Seems like everyone is getting into the fitness band market these days and as a runner, I find them nice enough but limited as a ‘get in shape/get off your butt’ tool in many respects. To bridge this gap between fitness and training, the engineers at Polar have created a hybrid device designed to, not only track your […]
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If you have trouble coming up with the perfect gift for the men in your life, head on over to Mancrates for some great, fun ideas. Many of these gifts are packed in actual wooden crates that require a crowbar to open. (Don’t worry if you don’t have a crowbar laying around; one is provided
Mancrates are the perfect gift packages for the men in your life Read More
It seems most everyone has a fitness tracker these days, and most of them have a very utilitarian, sporty look. If you’d rather have something a bit prettier than a silicone wrist band or a belt clip, you can purchase jewelry for your Misfit Shine tracker. The Bloom Necklace has a pretty, stylized floral look,
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This week Raul Sanchez adds updates to five of his past reviews to let us know how the products are still working for him. Click through to see his list of updated reviews and then scroll to the bottom of each of the listed reviews to read his latest update. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Montar car mount, Serbag messenger bag, SJCAM action cam and more – Gadget review updates Read More
There are hundreds and maybe even thousands of car mounts on the market for your smartphone. But have you ever seen a phone case that has a car mount built in? Me neither, but the Zuna Drive case for the iPhone 5, 5s, 6 and 6 Plus has this unique and space saving feature. Your
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I hate winter with a passion. I think snow is pretty to look at from inside a warm house, but I loathe being outdoors when the temperature drops to less than 40 degrees. I usually get my gloves out by the end of October so I can keep my hands warm when I’m going to and from work. Gloves
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Pyle Audio just introduced a new Bluetooth Infrared Ear and Body Digital Thermometer that easily and accurately reads your body temperature from the ear canal or the top of the forehead. The thermometer has a digital display to show the temperature reading, and it can wireless send the information to your mobile phone (devices with
This Pyle Bluetooth thermometer makes checking and tracking your child’s temperature easy Read More
The Sightseer’s Argentinian Leather Carryall is made of luxurious, full-grain leather crafted by expert tanners in Buenos Aires. The bag measures 10.5″ tall x 8.5″ wide x 4″ deep and weighs 2 pounds. It has a grab handle on the top and a shoulder strap for comfortable wearing. The nylon-lined interior is divided into two main
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I have never liked to eat avocados by themselves or prepared in guacamole. But I recently found a recipe that uses an avocado to make healthy chocolate pudding. I was skeptical at first, but after trying it I was surprised at how good it is! Every time I make the pudding, Jeanne asks me to save
AvoSeedo lets you grow your own avocado tree even if you live in Alaska Read More
Let me state right up-front that I am not an eco-warrior or anything close. I own 3 chainsaws and don’t hesitate to use them on my 2 acres. That said, I do appreciate companies who use recycled materials where possible. Thinksound is such a company—and then some. They go out of their way to be
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The PX360˚ Extreme Protection System for iPhone 6 is a rugged, impact-resistant screw-on case that provides “ultimate protection against the inevitable bumps, knocks, dings and scratches that come with an active lifestyle.” Port covers keep dust and dirt out of the Lightning and audio jacks, and the built-in installation tool can be used as a
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You’ll always know that your bottle opener is attached to the bottom of your beer mug. The Pop ‘n Pour Beer Mug with Opener is a 24-ounce glass handled beer mug with a stainless steel bottle opener permanently attached to the bottom. The opener is magnetic, so it will hold on to the bottle cap
You’ll never have to look for the bottle opener again Read More
Julie asked if I would like to review the RoboReel Air from Great Stuff. Since Annette had been after me to install updated base trim and casing in our kitchen, this seemed like a great opportunity — both for me and for Annette. I would get to try out a cool new gadget for my
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The Eyepatch Case has a switch on top that moves a cover into place over your iPhone’s camera lenses to protect the lenses from scratches and smudges, and the covers are said to protect you from snooping by hackers and other scurvy dogs, too! The inside of the switch has a fiber lining that cleans
Avast, ye Mateys! Ye’ll be needing an Eyepatch Case for your iPhone, ye landlubbers! Read More
Steve Wozniak doesn’t wear an Apple Watch or any other kind of smart watch. The Woz wears a Nixie Watch. We’ve shown you clocks made with Nixie tubes before, but who would have thought that the tubes came small enough to use in a watch? The watch only has room for two tubes, so it
Wouldn’t you like to wear the same watch that The Woz wears? Read More
It shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that I have a LOT of gadgets that charge via USB, but this 49 port USB hub from Brando has enough ports for all of my gadgets and all the gadgets of my friends and family. The hub features 49 ports that supply 0.5 – 1.5A per port
This USB hub has so many ports that it will make your head explode Read More
At the end of November I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and found it to be one of the nicest Android smartphones to date. Although I liked it very much, I didn’t lust after it enough to end up upgrading to it from my LG G3. It seems that the current crop of high end Android
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge review Read More
If your car’s current remote is broken or you’ve lost it, you have another option other than going to the dealership to get a replacement. The iKeyless Universal Remote from Keyport works for over “1000 vehicle models, including 16 of the top 20 most popular vehicles, from 20 major car brands”. It works for models
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The Travel Laundry Stuff Sack from Tom Bihn makes it easy to pack and easy to separate your clean from dirty clothes when you travel. The Sack is available in two sizes: 11.8″ x 5.5″ x 5.5″ to fit the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30 bag and 13.8″ x 6.7″ x 6.7″ to fit the Tom Bihn Aeronaut
I’ve been a Mac fan for many years now, to the point where we’re an all Apple household with three MacBooks. Jeanne has a 2010 15″ MacBook Pro, while I have a 2014 13″ MacBook Pro with retina display and a 2011 13″ MacBook Air. The MBP has been my main workhorse for Gadgeteer reviews and Photoshop work, and the
Julie’s gadget diary – I’ve been cheating on my MacBook with a Dell XPS 13 (part 1) Read More
