I always cringe a little when I’m driving along and see horses and riders sharing the road.  It’s not because I don’t like horses or don’t want to share the road.  It’s because I’m always afraid that something will happen and a horse or rider will be injured or worse because someone in a car […]
Happy – and safe – trails to you with these Tail Lights Read More
We have featured quite a few time pieces here on the Gadgeteer, including smart watches and funky Japanese watches with unusual displays. Those styles of watches may be unique and packed with features, but if your idea of the perfect wrist watch is more old school, you should check out the Avion from Citizen. The
Citizen AO9030-05E Eco-Drive Avion watch review Read More
I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing Orb Audio speakers and a subwoofer in the past.  (See the related posts at the end of this post for links to those reviews.)  I received a big 200W subwoofer with the original setup, and it performs beautifully, adding a lot of life and resonance to music and the
Orb Audio subONE Custom 200W Subwoofer and Klipsch Wireless Subwoofer Kit review Read More
Snapping selfies and group shots with your smartphone at arm’s length can be a real hassle. But the Remote Control / Camera Shutter Self-Timer for iOS / Android from Allputer.com makes it easy and what’s better is that it works with both iOS and Android devices. It features a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that has the capacity
Remote Control camera shutter release that swings both ways Read More
Here’s a gift for the person that has everything. It’s the Double Robot and it will let you be in two places at once. Feeling under the weather and don’t feel like going to work to attend that important meeting? Let Double go for you. Double is a telepresence robot that stands 60 inches tall
Double Robot turns your iPad into your remote controlled alter ego Read More
Thought you’d seen everything right? Bet you’ve never seen someone riding their rolling suitcase through the airport before. Micro Luggage combines a hard shell carry-on bag with a three wheel scooter. Flip down the kickboard when you need to quickly get from point A to point B. This bag fits in standard-size overhead luggage compartments
Skip the people mover and ride your luggage to your next gate Read More
Dry erase boards are modern day chalkboards. Write something on them and when you’re finished, just wipe them off and then you can start all over. If you’ve ever wanted a portable version of a dry erase board, the Wipebook is it. This notebook features 25 smooth pages that work with dry erase and correctable
Wipebook – Dry erase notebooks Read More
Let’s face it, the computer mouse changed the way we worked on computers. For better or not, the mouse has allowed just about anyone to be able to do basic functions on the computer. The thing is, there are as many different types of computer mice as there are computer types – wired, wireless, trackball,
Ergoption OysterMouse Wireless review Read More
Globes by themselves are both educational and cool, but MOVA globes take the cool factor to all new heights. These globes have a rotating inner sphere with graphics that is contained within a clear acrylic outer shell. The thin space between the inner globe and outer shell is filled with a clear fluid that buoyantly supports
MOVA globes – Solar powered self-spinning globes Read More
If you need a little extra help when it comes to dieting willpower, the Kitchen Safe has your back. Just place anything in the BPA-free 3.5 quart container, set the easy to use timer for 1 minute up to 10 days. Once the timer is set, the lid is locked. Presto, instant willpower! In addition
Kitchen Safe – No willpower, no problem Read More
Do you have a chore that needs to be done daily?  It hasn’t been assigned to anyone in the family, so it’s done by the first person who thinks of it.  Maybe everyone assumes someone else took care of it, and Fido goes hungry one day.  Or everyone thinks of it but doesn’t mention they’ve
Membo is an easy way to know when a chore has been done or still needs to be done Read More
Car interiors are becoming increasingly cluttered places.  When I got my new car, I decided not to mount my phone because I could not find a spot I liked.  When I heard of the new Arkon Slim-Grip Ultra Mounts, I had to take a closer look.  Would this give me more mounting options than I thought
Arkon Slim-Grip Ultra Mounts for smartphones and tablets review Read More
You’re out in the car when you get a flat tire.  You have the tools and the skills, so you pull out the spare to change it yourself only to find that your spare is flat.  Now you’re stranded until AAA or someone you call can make it out to you.  If you had the
Gift idea – Never find yourself stranded with a flat spare again Read More
I will admit it, I am not the knife aficionado I was once. I used to love knives, all sort of knives and while I still do have the odd or unusual knife around, I have mainly limited myself to the utilitarian variety of knife (Swiss Army type, Leatherman) but I do own a Cardsharp
This is the sharpest card in your wallet the Cardsharp4 Read More
Growing up, my friends and I would hope for the perfect winter storm, 6 inches of snow followed by compaction by cars and temperatures cold enough to freeze it into ice…something that rarely happens in Seattle where rain reigns supreme. Those were ideal conditions for sledding. Not the relatively safe flat bottomed kind of sledding
Every 12 year old’s dream – The Snolo Stealth-X Read More
I have a fascination with these cold-cathode tubes commonly called Nixie tubes. Â They are no longer made, but there are still some available. Â They lend themselves to all sorts of steampunk applications today. Â They can light up to display numbers or letters, so they lend themselves especially well to clocks, some of which have been
Here’s the perfect gift for the steampunk-loving, chess-playing DIYer Read More
Getting fit and staying fit not only takes physical effort, but mental effort as well. Sometimes finding motivation to workout is harder than the actual workout itself. If you would rather play video games instead of walking on a treadmill, pedaling on a stationary bike or elliptical machine, the Goji Play from Blue Goji will
Blue Goji Goji Play review Read More
The nice thing about smartphones and MP3 players is they’re designed for use anywhere.  The bad thing about using them anywhere is the danger they face from unexpected falls from some of the places you try to use them.  With the ZHIP stand, you can securely tie your small portable device to a cabinet pull when
ZHIP tie your smartphone for security Read More
Woodmobiel kits are wooden building sets for kids that they can use to build life-sized toys. Instead of snapping little plastic bricks together to make tiny cars and motorcycles, kids can construct large toys that they can actually ride. The sets include pre-drilled pine beams, wheels and plastic boards. Steel cap nuts, bolts and combination
Woodmobiel – Life-sized wooden building set for kids Read More
If you weren’t one of the lucky people to win a Tokyoflash Japan watch in the recent contest here at The Gadgeteer, you can purchase yourself Tokyoflash’s newest, unique offering.  The face of the Kisai Spider Acetate is a transparent, slightly smoked acetate LCD panel that lets you see through to the skin beneath.  It
I’ve seen a lot of talk about a see-through smartphone – how about a see-through watch? Read More