In case you’ve been living in a cave for the last few years, I have some news for you: there’s this thing called fitness bands (or activity trackers or wearables, depending on what your angle is), and it’s everywhere. Julie has collected the entire set, I believe. She has also offered the team several, so, […]
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If your hands are always cold as ice, you need one of these rechargeable hand warmers. (My daughter needs one; her hands are always as cold as ice.) Its lithium-ion battery charges from USB power, and then it can provide you with up to 6 hours of heat (up to a maximum of 130oF) to
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Or you could protect them with a Direwolf, if you prefer. The 8GB USB flash drives concealed inside these Game of Thrones designs are ultra-thin, ultra-fast, and waterproof. The Hand is a functional pin, and the Direwolf has a ring for attaching to your keychain. Both are made of a zinc alloy; the wolf has
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We all want to be healthy and fit, but it takes effort to get that way and to stay that way. Most of the time it might feel like it’s too much effort to even bother. That is unless you have help like a Vida health coach. Vida is an iOS app that lets you
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A lot of high end fitness trackers that are designed to keep track of your steps and physical activity can also give you insight on your sleeping habits with the hope of improving them. Everyone could use a better night’s sleep right? The only problem with most of these trackers is that you have to wear them on
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The Earhart Tablet Carrycase from Materials + Process is a pouch to carry a tablet and a couple other things – perhaps a small notepad and a writing implement, as seen here. The Earhart is made by a design firm in San Fransisco that was started by Christine Marcelino. The company’s “mission is to design and craft
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If you like using those virtual keyboards that are projected on the table in front of you, you might be interested in this keyboard projector. If you are also a die-hard Star Wars fan, you’ll definitely be interested in the R2-D2 Original Sound Virtual Laser Keyboard. The robot stands 3.8” L x 2.75” W x 1.9”
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Medicine won’t do its job unless you take it when you’re supposed to take it. If you or a loved one is prone to forgetting to take medications, the Liif pillbox looks like a useful gadget that will remind you and alert caregivers when doses are missed. The Liif comes in two versions. One with four pill
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I have hundreds of photos stored on a computer and external hard drive just sitting there being neglected. 🙁 I’ve always intended on printing my favorites but never got around to it and now there are so many, the task is overwhelming. I also intended on buying a digital frame to display them; however, I
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Firmly in the “does this thing make me look strange?” category, the Thanko Thumb Extender for Phone Touchscreens is designed to make it easier to use the touch screen on your mobile device. Whether you have a phablet, small tablet, or large tablet, you may find it isn’t as easy to reach the entire screen
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We recently told you about the i-FlashDrive with both a USB and a Lightning connector and that, when used your own microSD card, allowed you to transfer files between a computer and the iOS device. The i-FlashDrive II drops the USB connector, and it allows you to use full-sized SD cards as well as microSD.
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I am a golfer, at one time I could be called an avid golfer playing two, three or even four times a week. Although golf is a great way to free your mind, with all the tranquility I often find my mind wandering on the course. This leads me to forget how many shots I
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All of the packages have been unwrapped, the eggnog carton is empty and the majority of us probably feel like we’ve overdosed on Christmas cookies and candies. I have the perfect remedy for you. It’s a complete list of all our posts from last week. Click through to view the list of last week’s gadget
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Stylish, clever and practical. If a gadget covers those three adjectives, it’s got a chance for success. And those are the words that first come to mind for the Vector cupholder that I was fortunate to get my hands on. If you want to reduce your worry level about spilling a drink on your keyboard
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If you like to draw or design you know how much of a pain it is to switch between different tools to make shapes or curved lines. The Charles Williams Company realized this and came up with the Design Liner, a current Kickstarter project. Made out of stainless steel, the Design Liner incorporates such things
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A couple weeks ago I asked all the members of the Gadgeteer team to send me a list of their favorite products from this past year. Their lists didn’t need to be restricted to gadgets that they had personally reviewed in 2014, but could include any products that they have enjoyed using over the course
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The Bluetooth Speaker Hat from Brando is a tech clothing item that serves two purposes. It is an acrylic hat that will keep your head warm when it’s cold outside and it’s a Bluetooth speaker with phone capability. The hat charges via micro USB (Never thought I’d write that sentence) and features a microphone and
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A scanner? What is this, 1996? Not too long ago I discontinued my home fax landline. When was the last time I needed to fax, when everyone uses email? Boy was I wrong. I’m in the middle of a house remodel, and I’m finding lots of reasons to electronically scan and send documents, not just
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Have you ever wished you could make your “i” device part of your computer, you know like an extra monitor or something. Duet is an app designed by ex Apple engineers that allows you to connect your “i” device to a Mac using the Lightning or 30 pin connector and making it in essence a
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Everyone here at The Gadgeteer would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Feliz Navidad, Joyeux Noël, Season’s Greetings, Happy Festivus, Happy Christmahanukwanzakkus or the appropriate holiday wishes that apply to you. We hope you have a wonderful day filled with family, friends, good food, lively conversations, gifts, fun and
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