Gadgeteer Digest for April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024 [View in browser]( [What the heck is this knife tool and why do some of you need it?]( By Julie Strietelmeier / April 28, 2024 [rough ryder]( NEWS – When you reach a certain age, your fingernails can become brittle and weak. If you like using pocket knives, you might end up splitting or breaking a nail each time you try to open the blade on your favorite knife. The Rough Ryder JoBo knife pick tool has been designed as a solution ... [Read More]( [Is $95 an insane price for a water bottle? Not when it’s the Swiss Army knife of bottles like this one!]( By Julie Strietelmeier / April 28, 2024 [hibear 1]( NEWS – Hydration when you’re on the go is important, so it’s no wonder that there is a huge market for water bottles. But let’s face it, most water bottles only do one thing – hold water. Duh! But you’re here because you’re a gadgeteer and you want more from your products. That’s why I ... [Read More]( [Minix C1 wireless HDMI adapter review]( By Theresa Villeneuve / April 28, 2024 [Minix1 1]( REVIEW – As a college professor, I spend a lot of time projecting and presenting and while I love where I work, some of our facilities are from the stone age. And after an incident a couple of years ago where someone in IT sent out an update that wiped people’s hard drives all over ... [Read More]( [FIIDO C11 city ebike review]( By Cat Green / April 28, 2024 [FIIDO C 11 city E bike3]( REVIEW – The FIIDO C11 city e-bike is one of the latest entries from the company. It’s got a lot of neat features that make it worthy of consideration if one happens to be in the market for a zippy-er way to get around. We did run into some slight snags but with a little ... [Read More]( [Leatherman Skeletool CX multi-tool review – A petite package of terrific tools!]( By Dave Moore / April 28, 2024 [Leatherman Skeletool CX 29]( REVIEW – My pockets seldom lack my phone, wallet, flashlight, and multitool. Sometimes, bringing “the big gun” isn’t practical or necessary. For times like this, The Leatherman Skeletool CX multitool is ideal. What is it? The Leatherman Skeletool CX is a lightweight, stainless steel, folding multitool with needlenose pliers, wire cutters, a knife blade, a ... [Read More]( [This MagSafe enclosure puts a NVMe SSD on the back of your iPhone 15 series]( By Julie Strietelmeier / April 27, 2024 [hagibis m2 ssd 3 e1714243283553]( NEWS – Shooting 4K ProRes video with an iPhone uses a lot of storage. The best way around that is to attach an SSD to the iPhone via the USB-C port and save the video directly to the drive instead of the iPhone’s internal storage. That’s where the Hagibis Magsafe NVMe enclosure comes in. This ... [Read More]( [This mini ratchet with bit holder folds up to fit in your pocket or your keychain!]( By Julie Strietelmeier / April 27, 2024 [labear mini ratchet 4]( NEWS – The LaBear mini folding magnetic ratchet set is one of the smallest all-in-one style ratchet sets that I’ve seen. You won’t want to use this small tool for big jobs, but in a pinch, it will help you tighten or loosen hex and star screws. It features a bit holder that attaches to ... [Read More]( [Satechi USB-C Multiport Adapter 8K review]( By Julian Perry / April 27, 2024 [Satechi Multiport 5]( REVIEW – A few days ago while I was working on rearranging equipment on my desktop to make things neater, I was amazed at how many accessories I have and how many I swap because I am either short on docks or I am using docks that lack enough ports or the variety of ports ... [Read More]( [Kuru Toga Advance mechanical pencil review – a “revolution” in sharp writing]( By Howard Sneider / April 27, 2024 [kuru toga advance 100]( REVIEW – The mechanical pencil is a favorite of writers and technical draftspersons because no sharpening is required but, it can still develop a dull edge if the pencil is not periodically rotated while writing. The Kuru Toga Advance has a mechanism to rotate the lead a tiny bit each time the tip contacts the ... [Read More]( [Kamado Joe Konnected Joe Digital Charcoal Grill & Smoker review]( By Bob Patterson / April 27, 2024 [KamadoJoe KonnectedJoe 17]( REVIEW – Can you smell that picture? It’s grilling season! I’m testing the Kamado Joe Konnected Joe Digital Charcoal Grill & Smoker, which claims to combine the benefits of a ceramic grill with digital control (and a companion app) that makes charcoal cooking effortless. Heads up: we have a lot to cover in this one, ... [Read More]( [Boox Palma Flip-fold Protective Case review]( By M Thorne / April 26, 2024 [Gadgets 2024 04 18 017c]( REVIEW – A few months ago, e-ink device maker Boox released the new Flip-fold Protective Case for the Palma e-ink mini-tablet. I jumped on this one, because I am a hardcore butterfingers, and I drop everything I own. I previously had the OEM hard shell case, which just covered the back of the device. This ... [Read More]( [Save $200 off this multi-featured SIHOO C300 Pro ergonomic office chair]( By Julie Strietelmeier / April 26, 2024 [shioo doroc300pro 1]( NEWS – If you’ve been looking to enhance your office chair experience with more features and comfort, it’s time to take a look at the Sihoo Doro-C300 Pro Ergonomic Office Chair. This chair seamlessly blends style and comfort, with an ergonomic design that includes a mesh back, soft PU-coated armrests, and a sleek appearance. Upgrade ... [Read More]( [ROKR Magic Piano puzzle kit review – A beautiful musical puzzle]( By James Cook / April 26, 2024 [ROKR PianoPuzzle 4]( REVIEW – The last ROKR review I did was so much fun that I had to do another one! This time around it’s a musical piano with intricate gears. What is it? The ROKR Magic Piano puzzle is a beautiful little puzzle made from laser cut wood pieces that build around a little spring-wound music ... [Read More]( [Make corn on the cob safer!]( By Julie Strietelmeier / April 26, 2024 [lockorns 4]( NEWS – Yes, corn on the cob safety is a thing. Or it should be. I can remember digging around in the kitchen drawers as a kid, searching for the corn on the cob holders with their pointy ends. I have PTSD from getting poked. Am I exaggerating? Maybe. But now you and your offspring ... [Read More]( [ALLPOWERS R1500 Portable Home Backup Power Station review]( By Greg Cleveland / April 26, 2024 [ALLPOWERS R1500 Review 1]( REVIEW – If you’re in an area that gets occasional power outages, having backup power options on hand might be worth the investment. Even better, if you can find something that can serve in a dual role as a power station and on-demand battery backup for sensitive equipment. We’re looking at the ALLPOWERS 1500 to ... [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- You used this email address: {EMAIL} to subscribe to this newsletter. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please use the link below to unsubscribe while I go cry in the corner. Do not reply directly to this email. If you have questions or feedback, please use this [link](.