Last fall, we told you about the iFetch, an interactive toy that pitches a ball for your small to medium-sized dog, or cat, to fetch. You can even train your pet to return the small balls to the iFetch to reload it for longer play times. The problem was that this version uses 1.5″ balls, which […]
There’s an iFetch in the works for big dogs, too Read More
Over the years, The Gadgeteer has told you about a variety of devices that use UV light to sanitize your gadgets and gear or even your carpets. (Check the links at the end of this post to read about some of these products.) There’s one potentially very germy item in your home that hasn’t been
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The Amazon Echo now works outside its black cylinder. Using the new Amazon Alexa Channel on IFTTT, you can create recipes to send Shopping List or To-do List items to services such as Evernote, Twitter, Gmail, or Google Drive. IFTTT, formerly known as If This Then That, lets unrelated apps or services talk to each
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Samsung’s latest Android smartphones include the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge. Both of these phones are essentially the same except that the S6 edge has a display with curved edges and the S6 does not. The curved display isn’t a new feature though, it was first introduced with the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge which I
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The Spigen Apple Watching Charging Stand is made of aluminum and is shaped much like the stand on the iMac or Apple Thunderbolt displays. The actual dock is made of TPU to prevent scratching the Watch, and it cradles the magnetic charging disk that comes with the Watch. Spigen says the dock is compatible with
The Spigen Apple Watch Charging Stand is simple and elegant – and available very soon! Read More
The mophie juice pack H2PRO for iPhone 6 is a external battery case, just as you expect from mophie. It has 2750mAh, which more than doubles the battery life of the iPhone 6. Just like other mophie cases, it can protect your phone from bumps and drops. Unlike other mophie cases, the juice pack H2PRO meets
Give your iPhone 6 power to spare and protection from the elements with the mophie H2PRO Read More
Moms and dads know that holding and feeding their baby is a two handed task… or at least it has been till now. The Beebo hands free bottle holder is an easy to use gadget that is like gaining a third hand. The Beebo is made from ‘baby safe’ materials that are free of BPA,
Hands-free isn’t just for calling, it’s for feeding babies too Read More
I lose my keys far more often than a responsible adult should. After doing so for the umpteenth time, I decided I needed a way to locate them quickly. I recently discovered Tile, a poker chip sized tracker, that connects to your phone via Bluetooth. It’s small enough to fit on your keyring, in your
AgileBits just updated its popular iOS password keeper, 1Password, to support the Apple Watch. Having 1Password on your Apple Watch gives you fingertip access to your most-used passwords, such as codes to open a garage door, onetime passwords, or credit card numbers. You can decide which passwords you want to send to your Apple Watch.
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Every time I write about Reid Heath Acoustic’s (RHA) in-ear headphones, it’s always about their “next big thing.” Each model seems to trump the previous one in interesting ways. Nice to see that nothing’s changed with RHA. Their new flagship earphone, the T10i (the i denotes a mic) certainly trumps everything before it. But this
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I know some people have a lot of trouble with frizzy, static-y hair. Despite my limp, fine hair, even I have trouble with static in the winter. Hammacher Schlemmer has a hairbrush they say will reduce frizzy and flyaway hair. The Anti-Static Ionic Hairbrush “emits negative ions that counteract the causes of static and frizz
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The Kate bag from Kelly Moore is a canvas bag with leather trim that is suitable for women or men. Inside is a removable set of padded, adjustable Velcro dividers that create four compartments that can hold up to a 10″ lens, camera body, flash, phone, batteries, and other accessories. The sides and bottom of the bag are
The casual Kate bag can be your camera bag, daily gear bag, or even a diaper bag Read More
To celebrate May the Fourth be With You Day (5/4) comes an announcement about the second edition Star Wars inspired headphone collection from SMS Audio. This collection includes four different pairs of headphones designed after popular Star Wars characters and icons. You can choose from R2-D2, Chewbacca, Tie Fighter or Darth Vader. These are on-ear
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Have you ever looked at a headphone website and thought, “I like the looks of this headphone, but the ear pads of this one are more comfortable and yet this one sounds better. If I could just mix and match…” Well, now you can—sort of. Aiaiai is known for their minimalist styling with choices of
Aiaiai lets you custom build your TMA headphone Read More
Ever thought of being a legend in your own time? Do you love taking pictures, and the idea of others appreciating your work? Maybe you’re making a new project and you’ve taken pictures along the way to detail the progress. Why not create a story with the myriad of pictures you have on your phone
Create a tale to share with the world using Storehouse Read More
When I was a kid, we didn’t have smartphones, tablets, hand held game consoles or the internet to entertain us. We had to use our imagination. Sticks became swords and cardboard boxes became forts. Help your kids ignite their creativity and imagination with the Moff Band, a successfully funded Kickstarter project from last year. It’s
Moff Band is a smart wearable toy for kids (and adults who don’t want to grow up) Read More
I do not like those inflatable neck pillows I see other use when traveling by plane. To me, they look ridiculous and they’re about as comfortable as sleeping on an air mattress (not comfortable). I thought I’d give the Roamwild Surround Travel Pillow a try. Would this be a step up? SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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With the Soto PT-14SB Pocket Torch, you can transform a standard disposable lighter into a strong, wind-resistant burner with electronic ignition. With the Soto enclosure, a lighter can produce a flame that reaches temperatures up to 2300oF (about 1300°C). You’ll be able to light stoves and lamps, solder metal, and melt snow with the torch. Soto
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Today is Star Wars Day – May the fourth – but you don’t have to wait for this one day per year to show your love for Star Wars. Skinit has a line of officially-licensed Star Wars images that you can have put on a case or skin to fit your device. Choose from 25
May the Fourth be with your electronic devices this Star Wars Day! Read More
I’m not a smoker and have never been a smoker, but I do know that it’s an extremely unhealthy and risky habit. It’s a habit that is very hard to kick without the help of drugs or strong will power. The new fad is to switch from regular cigarettes to electronic cigarettes also know as
Wirelessly monitor your ecig habit with the Smokio vaporizer Read More