Gadgeteer Digest for August 28, 2023

August 28, 2023 [View in browser]( [SAKOBS (GC1080) Pro Metal Detector review – Let’s go treasure hunting!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ August 27, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Outdoor Gear]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Many years ago, my better half and I belonged to a treasure hunting club here in Southern Indiana. We each had a metal detector and liked to go to local parks to look for coins and other treasures. We even participated in some club events where dozens of people would hunt for buried … [Read More]( [PlayStation announces Portal: The new handheld gateway to your PS5 games]( By [Michael Strange](/ August 27, 2023 / [News]( / [gaming accessory]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – PlayStation recently announced its new remote-play device, the PlayStation Portal. Here are the details so far. First off, the Portal will set you back $199.99. Secondly, you must own a PS5 to use the Portal because it’s remote play only. As far as the device itself, the Portal has adaptive triggers and … [Read More]( [Are flat flashlights becoming a thing?]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ August 27, 2023 / [News]( / [EDC](, [Flashlight]( / [3 Comments]( NEWS – Last year, I reviewed the Olight Arkfeld flashlight that had a unique flat design and then earlier this year, Kenneth reviewed the newer Arkfeld UV flashlight. I really liked the flat shape of the Arkfeld and at the time, I wondered if other flashlight makers would try creating lights with a similar form … [Read More]( [ULlife Me-300S headphones review – not just another pair of bone-conducting headphones]( By [Ruud van der Ham](/ August 27, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Headphones]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – There are many bone-conducting earbuds out there, most notably the Shockz series. Nearly all of them have the disadvantage that they need a special cable or charger and are more bulky than in-ear earbuds. In an effort to create a better design, the ULlife Me-300S bone-conducting headphones were introduced through a successful Kickstarter … [Read More]( [Here’s a carabiner that you can lock with a key!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ August 26, 2023 / [News]( / [EDC]( / [4 Comments]( NEWS – You might not be able to climb cliff faces with this carabiner, but you can use it as part of your EDC gear to attach items to your backpack, belt, etc. The Matador BetaLock is an aircraft-grade aluminum carabiner with a built-in lock that’s TSA-compliant. The spring gate makes it easy to use … [Read More]( [AIRTHEREAL S6 solar pool ionizer review]( By [Brooke Hall](/ August 26, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Pool]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I’d never heard of a pool ionizer before receiving this review offer for the AIRTHEREAL S6 solar pool ionizer. When another reviewer commented on how much an ionizer was helping his pool, I decided to give it a try. With the hope of using fewer chemicals, having a cleaner pool, and not having … [Read More]( [Looks like a pen, screws like a driver]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ August 26, 2023 / [News]( / [EDC]( / [3 Comments]( NEWS – The STANLEY 4-in-1 Screwdriver (66-344) looks like a pen or a highlighter, but it’s really a screwdriver that features a magnetic bit holder and comes with 2 double sided bits that offer 2 sizes of standard straight screwdrivers and 2 sizes of Phillips screwdriver tips (tip sizes include 5/32″ standard, 1/8″ standard, No. … [Read More]( [Da Vinci Eye review – record your art the easy way]( By [Julian Perry](/ August 26, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Photography](, [Tripod](, [universal phone stand]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Recently I have been adding videos of some parts of my sample reviews to most of my reviews. When recording videos showing the features of smaller devices, I am finding that having an overhead stand with my phone mounted would be extremely helpful. I use my iPhone a lot for recording. This Da … [Read More]( [A plug-and-play microphone that captures voices in stunning clarity, just $34.97 for Labor Day]( By [Jessica Kanzler](/ August 26, 2023 / [News]( / [deal](, [microphone]( DEAL NEWS – Speak clearly and loudly with the Babbl USB-C Plug-and-Play Microphone for PC and Mac. Purchase it for $34.97 (the best price online) during the Labor Day Sale before 11:59 p.m. PT on September 4. Not long ago, the standard microphone on your laptop or desktop computer was enough to handle most jobs. … [Read More]( [Mythinglogic Home Gym Storage Rack review]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ August 26, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Furniture](, [Health and fitness]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – The main part of my basement doubles as a family room and a home gym. Over the years I’ve accumulated a lot of fitness equipment. There’s a treadmill, a TotalGym sliding bench trainer, and all kinds of dumbells, resistance bands, and kettlebells. In other words, it’s a mess. Imagine my excitement when Mythinglogic … [Read More]( [SkyView 2 lamp review – a nice natural light with a confusing app]( By [Zack Chongulia](/ August 25, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [LED lamp]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I wake up pretty early and when my alarm goes off abruptly I can get pretty annoyed at it. I also live in the Pacific Northwest where the cold wet winters can get a little depressing so I’ve wanted to try a sunrise alarm and a light therapy or circadian rhythm lamp for … [Read More]( [Merach E09 Auto Electromagnetic Elliptical Machine review]( By [Julian Perry](/ August 25, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Health and fitness]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – For those Gadgeteer readers who have been following my journey to outfit my gym, you would have read my recent exercise equipment review featuring the Freebeat Boom Exercise bike. Now I get a chance to add variety and versatility to my workout with this Merach E09 Auto Electromagnetic Elliptical Machine. What is it? … [Read More]( [This Grade-A refurbished Wolfgang Puck outdoor pizza oven & grill is just $159.97 for Labor Day]( By [Jessica Kanzler](/ August 25, 2023 / [News]( / [deal]( DEAL NEWS – The refurbished Wolfgang Puck Outdoor Wood Pellet Pizza Oven & Grill is the ultimate all-rounder. Make your pizza, chicken, steak, and beef with precision and style. Purchase it for $159.97 (reg. $437) by 11:59 p.m. PT on September 4 for free shipping. Labor Day is around the corner. Flipping the calendar as it … [Read More]( [Urban Drift FIGOO S2 folding e-bike review]( By [Steve Holt](/ August 25, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Electric Bike]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – A couple of years ago we got e-bikes after hearing all our friends bragging about all the fun they were having with their e-bikes. And we learned real quick how much fun these things are! We got folding e-bikes from Lectric because we wanted to be able to take them places in the … [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](.