Entomophagy is “the human consumption of insects and arachnids as food” according to Entomophagy.com. Now don’t get squeamish, but this may very well be the future for feeding the world. Did you know that there are an estimated 10 quintillion (10,000,000,000,000,000,000) insects (about 900,000 species) on the planet according to Smithsonian Information? That seems like […]
Farm 432: Farming insects for food to feed the future Read More
The Gadgeteer turned 18 years old last month (August, 2015). As the old saying goes, “time flies when you’re having fun” and it is so true. I can’t believe I’ve been writing gadget news and reviews for that long. I thought it might be fun start a new feature where we take a trip down memory
Sony CLIE (PEG-S300) review – 15 years ago today on The Gadgeteer Read More
Steve Jobs may have hated them, but I’ve always liked styluses. I have a collection of them because I’m always trying to find the perfect one that doesn’t feel like a stylus at all, but more like a pen on paper. The latest stylus that I’ve had the opportunity to test is the Stilo stylus.
Let’s see a show of hands, how many of you have ever used a binder clip as a wallet? I use one whenever I want to travel light and only need a couple cards and some cash. The Edwin wallet by Hive Design is a Kickstarter project that is trying to raise $15,000 and is
Edwin is a minimalist wallet inspired by the binder clip Read More
As another week comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on all the gadget news, reviews and articles that were posted here on The Gadgeteer. To make things easy for you, I’ve compiled a list with links to every article. Enjoy! SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Nike sunglasses, Apple watch docks, Bluetooth speakers and more – Weekly roundup Read More
With all the portable battery packs out there it is getting harder and harder for manufacturers to stand out. You can get these battery packs everywhere now, even in gas stations. So what is it that makes the Choetech dual-USB battery pack stand out? Well, for starters, it has a quick-charge USB port to enable
Choetech 15,600 mAh dual USB battery pack review Read More
From the weird product files comes Freka facewear. What the heck is it? It is a face mask that filters the air for either pollution and other health reasons. Instead of wearing a generic mask that cost pennies, you can wear this “stylish” and ergonomically designed mask. Inspired by the classic styling of British tailoring,
Here’s the latest in facewear. Yes, facewear is now a thing Read More
I think I’ve said before, in an attempt to be fiscally responsible (cheap), I try to do most home repairs and renovations myself. I often enlist the help of my children and employ them as my gofer’s. If you ask my children what the most important part of any job is, they will tell you
Boombotix Boombot Rex Bluetooth speaker review Read More
If you’ve been wanting to step up from an old school split ring keyring, check out the KEYKLIP Kickstarter campaign. The KEYKLIP is a solid anodized aluminum key holder with a built in carabiner clip and bottle opener. It can hold 2 – 10 keys using the included extenders and once the keys are secured
Is the KEYKLIP a better key organizer? Read More
As a LEGO fan and an Apple Watch owner, I had heard about people building their own Apple Watch charging stands with LEGO blocks. When SwitchEasy came out with its Blocks Apple Watch charging stand, I jumped at the chance to take a look at it. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
SwitchEasy Blocks Customizable Dock Building Set for Apple Watch review Read More
The Gmail Android app has recently added Block email address and Unsubscribe to the list of menu overflow items. To block someone who bombards you with unnecessary emails, all you have to do is open the email, tap on the menu overflow icon (three vertical dots) located within the email next to the reply button
Gmail Android app adds new Unsubscribe and Block email address features Read More
Let’s get this out of the way, this tablet has mediocre and outdated specifications. It runs Android 4.1, has a 1.5Ghz dual processor, and only 8 GB of built-in storage. This is not a top of the line tablet, but it should be fine for basic internet browsing, reading, and music streaming. So why the
An Android tablet with an interesting twist Read More
I live in a rural area where power outages are commonplace. It doesn’t seem normal when a week goes by without the power flickering or going completely out for at least a few minutes. Before we had a whole house generator installed, we would lose the contents of our refrigerator and freezer at least once
Withings has split their Aura sleep tracking gadget into two different packages. One without the sleep sensor and one that performs just as a connected alarm clock. The Aura Connected Alarm Clock + Sleep Sensor Accessory is priced at $299.95 and the Aura Connected Alarm Clock is priced at 189.95. The difference is that the
Withings Aura Connected Alarm Clock will now let you wake up to your favorite tunes Read More
The seasons are changing and before you know it the holidays will be upon us. It’s a great time to reflect and think about your life. Why not write yourself a letter that will be emailed to your future you in say… one year, 5 years or even 50 years! If you register as a
Look out for yourself at www.futureme.org Read More
Even though I review mostly audio gear, I jumped at the chance to test the Cree LED High Power Searchlight. My interest was piqued when I bought a 250 lumen flashlight to replace my aging Maglight and its pathetically weak bulb. But once I saw that the Cree light was 800 lumens, I couldn’t resist.
Lifestyle 800 Lumens Cree LED flashlight review Read More
The new Griffin Technology Guide Cable Management anchors look useful as well as snazzy. You get three Guides that feature a non-skid weighted, steel polished base with anodized aluminum hooks that are magnetized. All you do is remove the magnetic hook, position your cable or cables and reattach the magnetic hook. Once setup, you’ll no
Griffin Guides keep your cables where you need them Read More
I don’t get very excited over clothing, but I seriously want one of these (I hope my wife is reading this). Baubax is a collection of jackets that have an uncanny amount of useful features, especially for gadget enthusiasts. It comes in four different styles: windbreaker, bomber, blazer, and sweatshirt. Each style has a male
Baubax may be the most useful jacket ever Read More
There’s just nothing worse than exercising in glasses or sunglasses when they slip, bounce and fog up because of perspiration. When the Gadgeteer was asked to review the Nike Vision Run X2 Sunglasses, I volunteered to see if they might function better than others during exercise. What I found was that they are excellent sunglasses
Nike Vision Run X2 Sunglasses (EV0798) review Read More
While this may not fall into the traditional realm of gadgetry, it does coincide with another love of mine….pranking my wife! The Tapping Peeper is a motion activated figure that attaches to your window with a suction cup. While I can’t speak for your loved ones, I know my wife would go running scared if
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