Gadgeteer Digest for April 22, 2024

April 22, 2024 [View in browser]( [Vactidy V8 Pro vacuum review]( By Lee Shipman / April 21, 2024 [Vactidy T8 Pro Vacuum 7]( REVIEW – I recently had the opportunity to put a vacuum cleaner through its paces. Sent to me by Vactidy, this lightweight “stick” styled device promised to be a game-changer. As I unboxed their six-in-one cordless self-standing vacuum cleaner, I was struck by the compactness of the packaging. But the real question remained: does the ... [Read More]( [Fiido Titan Robust Cargo Electric Bike review – the bike you want at the end of the world]( By Pat Henderson / April 21, 2024 [fiido titan 1]( REVIEW – Have you ever been driving down the road and come across a van or truck fitted with jerry cans for extra fuel, racks for gear and supplies, and all kinds of survival attachments? Something straight out of a Walking Dead episode. I kind of got that feeling from the Fiido Titan Robust Cargo ... [Read More]( [TOSY Flying Ring review – Give it a whirl!]( By James Cook / April 21, 2024 [XMCOSY FlyingDisk 2]( REVIEW – With summer coming quickly and the days warming up, we are getting out more and more as the days getting longer. Adding to the outdoor fun is the TOSY Flying Ring set! What is it? The TOSY Flying Ring set consists of three flying rings (frisbees), each with a different colored set LEDs ... [Read More]( [Plugable HDMI 2.1 USB-C to HDMI adapter review]( By Smythe Richbourg / April 20, 2024 [Plugable8K 7]( REVIEW – With USB-C fast becoming the standard on both mobile and desktop/laptop systems, and HDMI’s ability to carry both sound and video, these two interfaces are what need to be connected to present your data/video on a larger screen. Today, I’m reviewing the Plugable HDMI 2.1 USB-C to HDMI adapter supports 4K 144Hz or ... [Read More]( [Soundcore Boom 2 Bluetooth speaker review]( By Julian Perry / April 20, 2024 [Soundcore Boom 2 27]( REVIEW – It has been some time since I last reviewed a Bluetooth speaker. These days, they are very similar and offer much of the same. However, I was intrigued by this Soundcore Boom 2 Speaker that boasts the ability to be connected to 100 speakers and is waterproof and floatable. it is also capable ... [Read More]( [‘Current’ research discovery could double the life of rechargeable batteries]( By Lex Strickland / April 20, 2024 [battery 2]( NEWS – Android Police reported on a study in the journal, ‘Advanced Energy Materials’, that a relatively simple change in how devices charge their lithium based batteries can effectively double the lifespan of their batteries. Investigators from four institutions in Denmark and Germany tested various battery configurations with different chemistries and applied a novel charging method ... [Read More]( [Fritaire Self-Cleaning Glass Bowl Air Fryer review – It air fries and it self-cleans!]( By Alex Birch / April 20, 2024 [FGAF 01]( REVIEW – Have you been wanting an air fryer? Maybe you’ve been concerned that they’re a hassle to clean and maintain? Well Fritaire’s Self-Cleaning Glass Bowl Air Fryer tackles both of those in a single product. What is it? Talk about your self-descriptive product names… The Fritaire Self-Cleaning Glass Bowl Air Fryer is an air ... [Read More]( [This multi-tool is like a Swiss Army knife and a carabiner had a baby!]( By Julie Strietelmeier / April 19, 2024 [octo max 7]( NEWS – You guys know that I like to share interesting multi-tools that I find on the net, but this one goes beyond interesting to insane. The OCTO MAX is a titanium carabiner that is strong enough to hold 1000 lbs. But that’s not what I think is insane about it. It’s all the other ... [Read More]( [Groove Life Ultra Belt review – It holds my pants up]( By Bill Henderson / April 19, 2024 [Groove Life Ultra Belt 1]( REVIEW – Is a belt a gadget? Not really, but it does help hold your pants up which can hold gadgets so . . . maybe there’s a connection? Anyway, I get to review the Ultra Belt by Groove Life and I must say, it does a darn good job . . . holding my ... [Read More]( [Baseus Blade 2 portable battery review]( By Theresa Villeneuve / April 19, 2024 [baseus 7]( REVIEW – We review a lot of batteries at The Gadgeteer and with good reason. If you have a lot of gadgets, you need a lot of power, and eventually you’ll find yourself needing a battery. Most battery backups are fairly big and clunky but the Baseus Blade 2 is quite sleek and is powerful ... [Read More]( [FlexiSpot XL6 Power Lift Recliner review – Great lift chair, awesome price]( By Michael Strange / April 19, 2024 [flexispot xl6powerliftrecliner review 1]( REVIEW – Recently, I have been looking to purchase a recliner for my 79-year-old mother. Her current couch has become extremely uncomfortable, and she has trouble getting in and out of it. I hadn’t considered a lift chair because they’re typically unattractive and tend to be quite expensive. But as fate would have it, a ... [Read More]( [Restrap Adventure Race Top Tube Bag review – all your bike necessities, at your finger tips!]( By Danny Welsch / April 19, 2024 [Restrap Bag 10]( REVIEW – Carrying small bits of gear on your bike like an inner tube, small jacket, or a snack traditionally meant a bag that hung off the back of your seat, or maybe a handlebar bag. These work to carry things, but it’s not easy to grab what you need while riding. Enter the Race ... 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