Gadgeteer Digest for January 25, 2023

January 25, 2023 [View in browser]( [This belt has multi-tool functionality!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ January 24, 2023 / [News]( / [Belt](, [Multi-tool]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – Back in 2019, I wrote about the unique 686 toolbelt buckle with its built-in screwdrivers. Now, there’s a newer version of the 686 toolbelt that has added multi-tool functionality. The belt itself is made of 100% genuine leather and is available in brown, and black. The removable buckle is available with an antiqu … [Read More]( [Bob and Brad leg compression massager with heat review – putting the squeeze on achy legs]( By [Garry Kolb](/ January 24, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Health and fitness]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Tired and achy legs. When you’re active, they come with the territory. When you’re old and active, the territory seems to get much larger. If only I had a masseuse on standby that could come over at a moment’s notice to give me a nice foot/calve/thigh compression massage. Hey – even better, if … [Read More]( [Vokboard Riot Electric Skateboard review – Instant fun and big grins]( By [Alex Birch](/ January 24, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [skateboard]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I grew up skateboarding and loved bombing down hills. Stopping was accomplished by… dragging one foot as a brake, a power slide (if you could control it), running off the front (trying to keep your feet under yourself), or unceremoniously hitting a small stone or crack and having the ground come up at … [Read More]( [Naenka Runner Diver Bone Conduction Swimming Headphones review]( By [Zack Chongulia](/ January 24, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Bluetooth headphones]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I prefer headphones that hook over my ear since in-ear headphones never seem to fit me quite right but mainly so I can keep them loose which allows me to still hear the outside world. I like to remain aware of my surroundings when running or biking outside so I was very curious how … [Read More]( [Organize and carry your favorite multi-tools and EDC gear in this pouch!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ January 23, 2023 / [News]( / [EDC](, [Pouch]( / [6 Comments]( NEWS – We really love EDC gear here at The Gadgeteer and are always on the lookout for cool multi-tools and accessories to make using and carrying our gear as easy as possible. Today I have an awesome-looking pouch from Viperade that will let you carry all of your EDC in style. The VE5 Pocket … [Read More]( [Didamoda Hnatuy Hero-X automatic skeleton watch review – see your time in action]( By [Garry Kolb](/ January 23, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Watches and Clocks]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I’m a watch guy. I have a collection of wonderful (and expensive) watches. There are times when you want to wear a great-looking watch but not an expensive one. Today’s review fits that bill – the Hnatuy Hero-X watch from Didamoda. I’ve reviewed several watches here at The Gadgeteer. Of all those, this … [Read More]( [Rode VideoMicro II ultra-compact on-camera microphone review]( By [Kenneth Woodham](/ January 23, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [microphone]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – My main form of entertainment these days is YouTube videos. I like knife reviews and teardowns, old tool restorations, and gadgets of all kinds. Hats off to all of you folks who do make the videos I watch. It’s not nearly as easy as it looks. Because of that, I want to start … [Read More]( [Plain text journaling – Trading in old tech for new?]( By [Lex Strickland](/ January 23, 2023 / [Articles]( / [journal]( / [2 Comments]( ARTICLE – In 2022 I changed away from years of using a paper journal/planner book. My word processor was fountain pens. I switched to plain text journaling and scheduling. All along I used the ‘aCalendar’ app on my phone, which automatically syncs to Google Calendar. But my paper journal/planner was my complete backup to aCalendar, … [Read More]( [New Things Lab MEMO wallet review – This wallet is a whiteboard!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ January 23, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Crowdfunded](, [Wallets]( / [2 Comments]( CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you’ve ever wished that you could shove a dry-erase whiteboard in your pocket, then this review of the New Things Lab MEMO wallet is for you! Let’s check out this crowdfunding project. What is it? The New Things Lab MEMO wallet is a minimalist-style wallet that has a built-in whiteboard inside … [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](.