Gadgeteer Digest for July 17, 2023

July 17, 2023 [View in browser]( [VanPowers UrbanGlide Pro Ebike review]( By [Theresa Villeneuve](/ July 16, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Electric Bike]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – A lot of electric modes of transportation get reviewed at the Gadgeteer and while I’ll ride the occasional scooter, the electric bike is by far my favorite gadget to review. I think they could be game changers for a lot of people because they are so quick and convenient for short trips, particularly … [Read More]( [Make your next trip less wrinkly with Fold-n-Pack hangers]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ July 16, 2023 / [News]( / [Travel Gear]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – Traveling is fun, but it can also be stressful for a myriad of reasons. Take one of those reasons off your stress list with Fold-n-Pack hangers. With these full-size folding hangers, you can make sure that your favorite clothes won’t be a wrinkled mess during your vacation or business trip adventures. Instead of … [Read More]( [Govee T2 TV Backlight review – make your favorite shows more immersive]( By [Julian Perry](/ July 16, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [LED lighting]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I have been looking at various companies and their TV backlight products for some time. I have an 85″ TV in my media area in my basement and I have always felt that backlighting the TV would produce a really nice effect. Over the past few years, I have reviewed several lighting products … [Read More]( [High Great SeaKool D2 Hands-Free Underwater Thruster review – you’ll glide through the water with the greatest of ease]( By [Garry Kolb](/ July 16, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Crowdfunded](, [swimming]( / [Leave a Comment]( CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Have you ever power-snorkeled? We have. We did it in Grand Turk. You don your mask and are given what amounts to a caged propeller with handles and a trigger. Hold it in front of your body and pull the trigger. The propeller spins and pulls you through the water. It is … [Read More]( [ProtoArc and RoyalAxe have collaborated on a series of mechanical keyboards]( By [Greg Cleveland](/ July 16, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [mechanical keyboard]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – We love our mechanical keyboards here at the Gadgeteer, and I stumbled across an interesting collaboration between ProtoArc and RoyalAxe. This caught my attention as ProtoArc is an ergonomics-first brand, while these RoyalAxe boards are more in the gamer or conventional keyboard vein. All of the keyboards in the ProtoArc X RoyalAxe lineup have … [Read More]( [Leo’s Loo Too automatic cat litter box review – Dandy at dealing with the duty of doody!]( By [Dave Moore](/ July 15, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Pet Gadgets]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I love my cat, but scooping poop is not on my favorite activities list. I’ve owned several automated litterboxes to help facilitate the feces and love Leo’s Loo Too! C’mon, fellow Gadgeteer. Let’s have a look! What is it? Leo’s Loo Too is a Wi-Fi-connected automated device that empties soiled clumping kitty litter … [Read More]( [EcoFlow WAVE 2 Portable Air Conditioner/Heater review – Designed to help you beat the summer heat!]( By [Julian Perry](/ July 15, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [air conditioner]( / [2 Comments]( REVIEW – Last summer, I reviewed the EcoFlow Wave air conditioner and if you read that review you know that I was pretty excited to review it and quite pleased with its purpose and function. I was about the take it out of storage when I learned of the opportunity to review the new EcoFlow … [Read More]( [Another company has been watching you in your bedroom]( By [James Garriss](/ July 15, 2023 / [News]( / [security camera]( / [20 Comments]( SECURITY NEWS – Most gadgets that we have make some aspect of life easy or fun; they are harmless. Other gadgets, however, bring with them security implications; if abused, they can harm us. Perhaps the most obvious example is an indoor camera, and once again we have learned that a well-known company has been abusing … [Read More]( [Tactica K.100 Engraved Blade Pocket Knife review – a simple, effective workhorse with a touch of tactical style!]( By [Bob Patterson](/ July 14, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Knives]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I’ve started carrying a pocketknife in my EDC, and I *may* have developed a new obsession. My latest acquisition is this nifty cutter: the K.100 Engraved Blade Pocket Knife from Tactica. This simple & sturdy knife gives off a bit of a tactical vibe, but it’s also got some great details in the... [Read More]( [CYANSKY HS7R 2,800 Lumen Headlamp review – bright, versatile, but a little heavy]( By [David Sheneman](/ July 14, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Flashlight](, [headlamp]( / [4 Comments]( [CYANSKY HS7R headlamp]( REVIEW – In my job I often work in dark spaces, under counters, in equipment racks, in ceilings, all situations that require me to use a flashlight, preferably hands-free. I’ve held flashlights in my teeth before but since they’re almost always made of metal that’s not very comfortable. I can use a work light, sitting … [Read More]( [Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 40A EV Charger review – EV charging simplicity]( By [Alex Birch](/ July 14, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – As electric vehicles continue to increase in popularity, public charging stations are becoming more congested. If you have a driveway or garage where you can install a dedicated EV charger, it will pay off pretty quickly in terms of both cost and time saved. This time around I have the 40A MaxiCharger from … [Read More]( [Deeper Connect Mini makes your VPN obsolete and now, it’s almost half off]( By [Jessica Kanzler](/ July 14, 2023 / [News]( / [deal]( / [9 Comments]( DEAL NEWS – Get the protection of a VPN and more without the monthly subscription with the Deeper Connect Mini, now at the low price of $189.99 (reg. $349), a savings of 45% only through July 14, 2023. It’s disappointing yet unsurprising to learn that we’ve all got too much of our personal information floating … [Read More]( [SimPure Y7P-BW Upgraded Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Dispenser review]( By [Julian Perry](/ July 14, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Appliance]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Last year I tested and reviewed a countertop water filter system that has now become a daily usage appliance in my home. We went from buying cases of water monthly to buying one case every 2 months. In my basement, I have a media space and a bar where we entertain. 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