-enabled iSP5 SmartPlug Read More
Were you aware of International Sushi Day?  Yeah, me neither.  But it’s coming up on June 18th, and you’ll need the proper gear to celebrate in style.  We’ve already told you about the fabulously beautiful Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Sushi Set, a ThinkGeek exclusive for $34.99, that would be perfect for serving your sushi.  You serve
Celebrate International Sushi Day, you will! Read More
Summer break is upon us which usually leads to the all too familiar words, “I’m bored.” If you happen to be throwing a Star Wars themed party or have kids (or adults) that are Star Wars fans, why not purchase a Star Wars Death Star Light-up Beach Ball for some summertime fun? The kids can
Are your kids bored? Blow up the Death Star for some summertime fun! Read More
LEGO, in conjunction with Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment, this week released a Minecraft-type world-building game on Steam called LEGO Worlds. LEGO Worlds lets kids and kids-at-heart build using virtual bricks in a sandbox environment. Steam is a game distribution platform that lets you buy once and play anywhere. LEGO Worlds automatically generates worlds, but players
LEGO announces LEGO Worlds building game Read More
I recently purchased a 1993 Midwest Micro Elite notebook off of eBay. It boots to BIOS but that’s about it. I just wanted to own my very first “real” laptop computer again…I sold it off on the comp.sys.laptops USENET group back around 1995 and kind of regretted it ever since. It has a serial port,
EasyAcc H70 7-port USB 3.0 hub review Read More
Are you tired of having to lug around a bunch of charging cables just in case one of your devices needs a quick charge during the day?  Carry the Connector Pen in your pocket, and you’ll have charging cables, a ballpoint pen, and a stylus in one compact package.  The pen has a sleek, black,  brushed-aluminium
Carry your charging cables inside your Connector Pen Read More
Cocoon Innovations, famous for their Grid-It organizer panels, offered a 20%-off discount on a gift for Mom for her day earlier this year, and now they’re doing the same for Dad.  If Dad already has a bag he loves, give him a Grid-It panel; their overlapping matrix of elastic bands let him fit everything from flash
Give Dad the gift of an organized gear bag for Father’s Day Read More
Join me in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our beloved Gadgeteer, Julie!  Here’s to a day filled with gadgety fun and happiness – and a piece of birthday cake won’t hurt, either! Source for cake image SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Happy Birthday, Julie! Read More
Are you constantly struggling to find something new for that special Star Wars fan in your life? You’ve placed a Star Wars wedding band on their finger, their phone is powered by the Dark Side, and they already rock out with their Chewie headphones, what else could they possibly need? Allow me to present the Han
Keep your snacks frozen in carbonite with this Han Solo fridge Read More
You’ve no doubt heard the term “I slept like a rock” haven’t you? Well the Living Stone Pillows bring that saying to life. They are a collection of pillows that have fabric that has been printed to make them look just like pebbles, stones and rocks from nature. The zippered pillow covers are made of
Living Stone Pillows help you sleep like a rock Read More
The onscreen keyboards on our mobile devices work great, but for those of us who are touch typists or those who prefer the feel of physical keys when they need to do a lot of writing, a Bluetooth keyboard is obviously the way to go. The latest keyboard that I’ve had the opportunity to test
ZAGG Pocket Bluetooth keyboard review Read More
The Kisai Link isn’t one of the cool watches that you probably expect from Tokyoflash Japan.  It’s a Bluetooth notification bracelet that’s available in 28 different styles, so you’re sure to find one you like.  The Link is the rectangular module you see in the top image.  Link uses Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy to connect
The TokyoFlash Kisai Link doesn’t tell you the time – it gives you notifications Read More
Instead of having to wait for gravity to cause your water to slowly drip through a filter, you can get 8-cups of filtered water in 60 seconds with the Aquasana Powered Water Filtration System.  This filtering system pumps water through four filtering stages to remove 66 contaminants while retaining natural minerals: Activated Carbon: Reduces organic chemicals like
This powered water filtering system doesn’t rely on gravity to drip water through a filter Read More