If you have a MacBook, you know the chargers have built-in cord winders. The problem with the winder is that it can put a lot of stress on the thin cable where it attaches to the charger. This stress leads to broken cables, which leads to purchasing an expensive replacement charger. The folks at Juiceboxx […]
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The Wyzer Wall Clock is just a pair of hands – no numbers, no markers, and no face. It’s made of PET plastic, and it measures 23.6″ in diameter. It requires a AA battery to power the German movement, and you’ll have to provide your own battery. You can use it as it is, with
Clocks don’t come much more minimal than this Read More
Three years ago, Janet and I posted a dual review of two of Roku’s latest video streaming devices at that time, and we’ve been using those devices ever since. Over the years, I’ve used similar devices like the Apple TV (original model), Boxee Box, Popcorn Hour and WDTV. Of all those devices, my favorite has
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There seems to be a plethora of Bluetooth audio products out these days. I had been interested in wireless headphones but the price has been a huge factor in why I don’t have them. Battery life is also an issue…when you have a compact device, you are really limited in how long you’ll be grokking
Levenger is having a sale this week on their Carezza Day-to-Night Clutch. Like the other bags that Levenger sells, these bags look like regular handbags, but they function like gear bags. You can use this bag as a strapless clutch bag, or you can add the strap (25.5″ drop) and carry it as a cross-body
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So, you have decided to take your iPad use to the next level and use it for working situations. If you’re in an office all day that’s no problem, but what if you are on the go or in the field a lot – how do you carry and keep up with it? The Hands
Look ma no hands with the Hands Free iPad case Read More
With the Lumsing 11000mAh 5 x USB External Battery Pack, you can charge up to five phones or two tablets simultaneously. The 11000mAh lithium-ion battery holds more than enough power to keep a gear bag full of mobile devices going during your longest trip. The five 5V USB ports output between 0.6A up to 2.1A. The integrated
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The GoPro action cameras are synonymous with capturing exciting video. But what if you want to hold the tiny camera instead of strapping to your helmet or the handlebars on your bike? The Kamerar KamPro Handle Kit is a flexible and clever way to do just that. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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This past week, the Gadgeteer Kid and I had the opportunity to attend the “Build 4 Good” LEGO MINDSTORMS Robo Challenge at The EMP Museum here in Seattle. The premiss of the competition was to use MINDSTORMS to solve real problems or otherwise improve someone’s daily life. I have been playing with LEGO as far back as I
LEGO MINDSTORMS Build 4 Good Robo Challenge event report Read More
You work hard to make beautiful, tasty pie crusts, cookies, and other pastries, so you should be proud to have everyone know you made them. With a Personalized rolling pin from ValekRollingPins on Etsy, you can have a rolling pin custom engraved with your name. The rolling pins are made of beech, and they are
Mark your baked goods with your name Read More
Since we updated the website layout at the end of last year, I’ve tried a couple different search plugins that didn’t end up working very well, so I finally decided to go back to using Google’s search because it’s faster and works better than all the others I’ve tried. Here’s a quick tutorial that I
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In the past few years, I have reviewed many gadgets for the Gadgeteer, mostly involving audio. I just love headphones and speakers, so I usually stick to that. While I may be more discerning than many regarding audio quality, I don’t consider myself an audiophile and I try not to write like one. That’s not
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If you use your laptop outdoors for work or recreation, you may find it’s impossible to see your screen on bright, sunny days. Throw a Pixel Sunscreen V2.0 in your gear bag, and you’ll be able to work outdoors, no matter how sunny the day is. It’s made of polyurethane-coated nylon and ripstop taffeta, and
Sunscreen for your laptop Read More
Let’s just get this out of the way: If you even have a shred of geek cred, you probably saw “AT-ST” in the title and wondered if this had anything to do with Star Wars. Well, the IPEVO AT-ST Articulating Video Stand isn’t for Stormtroopers, but for gadgets such as the iPhone and iPod Touch.
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Hey everyone, welcome to my desk this time! My room – er, I mean, office – has way more gadgets in it than these couple of photos show. I figure I’d stick to my main space to keep it short and sweet. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
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I use my iPhone as my only alarm clock these days. Combine being blind as a bat, early-morning grogginess, and not remembering exactly where I put my iPhone on my night table before falling asleep, and I have to do some serious fumbling to find the phone and shut off the alarm in the morning.
Keep your phone in your pocket – even while you sleep Read More
If you are a musician using amplified instruments, a DJ, or the tech guy who sets the equipment up, you’ll want to have the Electronic Musician’s Emergency Adapters kit in your gear. The kit includes a variety of adapters – male audio plugs, female audio jacks, and couplers in 1/4″ and 1/8″ sizes, cables, XLR
An emergency kit for electronic musicians Read More
“Open the pod bay doors, HAL”, “I’m sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that” is exactly what popped into my mind the first time I saw the CERA wireless portable speaker from Tego Audio. You may think that is a funny thought to pop into my head, but looking at the speaker and how its
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The Sabrent 4-Port Compact USB Wall Charger can charge smart phones, tablets, and other USB-chargeable devices. One port is rated for up to 2.4A to charge tablets quickly. When you have multiple devices plugged in, the charger will balance power output at each port to keep the total load to 12.5 watts. Has built-in over-current protection and
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You’ve just come home to a dark house and your arms are full of groceries. With the wave of an arm or hand over the iON capacitive switch, you can turn on (or off) your lights without having to set your groceries down! And for the germaphobes out there, you no longer have to touch
Magically turn on your lights with a wave of your hand using the iON capacitive switch Read More