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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Each week (or until we run out of updates) we add new info to reviews that we’ve posted in the past. In these weekly updates we let you know which products we have kept using or which products turned out to be duds weeks, months or even years after we originally reviewed them. Just scroll to the bottom of each
Bracketron’s new EZCharge two-way port USB chargers let you charge your USB enabled gadgets in your vehicle. That in itself isn’t unique, but the fact that the USB ports in the charger can accept USB cables plugged in regardless to orientation is unique. We’ve featured cables like the Remax reversible USB cables that can be
Bracketron’s EZCharge doesn’t care which way you plug in the USB cable Read More
Last year Julie was nice enough to send me a packet of Sugru in a care package. While I love the stuff, it is not always suitable for every fix I need. Enter Bondic liquid plastic welder. Bondic is not a glue, instead it is a liquid plastic that you use to bond surfaces together.
You won’t be in a sticky situation with Bondic liquid plastic welder by your side Read More
I like wallets, and I also like items that are multi-functional, which give better value for their price as well as potentially enabling you to carry less stuff around. When Julie asked me if I’d like to try out a Wezel wallet, my first thought was, “A what?” I was immediately intrigued by the name and
Wezel Wallet Easel review Read More
When you work away from home or travel often, it’s nice to be able to check in on things at home for security and peace of mind. That’s why I have installed various WiFi security cameras in my home that can be accessed by web browsers and mobile apps. The newest camera that I’ve been
SpotCam HD Wi-Fi Video Monitoring camera review Read More
So, you failed at Jedi mind tricks and you can’t build that droid of your dreams. What’s an aspiring Padawan to do? Why not bake something? And if your going to bake, your going to need measuring cups and what better set of measuring cups than the Star Wars R2-D2 measuring cup set from ThinkGeek.
Let the force cook with you by using the Star Wars R2-D2 measuring cup set Read More
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
Your game controller won’t slip with SquidGrips Read More
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,
Choetech 50W 6 Port Desktop Smart USB Wall Charger review Read More
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
Spy on your neighbors with this 80X telescope that attaches to your iPhone 6 Read More
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
Liquid Key Caddy review Read More
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
This pen carries power for your mobile gadgets Read More