The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2014

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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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Bluetooth Speaker Hat keeps your head warm and your ears filled with music

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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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Brother DSmobile 920DW wireless duplex scanner review

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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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Happy Holidays from The Gadgeteer

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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Dexim iPhone Dual Charging Station, Wedgestand eReader stand, HEX Convertible laptop bag, Gilmour LeakFree hose and more– Gadget review updates

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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

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Bracketron’s EZCharge doesn’t care which way you plug in the USB cable

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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

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You won’t be in a sticky situation with Bondic liquid plastic welder by your side

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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.

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SpotCam HD Wi-Fi Video Monitoring camera review

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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

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Let the force cook with you by using the Star Wars R2-D2 measuring cup set

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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.

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Kid-friendly programming tutorials delivered to your door

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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

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LuguLake BT-10 portable Bluetooth wireless speaker stand review

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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

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Choetech 50W 6 Port Desktop Smart USB Wall Charger review

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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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VERT proves that white men can (or can’t) jump

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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

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Spy on your neighbors with this 80X telescope that attaches to your iPhone 6

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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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You won’t have to worry about the covers ripping on these notesbooks

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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

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