Composting is good for the environment, but it can be rather labor intensive for you. You have to build (or buy) the composter, load it up with your refuse, and then you have to remember to go out and turn the materials over periodically – and wait for months and months for it to be […]
A garden composter that doesn’t require you do any work Read More
If you are someone who loves to play games and who has a hard time getting off the couch, perhaps you should look into the Omni Kickstarter project by Virtuix. It may look odd from the outside, but its specialized shoe sole alongside of the tracking software allows you to walk, jump, crouch, strafe, or
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With only one week left until Father’s Day, I’m sure a lot of you are still scrambling to try to find the perfect gift for your dear old Dad. How about a very snazzy watch? Citizen sent me one of their latest Eco-Drive watches – the CA0467-11H Eco-Drive Primo Chronograph Watch to be exact to try out.
Citizen Men’s CA0467-11H Eco-Drive Primo Chronograph Watch review Read More
The Conversion Adapter Kit for using 37mm DSLR/SLR Lenses on Galaxy S4 from Allputer.com takes Samsung’s latest high end smartphone’s built in camera to the next level. The adapter has been designed as a simple screw down clamp that fits on the back of the phone and provides a threaded socket for your existing 37mm lenses or
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I’ve reviewed several iPad keyboard cases in my time at The Gadgeteer. All of them until now have been for the full-sized iPad, and most of those have been leather or faux leather folio cases. I don’t like folio cases for my iPad, because I just don’t use a keyboard very often, and the big
Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad mini review Read More
Are you a James Bond of the gadget world, always whipping out neat, useful and unique gadgets? Do you often wish you had some sort of portable stand with you, to prop up your iPhone for those important video calls with “M” (or your boss)? Do you wish this stand was lightweight and small enough
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There are a multitude of gear and laptop bags on the market, but most of them are unisex or styled for men or hip young things (or whatever the kids call themselves these days) – or seemingly anyone other than the professional woman. Levenger has several bags that are designed for women and sized to
Levenger Raffinato Color-Block Satchel review Read More
In order to master the guitar, you need to practice… a LOT. The old saying “practice makes perfect” is very true, so today I wanted to show all of you wannabe shredders a tool that you can take with you so you can practice ANYWHERE. Guitars aren’t small, so having one with you all the
PocketStrings – A guitar practice tool that you can carry in your pocket Read More
This Father’s Day, you could give your Dad (or yourself) the gift of an organized gear bag and desk with the Recoil Automatic Cord Winders. Simply fold a cable in half and place the loop over the Recoil’s hook, tug the cable, and the Recoil automatically winds the cable into a neat little package. The
Protect Dad from the Cordpocalypse for Father’s Day and save! Read More
Is there really a market for another media player? Pivos seems to think so and offers their XIOS DS Media Play, an Android-powered box that connects to your TV. I have some experience with these players, and up until now, it hasn’t been good. I’ve spent over a month putting the Pivos device through its
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You know about Pinterest, the website that Wikipedia defines as a “a pinboard-style, photo-sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, and hobbies.” What if you’re only interested in sharing and collecting pet and animal photos? With Peterest, you’ll be able to upload, manage, share, browse, and mark favorite photos
Peterest – a photo sharing and pinning site for animal lovers Read More
X-plore by Lonely Cat Games is a file manager application for your Android, Windows or Symbian phone. I tested it on an Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S3, latest OS build from Verizon). The app is completely free with no timed trial or limited functionality. If you find the app useful, you can donate to the developers.
Android app spotlight: X-plore Read More
I’m no stranger to iPhone cases. I’ve tried lots of ’em, and I don’t expect that trend to change anytime soon. I tend to gravitate toward cases that are either very slim and sleek, or cases that offer armor-plated protection. But the elegant book-like appearance and ability to hold some cards and cash like a
Pad & Quill Little Pocket Book iPhone 4/4S Case review Read More
It’s not even officially summer yet, and already storm devastation has begun with tragic loss of life. Whenever there are dangerous conditions in your area, you need to be informed so you can protect yourself and your family. There’s already a nationwide NOAA weather alert system that works in conjunction with the FCC’s Emergency Alert
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Summer’s almost here, and you’re probably anticipating trips to the pool or to the beach. If you’d like to use your smartphone to share some tunes with your friends without worrying about water damage, the Splash-Proof Speaker for Smartphones from Muji has you covered. You can’t take it snorkeling with you, but you won’t have to worry
Universal smartphone splash-proof speaker case Read More
Over the years, Bose has had their detractors, but they have also made some darn good products, such as the QuietComfort Noise Cancelling headphones and the SoundDock speakers. They have just introduced the new QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones. These are Bose’s first in-ear headphones with active noise canceling. Bose says these can lock
If you’d like to wear socks with your “toe shoes” runners, like the Vibram FiveFingers or the Fila Skele-lites, then check out the Injinji 2012 Performance Lightweight No Show Toe Socks. They are made of 75% CoolMax, 22% nylon, and 3% Lycra, and they have a “second skin” fit. They are available in sizes small through
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I’ve always heard great things about the Dremel line of tools. They are known for their good build quality, and can be used for cutting, grinding, sanding, shaping, and etching various materials. I recently had the opportunity to review the Dremel 4200 High-Performance Rotary Tool with EZ Change, so let’s take a look at what is
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When I think of Eton, I normally think of solar-powered emergency preparedness radios, flashlights, and chargers. The ruckus XL isn’t for emergencies, unless you’re talking musical emergencies. The rukus XL is packed with speaker drivers – two tweeters, two woofers, and four passive radiators – and delivers 22W of sound. It connects to your smartphone
Solar power your music and raise a rukus XL Read More
If you want to be a real Jedi Master party host at your next May the 4th Be With You celebration, hop in your T-16 Skyhopper and brave the Jundland Wastes to score a set of these Star Wars Heroes & Villains Cookie Cutters from Williams-Sonoma. They include the four iconic likenesses of Darth Vader,
Star Wars Cookie Cutters for your next May the 4th Be With You party Read More
