News, reviews and articles about cars and car accessories.
NEWS – You’ve probably seen and might even have a portable jump start device for your car’s battery. I have one behind the backseat of my car that I reviewed years ago. The problem with a dedicated jump-start gadget is that you have to keep it charged and it just does one thing. The CarAIDE …
REVIEW – New automobiles feature some amazing options these days, from HUDs to self-parking to heated seats. Most of these options are add-ons, but a good majority of them are included as standard, even with base models. As automotive technology gets more advanced, third party manufacturers look for ways to make some of these cooler …
REVIEW – Here at The Gadgeteer we review a lot of dashcams, and it’s tough to find one that stands out from the crowd. Today I want to show you a dashcam that might get lost in the crowd because it’s so small, and that’s not a bad thing. Let’s take a look at the …
REVIEW – Can you ever really have enough charging ports in your car? The Moshi QuikDuo Car Charger adds a USB-C and USB-A port in one adaptor that pops into your auxiliary power outlet. Simple and effective. Let’s check it out! What is it? It’s a USB-C and USB-A charger for your car. Hardware …
ARTICLE – Today’s cars have a ton of features we could only dream of. For instance, cars today now have sophisticated entertainment systems, with small television screens for passengers, and speakers we can connect to our mobile phones. Different knick-knacks and accessories exist to help us monitor car safety, have our phones nearby, and even …
Today’s top car tech trends you should look out for Read More
REVIEW – I had been toying with idea of getting both a dash camera and a backup camera (to assist with hooking up trailers) for my 2000 Chevrolet Suburban for the past 6 months. When the call went out looking for reviewers for a dual camera dash cam, I thought “Why not try to kill …
REVIEW – “When it rains, it pours” is not always a bad thing. I signed up to review a single Aukey Power Delivery solution, and was surprised when they sent me a box with 5 products from their PD lineup. Challenge accepted – let’s open the umbrella and start at the small end: the Expedition …
NEWS – I might be in the minority here, but I love snow. What I don’t like is trying to remove all the white stuff from my car. I’ve used brushes, ice scrapers, and even a broom, none of which are ideal. We just had our first big snowfall, and as I was laboriously cleaning …
The SnoShark is here to take a bite out of car snow removal this winter Read More
REVIEW – Thinkware has definitely upped it game recently. For years I’ve been saying they needed to go beyond HD video capture…and thankfully they’ve done just that. Earlier this year, Thinkware released the Q800 Pro that keeps the 800 series form factor but bumps the resolution from 1080p to 2K. That said, their most recent release …
NEWS – Wireless car chargers are nothing new, but they are for Totallee, my favorite ultra-thin iPhone case maker. By introducing their new Wireless Car Charger Totallee is adding to an ever-growing list of smartphone accessories. The charger has a minimalist design featuring a 360º adjustable viewing angle and a secure vent grip mount for quick, …
Drop your phone into Totallee’s new fast-charging Wireless Car Charger Read More
REVIEW – Each year it seems like there are more pollutants everywhere, and my kids and I suffer even more from allergy attacks and asthma symptoms. Some time ago, I tested and reviewed an in-cabin vehicle air purifier and now I have a chance to test and review a pre-release model of the AirDog Tesla …
REVIEW – Having reviewed several dash cams over the last year or so, I wanted to review the Z-Edge Z3D dash cam mainly because it had a remotely mounted rear cam. What is it? The Z-Edge Z3D Dual Lens Dash Cam is, as it sounds, a dashcam with two cameras. What makes this dash cam …
REVIEW – Over the years, I can recall numerous times when I encountered a Check Engine light on my dashboard instrument display and I would either ignore it until something went wrong and I had to get my car to my mechanic, or until I would go for NYS Vehicle Inspection and be told that …
REVIEW – The past few years I’ve had the opportunity to review both of Thinkware’s flagship dash cams: the F800 and F800 PRO. With many other brands to choose from, the 800 series continues to be my dash cam of choice. I’ve even had the Thinkware 12v power cable hardwired into my vehicles enabling all …
REVIEW – We all have charging units in our cars. It’s part of the Gadgeteer Code. Some of us even have power inverters that provide AC power. With today’s larger devices, however, the trickle of power our cars provide needs to be stepped up a bit for the larger phones, tablets, laptops, action cameras, and …