REVIEW – This winter, we had two unexplained power outages two days in a row, each lasting about half a day. It wasn’t raining, windy, or any of the usual things. With the Dakota Lithium PS2400 portable power station I now have enough juice to operate all my gadgetery and much more in a handsome […]
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REVIEW – When I switched back to Android late last year, the phone that helped me make that transition was the OnePlus 11, and then the OnePlus Open sealed the deal (at least until I went back to the iPhone, but that’s another story…). The first new phone of 2024 that I’ve had the opportunity
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REVIEW – Some time ago I reviewed the MECOOL KM7 Android TV box and I liked it and have been using it ever since. In my home, we tend to have frequent movie nights, and having options to be able to view a variety of content makes the experience that much better, Now I am
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DEAL NEWS – Enjoy the best of the tablet and laptop worlds with this refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 6, on sale for $393.99 (reg. $849). When the tablet hit the tech scene years ago, it was viewed as a revolutionary device. Much of that was due to its portable nature and similar capabilities to laptops and
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REVIEW – Everyone who knows me knows that I love home automation. That includes automating mundane tasks like vacuuming and mopping. If you’re a regular reader of The Gadgeteer, you’ll know that I’ve tested a bunch of robot vacuums including several DEEBOT models from Ecovacs. The new X2 Omni represented a pretty significant change for
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REVIEW – The Gadgeteer has had the fortune to review the GEEKOM Mini IT11 and Mini IT13. The number in the model name refers to the generation of the Intel chipset within. I have a Mini IT12 that I intend to put through its paces. Read on to see what I think. What is it?
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PRE-REVIEW – I received the OnePlus 12 a couple of days ago and thought I’d do break up my normal review process into two parts. This will be an unboxing and first impression pre-review to be followed up with my real-world experience after having used it for a week or two. What is it? The
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NEWS – I have a friend who lives states away from me. When I saw the Friendship Lamps I thought it would be a wonderful way to let her know I’m thinking about her (in addition to keeping in touch via text or visits). When you tap on your lamp, the other lamp lights up
ARTICLE – Love is in the air, and so is the latest tech! Valentine’s Day is only two weeks away, and if your heart skips a beat for the perfect blend of romance and cutting-edge gadgets, you’re in the right place. Our Valentine’s Day gift guide is here to help you find the perfect gift
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REVIEW – According to several online sources, approximately 1.8 trillion photos are taken annually. 1.8 trillion. 1,800,000,000,000. That equates to just shy of 5 billion photos taken every day, worldwide. Other estimates say that the average person takes 20 photos every day. Younger folks tend to take more, older folks, less, but the overall average