REVIEW – I have wanted a Benchmade knife forever! I’ve never had one. I’ve only ever gotten my hands on them in stores specializing in outdoor sports. So when The Head Gadgeteer In Charge told us there were a couple of offers to review them, I jumped as high as my 51-year-old body could muster […]
Benchmade Adira knife review – Sitting on the dock of the bay in Magnacut, baby! Read More
NEWS – Hey gadget fans! It’s me, Julie, and after writing about gadgets since before some of you were born, I’ve seen it all. Or so I thought… Then I saw the SURIV iPhone Spray Case. What is it? The SURIV iPhone Spray Case is an iPhone case with a built-in refillable sprayer. You can fill
Is the SURIV iPhone Spray Case the dumbest idea ever? Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been soldering electronics since the 3rd grade. It’s safe to say I’ve had my share of soldering irons over the years. A truly portable, cordless iron has been somewhat elusive. I’ve tried butane-fueled, AA-battery powered, and ones that take power tool batteries. I’ve just come across one that gives them all some
Fanttik T1 Max cordless soldering iron review – Freedom to fix Read More
REVIEW – I’ve always had a mild fascination with astronomy, but my interest grew significantly after last year’s total solar eclipse. Capturing images with my iPhone during the eclipse’s totality made me curious about what it would be like to use an actual telescope. Although I’ll have to wait for the total solar eclipse in
DwarfLab DWARF 3 smart telescope review – Astrophotography made easier Read More
REVIEW – I have a lot of “smart” products in my house. In fact, I just checked and there are currently 38 things connected to the Wireless network in my house. And only a few of them are phones, tablets, or computers. Most of our smart devices are smart lights, smart plugs, and smart speakers.
NEWS – Today, Leatherman has updated its popular Micra multi-tool with four eye-catching new colors. The tiny pocket-sized helper now comes in Parakeet, Cappuccino, Heathered Blush, and Mojito finishes. What’s New? These aren’t just pretty colors – the new Micras feature a special Cerakote coating that helps protect against scratches, wear, and corrosion. This makes
Leatherman Micra gets a colorful makeover for 2025 Read More
NEWS – The new company behind the Pebble watch re-make just announced the watches are available to order. I got an email at 2:27 PM Eastern time that provided this preorder link from Eric Magicovsky’s new company, Core Devices. These watches look like the former Pebble 2, which is what I think will most satisfy
The new Pebble watch – Taking orders now! Read More
REVIEW—I am excited because I have yet another network device from Engenius to test and review. By now, Gadgeteer readers already know that I am a big fan of EnGenius and their network products and that my home network resembles the infrastructure of an Enterprise network in many ways because of the various devices I
EnGenius ECW516L Cloud lite Access Point review Read More
REVIEW – For the past few years, I’ve relied on backpacks to carry my laptop and tablet when traveling. However, there have been moments when I found myself wishing for a quality laptop bag as an alternative. The Waterfield Designs Shinjuku Laptop Brief immediately caught my eye as something likely to last for a long
Waterfield Designs Shinjuku Laptop Brief review – stylish and functional, for a price Read More
NEWS – I found some new Kickstarter campaigns to share with you for gear that looks pretty awesome. This week, we have something for engineers and artists, something for travelers, and something for people who wear pants! MakerPi ruler The MakerPi is shown above. What is it? The MakerPi is a multi-function ruler multi-tool that
New Kickstarter gear that you’ll want for travel and every day! Read More