https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:18:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 55735439 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/belkins-infinity-folio-lets-the-ipad-mini-shed-its-cover-without-losing-its-case/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/belkins-infinity-folio-lets-the-ipad-mini-shed-its-cover-without-losing-its-case/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536853 Belkin’s Infinity Folio lets you lift an iPad mini off the desk without carrying a folded front cover behind it. The cover detaches magnetically, while a separate shell stays around the tablet’s back and corners. The case is built for…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/belkins-infinity-folio-lets-the-ipad-mini-shed-its-cover-without-losing-its-case/feed/ 0 536853 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/samsung-w27-charges-2660-for-a-fold8-ultra-in-gold-and-only-china-can-buy-it/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/samsung-w27-charges-2660-for-a-fold8-ultra-in-gold-and-only-china-can-buy-it/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536841 CNY 18,999 is trifold money. Converted at current rates it lands at about $2,660, the bracket where Huawei sells a phone that folds twice. Samsung’s W27 folds once. Under the gold trim it is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, a…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/samsung-w27-charges-2660-for-a-fold8-ultra-in-gold-and-only-china-can-buy-it/feed/ 0 536841 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/3-cordless-workshop-fans-for-a-crowded-bench-a-wider-work-area-or-a-clear-floor/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/3-cordless-workshop-fans-for-a-crowded-bench-a-wider-work-area-or-a-clear-floor/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2026 02:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=535195 Ryobi, Makita and Milwaukee offer different fan sizes, aiming controls and power options for dry indoor workspaces.]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/3-cordless-workshop-fans-for-a-crowded-bench-a-wider-work-area-or-a-clear-floor/feed/ 0 535195 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/auk-mini-2-gives-your-countertop-herb-garden-a-slower-pace-when-youre-away/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/auk-mini-2-gives-your-countertop-herb-garden-a-slower-pace-when-youre-away/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536794 A countertop garden doesn’t stop growing just because you’re eating somewhere else for a few days. Auk Mini 2 has a setting for that: Slow Mode, which reduces plant growth and water consumption. It’s a useful option when you’re traveling,…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/auk-mini-2-gives-your-countertop-herb-garden-a-slower-pace-when-youre-away/feed/ 0 536794 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/kleins-rt250-outlet-tester-tells-you-more-than-whether-the-powers-on/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/kleins-rt250-outlet-tester-tells-you-more-than-whether-the-powers-on/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536756 A lamp lighting up tells you an outlet has power. Klein’s RT250 adds information the lamp can’t: a voltage reading, an indication of common wiring faults, and a timed check of a GFCI’s response. Its backlit screen spells out the…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/kleins-rt250-outlet-tester-tells-you-more-than-whether-the-powers-on/feed/ 0 536756 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/arduinos-usb-camera-brings-a-ring-light-to-your-next-vision-project/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/arduinos-usb-camera-brings-a-ring-light-to-your-next-vision-project/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536830 The Arduino USB Camera puts a camera, microphone and adjustable ring light in one USB accessory for projects that need to see and hear. Pair it with an UNO Q or VENTUNO Q, and you can feed those inputs into…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/arduinos-usb-camera-brings-a-ring-light-to-your-next-vision-project/feed/ 0 536830 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/eufy-window-camera-e10/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/eufy-window-camera-e10/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536763 Installing an outdoor security camera becomes complicated when drilling is prohibited, exterior wiring is impractical, or a rental agreement restricts changes to the property. Homeowners have the same reason to skip exterior mounting when the job is watching a driveway,…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/eufy-window-camera-e10/feed/ 0 536763 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/local-ai-on-the-asus-proart-p16-gets-useful-when-the-job-is-specific/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/local-ai-on-the-asus-proart-p16-gets-useful-when-the-job-is-specific/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:46:16 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=535845 Bolt pulled facts from a short product packet correctly on my ASUS ProArt P16. Add a pile of unrelated material, though, and it chose the wrong Raspberry Pi variant in all three attempts. Getting a usable answer depended on the…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/local-ai-on-the-asus-proart-p16-gets-useful-when-the-job-is-specific/feed/ 0 535845 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/orient-kamasu-gmt/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/orient-kamasu-gmt/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536745 Finding an automatic GMT watch with a sapphire crystal and 200-meter water resistance for under $500 leaves buyers with relatively few choices. Orient’s new Kamasu GMT combines those features in a stainless steel sports watch that also tracks time in…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/orient-kamasu-gmt/feed/ 0 536745 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/bestechman-cicada-wing-tl-knife/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/bestechman-cicada-wing-tl-knife/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536734 A pocket knife doesn’t need a thick blade to handle everyday cutting. Opening packages, slicing cardboard, and trimming cord are jobs where blade geometry deserves more attention than overall size. The locking mechanism is another consideration, especially for anyone who…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/bestechman-cicada-wing-tl-knife/feed/ 0 536734 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/air-jordan-15-retro-sp-black-pack-drops-today-the-x-15-jet-rebuilt-in-snakeskin-for-245/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/air-jordan-15-retro-sp-black-pack-drops-today-the-x-15-jet-rebuilt-in-snakeskin-for-245/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:16:17 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536562 Some sneakers get designed around a feeling. The Air Jordan 15 got designed around a hypersonic research aircraft. The Black Pack edition, style code IZ2585-001, is on sale today, November 7, at select Jordan Brand NBHD retailers and through Jordan…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/air-jordan-15-retro-sp-black-pack-drops-today-the-x-15-jet-rebuilt-in-snakeskin-for-245/feed/ 0 536562 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/gifts-for-outdoorsy-moms/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/gifts-for-outdoorsy-moms/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536708 The best gift for an outdoorsy mom is not another object that looks good in a gear bin. It is something that solves a real problem on a hike, camping weekend, road trip, backyard evening, or family adventure. The right…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/gifts-for-outdoorsy-moms/feed/ 