Back in March of this year, I test drove a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 for a couple weeks to see if a phablet was the right device for me. If you’re not hip to the latest gadget lingo, the term phablet refers to smartphones that approach tablet dimensions. I came away with mixed feelings from my […]
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Did you realize yet that it’s less than two months until Christmas? If you have a budding astronomer or a devoted Star Wars enthusiast on your gift list, you need to check out the SEGATOYS HomeStar STAR WARS Darth Vader Planetarium from Brando. This planetarium projects about 10,000 stars on an approximately 106 inch field at
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In my search for awesome portable speakers, I have had some luck as of late. I have done a few reviews here on The Gadgeteer for portable Bluetooth speakers that are solid choices for the audiophile looking to untether take his or her tunes from the confines of the living room. But until now, I
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The Adapt Bluetooth Headphone Adapter from Outdoor Tech is slightly misnamed. It doesn’t just work with headphones and earbuds; it can work with any speakers or device with a 3.5mm audio-in jack. When you use it with your headphones or earbuds, you’ll convert your standard headphones into Bluetooth gear. Simply clip the Adapt to your
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I like the taste of bottled water much more than the taste of the water that comes out of a tap. But buying bottled water is both expensive and wasteful due to all the plastic. Enter the Eau Good water bottle designed by European design firm Black and Blum. The Eau Good is a BPA
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We’ve all experienced an “oh crap” moment when we need a pen and there isn’t one to be found. I have a handy solution for you – if you carry a smartphone. It’s the Jackpen. A tiny ballpoint ink pen that stores in the earphone jack of your phone. When you need a pen, you
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Throughout my life I have worked out diligently in a never ending effort to run faster/further, jump higher, hit harder, etc. As many longtime athletes know, to maintain that same fitness level requires an ever increasing effort and perseverance as the years and decades roll by. Historically I have rarely measured my weight, BMI, or
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Tulsa, Oklahoma based Two Guys Bowties is bringing something new to sharp dressed men everywhere. Their wooden bow ties are made from a selection of rare and exotic woods such as African Zebrawood, Peruvian Walnut, South American Bocote, Canary and interesting accent fabrics and leathers. The ties are can also feature laser etched patterns, inlays
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Want a wallet with rugged style and tough-as-nails construction, yet is function and minimalist? Then you need to check out the Architect’s Wallet from form•function•form. Hand crafted from a saddle-stitched piece of thick, rugged 5/6 oz leather, it eliminates the multiple layers of paper-thin leather dividers of typical wallets, in favor of minimalism and usability. It
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I don’t play any action / arcade games on my smartphone, but that might change after seeing the BowBlade controller for iPod Touch, iPhone and Android smartphones. Install a compatible game, attach your device to the BowBlade with the specially designed clip and you’re ready to immerse yourself in the game. The BowBlade not only provides
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Anyone who uses their phone for several hours a day has to fret about their battery life at some point. My husband and I use our phones quite often, and his older phone would need some sort of power by suppertime. I recently purchased a battery case for my husband, and ever since then I
Odoyo Power+Shell EX for iPhone 5/5S review Read More
If you’ve been looking for a way to organize your keychain, the KeyGrip from Raven Workshop looks like an interesting option. The New Hampshire based machine shop offers two versions of the KeyGrip. The less expensive KG2 is made with a leather strap, and the one you see above which is available in brass, copper,
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For us road warriors, fitting in a workout while away from home can be difficult. Hotel gyms vary widely in their usefulness, and just plain finding the time for fitness – either while traveling or at home – can be challenging. Only Bodyweight, a web-based, customizable, exercise program that uses bodyweight-only exercises, might help solve
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Keeping a journal, diary or sketchbook on actual paper is more enjoyable for me than typing entries into my laptop every day. I like the feel of putting pen to paper and along with that comes my penchant for pens, pencils and notebooks. Every so often I’ll look back through my filled books to find
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If you’re looking to spiff up your breakfast bar or turn the rumpus room into your own version of the Mos Eisley Cantina, ThinkGeek can help you outfit your room. These Star Wars Bar Stools have chrome-plated, base-metal legs and cushioned vinyl-covered seats. The seats do not spin like some bar stools do, but
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Having extra microUSB cables in my bag is such a necessity these days with all the devices that I own. I have two Android phones (one for work, one personal), an Android tablet, and various other gadgets that need a microUSB cable to sync or charge. I had the chance to review the microBOX retractable charge and
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If you have a phone that has wireless charging capability, you might want to look at the Qitah Wireless Charger. It lifts your device off the desk at a 40-degree angle that makes it easier to see. The Qitah has a SmartGrip surface that prevents scratches on the back of your phone, too. It’s available
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Over 10 months ago I wrote a review of the Ego-T e-cigarette and 10 months later the article is still getting on average of around 100 hits per day. Is this a sign perhaps that e-cigarettes are becoming more and more popular? For me it’s now over 12 months of vaping. Am I still using the
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I’m still researching home security and door locks, and I stumbled upon the Addalock at Amazon. The Addalock fits between the door and jamb and prevents the door from opening easily. It’s made of chrome-plated carbon steel, and it’s for use with any door that is hinged and opens inwards. It’s designed to increase the
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Where do you put your headphones when you aren’t wearing them? However you store them, they’re likely to be taking up some desk space. With the Kancha 0.2 hanger, designed for the latest iMac (2012-2013) by Kancha Laboratory, you’ll free up that space. You hook the Kancha 0.2 over the top of your iMac, and
