ARTICLE – Let me tell you what I would destroy with this thing. Amazon packages. Every single one. Those impossible-to-open clamshell packages that make you question your life choices. Zip ties on new cables. The tags on shirts I’m too impatient to find scissors for. The tape on moving boxes. Loose threads on my jacket […]
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ARTICLE – IKEA just wandered into your charging drawer and dropped prices by half. The Swedish furniture giant quietly released three Qi2.0-certified wireless chargers under the Västmärke name, each one magnetically compatible with MagSafe iPhones, Google Pixel phones with Pixelsnap, and any device that speaks the new Qi2 standard. Prices start at $10 and top
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ARTICLE – Every traveler knows the frustration. You packed your power bank, felt prepared, and then realized three hours into a flight that it sat dead in your bag because you forgot to charge it last night. The IVYCable P6 eliminates that problem entirely by building a 3,000mAh power bank directly into your USB-C cable,
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REVIEW – A good sound bar can really elevate the movie-watching experience, especially with flatscreen televisions that are pretty much ubiquitous at this point. One brand that I’ve seen around but haven’t had the opportunity to experience yet is ULTIMEA, so when the ULTIMEA 5.1 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar came up for review, I had
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There’s something satisfying about gear that punches above its weight class. The RODMAN ED08 fits that description almost too well: a 1.14 ounce titanium flashlight roughly the size of a coin that somehow packs five LED colors, 300 lumens of output, magnetic mounting, and USB-C charging into a square body you can forget is even
ARTICLE – I’m a sucker for anything waterproof. On my feet, that seals everything because I’m everywhere, low-carb’n all over the place. Weather is unpredictable wherever I go, so having a pair of versatile sneakers that can also handle wet conditions is a huge bonus. Nike took one of the most recognizable silhouettes in sneaker
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REVIEWS – The backpack market splits cleanly into two camps: technical bags built for function and leather bags built for boardrooms. WaterField’s Bowery Leather Backpack refuses to pick a side. At $549, this San Francisco-made full-grain leather pack promises heirloom quality with modern tech protection, targeting professionals who want their MacBook Pro wrapped in something
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REVIEW – Sometimes, as a reviewer, we get the opportunity to review similar pieces of tech that span across different prices and features. I’m reminded of the story of the 3 bears. In this story, is the TOOCAA NOVA Laser Engraver too big, too small, or just right? Well, that will depend on how you
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REVIEW – As I work on my retirement transition plan, both my wife and I have a sense of urgency to work on some small business ventures. This year, my wife launched her business, and by its nature, there is a need to engrave multiple items. I have been looking for an engraver that can
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FEATURE – If you’ve been reading The Gadgeteer for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed Julie Strietelmeier’s name at the top of the masthead. For 28 years, she built this place from the ground up. Now, for the first time since 1997, The Gadgeteer has new ownership. This is our letter to you. Julie’s
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