Clicky

Tacray MP1 Review 19

Tacray MP1 Review: A Titanium Pen That Hides a Full Toolkit in Plain Sight

Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro Review the gadgeteer 24

Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro Review: The 5-in-1 Pool Cleaner That Actually Delivers

Hisense XR10 Laser TV CES 2026 Announcement the gadgeteer 1

Hisense XR10 Laser TV: A Big Screen Alternative That Actually Works During the Day

What’s new

Havok Watch is classic rugged style, lightweight case and won’t break the bank

By / / News / , / Leave a Comment
elliothavok havokwatch

I’m a fan of watches, and of the crowdfunding site Kickstarter. Over the past several years, there have been many great-looking watches on Kickstarter, from burly dive watches to complex smartwatches. Now Elliot Havok, who has run several successful Kickstarter campaigns including the Quarter Century Belt and three versions of the Dash Wallet, have launched their Havok […]

Havok Watch is classic rugged style, lightweight case and won’t break the bank Read More




Your original Dropcam is going to stop working on April 15th

By / / News / , / 3 Comments
dropcam pro 1

I almost freaked out when I found an email from Dropcam in my inbox yesterday afternoon telling me that as an owner of an original Dropcam or Dropcam Echo, that my camera was no longer going to be supported and will stop working on April 15th. That was the bad news, but the good news is that Dropcam is

Your original Dropcam is going to stop working on April 15th Read More

Gramovox has the cure for the ordinary speaker

By / / News / , , / 1 Comment
gramovox bluetooth gramophone 2

If you’re tired of rectangular Bluetooth speakers, check out the back-to-the-future look of the Bluetooth Gramophone.  This speaker has a high-quality steel horn mounted in a walnut base.  It connects to Android, iOS, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices, and it has an Aux input for non-Bluetooth audio sources.  It uses Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP profile, and

Gramovox has the cure for the ordinary speaker Read More




HexStyli pen has six tools in one small package

By / / News / , , , / 5 Comments
hexstyli multi pen

The Olixar HexStyli 6-in-1 Stylus Pen  provides you with both a pen and a capacitive stylus, as you’d expect.  It also has a ruler etched on one side in inches and another in millimeters on another for quick measurements, and it has a bubble level in the barrel for hanging pictures and other small jobs.

HexStyli pen has six tools in one small package Read More

It may not stop the British, but the Revolution Golf Tee could help your golf game

By / / News / , , / 4 Comments
Revolution Golf Tee

From a golfing stand point, last year was a total bust for me. Due to some medical issues, I wasn’t able to play many rounds. This year I am determined to not only play more, but improve my game. There are a lot of gimmicks and gadgets out there to help improve your game, but

It may not stop the British, but the Revolution Golf Tee could help your golf game Read More




Your iPhone 6 Plus will live the Bella Vida in this folio wallet case

By / / News / , , , / 1 Comment
pad and quill bella vida iphone 6 plus 2

Pad & Quill have a beautiful new case for the iPhone 6 Plus.  The Bella Vida is a wallet folio that adheres to the back of the phone with a new 2-part 3M clean-release adhesive.  It’s made of American full-grain leather and constructed with french-hemmed seams for a beautifully finished look.  Inside are several card pockets

Your iPhone 6 Plus will live the Bella Vida in this folio wallet case Read More




You wont mind if this one treads on you, the Leatherman Tread

By / / News / , , , / 3 Comments
Leatherman Tread

You have the perfect watch, but what about the perfect watchband? The folks at Leatherman have thought of this and have come up with the new Leatherman Tread. The idea came from Ben Rivera (President of Leatherman) when he was stopped at Disneyland security for carrying his Skeletool. The Tread is designed to be worn

You wont mind if this one treads on you, the Leatherman Tread Read More

Turn a standard CFL or LED bulb into a color-changing bulb without breaking the bank

By / / News / , / Leave a Comment
moodies lightbulb color changer 2

I have several Philips Hue bulbs in my house that started with a Christmas gift last year and has grown over the year since then.  I love the ability to change the mood of my room by varying the intensity and the color of the lights, but it is an expensive setup.  The starter hub

Turn a standard CFL or LED bulb into a color-changing bulb without breaking the bank Read More




ZeroHour wants help to fund their new compact tactical flashlight + battery backup

By / / News / , , / Leave a Comment
ZeroHour XR charging ip6plus

Several months ago I reviewed the ZeroHour XD Tactical flashlight thinking I would never need another, but the folks at ZeroHour have me rethinking that.  They are running a Kickstarter campaign to develop a smaller and more feature laden flashlight and battery backup. The ZeroHour Relic XR is their latest flashlight which is currently seeking funding through

ZeroHour wants help to fund their new compact tactical flashlight + battery backup Read More

Build a steampunk clock with alarm

By / / News / / 2 Comments
diy nixie tube clock kit

We’ve told you about these ultra-cool steampunk clocks with Nixie tubes displays.  Nixie tubes are “the LEDs of yesteryear” that used to be used for displays on scientific equipment, voltmeters, counters, and control panels.  They’re no longer in production, but ThinkGeek found some limited-edition kits that let you build your own clock with an alarm function

Build a steampunk clock with alarm Read More




The rEvolve is the Cadillac of outdoor chairs

By / / News / , , , , / Leave a Comment
revolve chair with speakers

This is not the typical folding outdoor chair!  Although the rEvolve chair does fold up into a carry bag, that’s where the similarities end with most outdoor chairs.  The rEvolve has a swivel base, so you can turn from side and side – even a full 3600 – and never miss the action of a game.

The rEvolve is the Cadillac of outdoor chairs Read More

Saddleback Leather wallet, Tom Bihn Ristretto bag, Maxxeon Workstart 2000 floodlight and more – Gadget review updates

By / / Reviews / / Leave a Comment
timeswirl

It’s Thursday, which means it is time to update some older reviews for products that we’re still using or for products that worked great while we were doing the original review, but bit the dust soon after. Just scroll to the bottom of each of the listed reviews for the latest update. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin

Saddleback Leather wallet, Tom Bihn Ristretto bag, Maxxeon Workstart 2000 floodlight and more – Gadget review updates Read More

SkinnyCharge V1 review

By / / Reviews / / 6 Comments
skinnycharge 08

We lug our smartphones and other personal devices everywhere. But one of the drawbacks of the device features arms race—with larger display sizes, faster processors and connectivity speeds and other new features—is an ever-increasing need for power. My iPhone 4S’s battery life had been steadily decreasing over time, so I found myself needing a boost throughout the

SkinnyCharge V1 review Read More