For many of us, summer means ample time spent in or on the water. Whether it’s taking a dip in the pool, catching a wave, or casting a line, summer and water activities go hand in hand. Regrettably, many of us fail to take appropriate safety measures when taking in the summer fun. I’m sure […]
Ditch that bulky life-jacket and grab a Kingii Read More
It doesn’t seem that long ago that I reviewed my first desktop multi-USB charger. That one had four USB ports, which of course, I quickly filled up. Today, my desk graduates to 8 USB charging ports. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
EasyAcc 8-Port USB Desktop Charger review Read More
Forget building sets that let your kid build a house he can play with. Bilderhoos lets your kid build a house he can play in! The pieces are made of 1″ thick marine-grade 9-ply plywood that has been triple-coated with exterior water-based polyurethane. The edges of each board are rounded with a router and sanded to a
Your child can build his own house with this Bilderhoos kit! Read More
Earlier in the year, we told you that Ikea had announced a line of Qi wireless chargers, some of which would be incorporated into their lamps and furniture. Those chargers are available for purchase now. They have some stand-alone chargers, like the single Nordmarke (above, left, $28) and the triple Nordmarke (lower left, $65). They
Ikea’s line of Qi chargers are available now Read More
Some say that true genius is making something difficult look easy. Bowers &Wilkins’ repeatedly prove that point. They may not be the first high-end speaker company out of the gate with products such as bluetooth speakers (T7) or headphones (P3,P5,P7), but when they decide to tackle something, people notice. Case in point: the new B&W
Bowers & Wilkins has cut the cord on their P5 headphone Read More
In San Francisco, CA, a small startup called The Grid (www.thegrid.io), is getting ready to radically change the future of Web design with their proprietary artificial intelligence platform. This AI platform promises users freedom from templates and other drag and drop Web site development tools, and instead suggests that using their platform, your Web site
The Grid offers a glimpse at the future of Web design Read More
Do you need to buy a new spray nozzle for your garden hose every summer because they are cheaply made and fall apart before the end of the season? The folks at TeleBrands sent me the Mighty Blaster fireman’s nozzle and a Pocket Hose to try for a few weeks and so far it’s a
As seen on TV: Mighty Blaster Fireman’s Nozzle Garden Hose Sprayer review Read More
Why use a flashlight that only lights a small circular area in front of you (top right image) when you could light up a full 180o around you (bottom right image)? The TripleLite 180o Flashlight uses “patented technology and a Smart Widescreen LED Arrangement” to light a bigger, brighter area than standard flashlights can. It has three
In recent years, there’s been a lot of discussion about how the blue light from the screens of mobile devices could be negatively impacting sleep patterns. Humans evolved having bright, bluish-white light from the sun during part of the day. The only light they had at night was either from the stars and moon or
Silk by Saffron Smart LED Lighting matches your home’s lighting to your body rhythms Read More
GoPro has just released their GoPro Hero 4 Session. This is their smallest POV/Action camera yet; 50% smaller and 40% lighter than their other Hero 4 camera. Weighing in at 2.6oz (74g) and measuring less than 1.5 inches square, the Session no longer needs all those external cases to maintain its integrity underwater and is waterproof
GoPro Hero 4 Session – Your video just got smaller Read More
If you’re like our family, you’ve been waiting and hoping that Microsoft would make Xbox One backward compatible before purchasing one (we didn’t want to spend money on a new console and then have to spend more to purchase new games just to use it). Well, it took long enough, but that day is here at
Backward compatibility is coming to Xbox One this fall – finally! Read More
Even though I’m the Gadgeteer, I don’t upgrade my personal phone every few months like some people might expect. I’m still using the LG G3 that I purchased last August. That means that in a few short weeks that I’ll have been using the same phone for an entire year. Are you shocked? That doesn’t mean
We’ve all seen those paint-by-numbers kits, right? Are the middle of the last century, the kits were hugely popular with adults. I mostly see kits for kids these days, but there are a huge variety of detailed paint-by-number kits for adults on the internet. You can certainly find an image to interest you should you
Create a paint-by-numbers masterpiece from your own photograph Read More
These slacks from Bluff Works can be worn at work or on your day off, and they offer special, secure pockets to protect your gear when you travel. They have a couple of hidden zippered pockets – one in front to hold a passport and one in the back that can hold an oversized travel
Comfortable, pickpocket-resistant pants for work or travel Read More
I was a relatively early adopter of smartwatches; I owned the original Pebble smartwatch before upgrading to a Moto 360 last February. Admittedly, I was initially skeptical of their usefulness; however, my smartwatch quickly and seamlessly integrated itself into my daily routine. The ability to dismiss calls, quickly reply to text messages, and receive notifications from
Otium Gear smartwatch review Read More
Do you have a burning desire to have the hottest man cave (or woman cave) in town and you have an extra $25,000 just burning a hole in your pocket? Get yourself a Robotic Bartender! This bartender is the same computerized mixologist found in hotels and country clubs. You select a drink on the touchscreen menu from
Forget the Jetson’s robot maid – get a Robotic Bartender instead Read More
Happy 4th of July! I know a lot of you are enjoying hotdogs, hamburgers, beer and fireworks right now, but if you want a break from all the festivities, we have you covered. Click through to see a list of everything we’ve posted here on the Gadgeteer this week. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Wasn’t there a law passed several years ago banning the practice of adding an “i” in front of a product name just to sound techy and hip? Probably not, but there should be, call your congressman now. Anyway, the iFork (just saying the name makes me roll my eyes because it has nothing to do
iFork is a great idea with a really dumb name Read More
Last year, I reviewed the Phiaton Bridge MS 500 headphones and found them to be stylish (if you like red), well-made, comfortable, and sound quite good for the price. At a slightly higher price, Phiaton offers a wireless Bluetooth headphone with active noise canceling. The Chord MS 530 is more comfortable, lighter and yet still
Phiaton Chord MS 530 Bluetooth headphone review Read More
Whenever my family and I go on vacation we run into the same problem; there is never enough room in the hotel dresser to store all of our clothes. There are four of us and we usually end up “fighting” over who gets enough drawers. Inevitably, clothes end up scattered in drawers, in suitcases, and
Shelfpack is the ultimate suitcase Read More