Computers and headphones are replacing the home stereo as the primary source for listening to music. Wireless speakers, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and a host of other technologies have developed and matured as a result. The external digital audio converter (DAC) also belongs in this group as a solution to the problem of lousy audio from desktop […]
Audioengine shows that big things can come in small packages Read More
Hello gadget fans, it’s time for another fun gadget giveaway. This time around I have 4 prizes that will help you protect, power, sense and sprout. Yes, I said sprout. You need these prizes, so enter the contest. Come on, it’s quick and easy and you might win! Full details after the jump. SHARE ON
Awesome October gadget giveaway! Read More
There’s been a bit of interest in plant monitors here at The Gadgeteer. (Apparently many of you have better luck with plants than I do – even my artificial plants look unhealthy!) The Parrot Flower Power sensor is a new entry into the wireless plant monitoring field. The Flower Power was developed in collaboration with
This Parrot can tell you when your plants need water Read More
I use my phone frequently to play games, take photos and keep in touch with my friends. This causes my battery to drain quickly, and it can be annoying to have to place my phone on the charger every night. On my last trip, I was on the edge of a 3G/LTE zone, and my
Just Mobile Gum++ backup battery review Read More
Kanex says their DualRole is a “perfect companion for laptop users who need additional USB 3.0 ports for instant connection to peripherals and to connect to a secure wired network using Gigabit Ethernet simultaneously.” It’s especially useful for those who have the tiny laptops (Windows or Mac) that sacrifice the number of USB ports for
Add USB 3.0 ports and Gigabit Ethernet to your computer Read More
These days everyone and their mother has a camera, be it cell phone, pocketable point-and-shoot, or expensive DSLR with interchangeable lenses. The more discerning (geeky) photographer who is on the prowl for a new device will want to find a credible independent source for image quality testing. I have found such a place, DxO Lab’s DxOMark.
Image quality evaluation – how does your device score? Read More
It seems like wallets are the latest me too fad on crowdfunded sites. Everyone and their brother is hawking the next best thing in minimalist wallets. The ThinFolio is also a Kickstarter project for a thin wallet, but it’s unique enough that I agreed to let them send me a sample so I could try it
ThinFolio wallet review Read More
I’m sure this Digital Protractor would have been frowned on in my math classes, but it could certainly make your adult life easier. Whether you’re drawing a plan or marking the cut you’re about to make for a home improvement project, this product from ThinkGeek could make sure you get it right the first time.
Measure that angle right the first time Read More
In the world of portable stereo-speaker competition, everyone is looking for that edge, that one thing that will set them apart from the others, the one thing that makes you want to buy their product over the competition. kubxlab is no exception to this, but they have embraced the simplicity of the past with their
kubxlab Earshots Stereo Speakers review Read More
The newest LCD watch from Tokyoflash Japan pulses like a quasar, which is probably why it’s called the Kisai Quasar. The watch can be used in numbers mode (seen on the right) for easier decoding of the time, or it can be used in the pulsing, pattern mode (left). The stainless steel case is available
This Kisai pulses like a quasar Read More
The worst thing about traveling is packing your bags before you leave and the worst thing about getting back from a trip is unpacking and storing your luggage. We’ve been using the same set of crappy luggage that we bought from JC Penneys 20 years ago. Since we only travel a couple times a year,
Biaggi Contempo 28″ Expandable 4 Wheel Spinner Upright folding luggage review Read More
Last week I was down on Sanibel Island, Florida for vacation. I had the bright idea that I would leave my 13″ Macbook Air at home and use my shiny new Nexus 7 (2013) Android LTE tablet as a laptop replacement. For those of you who are regulars here, you may remember a similar scenario
If you’re reading this, you probably have a lot of gadgets – maybe more than you have outlets in your home. Some of you also have young children, and you’ve probably spent a lot of money on gizmos to try to prevent the little ones from harming themselves by sticking things into the outlets you
Add more – and safer – outlets to your home without requiring an electrician Read More
I like working in a mixed-media environment with my computer, paper notebook, and mobile phone all at my desk. Sometimes I’ll jot down notes in my notebook with a pen, since it’s easier to do, as I take a phone call, or when someone is speaking. After I write down a bunch of notes, sometimes
Genius Cam Mouse review Read More
Studies tell us that texting while driving is equally dangerous as driving while impaired, yet a surprisingly large percentage of adults – and even more teens – admit to texting while driving. There are apps designed to prevent hand-held usage of phones while driving, but people often find a way to bypass these apps. If
Remove the temptation of hand-held phone usage while driving with ORIGO Read More
It never fails when I am on a trip or out shooting pictures or videos, I run into a need for a screw driver. But not just any size screwdriver, I always need one to fit small screws. I do carry a few loose mini type screwdrivers in my camera bag, ones that I think
If Tiny Tim needed a screwdriver he would choose the Teeny Turner Read More
We’ve seen these arm length phone holders before that allow you to get your phone out in front of you so that you can take a self portrait or a pictures of you with your BFFs. The Looq Remote Shutter adds an extra feature with the addition of a remote shutter button that is built
Selfies and group pics made easier with the Looq Remote Shutter Read More
Mobile devices are among the most useful, fun and ubiquitous of all our gadgets. But the one task they can’t perform (yet) is generating their own power. For that, we need accessories like chargers and cables suited to various locations where power is available. The Just Mobile Highway Max is a charger with a 12
Just Mobile Highway Max dual USB car charger review Read More
Well the Force isn’t strong with me, that’s for sure. I’d been umming and aahing for a while now and just last week I purchased a Fitbit Flex to keep track of how far I walk each day. Of course a week later Fitbit releases their Fitbit Force (I’d seen new items about it but wasn’t
Fitbit Force – May the Force be with you Read More
Tick, tock. Time passes so fast that sometimes we forget to live and have fun and instead get caught up in work, grumpy moods, and wasting time doing nothing. In comes the Tikker wrist watch, a Kickstarter project. After filling out a short questionnaire, subtracting your age, and entering it into the watch, you will
Keep track of your life, literally, with the Tikker wrist watch Read More
