Cars have become more advanced, and along with the new computer and emissions controls have come the warning indicator lights or “idiot lights” that will go off if the computer detects something wrong with a system in your vehicle. Thankfully, a standard port for accessing that information in the car’s computer system was developed, called […]
BlueDriver OBD2 Bluetooth Scan Tool review Read More
If Dad likes old-school, automatic-winding watches, he’ll want a way to keep them wound and ready for wearing. The Leather 2 Watch Winder is a leather-covered, glass-topped box with room to display two watches and keep them dust-free. The interior stand rotates the watches over 4300 times a day to keep them wound, with 20-minutes
Keep Dad on time with this watch winder for Father’s Day Read More
If you live with your iPad Air 2 constantly by your side or in your hands, you know that the world is full of dangers for expensive electronic devices. The LifeProof NUUD case for the iPad Air 2 will help you keep your device safe, no matter what conditions you encounter. LifeProof President and CEO Pete
The LifeProof NUUD case makes your iPad Air 2 life-proof Read More
I don’t know about you, but I like to have a status LED on my gadgets that lets me know when they are fully charged so I don’t have to manually turn them on to check the battery level. Most of the Android smartphones that I’ve owned have this feature, but Apple’s iPhones and iPads
Know when your iPhone or iPad is finished charging with the Scosche flatOUT LED cable Read More
For my home office I use an iMac, which normally sits at the wrong height for my posture since I place my keyboard directly on the same surface as where my iMac stands. It would be nice to raise it up a bit, and also add a small USB hub since I only have four
Satechi Aluminum Monitor Stand review Read More
You’ll never be stranded with a flat tire on your bicycle or have to cancel the basketball game due to an under-inflated ball again! The Mobo Pocket Air Pump is about small enough to hide in your closed fist and weighs only 2 ounces. The sleek aluminum design is sturdy enough to allow a maximum
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We recently told you about a Star Wars lightsaber engagement ring, now here’s a Star Wars Droid wedding ring that will work for men or women. The ring is from PaulMichaelDesign on Etsy; he also made the Goodbye Old Friend LLAP necklace (tribute to Leonard Nimoy and Mr. Spock) and the Boldly Going Somewhere… Starship Enterprise ring.
Say “I Do” with a set of matching Droid wedding bands Read More
How many times have you been relaxing on the couch or in bed when your smartphone or tablet runs out of juice? If you’re lazy like I am, you probably don’t want to get up and plug in your device to charge it because let’s face it, getting up is too much like work! Couchlet
Couchlet turns your couch or bed into a USB charger Read More
We live in a condo building that was built in 1963. It’s a 14-story building with more than 100 units in it. In addition to each unit having their own fire alarms, there is a central fire alarm system for the entire building. Because the building is older, the systems in the individual units aren’t
Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight review Read More
The Ticked Off plastic spoon may remind you of the sporks KFC used to use, but don’t use this to eat with! This little tool is the easy way to remove ticks that have bitten a human or an animal. You just place the slot near the tick and slide the implement forward. It will
Easily remove ticks without touching them or needing tweezers Read More
If you have a cramped laundry room or perhaps just have your machines in a closet, you probably don’t have room for a utility sink for handwashing delicates or for soaking stains before washing. The new Samsung activewash™ High-Efficiency Top Loading washer is perfect for these situations because it has a built-in sink. Of course, the machine has
You can even handwash your clothes in the Samsung activewash™ machine Read More
Tracksuits have never been considered dinner party appropriate garb until now. Traxedos are tracksuits that, you guessed it, look like a tuxedo. Silly? Yes. Only worn by dorks and tools? Most likely. But hey, don’t let that stop you. You’ll definitely turn heads when people see you in one of these suits. The Traxedo comes
Traxedo is the perfect clothing for dinner parties and your next marathon Read More
Have you ever stood at the baggage conveyor after a flight and wondered which black rolling bag was yours? I sure have. We have half a dozen in the attic in various sizes and weights, so when our Benevolent Gadgeteer Overlord offered the Genius Pack, I wondered if it might somehow be different. I had
Genius Pack 22″ Carry On review Read More
Both Julie and Jackie Cheng have reviewed the Keyport keychain alternative, and both like and still use their Keyports. (Read Jackie’s review of the original Keyport here and Julie’s review of the Keyport Slide 2.0 here.) After reading their rave reviews, I bought a Keyport, too. (I’ve got three Slides that I can choose from,
Save 20% this Memorial Day weekend on a Keyport keychain organizer Read More
Don’t let the weekend go by without making sure that you didn’t miss any of this week’s content. Click through to see the full list of the gadget related news, reviews and articles that were posted on The Gadgeteer this past week. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Sphero robot, Axel Soundscape headphones, ThermaCELL insoles and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Grilled cheese sandwiches and buttered toast are two of my favorites. But buttering the bread when the butter has been taken straight from the refrigerator can be challenging because cold butter doesn’t spread very easily. Taking the butter out ahead of time to soften is the easiest way to solve the problem, but for those times when you don’t
Cooks Innovations Butter Mill review Read More
So, you’re an on the go type of person who loves to take pictures. The problem is picture ops come up when you least expect them or when you’re not prepared with a tripod or selfie stick. The Gekkopod, a Kickstarter project by Gal and Boaz Zucker, may be the perfect portable solution to your
Be a picture god with the Gekkopod flexible camera mount Read More
They Seyvr wallet is made of high-quality reinforced premium leather and is only about 15mm thick. The trifold wallet has six card slots, a money clip for cash and receipts, and it has a 1400mAh lithium-polymer battery that can keep your phone charged. The wallet is available in two versions, one with a built-in Lightning
The Seyvr wallet keeps your phone charged Read More
A few weeks ago I told you about the availability of a dedicated Android app for The Gadgeteer. At that time the iOS version of the app wasn’t available because it had not yet been approved by Apple. I’m happy to announce that the The Gadgeteer iOS app is now available on iTunes! Just like
The Gadgeteer iOS app is now available through iTunes Read More
A commenter on Reddit once said, “I possess a device, in my pocket, that is capable of accessing the entirety of information known to man. I use it to look at pictures of cats and get into arguments with strangers.” I think this is a pretty hilarious way to describe how we tend to take
Is that a space shuttle in your pocket? Read More