Gadgeteer Digest for September 18, 2023

September 18, 2023 [View in browser]( [Clip this mini bit driver to your pocket for EDC awesomeness!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ September 17, 2023 / [News]( / [EDC](, [Multi-tool]( / [1 Comment]( NEWS – Check out this unusual pocket bit driver from K20 Tools. This compact bit driver features stainless steel construction with a #2-sized bit holder in the handle. It comes with a hardened steel double-ended bit that gives you a flat head screwdriver and a Phillips head screwdriver. But the fact that it’s so small, … [Read More]( [Rollin Light Canless LED Recessed Lighting review – Yes, you can install these yourself!]( By [Lynn Lopez](/ September 17, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Do-It-Yourself](, [LED lighting]( / [1 Comment]( REVIEW – When our house was built a little over two years ago, we thought we had all the light fixtures exactly as we wanted. We paid extra to the builder to ensure we had recessed lighting instead of the basic ceiling-mounted fixtures they offered. It turns out we missed a total of four lights. … [Read More]( [Glocusent LED Neck Reading Light review – Gentle light, right where you need it]( By [Danny Welsch](/ September 17, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [LED Light](, [Reading]( / [1 Comment]( REVIEW – I love to read, but increasingly find the only time I have to read is in bed, right before going to sleep. Our bedroom has nightstands with lamps, but as I’ve grown older (and my eyes have gotten worse!) those lamps don’t quite cut it for reading. Enter the Glocusent rechargeable LED neck … [Read More]( [EDC Monster multi-tool pry bar review – A handful of titanium tools]( By [Kenneth Woodham](/ September 16, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Multi-tool]( / [6 Comments]( REVIEW – Well, what do we have here? Funny you should ask. This pocketable multi-tool behemoth is the EDC Monster multifunction titanium pry bar. It’s a MacGyver-worthy slab of metal with more functions than you can shake a stick at. What on earth would I do with that, you might ask. As soon as I … [Read More]( [Joy Pebble countertop ice maker review – piles of pleasant pebble ice posthaste]( By [Matt Gregersen](/ September 16, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Beverage](, [Food](, [Home and Kitchen](, [ice maker]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Most people I informally surveyed while reviewing the Joy Pebble countertop ice maker prefer nugget/pebble ice to other larger forms of ice. I’ve personally always enjoyed pebble ice but hadn’t previously sought it out, but now that the pebble ice maker has been sitting on our countertop for a few weeks, I’m feeling … [Read More]( [Bellroy Lite Sling Mini review – I love this minimalist bag!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ September 16, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Bags]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Even though I’m female, I don’t regularly carry a purse/bag when I go out of the house. I usually put my wallet in my pocket along with my car fob and my phone. Although that works, it’s not exactly comfortable. And if I need to carry something else, forget it. So, I have … [Read More]( [JMBricklayer Puppet Show Building Block Set review – I am a real boy!]( By [James Garriss](/ September 15, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – LEGOs and other building blocks have the amazing ability to bring things to life. This new set from JMBricklayer highlights this as well as any out there. You remember the story of Pinocchio, the enchanted marionette whose nose grew when he lied, right? The Puppet Show creates a larger-than-life version of Geppetto’s finest … [Read More]( [Cup-a-Bug bug catcher review – a cool critter-capturing contraption]( By [Garry Kolb](/ September 15, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Everyone gets bugs in their home. For some folks, it’s no big deal. They capture and release them or squish them and move on. But, for many folks, the idea of being anywhere near anything creepy-crawly gives them the heebie-jeebies. Cup-a-Bug lets you dispose of the critter while safely remaining several feet back, … [Read More]( [Your Chromebook just got a life extension – Thanks Google!]( By [Lex Strickland](/ September 15, 2023 / [News]( / [chromebook]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – Last month, I wrote an article about steering clear of several Chromebooks due to them being past their official end of life (no new updates). I’m happy to report that Google has now decided to support Chromebooks made in 2018 and later, for ten years. The Auto Update Expiration policy webpage has changed … [Read More]( [INIU Magsafe 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Pad & Stand review – an excellent space saver… if you’re an Apple person!]( By [Bob Patterson](/ September 15, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Batteries and Chargers](, [Wireless charging]( / [3 Comments]( REVIEW – More charging with fewer cables! I loves me a charging station for optimizing spaces, and the INIU Magsafe 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Pan & Stand promises to do just that. If you’re an Apple user you might find it ideal to get your watches, earbuds, and phones all powered up. To the … [Read More]( [Low battery is no match for this $22 6-in-1 100W charging cable]( By [Jessica Kanzler](/ September 15, 2023 / [News]( / [cables](, [deal]( DEAL NEWS – This 6-in-1 100W charging cable has connections for almost every mobile device on the market. Purchase the InCharge® X Max 100W 6-in-1 Charging Cable for $21.99 (reg. $39). At this point, mobile devices are more than tools to make life easier for everyone. Smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets have rightfully earned their spots … [Read More]( [AUSOM Leopard electric scooter review – even better than a mental health walk]( By [Matt Gregersen](/ September 15, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [scooter]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Having purchased or reviewed quite a few electric scooters now, I’m getting a pretty good idea of what I want in a good scooter. I definitely want enough power and speed to not feel slow and take forever to get to my destination. My most frequent routes cover hills and are usually 10-20 … [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](.