In addition to the big carriers like Verizon, AT&T, T-mobile, and Sprint, Google is now entering the wireless service arena with their Project Fi network using the Nexus 6, which is currently the only supported device. This project doesn’t create a new network, but rather uses network equipment that is already in place and is […]
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Yesterday I posted about my discovery that T-mobile coverage in my area actually exists now. I was excited to give them a try so I signed up for their free Test Drive plan on Friday and received an iPhone 5s this afternoon. I get to use the phone for seven days before returning it to a T-mobile
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I was complaining to Dave Rees last Friday about my flaky LG G3 and telling him that I was torn between upgrading now to a Samsung Galaxy S6 or waiting to see what the LG G4 might be like. An upcoming vacation had me thinking about upgrading sooner rather than later in order to get
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WiFi cameras like the Dropcam, Spotcam and others are great gadgets that let you keep an eye on your property when you’re not able to be there. But what if you want to keep an eye on things without people knowing that you’re keeping an eye on things? One way is to turn your Dropcam Pro into
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After several days of using my Apple Watch Sport, I still haven’t tried out everything it offers. For example, I still haven’t tried using it for music, because I don’t typically carry music on my iPhone and use an iPod nano instead. I have tried out a lot of things, and I have discovered that
Apple Watch review – Part 2: Apps Read More
I’ve been using a Tanita BC554 Ironman InnerScan Body Composition scale for over a decade and love it. It has been my accountability partner in trying to stay healthy. The only thing I have longed for is either a WiFi or Bluetooth feature that would automatically sync all the data to an app to keep
Runtastic Libra Bluetooth Smart Scale and Body Analyzer review Read More
Julie and I have reviewed many Withings living-well products over the years, primarily smart-scales and activity trackers up to this point. Though in the past year, they have expanded their line-up to include baby, sleep, heart, and home products as well. In this case, Withings sent us several of their new high definition surveillance cameras to
Withings Home surveillance camera review Read More
Saturday night is the perfect time to catch up on all the news, reviews and articles that we posted this week on The Gadgeteer. There’s bound to be some posts that you didn’t get a chance to read earlier this week, so check out the full list after the break.
I loved the idea of the Apple Watch, and I really wanted one. But this summer we’re doing some upgrades to our kitchen, and I felt I should just skip the Watch this year. Pre-order day came and went without me placing an order, but I broke down and placed an order for the 38mm
Apple Watch Sport review (my first day experiences) Read More
Update 09/15/15 Please do your homework before ordering this product. Read the comments below. It appears that this company is taking money and not shipping the orders. The Internet of Things (IoT) is all the rage right now. Adding smart tech to an old piece of tech or something non-tech like a set of keys