ARTICLE – Don’t laugh (or cringe?), but I recently came across a really interesting article about using dead spiders as ready-to-use actuators (a mechanical device for moving or controlling something -Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Some researchers at Rice University noticed that the natural state of a dead spider has its legs curled up, so why not use […]
Necrobotics – Yep, it’s a thing Read More
REVIEW – 3D printers are a regular review item here at The Gadgeteer, and I’ve been waiting in the wings to tackle a printer which matches my experience level as a beginner. In addition to documenting my experience with the Monoprice Joule 3D Printer DIY Assembly Kit, I’ll also be sharing some of the resources
REVIEW – If you are under the impression that all utility knives are created equal, you would be wrong and I’m going to prove it to you today when I show you the ToughBuilt Reload Utility Knife and the ToughBuilt Scraper Utility knife. DIYers take note! What are they? The ToughBuilt Reload Utility Knife and
REVIEW – Over the past couple of years I have been trying to get back into cycling a little bit. Do you know what I have discovered? Pedaling a bicycle is hard! After assembling the Velotric Discovery 1 eBike and taking it for a spin, I found this marvel can take away some or all
Velotric Discovery 1 eBike review – Bicycle riding doesn’t have to be hard anymore Read More
REVIEW – I’ve always enjoyed sketching and doodling, but I’ve never seriously dabbled in digital art so far. When UGEE offered us the chance to try out their UGEE 11.9 Inch Drawing Tablet, I thought it would be fun to try getting better at creating things. I tried out the tablet with a variety of
UGEE 11.9 Inch Drawing Tablet review – decent beginner’s drawing tablet Read More
NEWS – Sling bags are in. Check out the CIVIC Access Sling 2L or CAS2, the latest sling bag from EVERGOODS, makers of crossover backpacks and accessories. While the CAS2 bears a resemblance to its larger sibling, the Mountain Hip Pack 3.5L, the CAS2 is a slimmer, more low profile sling for your small EDC
EVERGOODS CAS2 is a slim sling bag with lots of organization for your EDC gear Read More
REVIEW – For people living their best outdoors lives knowing what’s going bump in the night is a valuable asset. Whether it’s protecting your food from sneaky nocturnal thieves or being able to observe night-loving wildlife, seeing in the dark is pretty useful. The Coolife HAPIMP NV3180 Night Vision Binoculars are an affordable way to
Coolife HAPIMP NV3180 Night Vision Binoculars review – Never be afraid of the dark again! Read More
REVIEW – Pardon my shaky hands… I have the caffeine jitters after a month of testing the Cyetus Mini Espresso Maker! This device delivers coffee crazy fast in multiple cup sizes from multiple coffee sources. Got grounds? Got Nespresso pods? Got Dulce Gusto pods? Get in here. I gotchu. To the review! What is it?
REVIEW – I keep hearing in the media how everyone is starting to bust out of their Covid seclusion and starting to travel, and I guess I’m part of that trend since I’ve had trips to Hawaii, Washington and Montreal all in June. The trips have involved a lot of air travel, and like most
SeatDreamzzz airline seatback organizer review Read More
REVIEW – No one likes to vacuum. At least, no one that I know. And even fewer people like to mop their floors. So wouldn’t it be great if there was a machine to handle those tasks for you? One that you can control from your phone? There is! It’s the ILIFE A11 LiDAR robot
ILIFE A11 LiDAR robot vacuum and mop review – Great vacuum, OK mop, horrible app Read More