News, reviews and articles about home and kitchen products.
Have you ever had the joyful task of trying to figure out which of the smoke alarms in your home is chirping due to a low battery? The chirps happen infrequently, so unless you have a small house with only a couple detectors, it’s tough to figure out which one it’s coming from. My house […]
Kidde 10-yr Smoke Alarms won’t bug you with annoying low battery chirps Read More
Just scan the Scanmarker from Barnes and Noble across a line in your book, just as if you were using a highlighter pen, and the text will be automatically transferred into a Word or Excel document or into another application. The scanner has several modes to transfer data to your computer: “Data Entry (Scan &
Simplify notetaking and highlighting books with the Scanmarker Read More
The iRock is a Swiss designed wooden rocking chair. It looks like a class rocking chair until you take a closer look and start noticing some very un-traditional features. There are speakers built into the headrest area and an iPad / iPhone holder attached to one of the arm rests. But the really cool feature
iRock is not your Grandpa’s rocking chair Read More
I travel a great deal for my day job and all too often forget one or more of the needed accessories to charge my litany of tech equipment. Every time that happens, I think to myself (after several choice words) that I really need a dedicated set of charging gear staged in my bag. Well,
ZAGGsparq 6000 mAh Portable Battery/Charger review Read More
If you happen to have $299 just burning a hole in your wallet, the bitplay BANG! from Dynamism will really class up your home (or not). It’s a lamp that is controlled with a gun. Point the gun at the lamp, pull the trigger and bang, out goes the light and the shade cocks to
bitplay BANG! – Perfect solution for too much money and not enough light Read More
We all love power tools, but let’s be realistic: Unless your tools are part of your job or you’re a serious handyperson, most power tools are overkill. Yes, I’ve been guilty of using a $400 cordless uber-drill to tighten a cabinet hinge. But what’s this odd-ball, palm-sized thing? A Gyro? Isn’t that meat eaten inside
Black and Decker 4v MAX Gyro Screwdriver review Read More
If you like to have your iPad in the kitchen while you cook, you know the hazards of protecting it. Whether you’re using a recipe in an ebook, following directions on a cooking show, or just listening to music or watching a video, you need to protect the iPad from spills. Chef Sleeve has two
Chef Sleeve products protects your iPad in the kitchen Read More
If you are a cook who likes to use a tablet to access recipes and food prep videos while whipping up your culinary delights, you should check into the Belkin Kitchen Cabinet Mount. Instead of taking up valuable work space on a kitchen counter like some tablet stands, this mount attaches to an existing overhead
Cook up something tasty with the help of the Belkin Universal Kitchen Cabinet Mount Read More
Hunter, a popular brand of ceiling fans is now offering an iPhone controllable thermostat for your home. This thermostat boasts a 5 minute installation and is universally compatible with most HVAC systems. It can be used with 4 AA batteries for up to one year or a common wire. A lack of a common wire is where
Hunter Universal Internet Thermostat – Another iPhone Controlled Thermostat for your Home Read More
If you read Bill’s recent review of the mrBEAMS ReadyBright Home Power Outage System and thought it was a great idea but you’d like a portable light, too, you might want to check out the ReadyBright Lantern. (This is an IndieGoGo project currently seeking funding.) The ReadyBright Lantern is an add-on to the mrBeams system, and
Power Outage Activated LED Lantern with USB Charger from ReadyBright Read More
Always losing your remote controls? Sat on the couch and remembered you left your tablet on the dining table? Well with the Eastpak Sofa you’ll have a pocket for everything. Made from polyurethane foam and cordura, the couch has multiple pockets to store all your couch potato gear. Measuring 27.2″ H X 55.9″ W X 36.6″ D with
Eastpak Sofa – When a Backpack Mates with a Sofa Read More
It’s about that time of year where the leaves begin to change color, if you live in a fall folliage area. But if you don’t? A designer in Japan has crafted paper leaves that are sensitive to temperature change. At room temperature (68-77°F), the leaf remains green. Temperatures below that point will turn the leaf
Watch the Leaves Change From Your Couch Read More
The folks at Sumo Lounge are now offering most of their line of adult sized bean bag chairs in new cozy fabric covers that include Microsuede, Corduroy and Ultimate Fur. Curling up in an Ultimate Fur Sumo Bean Bag will make you feel like you’ve snuggled up with a big bear. One that doesn’t want to eat
Sumo Bean Bags Get Furry Read More
One of the biggest pains with using drills and power screwdrivers is having to change bits all the time, however Worx has come up with a neat solution. The Worx SD Power screwdriver is powered by a 4V Li-Ion battery and comes with a handy LED work light. It’s big selling point is the six
Worx SD Power Screwdriver – I am the Law Read More
As if your coffee chugging buddies need another reason to think that your tea drinking habits are wacky, comes the Sharky Tea Infuser. This tea making gadget has a perforated metal bottom that allows the loose tea to brew. A grey rubber fin shaped top keeps the infuser floating in your cup. Anyone else hearing the theme
Is that a Shark in your cup of Earl Grey? Read More
This is a Kickstarter project. We’ve shown you several wall outlet gadgets that hold your device up off the counter or floor while it charges. Usually, these are separate from the outlet itself, so you have another piece to keep up with. The xWallDock Charger replaces the standard outlet cover with one with a built-in
xWallDock Charger – The Next Step in Outlet Evolution Read More
The Magisso Teacup is a unique tea pot that doubles as a tea cup. On one side of the vessel is a section that holds loose tea leaves, which are strained with the built in strainer that can be removed for washing. The base of the Teacup has a pivot so that hot water will
Magisso Teacup – A Twist on Tea Brewing Read More
The Venstar ColorTouch Thermostat (model T5800) is a replacement for your current heating and air conditioner controller for your gas, electric or heat pump system. It adds a great set of features that will help you save money on your energy bills while also giving you more control than your current “dumb” thermostat.
Venstar ColorTouch Thermostat Review Read More
For a majority of us (especially those who regularly visit the Gadgeteer), the number of power-hungry tech-devices we must plug in is ever growing. Keeping those devices charged up while keeping the cable clutter down is a never-ending effort. To assist tech-toy junkies accomplish just that, NewerTechnology has released the Power2U AC/USB wall outlet, which replaces
NewerTech Power2U AC/USB Outlet Review Read More
Back in 1984 (geesh, I’m old) I received a wonderful Christmas present. It was my very first boom box, and it had dual tape decks and a radio, and a line-in jack to plug up a microphone. I didn’t want one of those single tape deck boom boxes, no sir. I wanted to be big
Boats-To-Go MP3 Boombox Review Read More