NEWS – The Gadgeteer readership (and editors!) have a healthy mix of folks who prefer Android devices and those who prefer iOS/iPadOS. Individuals in each group may have reasons they prefer the platform they are on, but why do folks switch from one to the other? The researchers at the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners found […]
Why people switch phone platforms – the continuing saga Read More
DEAL NEWS – I live with someone who is very serious about their ice. When we go to a restaurant, she always orders a drink AND a second glass of ice. Ha! If you’re just as serious about cooling down your favorite beverages, then maybe a stand-alone ice maker is something you’ve been considering buying.
Deal of the day – Kismile commercial ice makers mid-year hot sales Read More
REVIEW – For the past 2 Summers, my wife and I have been working on creating our own private oasis in our backyard. We have gone through a couple of designs and a few changes but we seem to be getting close. We have friends that stop by in the evenings, and part of our
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NEWS – If you’ve been struggling to think of a perfect gift for your active (or wannabe active) Dad for Father’s Day, don’t stress because I have an idea for you… How about an electric bike from Heybike? Electric bikes will get Dad outdoors for some time in the sun, time exploring, and time away
It’s not too late to order Dad an electric bike for Father’s Day! Read More
REVIEW – The Jelly Star is a new smartphone from Unihertz being introduced through a Kickstarter campaign starting June 13, 2023 at 8am. The review phone came wearing the current Android 13 OS with an April 2023 security update. The Jelly Star has very respectable specs, and operated in all ways like a modern smartphone.
Unihertz Jelly Star smartphone review – Tiny toy or tremendous tool? Read More
DEAL NEWS – Relive your youth and tap into your creative side with the Toybox 3D Printer Bundle for $298.99 (reg. $419). Not long ago, the idea of 3D printing was restricted to the industrial sector, as big-name corporations used the technology to mass produce their wares. Today, almost anyone can use a 3D printer
Tap into your creative side with the Toybox 3D printer starter bundle Read More
REVIEW – Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 portable power station review – quick to charge, power to roam – As the market for portable power stations is becoming more mature, a few premium brands are emerging. These brands have high-quality cells, support fast charging, have useful and well-developed apps, and can provide a lot of power options
Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 portable power station review – quick to charge, power to roam Read More
NEWS – At up to 142 decibels, the HyperWhistle claims to be the world’s loudest whistle. That’s about 8 times louder than a typical sports whistle. The HyperWhistle can be heard up to 2+ miles away! Imagine the feeling of security having this whistle with you when you go camping, hiking, and boating. They even
Be heard up to 2 miles away with this whistle! Read More
NEWS – The summer season is almost here in many parts of the US. It’s already been about 90 degrees here in southern Indiana, and we’ve had our AC unit on for weeks. If you don’t like to sweat and wish you could carry around your own personal cooling unit, then pay attention. The Sparkle
You’ll be cool wearing this fan around your waist Read More
REVIEW – I love tea. It’s iced tea at night and hot tea every morning. Iced tea is easy because it’s – cold. But I like to drink hot tea when it’s hot (surprise!) so I am constantly going up the stairs to warm my big mug in the microwave… While this lets me get
Ikago coffee mug warmer review Read More