I know that this is a series about each of the Gadgeteer members’ desks and what things we use to do our work, but since I have just started as a Gadgeteer, I will also show you where I do my homeschool teaching. To begin with, science and technology are in my blood, but so […]
Gadgeteer: Show us your desk series – Kathleen Read More
I love cameras but a nearly equal obsession of mine is finding better ways to carry them wherever I go. This has seriously piqued my interest: the MindShift Gear UltraLight Camera Cover. Available in two colors (blue or black) and three sizes to accommodate different sized camera setups. It comes with an integrated belt and
MindShift Gear Ultralight Camera Cover: Your camera will thank you! Read More
Multi-taskers, I love them. They come on keychains, in wallets, heck even phone cases. But the one thing most phone case multi-taskers lack is versatility. The myTask, a Kickstarter project from TaskLab hopes to change that. Unlike other phone cases of this type that have a built-in set of tools, the myTask set up is
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When Apple released the iPad mini with Retina display, some people were disappointed because it was slightly thicker than the original. That meant it was probable that many accessories for the original wouldn’t work with the newest model. That’s not the case with the Minisuit Bluetooth QWERTY Keyboard Stand Case for iPad mini 1 &
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Hoodies are all the rage these days, a standard of casual clothing just about everywhere. SCOTTeVEST has its own spin on this wardrobe staple, recently debuting three new products: The Hoodie-Cotton, The Hoodie-Microfiber, and the limited-edition Knowmatic Hoodie (pictured here), a collaboration with designer jeffstaple. While SCOTTeVEST previously had its Ultimate Hoodie Microfleece, these three
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The Roost laptop stand started out as a successfully-funded Kickstarter project, and it’s now available for direct sales. It was designed in response to physical ailments suffered by the inventor because of sitting hunched over a laptop for hours as he worked. The Roost is built of carbon fiber material and a sturdy plastic; it’s
Roost your laptop on this stand for a more comfortable work environment Read More
Portable speaker systems range in price from $20-30 for the little pocket-sized ones to huge $600-800 units that can become your entire stereo. Where’s the sweet spot? We’ve reviewed many here at The Gadgeteer, and the ones I actually consider for purchase or gifting usually fall somewhere in the $100-$250 range. I was sent Sherwood’s
Sherwood Excape EXM-30 Bluetooth speaker review Read More
I already told you about my spiffy elfa design-it-yourself desk. (Check the related links at the end of this post to find the original post about my desk.) Since I built that desk, I’ve moved to a new house, and my desk easily disassembled and reassembled at the new place. It looks like it was
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Anyone familiar with Old West movies will recall the Derringer, a small, single-shot pistol typically used only as a last resort. Behold its pen analog, the Derringer Wallet Pen. Made from stainless steel with a brushed finish, this 4-inch long, slim retractable pen is small enough to clip into your wallet for those situations where
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The PowerAll is a handy 12,000 mAh portable lithium ion battery charger used to charge your portable devices AND jump start your car. It has two 5V / 2.1A USB ports and is capable of charging two devices at the same time, after which it will go into sleep mode to preserve power. In addition,
We all know that we should be drinking more water, but it can be tough to accomplish that task when your tap water tastes like…well, tap water. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I prefer the taste of bottled water over tap water, which can often have a funky flavor. Bottled water
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Programmable thermostats are great for minimizing heating and cooling costs while maximizing your comfort, but they don’t work for people who rely on window air conditioning units. Leave it to the folks at Quirky and GE to develop the WiFi-connected Aros Smart Window Air Conditioner. It works with the Wink app, so you can monitor,
This connected window air conditioner keeps your home cool on your schedule Read More
There was a time when I used a paper planner religiously to track personal and family appointments, events and celebrations, and even mundane things like when recycling will be picked up. Today I use apps on my iPad for these tasks, but sometimes I still miss the beautiful leather planner cover I had and the
Levenger smartPlanner and “Paper Apps” review Read More
I like stuff that is compact enough to stuff in your pocket. And stuff that helps reduce waste is bonus. Example: How often do you dry your hands every day? Maybe save a few paper towels and help keep this Earth of ours a bit greener with the Jimmy Pocket Towel, a reusable, quick-drying hand towel
Jimmy Pocket Towel – the name says it all Read More
There are robots to clean your floors and robots to clean your windows, so why can’t a robot clean your grill? Get a Grillbot, and a robot will use three powerful electric motors and three brass or stainless steel brushes to scrub your grill clean as a whistle. You don’t have to do anything other
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I’ve played a Moog Etherwave theremin (badly) for several years now. Hooked up to a Korg KP3 effects processor, you can get some really great effects out of it. However, plucking notes out of thin air in a continuous scale is maddeningly hard work. Unlike a guitar or piano, where the notes are clearly delineated,
All play, no touch: The Moog Theremini Read More
We’ve showed you various bike racks on The Gadgeteer, but I believe this is the first time we’ve found a surfboard storage rack. The racks are made of black steel or stainless steel, and they have cork pads to protect your board as it sits in the rack. There’s also a hook to hang a
Where do you store your surfboard when you aren’t using it? Read More
For work I occasionally use an iPad 4th generation, which is useful in many ways. It’s black, and well, looks the same as everyone else’s iPad. The company “Wrappz” gave us a chance to review a personalized case or skin off their site, so I chose to try a skin for my iPad. Let’s see
Wrappz personalized iPad skin review Read More
Hi, my name is Mark Rosengarten and I have a problem. It’s a gadget problem. It’s an addiction and has been as long as I’ve been aware that there was such a thing as a gadget. In fact, I have been an avid follower of The Gadgeteer since it got started, it has always been
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Not everybody uses flash drives any more, but if you do, this is a cute option for you to consider. The USB Wooden Guitar Keychain Flash Drive is designed to hang on your keychain, so it’s always at the ready. It’s available in 2GB ($14), 4GB ($15), 8GB ($17), 16GB ($23), or $32GB ($33) capacities. This
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