0 536708 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/baseus-bowie-mc2-open-ear-earbuds/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/baseus-bowie-mc2-open-ear-earbuds/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536689 Open-ear earbuds eliminate the need for silicone tips inside the ear canal, but clip-on models introduce another problem. A fixed frame may fit one person’s ears comfortably while pressing too tightly against someone else’s. For people who wear earbuds throughout…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/baseus-bowie-mc2-open-ear-earbuds/feed/ 0 536689 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/best-action-cameras-2026/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/best-action-cameras-2026/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536670 Your smartphone records excellent video. It is still the wrong tool to strap to a bicycle, take snorkeling, or carry down a ski slope. Action cameras exist for exactly those jobs: waterproof construction, secure mounting, and stabilization that keeps working…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/best-action-cameras-2026/feed/ 0 536670 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/ugreen-85082-wireless-mouse/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/ugreen-85082-wireless-mouse/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536650 A wireless mouse should make everyday computer work easier without requiring much attention. However, models that depend on disposable batteries need regular replacements, loud clicking can become distracting in shared offices, and USB receivers occupy ports that may already be…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/ugreen-85082-wireless-mouse/feed/ 0 536650 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/amazon-basics-8-in-1-multitool/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/amazon-basics-8-in-1-multitool/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536615 A multitool is useful when a loose screw, stubborn package, or minor household repair needs attention. However, spending $100 or more on a premium model makes little sense if you only need basic tools occasionally. An inexpensive alternative can keep…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/amazon-basics-8-in-1-multitool/feed/ 0 536615 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/10-best-edc-flashlights-2026/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/10-best-edc-flashlights-2026/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:16:47 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536713 Your phone light is a flashlight the way a gas station sandwich is lunch. It works until the moment you actually need it: under a hood, on a dark trail, in a fuse box at midnight, with your phone battery…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/10-best-edc-flashlights-2026/feed/ 0 536713 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/citizen-terra-force-eco-drive-watch-amazon-deal/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/citizen-terra-force-eco-drive-watch-amazon-deal/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536546 If you want a watch you can strap on before heading out without checking a battery percentage, Citizen’s Terra Force AW1890-01A makes a good case for keeping things simple. Light powers the movement, large numerals keep the time readable, and…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/citizen-terra-force-eco-drive-watch-amazon-deal/feed/ 0 536546 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/tuxedo-nano-pro-gen15-packs-16-intel-cores-and-128gb-of-ram-into-a-1kg-linux-box/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/tuxedo-nano-pro-gen15-packs-16-intel-cores-and-128gb-of-ram-into-a-1kg-linux-box/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:49:44 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536556 The TUXEDO Nano Pro Gen15 is a mini PC for people who want a full Linux workstation without the tower. It measures 110 x 117.5 x 49 mm, weighs about 1 kg, and still fits a 16-core Intel processor, two…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/tuxedo-nano-pro-gen15-packs-16-intel-cores-and-128gb-of-ram-into-a-1kg-linux-box/feed/ 0 536556 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/trivisa-dragonfly-cg-crossbar-lock-edc-knife/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/trivisa-dragonfly-cg-crossbar-lock-edc-knife/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536516 The TRIVISA Dragonfly-CG is the kind of pocket knife you reach for when a delivery box needs opening or a loose piece of cord needs trimming. Its rose-gold blade brings a little color to a familiar everyday tool, while its…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/11/01/trivisa-dragonfly-cg-crossbar-lock-edc-knife/feed/ 0 536516 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/3-pocket-tools-for-people-who-reach-for-scissors-first/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/3-pocket-tools-for-people-who-reach-for-scissors-first/#respond Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:41:05 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536163 Compare the ROXON KS2E, Leatherman Micra and Victorinox Rambler by scissor access, carry size and supporting tools.]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/3-pocket-tools-for-people-who-reach-for-scissors-first/feed/ 0 536163 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/porsche-gives-la-marzoccos-espresso-machine-a-carrera-rs-ducktail/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/porsche-gives-la-marzoccos-espresso-machine-a-carrera-rs-ducktail/#respond Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:28:43 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536491 Porsche’s latest La Marzocco espresso machine has a ducktail, and it’s right where you’d put your cups. The raised rail borrows its shape from the 911 Carrera RS 2.7’s rear spoiler, turning a useful part of the coffee machine into…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/porsche-gives-la-marzoccos-espresso-machine-a-carrera-rs-ducktail/feed/ 0 536491 Porsche gives La Marzocco’s espresso machine a Carrera RS ducktail - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/2026-best-wired-noise-canceling-earbuds/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/2026-best-wired-noise-canceling-earbuds/#respond Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536478 Wireless earbuds are convenient until the battery runs out or your phone decides to pair with the wrong device. Plug a wired pair into a compatible USB-C port, and there’s no Bluetooth pairing or earbud battery to manage. That’s a…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/2026-best-wired-noise-canceling-earbuds/feed/ 0 536478 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/timex-miffy-mk1-watch/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/timex-miffy-mk1-watch/#respond Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536436 Most analog watches follow a familiar layout because telling time should be straightforward. The hour markers occupy predictable positions, allowing wearers to read the dial with a quick glance. That approach is practical, but it leaves little room for unconventional…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/timex-miffy-mk1-watch/feed/ 0 536436 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/cjrb-spud-folding-neck-knife/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/cjrb-spud-folding-neck-knife/#respond Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=536453 A small knife is easy to carry. Giving your fingers somewhere to go can be the trickier part. You don’t need a huge blade to open a package or cut some cord, but a handle that leaves half your hand…]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/10/31/cjrb-spud-folding-neck-knife/feed/ 0 536453