I’ve heard of people who make little photo books for their young children that contain pictures of their family members who live far away. The child may not see Grammy very often, but she’ll be familiar with Grammy’s face from looking at the photo album and talking with her parents about the pictures as they […]
This game not only improves your child’s memory, it helps him remember family members Read More
The QiStone+ charger is described as the only truly wireless power bank. The charger has a 4000mAh battery that can keep your phone or other Qi-chargeable device powered up during your day. You can even charge two devices simultaneously with the QiStone+ charger – one wirelessly on the Qi transmitter on the top of the power
The QiStone+ backup battery wirelessly charges any Qi-chargeable device Read More
If you ever find yourself in a sketchy situation where you feel threatened by bodily harm, the Fab Defense “Gotcha” Cap Less-Lethal Self-Defense Tool may help you escape. The Gotcha cap looks like an ordinary cloth baseball cap, which comes in five different colors and has an area on the front to attach your favorite
This baseball cap will defend you against bad guys Read More
Yes, another Bluetooth speaker. Maybe I’m a grouch, or old fashioned, or something else, but I see very little use or need for Bluetooth speakers. The only one I own is the a secondhand Jawbone Jambox, and I never use THAT. Then I found out the Logitech Ultimate Ears UE Boom model was highly rated, so I thought
Logitech Ultimate Ears Bluetooth Speaker Jettison Edition review Read More
If you have more things to plug in than you have outlets or if you just keep things unplugged to prevent power draw when appliances aren’t in use, you’d probably like a way to keep those unplugged cables in clear view and within easy reach. These Plug Out plug organizers are silicone strips that adhere
Keep your unplugged power cords within easy reach with the Plug Out organizers Read More
This week we featured reviews about two different dashcams and news about interesting products like a three port USB hub for your Android devices, a special Belkin charger for Android devices and lots more. Click through to see the full list of news, reviews and articles from this past week. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
Dashcams, Android gadgets and more – Weekly roundup Read More
I don’t even like backpacks, but the Ruck Sack from Loyal Stricklin is so lovely to look at that I can picture myself hiking picturesque trails with it strapped on my back. These bags are handmade in a studio which is located in an historic train depot in Alabama. The ruck sack is made of
Do you frequently misplace your keys in your house or apartment? Share your keys with others in your household and need a common access point? Like to dump your keys as soon as you come in so they’ll be accessible when you leave? Leave outgoing mail near the door so you don’t forget to post
Walhub switch plate storage review Read More
Your barware might not include expensive ceramic or metal beer steins, but you can simulate the look with these Das Can-In-Stein beverage can holders. Simply slip any standard 12 ounce can into the “scaffolding”, and you’ll have a stein, complete with handle and thumb-opened hinged lid. Although it looks like pewter, Das Can-In-Stein is made
Get ready for Oktoberfest with Das Can-In-Stein Read More
I’ve watched the TV show Survivorman enough to know that in a survival situation, sometimes having the right tool can mean the difference between life and death. The folks at SlideBelts know this too. They took their already innovative no-hole belt design and are amping it up with new survival-type features in a crowdfunded Kickstarter campaign. In addition to
Stay alive and pop open a brew with SlideBelts Survival Belt Read More
Janet recently turned me on to the Tiny House Nation TV show on the FYI channel. While I know I will never be able to talk Jeanne into downsizing to a 500 or smaller square foot house, I can’t help but dream about minimizing and simplifying all our junk. I love watching the Tiny House
Save space with collapsible buckets Read More
Ever since my granddaughter visited Disney World, she’s been asking when I was going to put “Fairy Lights” in the trees around the house. I’ve been able to deflect, usually with the promise of ice cream, but now I can answer her request using the Night Stars light. Although my initial thoughts were “who needs
Viatek Night Stars Landscape Lighting review Read More
Cases with backup batteries are usually designed for the iPhone, but mophie’s newest case is for the Samsung Galaxy S5 phone. This case covers the back and sides to protect your phone, and it wraps slightly around to the screen to keep it lifted off the tabletop should you lay the phone facedown. Inside, there’s
The new mophie juice pack is just for the Galaxy S5 Read More
Actually, it’s not just a laptop bag, because the VertiGo 2.0 is available in three sizes: small holds an iPad Air and similar tablets; medium holds a 13″ Mac laptop; and large holds a 15″ Mac laptop. The VertiGo 2.0 is the “ideal business and traveling companion that can hold a surprising amount of gear
WaterField Designs introduces the new VertiGo 2.0 Laptop Bag Read More
I loved watching that footage of the giant meteor that broke up over Chelyabinsk, Russia. It was caught by dozens of people, from every conceivable angle. Were they waiting for it to show up? Heck, no, no one knew it was on its way. The Russians are big fans of car dash cams to protect
Papago GoSafe 200 dashcam review Read More
Although the lights on the back of this iPhone 5/5s case look like an equalizer display, they don’t actually react to specific frequencies and the max levels are pre-set. They will react to any music or ambient sound, and they look cool and add interest to what would normally be a plain, black cover over
Equalizer case for iPhone 5/5s Read More
Men seem to like to carry lots of stuff in their pockets, and sometimes they have too much stuff and need a bag. But many men have aversions to bags that are much smaller than a laptop bag or to bags that don’t look like they can be carried into war. Sometimes neither of those
The Bolstr is smaller than a gear bag but bigger than a holster Read More
This post is sponsored by Barnes & Noble. This morning in New York City’s Union Square Store, Barnes & Noble & Samsung announced a historic partnership releasing the newest and latest Samsung Galaxy Tab® 4 NOOK®. This new tablet provides the best of both worlds – a well designed technology backend and the excellent NOOK®
Barnes & Noble announces new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK Read More
We have posted news articles here on The Gadgeteer about multitasking phone cases before. To be honest I have been enamored by a few, but in the end I have to ask myself “would I really use this in the real world”? In most cases I would have to say no, the gadgets or gimmicks
Dog & Bone Backbone wireless charging case, pad and Backbone battery review Read More
This PowerHouse Micro-USB Dock XL is designed for Android tablets and phones, eReaders, and similar devices charged by microUSB. It has a dock to adjust the microUSB plug so you can dock many of your devices while they are still in a case. You can rapidly charge your device while photos, music, apps, and other data transfers.
This Belkin Powerhouse XL dock is designed for Android tablets and eReaders Read More