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RHA MA750i in-ear headphone review

When a headphone company is primarily known for making products that sound better than other brands more expensive offerings, what happens when they create a premier model that’s not so inexpensive anymore? How much better can it be, especially when compared to their already excellent, but less costly models? Will this new in-ear headphones sound

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If you like a stylus, then you should have put a ring on it

By Janet Cloninger / October 29, 2014 / News / Gear, Geek jewelry, Styluses / Leave a Comment

All the single ladies and gents who like to use a stylus but who can never find the thing when they want it need the Ring Stylus from Kikkerland Design. This stylus fits a size 8 finger, or you can wear it on a keyring or around your neck on a chain, so you’ll always

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Add a little steampunk ambiance to your home with these switch plates

By Janet Cloninger / October 29, 2014 / News / Home and Kitchen, Home lighting, Steampunk / Leave a Comment

If normal switch plate covers are too mundane for you, try these Toggle Switch Plates from UncommonGoods for a little Rube Goldberg steampunk style. They are designed by father and son Lance and L J Nybye. The plates are made with brass hardware and laser-engraved plywood. You can attach them over your existing standard switch plates

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TYLT adds two new Qi chargers to their wireless charging lineup

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 28, 2014 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Car Gear, charging dock, Qi / Leave a Comment

The TYLT VÜ Wireless Charger that Dave reviewed earlier this year is still my favorite Qi charger. I ended up buying one after reading his review and have been happily using it with my LG G3 on my night stand next to my bed every night. I’m happy to report that TYLT has just announced

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Gilmour LeakFree garden hose system review

By Greg Carter / October 28, 2014 / Reviews / gardening, Home and Kitchen, Outdoor Gear / 4 Comments

I take good care of most of my tools and equipment, but my garden hose is an exception. I think it’s because we share a mutual dislike. The hose kinks when I uncoil it, then tangles and resists when I try to put it back neatly. And the connections between hoses and nozzles always manage

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Mini Eco-i-Lite is a power failure light, flashlight, and nightlight in one

By Janet Cloninger / October 28, 2014 / News / Emergency lighting, Flashlight, Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

mini eco i lite flashlight emergency light

The Mini Eco-i-Lite from the Container Store plugs into an outlet and can serve as a dim nightlight. If you need a flashlight, just lift the cylinder out of the charging base and turn on the LED flashlight. If you lose power, the flashlight comes on automatically, and it can provide 7 hours of continuous

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Amazon Fire TV is now on a Stick, and Amazon Prime members can save 50%

By Janet Cloninger / October 28, 2014 / News / Amazon, Android, Audio, Video, TV, Streaming video / 1 Comment

If you had your interest piqued by the Amazon Fire TV that was released earlier this year, but you didn’t want to pay $100 for it, the Amazon Fire TV Stick is for you. It’s only $39, but Amazon Prime members get it for only $19 if they order before 6:00 a.m. (PT) October 29, 2014.

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Fitbit announces the Charge, Charge HR and Surge activity trackers

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 27, 2014 / News / Activity tracker, Health and fitness, Smartwatch, Watches and Clocks / 5 Comments

It must be Fitbit day at The Gadgeteer because earlier this morning Janet showed us a fancy ladies pendant and bracelet holder for the Fitbit Flex activity tracker and now I am going to tell you about three brand new trackers that were announced earlier today. The Charge, Charge HR and Surge are the latest additions

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iPega wants you to get touchy feely with your Bluetooth iOS and Android gaming controller

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 27, 2014 / News / Android, Game controllers, iOS / Leave a Comment

If you enjoy playing games on your smartphone, the iPega Bluetooth Controller with Touchpad adds a traditional gaming controller to your mobile device for added fun and play-ability. The iPega which does not require any special drivers, is compatible with Android and iOS devices and features a built-in 2 inch touch pad. A special telescopic

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It’s all about cool with the A2 portable speaker

By Larry Geisz / October 27, 2014 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Bluetooth speaker / Leave a Comment

