One of the biggest regrets I have is that I didn’t learn how to code when I was a kid. I’m a bit envious of those that can soon get a Bitsbox, a monthly subscription box teaching kids how to write programs through simple, fun games and activities. It’s currently up on Kickstarter for funding, but the […]
Kid-friendly programming tutorials delivered to your door Read More
If you are looking for gift ideas for that music lover for Christmas, or any occasion for that matter, you have no shortage of choices in the Bluetooth speaker department. They are everywhere, even in gas stations. We have a half dozen in my house of all shapes and sizes, and I have reviewed numerous
LuguLake BT-10 portable Bluetooth wireless speaker stand review Read More
When it comes to playing video games, I have been known to play for 2 or more hours in a session. Gaming like this is not un-common especially in my latest conquest Destiny. The problem is, that after an hour or so of holding my controller I find that my hands start to sweat a
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We have so many devices that are charged via USB in our house that multiport USB wall chargers have become a necessity for us. The Choetech 50 Watt 6 Port Desktop Smart USB Wall Charger is one that was offered to the Gadgeteer for review and I quickly volunteered to test it. To quote He-Man,
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The VERT is a small wearable inertial measurement device that accurately measures and records jump data for athletes who play volleyball, basketball, track and field and other sports that require jumping. The device pairs with a free iOS app that can be monitored by coaches during use, and instantly provides jump rate and jump height. VERT
VERT proves that white men can (or can’t) jump Read More
The POLAR Pen was a successfully funded Kickstarter project late last year and is now available to the general public. It’s a modular pen, it’s a magnetic toy for grown ups and it’s even a stylus. Let’s take a look. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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The Super Spy Ultra High Power Zoom 80X Telescope with Tripod Stand from Brando is the perfect tool for keeping an eye on your neighbor’s hot daughter dog who keeps leaving “presents” in your yard. The 80X zoom collapsing telescope snaps into the included iPhone 6 back cover. Also included is a tripod stand and
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As I get older, I try to keep informed about the state of my body to keep it in top operating condition. I have a blood pressure device which I use weekly; I weight myself daily and I use my Fitbit to keep track of how far I walk each day. With the receipt of
Kenek Edge Pulse Oximeter review Read More
Notebook fanatics will want to add a Mazzotti Books Veneer Notebook to their collection because the covers are made of plywood with or without gorgeous veneers. The notebooks feature 96 acid free pages, an inside paper pocket and an elastic band to hold the cover closed. The non veneered versions are available in A5 (5.8
You won’t have to worry about the covers ripping on these notesbooks Read More
Make sure you’re all caught up with our gadget news and reviews by checking out this list of all the articles that we’ve posted this week. Full list after the break. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
BBQ Dragon, Spire activity tracker, Vaja iPhone 6 Plus case and more – Weekly roundup Read More
I’ve taken my shots at Bluetooth over the years, but even I have to admit, it’s getting better all the time. As Bluetooth matures and improves, so do the speakers and headphones that incorporate it. Pendulumic (say that fast five times) makes wireless Bluetooth headphones exclusively. And since they do only that, Pendulumic claims that
Pendulumic headphones: This is Bluetooth? Read More
It is not often that I get a chance to review a product before it is available to consumers for their purchase. But the other day I got a nice surprise from the postman and the folks at Liquid (an Australian group),with their new Key Caddy, a follow-up Kickstarter project to the Liquid Wallet that I
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A couple of days ago, we told you about a pen that holds a toolbox-worth of tools inside. This pen carries extra power for your mobile gadgets inside. The Smartphone Power Boost Pen is the backup battery for people who like to carry the absolute minimum of gear. To charge your device, just pop the cap
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Even though it may seem like smartphones have replaced wristwatches as our main time pieces, there are many people who still enjoy or need to wear a standalone watch on their wrist. That doesn’t mean you can’t combine some high tech features into that wristwatch though. Here are a few gift ideas for the watch fans
Gift ideas for watch wearers Read More
I love getting a new gadget, not just because I love the gadget itself, but because it means I get new cases and covers! Of course, I expect a case to protect my device from bumps and bruises of everyday use, but I also want it to either disappear from view or to add to
Vaja Cases Grip LP Premium iPhone 6 Plus Leather Case review Read More
When does a Bluetooth speaker cease to be a Bluetooth speaker? Actually, it never does cease to be Bluetooth, but maybe it can cease to sound like Bluetooth. Anyway, that’s the idea behind RIVA’s Turbo X Bluetooth speaker. The Turbo X is a mobile Bluetooth speaker for inside the home, outdoors by the pool or
RIVA turbo-charges Bluetooth audio with the Turbo X Read More
Here at The Gadgeteer we review hundreds of gadgets and devices every year. The majority of which we shelve or give away not long after the review has been posted. There’s a limit to the number of activity trackers and headphones one person can wear. But what about those devices that we continue to use long after we’ve given
Being able to read incoming SMS messages on your Google Android Wear smartwatch comes in handy when your phone is in your bag or pocket. But if you want to send a quick reply through the watch, your only option has been to have your dictated voice message converted into text. Some people don’t like to
Coffee is the first touch-based messaging app for Google’s Android Wear Read More
To paraphrase Yogi Berra, Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 headphones are deja-vu all over again. In my review of the original P5 headphones, I said that they could handle anything I had been able to throw at them. That was four-years ago and now B&W wants even more thrown at their new P5 Series 2
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The Pawcet is an outdoor drinking fountain for your dog. Attach a standard garden hose, and all Phideaux has to do is step on the Pawcet to get a drink of fresh water. No more worrying that the water bowl will get turned over while you’re at work! The Pawcet is $24.99 at Quirky. SHARE
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