Gadgeteer Digest for May 08, 2023

May 08, 2023 [View in browser]( [This multi-tool has an adjustable wrench AND a bit driver!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ May 7, 2023 / [News]( / [Multi-tool]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – Here’s a handy multi-tool for your pocket tool “box”. The OUTU 6-in-1 multi-tool features an adjustable wrench, a flat-head screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, a knife blade, a bottle opener, and a bit driver. Included with the stainless steel multi-tool are 9 bits so you’ll have a lot of functionality in a small tool. … [Read More]( [Brydge is burned – iPad accessory maker is no more]( By [Smythe Richbourg](/ May 7, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [iPad accessory]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – Brydge, one of the first to make iPad keyboards that turned the tablets into laptops, has shuttered, leaving preorders unfilled and former employees shell-shocked. The Mac rumor-and-news site 9to5 Mac reported the closure on 4 May, with few responses from the company or former employees. Chance Miller’s article was further reported on by … [Read More]( [Cambond compression packing cubes review – travel made easier?]( By [Theresa Villeneuve](/ May 7, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [luggage](, [Travel Gear]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I’ve got a kind of divisive review for this week, at least for frequent travelers: packing cubes. You see, you’re either a packing cube person or you’re not, I find. I have mixed feelings about them, but lately, I’ve seen packing cubes like the Cambond compression packing cubes all over the internet. They … [Read More]( [These open-ear wireless bone conduction headphones are under $34]( By [Jessica Kanzler](/ May 7, 2023 / [News]( / [deal]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – TL;DR: Give your ears the sound and comfort they deserve with these Open Ear Induction Stereo Wireless Headphones for only $33.99 (reg. $109). The importance of having a quality set of headphones isn’t lost on those who have had the misfortune of using an underwhelming pair. Long gone are the days of sound quality … [Read More]( [XTAR SP100 portable foldable solar panel review – when they say 100 watts they mean it]( By [Matt Gregersen](/ May 7, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Solar]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – There are quite a few uses for solar panels, especially portable ones. You could combine them with a power station to create a “solar generator” system that can power things while recharging during the day and then continue powering overnight. Or you can harness the power of the sun directly to power or … [Read More]( [iPads, Netflix, and video games]( By [James Garriss](/ May 7, 2023 / [News]( / [games]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – I learned something new this week for my favorite gadget, my iPad, so I thought I’d share it with you. I have a 12.9 inch iPad Pro, a gadget that is all about content consumption. I watch movies and TV shows with it, typically by using the Netflix app. I also enjoy playing … [Read More]( [Heybike Ranger electric bike review – the mountain bike that will also take you around town]( By [Theresa Villeneuve](/ May 6, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Electric Bike]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Spring is finally springing here in Los Angeles and that means it’s finally dry enough to consider getting outside and doing some biking. I’m kind of picky about my bikes, but the Heybike Ranger step-thru foldable fat tire ebike really piqued my curiosity. It’s got the utility of a commuter bike because it … [Read More]( [Merach 950 dual resistance wood rowing machine review – row row row your butt]( By [Matt Gregersen](/ May 6, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Health and fitness]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I had a cheap rowing machine a few years ago that I really enjoyed – not so much for the product but just because I liked the workout. A few months into using it though, the elastic-based strap snapped while I was rowing, throwing me backward. It was unpleasant, to say the least. … [Read More]( [Leave a low battery in the past with this MagSafe wireless charger]( By [Jessica Kanzler](/ May 6, 2023 / [News]( / [Batteries and Chargers](, [deal]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – TL;DR: Keep your iPhone charged safely and securely with this Speedy Mag Wireless Charger for just $39.99 (reg. $119). According to Demand Sage, more than one billion iPhones are circulating worldwide. Apple has cemented itself as a smartphone titan. More than just a device to communicate through phone calls, iPhones double as music … [Read More]( [Mother’s Day 2023 gift guide]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ May 5, 2023 / [Articles]( / [gift ideas]( / [Leave a Comment]( ARTICLE – Mother’s Day is swiftly approaching so it’s time to start thinking about how to show your mom just how much you appreciate her. In this gift guide, I’ve compiled a list of six unique and thoughtful gifts that are sure to make your mom’s day extra special and show your mom just how … [Read More]( [JMBricklayer Botanical Collection Butterfly Orchid review – flowers that never wilt!]( By [Shawna](/ May 5, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [LEGO]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Do you love receiving fresh flowers? Who doesn’t? Well, I am going to be honest, I typically do not. It is not that I don’t love them and love the thoughtfulness of them, I just can’t justify the price tag attached to purchasing them. Not to mention the fact they will be wilting … [Read More]( [Bastion Bolt-Action EDC pen video review]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ May 5, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [EDC](, [Pens]( / [2 Comments]( VIDEO REVIEW – We love pens and other stationery items around here so I was happy to accept the offer from Bastion to do a video review of their bolt-action pens. What is it? Bastion bolt-action pens are aluminum (also available in stainless steel) pens that feature a cool bolt-action mechanism. What’s in the box? … [Read More]( [TONOR T90 RGB adjustable boom arm review]( By [Ryan Chapman](/ May 5, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [microphone]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I reviewed the Yeti X microphone quite a while ago, and one of the hardest things was finding a cheap yet solid boom arm due to its weight. I stuck with one that mostly worked for the longest time, but when I saw that the TONOR T90 RGB adjustable boom arm was reasonably … [Read More]( [FJDynamics PowerSec MP500 portable power station review – Affordable power]( By [Bill Henderson](/ May 5, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [power station]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Before the two hurricanes hit my Central Florida home in 2022, I liked the convenience of portable battery power stations. After the flooding of my backyard and work studio, I now really like them and depend on them to get us through inevitable blackouts. So, when different power stations come up for review, … [Read More]( [Switch on with this 3-in-1 docking station for Nintendo Switch action anytime for $20]( By [Jessica Kanzler](/ May 5, 2023 / [News]( / [gaming accessory](, [Nintendo]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – TL;DR: Be ready to connect for full-screen gaming and charging anytime the mood strikes with this 3-in-1 Nintendo Switch Docking Station, now just $19.99. The Nintendo Switch is already the world’s most popular on-the-go gaming console, according to 2022 sales figures. So it stands to reason that a gamer’s complete collection of Switch … [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- You used this email address: {EMAIL} to subscribe to this newsletter. 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