So, you now own the ultimate mobile device and have decked it out with the best accessories. But what about portable speakers? If you are Bang & Olufsen, you design the BEOPLAY A2. The A2 is a 10.1″ x 5.6″ x 1.7″, 2.4 pound, rechargeable, Bluetooth 4.0, extruded aluminum speaker designed to be both rugged

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SJCAM SJ4000 Action Camera review

By Raul Sanchez / October 27, 2014 / Reviews / Action Camera, Camera gear / 191 Comments

Time for another review for another action camera. This time this review is for SJCAM’s Sports HD DV 1080P camera, the SJ4000. At first glance, this camera resembles the look and feel similar to a GoPro camera. Many available action cameras on the market have taken a cue in design and form from GoPro cameras and this

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Brew your coffee your way with this Timbuk2 travel kit

By Janet Cloninger / October 27, 2014 / News / Coffee Brewer, Home and Kitchen, Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

If your coffee is the key to a good morning for you, and if the cost of getting it your way is no object, then the Blue Bottle Coffee Travel Kit from Timbuk2 Bags is the perfect addition to your travel gear. The kit is packed in a Timbuk2 bag with 14-oz waxed canvas exterior with

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Wear your Fitbit in style with these Tory Burch accessories

By Janet Cloninger / October 27, 2014 / News / Gear for women, Health and fitness, Jewelry / 2 Comments

Ladies, do you love wearing your Fitbit fitness tracker but wish it looked more stylish and less rubbery and sporty? If you’d like to have a Fitbit that looks like jewelry, then check out these pieces developed by Tory Burch in collaboration with Fitbit. The Fitbit Metal Hinged Bracelet and the Fitbit Fret Pendant Necklace hold

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LifeBEAM bicycling helmet monitors your heart rate, calories, and performance

By Kathleen Chapman / October 26, 2014 / News / Activity tracker, Bicycle, Health and fitness / 2 Comments

The LifeBEAM bicycling helmet has an all weather compatible “advanced optical” sensor in the helmet to collect data on your heart rate, calories and performance. But the best thing about this helmet is that you are not tied down to communicating that data to only one device or app. This helmet will transmit the data via

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Bowers & Wilkins go Bluetooth with the T7 speaker

By Bill Henderson / October 26, 2014 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Bluetooth speaker / Leave a Comment

Let’s face it: Bluetooth speakers are nothing new. What is new however, is a Bowers & Wilkins Bluetooth speaker. B&W is one of the most revered speaker companies in the world and their wireless Airplay speakers—Zeppelin and A series—are among the best. But their use of Airplay locked them out of the massive Bluetooth market

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How I outfitted my iPhone 6 Plus – multi-item review

By Janet Cloninger / October 26, 2014 / Reviews / Bags, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6 Plus / 15 Comments

I had given a lot of thought about how I wanted to protect and carry my iPhone 6 Plus before I even received it. I knew I wanted a case for it, but I didn’t want it to cover up the beautiful gold color that I had been pining for since I saw it on

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A week with the iPhone 6, Boombotix times 2 and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 25, 2014 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

Just in case you might have missed one of our posts, here’s a full listing of all the news, reviews and articles that we posted this week on The Gadgeteer. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It

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Boombotix Boombot Rex portable Bluetooth speaker review

By Bill Henderson / October 25, 2014 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Bluetooth speaker / 3 Comments

The Boombotix Boombot Rex joins an ever-increasing group of small and affordable wireless speakers that sound way better than our old portable radios ever did. This market is becoming so crowded, that it’s hard to keep up with the speakers – much less review all of them. When I do review a speaker, I try

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Boombotix Boombot Rex Bluetooth speaker review

By Smythe Richbourg / October 25, 2014 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Bluetooth speaker / 2 Comments

Bluetooth speakers are everywhere. I’ve seen them in the grocery store line, at convenience stores – everywhere but gum ball machines and neighborhood lemonade stands. Many are OK for listening to podcasts or ball games when you’re on a bike ride or park or something, but if you want something to stand up to the

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