If you recently purchased a new laptop, it probably came with the new industry standard USB-C port. This port will eventually replace all older USB ports and you’ll find Macs, PCs, and mobile devices alike using them – hooray for standardization! Ah, but since upgrading, perhaps you may have left behind a magnetic cable that […]
The BreakSafe Magnetic USB-C power cable is coming soon! Read More
There are many different folding keyboards on the market for mobile warriors, prepared travelers, coffee shop surfers and tiny house Gadgeteers. These small keyboards are designed to take up minimal space while still providing a comfortable way to touch type on your mobile devices. I’ve tried many different ones over the years and I usually
iClever Tri-folding Bluetooth Keyboard (IC-BK05) review Read More
With the proliferation of cheaper Chinese phones from companies like OPPO, Xaomi and the recently reviewed verykool Spark LTE, there has been an increased popularity in the Western markets for these well specced but well priced phones. One of the questions you need to clarified before you put down your hard earned (not so big as buying mainstream players 🙂 ) dollars
Will my new phone work with my wireless carrier? Read More
I’ve been using a paper journal on a daily basis for the past year. I’d tried digital journals in the past, but I’ve always enjoyed using analog tools more than apps on my smartphone. The advantages to using a digital journal over an analog journal are the ability to archive them and the ability to
Moleskine’s new Smart Writing Set digitizes your notebooks in real time Read More
The verykool Spark LTE SL5011 Android phone is an affordable alternative to other Android smartphones in the market right now. We here at The Gadgeteer have received a few of these to review, so let’s take a look at this Spark LTE SL5011 and what features are packed in this 5″ smartphone. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin
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Hey, all you superhero fans! Add a little superhero flare to your “batcave” with this decorative Batman bookshelf. This is a handcrafted item made of wood, measures 47 inches wide x 20 inches tall x 8 inches deep, and appears to come in two separate pieces. The Dark Knight Batman Bookshelf is available in three
Add a little “BAM!” and “POW!” to your walls with this Batman bookshelf Read More
This week’s review updates are from Steve Holt and include a storage gadget, charging gadgets and Bluetooth headphones. The original posting date of the reviews range from a little over six months ago, to more than a year and a half ago. Let’s see how well these gadgets have held up over time. Is Steve
When I was a senior in high school I took a physics class and absolutely hated it. I struggled to keep up with the rest of the class and ended up dropping out halfway through the year. A few years later I had to take a physics class in college. I immediately remembered my high
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Sena, a company known for their high quality smartphone cases, is now offering a specially designed stand for the Apple Pencil stylus. Their new Apple Pencil stand is constructed of leather and has a non-slip base. The Apple Pencil can be positioned standing straight or horizontally for easy charging. It can even hold the Pencil’s
Sena lets your Apple Pencil take a stand Read More
Julie and I just finished our Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review last week. Not only did we each receive loaner units of the S7 Edge smartphone, but the Samsung Gear VR as well. After trying it out, we both agreed that the Gear VR deserved a review in and of itself. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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I don’t like putting keys in my pockets. Since I don’t always carry a bag, I’ve been looking for a clever way to keys onto things. But what if you could combine both? That’s where the Fortius Arms KeyBiner Carabiner comes in. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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If you’re a T-Mobile customer, you can watch the entire 2016 baseball season live via MLB.TV Premium for free – that’s every out-of-market (non-local) regular season game of your favorite team(s). That saves you $109.99! Just enroll between April 3-10. This link will provide the details about how to enroll (located in the middle of
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If you’re trying to get your children more interested in books instead of TV and video games, how about checking out these fun titles featuring Playmobil figures. Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Playmobil) by Richard Unglik is a hardbound book with 96 color pages. Richard Unglik, a professional photographer, has recreated the world
Classics and educational books for kids (and kids at heart) created with Playmobil figures Read More
Personal safety devices can be bulky and hard to use, but the Sound Grenade from ROBOCOPP has been designed like its namesake, the grenade. It’s a small device weighing only one ounce that can be clipped to a bag, keychain, clothing, etc. When you pull the pin it will produce a 120 decibel alarm that’s
The ROBOCOPP Sound Grenade will scare the bejeezus out of a would-be attacker Read More
The Zuli Smartplug Presence 3 Pack brings a new feature to the smart plug genre; they call it “Presence”. Simply put, after configuring the Zuli Smartplug, all it needs is your presence, or more accurately, your iPhone’s or iPad’s presence, to activate a light or appliance. When you leave the room the Zuli Smartplug will
Zuli Smartplug review Read More
If you’ve visited the Gadgeteer every day this week, you’ve read a lot of excellent reviews and news. But if you’ve not visited regularly, you have missed out. Don’t worry though, I’ve got you covered with a list of everything we posted this week. Click through to see the full list. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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My first impression on the i60 from ThiEYE was that it was going to be another POV action camera. Although it is similar to other cameras on the market, the i60 has some unique features of its own that makes it stand out from the rest. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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This is a sponsored blog. While the views expressed here are mine, I have been compensated by BROOKSTONE to write about this product. There are a million ways that you can express your personal style. From the clothes you wear, your hair style, favorite TV shows and movies, to the things you post on your
#sponsored Brookstone Cat Ear Headphones are the purrfect way to listen to your tunes Read More
For a gadget geek, I’m surprised to say I’ve never used a car mount for my phone. Eighteen years in two Miatas, there has always been enough of a shelf space around the gear shift to set it down on. And holding the phone always seemed a good enough solution. But as a new reviewer,
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Hey, look! It’s a beetle with a backpack! An electronic backpack. Cool. But why does he have this backpack? Well, in an effort to better understand the musculature of insect locomotion, scientists and engineers from the University of California Berkeley and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) strapped on tiny computers and wireless radio controls to
Scientists and engineers strap electronic backpacks on beetles to control them remotely Read More
