The Ticked Off plastic spoon may remind you of the sporks KFC used to use, but don’t use this to eat with! This little tool is the easy way to remove ticks that have bitten a human or an animal. You just place the slot near the tick and slide the implement forward. It will […]
Easily remove ticks without touching them or needing tweezers Read More
If you have a cramped laundry room or perhaps just have your machines in a closet, you probably don’t have room for a utility sink for handwashing delicates or for soaking stains before washing. The new Samsung activewash™ High-Efficiency Top Loading washer is perfect for these situations because it has a built-in sink. Of course, the machine has
You can even handwash your clothes in the Samsung activewash™ machine Read More
Tracksuits have never been considered dinner party appropriate garb until now. Traxedos are tracksuits that, you guessed it, look like a tuxedo. Silly? Yes. Only worn by dorks and tools? Most likely. But hey, don’t let that stop you. You’ll definitely turn heads when people see you in one of these suits. The Traxedo comes
Traxedo is the perfect clothing for dinner parties and your next marathon Read More
Have you ever stood at the baggage conveyor after a flight and wondered which black rolling bag was yours? I sure have. We have half a dozen in the attic in various sizes and weights, so when our Benevolent Gadgeteer Overlord offered the Genius Pack, I wondered if it might somehow be different. I had
Genius Pack 22″ Carry On review Read More
Both Julie and Jackie Cheng have reviewed the Keyport keychain alternative, and both like and still use their Keyports. (Read Jackie’s review of the original Keyport here and Julie’s review of the Keyport Slide 2.0 here.) After reading their rave reviews, I bought a Keyport, too. (I’ve got three Slides that I can choose from,
Save 20% this Memorial Day weekend on a Keyport keychain organizer Read More
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Sphero robot, Axel Soundscape headphones, ThermaCELL insoles and more – Weekly roundup Read More
Grilled cheese sandwiches and buttered toast are two of my favorites. But buttering the bread when the butter has been taken straight from the refrigerator can be challenging because cold butter doesn’t spread very easily. Taking the butter out ahead of time to soften is the easiest way to solve the problem, but for those times when you don’t
Cooks Innovations Butter Mill review Read More
So, you’re an on the go type of person who loves to take pictures. The problem is picture ops come up when you least expect them or when you’re not prepared with a tripod or selfie stick. The Gekkopod, a Kickstarter project by Gal and Boaz Zucker, may be the perfect portable solution to your
Be a picture god with the Gekkopod flexible camera mount Read More
They Seyvr wallet is made of high-quality reinforced premium leather and is only about 15mm thick. The trifold wallet has six card slots, a money clip for cash and receipts, and it has a 1400mAh lithium-polymer battery that can keep your phone charged. The wallet is available in two versions, one with a built-in Lightning
The Seyvr wallet keeps your phone charged Read More
A few weeks ago I told you about the availability of a dedicated Android app for The Gadgeteer. At that time the iOS version of the app wasn’t available because it had not yet been approved by Apple. I’m happy to announce that the The Gadgeteer iOS app is now available on iTunes! Just like
The Gadgeteer iOS app is now available through iTunes Read More
A commenter on Reddit once said, “I possess a device, in my pocket, that is capable of accessing the entirety of information known to man. I use it to look at pictures of cats and get into arguments with strangers.” I think this is a pretty hilarious way to describe how we tend to take
Is that a space shuttle in your pocket? Read More
With all the headphones I review, there’s only been one or two that were wireless. While I appreciate the convenience of Bluetooth, it’s not something I look forward to regarding headphones. Headphones are capable of revealing too much information in music and all the minuses of Bluetooth seem to be magnified when they are wireless.
Pendulumic Stance S1+ Bluetooth headphone review Read More
I don’t normally think of Bluetooth speakers as being big enough to use as a footstool, but this one is. The Bluetooth Speaker Ottoman has a quilted faux leather exterior, so it blends in with your decor. It’s available in black only, and it measures 18″ tall X 17.5″ wide X 18″ deep. It has
Relax by putting your feet up on a nice Bluetooth speaker Read More
The Lil Trucker is a current Kickstarter project. This multi-tool is designed by firefighters and built in the US. You can see from the image that it packs a lot of functionality in a small space. It has rescue tools – a belt cutter and a window breaker – to get you out of a
The Lil Trucker claims to be the ultimate multi-tool Read More
After we had our Amazon Echo for a little while, my partner decided that in addition to being able to add items to our shopping list using the Echo, it would be nice to tell the device to order them. “Just wait,” I said. “Amazon is in the business of selling things. Sooner or later,
Amazon Echo now allows hands-free reordering Read More
Typically I like to shoot pictures with natural ambient light since the shadows and lighting are what catch my eye anyway. But there are times when I need to control the light or open up some shadows therefore, using a flash or speedlight is needed. So whether you are a professional or amateur photographer, chances
Aperlite YH-700C camera flash review Read More
If you travel a lot or have a long commute, you may find that a backup battery for your cell phone and other mobile devices is a must-have item. If you have to carry one, why not make it fun? With the Star Wars Glowing Power Block – 5000 mAh backup battery, you’ll be able
The Dark Side can power your cell phone Read More
Keurig has announced the Kold beverage maker that will be available for pre-order this summer. The Kold will make sodas – Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Dr. Pepper – plus teas, craft sodas, and drink mixes in 8-ounce servings. You won’t need ice, because Kold dispenses the drinks already chilled. You’ll be able to make carbonated
Keurig announces the Keurig Kold for cold beverages Read More
Have you ever wondered what we end up doing with the devices and products that we review? Do we continue to use them long after the review has been posted? Do we shove them in a drawer to collect dust? Do the products malfunction or break a week after we posted a glowing review? These reoccurring
LG G3, SodaStream, Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth car kit and more – Review updates Read More
Car adapter maker Automatic just announced version two of its car adapter plug as well as its new Automatic App Gallery. The Automatic adapter plugs into the standard diagnostics (OBD-II) port hidden under the dash in most cars since 1996 and helps users diagnose their own check engine lights and gathers data on driving habits.
Automatic announces next generation OBD-II car adapter and app store Read More
