Pley is a LEGO version of Netflix. At Pley you create a queue of desired LEGO sets that you want to build. They then send you one at a time, so you can enjoy building each set without the cost of purchasing them. Once you are done, you ship the set back, and they send […]
Who would have thought… the Netflix of LEGOs Read More
There are lots of people like me that like to bring gadgets with them while camping. Although I try to disconnect a bit, it’s nice to bring my cell phone and a few battery packs with me. Wouldn’t it be great to to use an item to charge my mobile devices while I cook at
The PowerPot V review Read More
At the end of each year, I like to take a look back at the reviews we’ve posted to see which ones were the most popular with you, our readers. Sometimes it’s a surprise and other times it’s not. Let’s see how it has turned out for this year. SHARE ON TwitterFacebookPin It
The Gadgeteer’s top 25 reviews of 2013 Read More
Did you have a Spirograph toy? You remember, those plastic gear-like toys that let you draw amazing geometric designs? Well, you won’t have to expend any effort to draw the designs if you use the Scribbler Drawing Robot from Perpetual Kid. The Scribbler is actually a kit; you’ll need a hot glue gun and hot
This takes the Spirograph to a new level Read More
In 2012, I reviewed the excellent – but incredibly expensive – Audeo PF232 earphones. What made them unique was that they had replaceable filters so anyone could fine-tune the sound to their taste. Well, anyone with super eyesight and steady hands, that is. The filters were so small that they required a special, hard-to-use tool,
Torque t103z in-ear-headphones review Read More
Last year Julie reviewed the Logitech Harmony Touch universal remote control that she continues to use to this day. I have used numerous Harmony remotes over the years, and from what I read in Julie’s write up, the Touch appeared to be the best yet; its size, form and screen interface are more polished and functional
Logitech Harmony Ultimate review Read More
Larry Geisz told us how to unlock our inner Jedi, and now this kit will help us unloose the power of the Dark Side. The Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side (Vault Edition) is a book and artifacts stored in a pyramid-shaped vault. In addition to the book, which is filled with instruction manuals
Unlock secrets from the Dark Side Read More
If you received a brand new iPad Air or Nexus 7 tablet for Christmas, you’ve probably already compiled a shopping list of must-have accessories for it. Did you include a case? Screen protector? How about a capacitive stylus? If you haven’t picked out a stylus yet, consider the No. 2 Pencil Stylus from Griffin. It
Griffin Pencil Stylus is a No. 2 that doesn’t require sharpening Read More
Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, three great golfers I will never be like. Let’s face it, three golfers most of us will never be like. What makes these golfers or most professional golfers so much better than the rest of us? Why are they on the tour and we are not? I mean besides the
Zepp sensor for golf review Read More
Normally you expect to see candles on the dining table, but you could have the Carl Mertens Guido Wahrmann Paraffin Tabletop Fireplace instead. Two 18/10 stainless steel tubes serve as the “logs”. They have cotton wicks and burn liquid paraffin. They’re mounted on a piece of slate that’s inset into a walnut base. It measures
Why use candles when you could have a fireplace? Read More
There are a lot of laptop bags and packs out there, but not all of them can effectively organize and carry lots of gear in a streamlined, compact package. As a long-time messenger bag user, I’ve not had much interest in backpacks until my business travel picked back up this past year, and lugging a
Everki Atlas checkpoint friendly laptop adaptable business backpack review Read More
Welcome to the new site layout for The Gadgeteer! Please don’t trip on all the sawdust, nails and lumber laying around as we work out the kinks. We’re aware of several issues, but it’s after 1am and we’re all calling it a night. Any wrinkles should be ironed out by the end of the day
I’m very excited to tell you that later tonight, if all goes as planned, the site will get a much needed facelift. We’ve been working on this for a few months, so I hope you will like the results. The site may be offline for an hour or longer starting around 7pm EST tonight. Send
The Gadgeteer is getting an update! Read More
It seems that many (not all) headphones fall into two categories; those that look fashionable and sound not so great and those that sound great, but you’d wouldn’t want to be seen in public wearing them. Then there is Phiaton. Their headphones and earphones are pure eye candy. Nothing looks like them, and while some
Phiaton Bridge MS 500 headphones review Read More
This is not strictly a gadget, but it’s a cute idea for the gadgety contact-lens wearer. Instead of those generic cases, you can store you contacts in keyboard keys. The compartments of the Contact Keys Lens Case are labeled like the L and R keys on a keyboard. The snap-on covers keep your lenses safe
GAMAGO Contact Keys Lens Case Read More
If you have a budding explorer in your family, he or she will need some equipment. The Moulin Roty Explorer’s Kit contains everything a budding scientist and explorer needs during their field trips. The sturdy cardboard case looks like it’s well-traveled, as evidenced by the stickers. Inside are “functional cardboard pocket binoculars, a compass, string
A kit for the next Indiana Jones Read More
It’s now my turn to share my favorite gadgets of 2013. Looking back on all my reviews from this year, I thought it would be tough to choose just a few favorites, but when it comes right down to it, there are only a handful of products that I’m still using regularly since the reviews
The Year in Review – Favorite gadgets of The Gadgeteer team for 2013 part 5 Read More
Whether you have older parents and grandparents or you yourself are older and would like to give your loved ones piece of mind, Lively is a system that offers independence while also respecting privacy. Lively doesn’t use wireless cameras or microphones. It uses small sensors that can be attached to keys, a pillbox, the refrigerator
Lively – Senior tech gadget Read More
Did Santa bring you a shiny new iPhone, or Android phone for Christmas? Well, here’s your chance to win a handy dandy ChargeAll 3-in-1 Portable Keychain Power Bank for it. This small gadget includes an 8GB flash drive, an 800mah backup battery and a built-in sync and charge cable. Continue reading for full contest details.
ChargeAll 3-in-1 Portable Keychain Power Bank giveaway! Read More
About a year ago, I reviewed the Switch Modular Pocket Knife from Quirky. I loved the concept of a customizable Swiss Army style pocket knife / multi-tool, but found that the product itself needed a lot of work to be even remotely usable. Now there’s an updated version of the Switch that seems to have
Switch Modular Pocket Knife gets an update Read More
