VisionTek introduces high-powered USB charging hubs

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You won’t have to hunt for a vacant AC wall socket when you want to charge your USB-chargeable devices with these high-powered USB charging hubs from VisionTek.  The VisionTek High Power USB Four Port Charging Hub (center) has three 5V/1A ports and one 5V/2.1A port, so you can charge a tablet and three other devices […]

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How do you take your eggs–on a stick?

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In a carnival world where just about everything from chicken to butter can be eaten “on a stick”, it was only a matter of time before the fad made its way to your kitchen.  Now I’m not particularly talented at making eggs either, although rarely have I faced the issues plaguing these poor people.  However, who

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Protect your iPhone 6 without bulk

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The Momax 0.3mm Membrane Case for iPhone 6 will protect your new iPhone from scratches and dust without adding bulk to the svelte device.  It’s only 0.3 mm thick, so you’ll hardly notice it’s there.  Precise fit means all the controls and ports on the iPhone 6 are easily available.  The Momax 0.3mm Membrane Case

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This TV sound system lets you bring the speaker closer to you without moving the TV

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When I lived in a standalone house, I could crank the TV volume loud enough to hear what was being said over the music and background noises.  Now that I live in a condo building, I have to worry about keeping my noise levels down, so I constantly find myself asking “what did he say?”

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16yr old’s dry-erase light switch cover goes to Kickstarter

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A year ago I told you about teen product designer Nick Bain and his dry-erase light switch cover. Now he’s launched the Switch Port as a Kickstarter project seeking $750 in funding. The Switch Port is a replacement light switch cover that doubles as a dry-erase message board. The cover has been CNC milled and

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ClearStream Eclipse HDTV Amplified Indoor Antenna review

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We lost our internet connection for about 24 hours recently. After each of us wandered around aimlessly wondering what to do, we finally found some other things to occupy our time – you know, fun things like cleaning the house, playing board games, and being chased by angry wasps whose nest we had just sprayed

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Add some personality to your keychain with these Rockin’ Keys

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This time, you won’t be relying on your key fob for the personality, because your keys will be rockin’!  The key blanks you’ll find at the Rockin’ Keys website look like acoustic or electric guitars in different styles and colors, banjos, or violins.  You won’t be limited to selecting just musical instruments, though, because they

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Rachio Iro smart sprinkler system keeps your lawn green while saving water

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A couple of weeks ago I told you about the Skydrop sprinkler system which uses your soil conditions and local weather to better schedule when it waters your lawn. That system was priced at $299. If you want a slightly less expensive solution, consider the Rachio Iro smart sprinkler system. Priced at $249, this system also mounts on

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ZeroHour XD Tactical Flashlight and Battery Backup review

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I’m starting to see the benefit in the multi-purposing of devices.  ZeroHour takes a flashlight  and uses the batteries to also serve as battery backup for devices powered by a USB cable.  As I usually carry two separate items in my car or pack to accomplish the same goal, I’m now able to cut back to just

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Be prepared for emergencies big and small

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This post is brought to you by eBay. All opinions are 100% mine. September is Emergency Preparedness month, and it’s time to think about what you and your family will do if disaster strikes.  Not all emergencies are of the end-0f-the-world or zombie-apocalypse scale.  They can be on a smaller scale, but just as potentially

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iPhone 6 cases, Macbook docks, pocket pens and more – Weekly roundup

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If you’ve been too busy to visit The Gadgeteer every day this week (say it isn’t so!) then this post is just for you. You can pretend like this is a DVR for your favorite gadget related news and reviews. So get comfy and click through to see the full list of news, reviews and articles from

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Inateck Portable Bluetooth Speaker review

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There have been a large number of Bluetooth audio devices reviewed here on The Gadgeteer lately!  Well, they are pretty popular devices.  Especially Bluetooth speakers.  They free you from the tangle of cables, after all!  What we have on offer here for your consideration is the Inateck BP-2001 Portable Bluetooth Speaker.  This review will be

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Kindle Fire HDX bundle at a special price

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QVC’s Today’s Special Value is Amazon’s Kindle Fire HDX bundled with a Belkin case and an Amazon multi-tip Kindle stylus.  The 7″ Kindle Fire HDX has a 2.2GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, Adreno 330 graphics processor, 7″ anti-glare HD color display with 1920 X 1200 resolution and an advanced polarizing filter, unlimited Cloud storage for

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Julie’s gadget diary – What features would your dream phone have?

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I received an email from Verizon telling me that the New Moto X smartphone and Moto Maker rolled out today. If you’re not familiar with Moto Maker, it’s a special customization service for the Moto X Android smartphone. You use it to choose from a thousand combinations for the back, front and trim colors of the

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Polar announces the M400 activity tracking GPS watch for runners

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Last week I posted a review of the Polar Loop activity tracker wrist band. This week Polar as announced a new activity tracker that some powerful new features geared towards runners. The new M400 is water-resistant and comes in white and black versions. It features Bluetooth connectivity with mobile devices and Polar’s own Flow app which

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Lamy Pico Pocket Size Extendable and Ohto Rook ballpoint pens review

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Today I want to show you two ballpoint pens that have been designed to take up less space than traditional pens while still providing a comfortable writing experience. Everyday Carry (EDC) enthusiasts who are always on the look out for ways to pare down the size and weight of their gear bags might enjoy learning

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A luxurious travel kit for the man who wet-shaves

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My husband discovered the joys of shaving with vintage double-edged razors and warm shaving cream a few years ago.  He uses an old Gillette “Fat Boy” razor older than he is with Gillette 7 O’clock double-edge blades, and his skin has never been better.  His beard, which used to literally shred the collars of his shirts

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