EDC coverage defaults to knives. Blade steel launches dominate feeds, deployment mechanisms generate headlines, and pocket clips spark thousand-comment debates about tip-up versus tip-down carry. Meanwhile, genuinely useful tools slip through without fanfare because they solve problems instead of generating marketing noise. The Gadgeteer tracked dozens of everyday carry releases the past year, and these […]
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ARTICLE – Trackers aren’t about specs. They’re about the five minutes you spend muttering into the space between your car seat and the center console because the beep isn’t loud enough and your phone keeps pointing at the floor. Price: $29 Where to Buy: Apple Apple’s second generation AirTag doesn’t look different or cost more,
Apple’s New AirTag is Louder, Smarter, and Better at Finding the Stuff You Keep Losing Read More
CES 2026 NEWS – After 15 years of covering CES, I thought I knew what to expect. This was my first year as owner and editor-in-chief of The Gadgeteer, though, and that shift in responsibility brought a different kind of learning curve. Here’s what nobody tells you about CES: the show floor isn’t where the
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CES 2026 NEWS – EV ownership has quietly created a new entertainment problem that nobody saw coming. Tesla Model Y drivers, in particular, have discovered that charging stops, campground stays, and scenic overlook parking sessions come with a lot of downtime and not much to do with it. Aurzen thinks portable projection is the answer,
Aurzen ZIP Cyber Edition Brings Tri-Fold Portable Projection to EV Road Trips at CES 2026 Read More
ARTICLE – You know that friend who buys the weirdest, most overengineered version of everything? The one with the titanium toothpick and the $200 pen that writes upside down in zero gravity? That friend is going to lose their entire mind over the Titaner Trident. This titanium zipper lock has three levels of mechanical
The Titaner Trident Might Be the Most Overengineered Zipper Lock Ever Made Read More
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
TOOCAA NOVA Laser Engraver – Just Right! Read More
The LIVALL Lite PikaBoost2 E-Bike Assist Kit is one of the best low-hassle ways to turn a regular bike into an e-bike without tools, wiring, or permanent mods. This makes it ideal for riders who want effortless hills and longer rides without buying a whole new electric bike. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (Who’s this for?)
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The WaterField Bowery Leather Backpack is now available at $549 from sfbags.com. This San Francisco-crafted leather backpack combines heirloom quality with modern tech functionality. If you’ve been looking for a professional-grade backpack that improves with age rather than falling apart, this deserves your attention. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $549 Where to buy: sfbags.com
WaterField Bowery Leather Backpack: Heirloom Quality Meets Modern Tech Read More
REVIEW – Although I mostly work remotely, there have been a few occasions when I need to go back into the office. I needed a bag that could carry all my tech I would need while in the office. I had a small backpack that was too small, and a giant backpack that was too
Aer Slim Pack 2 Backpack – A Sleek Way to Carry Your Tech! Read More
ARTICLE – I don’t consider myself a frequent traveller, but we do typically go on at least two trips a year. One of those trips usually requires air travel, while the other is a road trip. Road trips are easier when it comes to packing because your vehicle can hold a lot of stuff compared
The gadgets that went with me on my Spring vacation (2025) Read More