We lost our internet connection for about 24 hours recently. After each of us wandered around aimlessly wondering what to do, we finally found some other things to occupy our time – you know, fun things like cleaning the house, playing board games, and being chased by angry wasps whose nest we had just sprayed […]
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This time, you won’t be relying on your key fob for the personality, because your keys will be rockin’! The key blanks you’ll find at the Rockin’ Keys website look like acoustic or electric guitars in different styles and colors, banjos, or violins. You won’t be limited to selecting just musical instruments, though, because they
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When you travel with your mobile devices, you may carry along your charging cable and AC adapter so you can charge up your device. Have you ever taken a few minutes to charge up your device between connections or before checking out of your hotel, and finding out later that you grabbed your phone but
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A couple of weeks ago I told you about the Skydrop sprinkler system which uses your soil conditions and local weather to better schedule when it waters your lawn. That system was priced at $299. If you want a slightly less expensive solution, consider the Rachio Iro smart sprinkler system. Priced at $249, this system also mounts on
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I’m starting to see the benefit in the multi-purposing of devices. ZeroHour takes a flashlight and uses the batteries to also serve as battery backup for devices powered by a USB cable. As I usually carry two separate items in my car or pack to accomplish the same goal, I’m now able to cut back to just
ZeroHour XD Tactical Flashlight and Battery Backup review Read More
This post is brought to you by eBay. All opinions are 100% mine. September is Emergency Preparedness month, and it’s time to think about what you and your family will do if disaster strikes. Not all emergencies are of the end-0f-the-world or zombie-apocalypse scale. They can be on a smaller scale, but just as potentially
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If you’ve been too busy to visit The Gadgeteer every day this week (say it isn’t so!) then this post is just for you. You can pretend like this is a DVR for your favorite gadget related news and reviews. So get comfy and click through to see the full list of news, reviews and articles from
iPhone 6 cases, Macbook docks, pocket pens and more – Weekly roundup Read More
There have been a large number of Bluetooth audio devices reviewed here on The Gadgeteer lately! Well, they are pretty popular devices. Especially Bluetooth speakers. They free you from the tangle of cables, after all! What we have on offer here for your consideration is the Inateck BP-2001 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. This review will be
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QVC’s Today’s Special Value is Amazon’s Kindle Fire HDX bundled with a Belkin case and an Amazon multi-tip Kindle stylus. The 7″ Kindle Fire HDX has a 2.2GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, Adreno 330 graphics processor, 7″ anti-glare HD color display with 1920 X 1200 resolution and an advanced polarizing filter, unlimited Cloud storage for
Kindle Fire HDX bundle at a special price Read More
I received an email from Verizon telling me that the New Moto X smartphone and Moto Maker rolled out today. If you’re not familiar with Moto Maker, it’s a special customization service for the Moto X Android smartphone. You use it to choose from a thousand combinations for the back, front and trim colors of the
Julie’s gadget diary – What features would your dream phone have? Read More
Last week I posted a review of the Polar Loop activity tracker wrist band. This week Polar as announced a new activity tracker that some powerful new features geared towards runners. The new M400 is water-resistant and comes in white and black versions. It features Bluetooth connectivity with mobile devices and Polar’s own Flow app which
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Today I want to show you two ballpoint pens that have been designed to take up less space than traditional pens while still providing a comfortable writing experience. Everyday Carry (EDC) enthusiasts who are always on the look out for ways to pare down the size and weight of their gear bags might enjoy learning
Lamy Pico Pocket Size Extendable and Ohto Rook ballpoint pens review Read More
My husband discovered the joys of shaving with vintage double-edged razors and warm shaving cream a few years ago. He uses an old Gillette “Fat Boy” razor older than he is with Gillette 7 O’clock double-edge blades, and his skin has never been better. His beard, which used to literally shred the collars of his shirts
A luxurious travel kit for the man who wet-shaves Read More
The Triple C Power Purse has a built-in battery and plenty of room to hold a phone or phablet. The bag has two built-in cables, one USB to charge the hidden, high-capacity internal battery and one USB female plug to attach your device’s own cable to. There’s plenty of room inside the 4.5″ X 8.75″
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The Panther Vision Solar Powercap is a hands-free flashlight that you wear on your head that doesn’t require constant battery replacements. This baseball cap is made of 100% Cotton and comes in three colors. It features two LEDs mounted under the cap’s brim and a rechargeable NiMH battery that recharges from sunlight. The LEDs have
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When I was a kid I had a radio that could pull in all sorts of stations and bands. I loved turning the tuning knob very slowly so I could find every station possible, sometimes even finding foreign stations, which was always super cool. I’m guessing the market for radios like that one has pretty much dried
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With the Camco “Big Red Campfire” Propane Camp Fire, you can have a fire without having to gather firewood first. It uses standard LP gas and has a built-in gas regulator with a 10-ft hose. Camco says the “realistic log pieces and full ring burner help create the natural look and ambiance of wood log
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This mini-tool seems to be made for women, because I don’t know many men who wear this type of hair clip. It looks like a plain hair clip, but the Clippa Mini Tools Clip packs several tools into its small form. It has screw drivers, wrench, trolley coin, ruler, and a cutting edge. And it will
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I see a lot of wallets when I am looking for things to write about here at the Gadgeteer, I have even been fortunate enough to review a few. So, in order for me to write about another wallet it needs to have an interesting design or feature. The Billetus Carbon fiber Billet wallet, a
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Racing fans will no doubt be interested in these very cool Pitstop office chairs from Intro-Tech Automotive. There are several versions of the racing inspired Pitstop chairs, but I think the most impressive model is the LXE, which is available in four color combinations. The LXE features tire tread style arm rests with racing suspension springs,
If you can’t own a race car, how about a race car chair? Read More
