Portable battery packs are hitting their stride nowadays, with so many great options available to you that it will surely make your head spin. I have reviewed many of them here on the Gadgeteer, and I still use most of them. But I am always in search of better batteries… bigger capacity, faster charging, smaller […]
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If you like to use your phone’s GPS capabilities to help you navigate to your destinations, here’s a universal steering wheel mount from Allputer.com that looks easy to use. This mount uses a rubber strap that wraps around your steering wheel and offers a clip with jaws that open a max of 75mm, allowing it
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I’ve wanted to play guitar for years, but I just cannot seem to get the hang of it. I finally decided to take a page from Julie’s ukulele book and thought I’d try one in the hopes that I could manage with four strings. And just like with any gadget or gizmo I have, I’ve made
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This week we featured a review of a high powered laser pointer that is able to pop a whole string of balloons in just a few seconds. We also brought you a review of Samsung’s latest smartphone, the Galaxy S5. And to round out the unintentional space theme we seemed to have going on, we posted
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the standard method of connecting just about anything to…well, just about anything else, but particularly desktop and laptop computers. Not only does a USB connection transfer data, it can also power a device. Many of us have so many USB-based devices that we frequently find ourselves needing more USB ports,
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I was dancing around the Net and decided to swing by the Colonel Littleton website to see if he had designed any new leather creations lately. I was surprised (and a bit shocked) to see that he is now handcrafting many of his classic designs in black leather with brown trim. Some of the products that caught
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The worst thing about travel these days is waiting through the security check line in airports. What if you could breeze through a special check-in line, keep your shoes and belt on, and not have to empty out your carry-on and laptop? What if it only cost you $85 for five years of this special
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The creative folks at IK Multimedia have announced the availability of the iRing touchless motion controller for iOS, which was first unveiled at CES earlier this year. The iRing is a double sided “ring” that fits between your fingers. On one side of the ring there is a linear pattern of three dots, on the
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A sonic vacuum cleaner?! No way! Yes way! When the opportunity came to test a sonic vacuum cleaner, the Soniclean VTplus Upright, I was intrigued and so I jumped at the chance to review it. And let’s just face it – most people don’t like to clean, but since it is a necessary task, we
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You’ve seen the Quirky Pivot Power strip, haven’t you? It’s the one that has pivoting outlets that allow power plugs and those giant AC adapters fit better, so that you don’t lose some of the outlets because of chunky adapters. Well, the Pivot Power Genius takes this flexible strip one better. It still bends to
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In 2013, I reviewed the Nyne NB-200 Bluetooth speaker. I was impressed with the sound relative to its size. Now, because everyone and their uncle make decent Bluetooth accessories, Bluetooth speakers need something extra to stand out. Nyne thinks they have done that with the new BASS speaker. As with similar speakers, the BASS comes
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If you worry that your mail could be stolen from your outdoors mailbox, you need to switch from the standard mailbox to the SecureLogic Mail Vault Locking Mailbox. The mailbox comes with a color-matched mounting pole, and the bolts, screws, and other hardware you need to install it. The box has a chute so the
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If you are a frequent visitor of The Gadgeteer, you’ll already know that I’m slightly obsessed with Qi wireless charging gadgets. I started using Qi a year ago with my Samsung Galaxy S3. I ended up testing a couple different docks and Qi patches until I ended up buying the Samsung OEM charging cover. Since
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We introduced you to YEZZ last month when we gave away one of their unlocked Android phones. Now they are introducing an unlocked Windows Phone 8.1. The Billy 4.7 is a dual-SIM device wrapped in a 7.2mm ultra-slim, light weight aluminum shell. “Today we are introducing the world’s thinnest mobile device based on Windows Phone
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Where do you work when you are working with expensive computer or camera equipment or musical instruments? When my husband is changing the strings on one of his guitars, he tries to avoid scratches by spreading out a towel on the dining table. When he works on a computer, he just takes his chances working at
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You don’t need a fancy coffee machine to make a single cup of coffee with the Rocket Fuel Pour-Over Coffee Brewer. Simply insert a standard #2 coffee filter in the “red rocket-themed contraption”, add coffee grounds, and set it on top of your favorite coffee cup. Pour in the hot water, and you’ll have a
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As a golfer I am always looking for useful tools and ways to improve my game. When looking for training aids, ideally they should offer some form of instant feedback, a way to tell if you are doing it right or wrong. The Pill from The Pill Golf is one tool that meets that criteria.
It may be impossible to swallow, but The Pill can make your golf game healthier Read More
I’m approaching this review of the Pocket Hose Ultra differently than I usually do with my other reviews. I’m going into it knowing that I will need to make at least 2 more updates before I’m able to form an opinion or make a recommendation to buy this item. We see a lot of “As
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iLuv has created a new product category called “PROTECHnology by combining outstanding protection with intuitive technology.” These Selfy cases not only protect your phone with a dual layer of shock-absorbing TPU and impact-resistant polycarbonate, but they incorporate a wireless remote control for the camera’s phone. You’ll be able to take pictures and videos with you
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Griffin has just announced their first line of wearable accessories for popular fitness trackers from Fitbit, Jawbone, Misfit and Sony that combine fashion with comfort and usefulness. Their new products include the Ribbon Wristband ($19.99 for a 2-pack) that accommodates the Fitbit Flex, Fitbit One or Sony Smartband in its concealed pocket. Also available are Caps
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