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The Gadgeteer Daily Digest [The-Gadgeteer]( Like Us [Facebook]( Follow Us [Twitter]( Latest News Jul 14, 2017 [Microsoft is giving away eleventy bazillion eBooks. Go get em!]( by Julie Strietelmeier Did you know that around this time every year that Microsoft gives away a selection of eBooks? Me neither, but now I know because former Gadgeteer writer ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Modarri car building sets review]( by Julie Strietelmeier If you think back to your favorite toys when you were a kid, were they video games or were they toys that let you use your imagination like construction sets and other building toys? I’m going to show my age here, but some of my favorite toys when I was a budding gadgeteerling were ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Kingston HyperX Pulsefire gaming mouse review]( by Ryan Chapman The next stop on my gaming gear journey has us looking at a gaming mouse. Now, Kingston is not a brand I usually associate with gaming peripherals, rather, I think of internal components instead. When the Kingston HyperX Pulsefire FPS gaming mouse was offered up for review, I thought I would give it a chance. Would their name live up to my expectations? Time to find out. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( Featured Free Resource [Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Review]( Microsoft deserves credit for making the Surface Pro 3 thinner and lighter than its predecessor, especially since the screen grew from 10.6 to 12 inches. [Focal focuses on Dolby Atmos with its newest line of Sib Evo home theater speakers]( by Bill Henderson As I’ve said in my reviews of Focal’s excellent headphones and earphones, French speaker maker Focal is primarily known for their expensive (but also excellent) speaker line. However the audio news coming out of Focal this week is not about their crazily expensive speakers, but a more reasonable line of home theater speakers. Focal’s new generation of Sib speakers is shaking up the market with their Sib Evo line featuring Dolby Atmos technology. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Deal: Fitbit is having a summer sale!]( by Julie Strietelmeier I bet you’re sitting in a chair as you’re reading this. It’s time to stand up and get moving, and Fitbit is going to help you get motivated because now through 7/28, you can save up to $30 off of select fitness tracking devices AND they will throw in 2-day shipping on orders $50 and over for free. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [SmartHalo adds GPS navigation and more to your bicycle]( by Julie Strietelmeier SmartHalo is a device that attaches to your bicycle’s handlebars to provide visual GPS navigation, a headlight, alarm, and even fitness tracking. The SmartHalo device was a successfully funded Kickstarter project from 2015, but it looks like they just now starting to ship to their backers and offer the device to the public. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( Featured Free Resource [Seven Tips for a Successful Small Business]( While starting a small business is a challenge, these seven tips will help prepare the groundwork for a successful business. [AICOK Electric Kettle review]( by Bob Patterson An electric kettle is a really useful appliance to have around the kitchen. The AICOK Electric Kettle not only promises some new design & safety features but gives you a set of 6 preset temperatures for more refined control of your hot water for teas and coffees (in addition to a boil). ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Rock iPhone 7 Plus wood grain case with built-in metal plate review]( by Julie Strietelmeier A little over a week ago I [switched from Android to iOS]( by buying an iPhone 7 Plus. While I was at the Verizon store, I had them install a screen protector to protect the screen from scratches, but I didn’t get a case to protect the back of the phone because I thought I had several stuck in a drawer back at Gadgeteer HQ. But when I got home and started looking, there were no 7 Plus cases to be found. So off to Amazon I went to find a thin case that would add some grip and protection. The first case that I found was the Rock iPhone 7 Plus wood grain case with a built-in metal plate. Let’s check it out. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Cubetto, Telour fidget spinner wallet, Scribbler DUO, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns]( by Julie Strietelmeier I have scoured Kickstarter and have chosen 4 crowdfunding campaigns that I think are interesting enough that you’ll want to check them out. Click through to see my list of this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [ddpai X2 Pro dual channel dashcam review]( by Dave Rees Is it wrong every time I receive a new dashcam to review I hope and pray for something crazy/insane to happen in front of me while driving? I firmly believe in the benefits of dashcams and recording the world zipping by while motoring down the road. You never know when something bad is going to happen; when it is your word vs the person who hit you and a picture or in this case video proof could be priceless. For this review I’ll be looking at the X2 Pro, ddpai’s latest and most ambiguous dashcam to date, packed full of high-tech features and is the first dual channel dashcam I have ever tried. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Want to save money on gadgets? Then check out this quick list of Amazon Prime Day tech deals]( by Julie Strietelmeier Today is like Black Friday except that it’s Tuesday and it’s July. But other than that, it’s exactly the same because today is Amazon Prime Day where there are tons of deals and bargains on some of your favorite products. You’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of all the savings, so if you’re not a member yet, head over to Amazon and ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. You are receiving this newsletter because you opted-in to receive relevant communications from The-Gadgeteer.com. If you would like to manage your newsletter preferences, please [click here](. The-Gadgeteer.com | Columbus, Indiana Contact: newsletter@the-gadgeteer.com [Unsubscribe](