Gadgeteer Digest for November 22, 2023

November 22, 2023 [View in browser]( Hello Gadgeteers! I want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the subscribers of this newsletter and loyal visitors to The Gadgeteer. After 26+ years doing this "job," all of your emails and comments are one of its biggest perks :o) I hope everyone celebrating Thanksgiving has a very nice day tomorrow with your family, friends, turkey dinners, and pumpkin pie (with whipped cream!). -Julie [xTool Black Friday Deals are here! The best deals of the year! Save up to an extra $800 off!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ November 21, 2023 / [News]( / [black friday 2023]( / [Leave a Comment]( DEAL NEWS – XTool is currently offering up to 60% off of a variety of their laser engraver tools. During this sale which runs through 11/24/2023, you can save on the following devices: xTool S1 Mike reviewed the Xtool S1 laser engraver and had this to say about it. I really like the xTool S1. …[Read More]( [2023 Holiday gift guides – Toys and other unique gift ideas]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ November 21, 2023 / [Articles]( / [2023 gift guide]( / [Leave a Comment]( ARTICLE – Here are some gift ideas for kids and ideas for hard to shop for people. Be sure to check out all our 2023 Gift Guides. Lava Lamp Consider a lava lamp if you’re looking for a unique and groovy gift for someone special on your list! This iconic symbol of the 60s and … [Read More]( [xSuit xBriefcase briefcase review]( By [Steve Holt](/ November 21, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Bags]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Everybody needs a good everyday carry bag, right? I have several, in different forms. I have a backpack that I sling over my shoulder when I want to use a backpack, usually when traveling. I also have a briefcase (the Leacarve leather briefcase I reviewed back in 2018) that I use when I … [Read More]( [Grab a sleek new SIHOO office chair during their Black Friday sale!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ November 21, 2023 / [News]( / [Chair](, [deal]( / [Leave a Comment]( DEAL NEWS – When you spend much of your day at a desk, a good chair is just as important as a good laptop! If you have been considering upgrading your current chair to something better, check out the Black Friday deals on these chairs from SIHOO. First up is the SIHOO M18 ergonomic office … [Read More]( [Sharge Disk review – Tiny and super fast USB storage drive!]( By [Lynn Lopez](/ November 21, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [USB Drive]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – USB stick data storage drives have been around for several years now. I have used several in my IT career and have found them to be very convenient to carry data around with me. I have mentioned in a few reviews that I have a marching band action photographer side gig. Just this … [Read More]( [Old car? Get this wireless dash display for just $90 for Black Friday.]( By [Jessica Kanzler](/ November 21, 2023 / [News]( / [Car Gear](, [deal]( DEAL NEWS – Modernize any vehicle with this multifunctional 7-inch Wireless Car Display that is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible, now at the Black Friday price of only $89.97 for a limited time. Know anybody who’s still driving an older automobile? You may not have the financial means to upgrade their ride, but you … [Read More]( [Matter upgraded to version 1.2]( By [James Garriss](/ November 21, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Home Automation](, [Matter](, [smart home]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – Matter is a connectivity standard. The idea is that I should be able to buy any IoT device and instantly use it, regardless of the smart home platform that I use (e.g., Apple’s HomeKit, Google’s Nest). It’s a common language that is supported by over 200 companies. It’s been just over a year … [Read More]( [Heybike Mars 2.0 Electric Bike review]( By [Ryan Chapman](/ November 21, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Electric Bike]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – With gas prices so unpredictable, I’ve been slowly giving into the temptation of electric bikes. The big thing holding me back is that I need the bike to fit into the rear of a Subaru Impreza hatchback. When I saw the Heybike Mars 2.0, I noticed immediately that the battery was easily removable … [Read More]( [Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals 2023 – Lots of EDC gear deals and more!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ November 20, 2023 / [News]( / [black friday 2023]( / [Leave a Comment]( DEAL NEWS – You’re in the right spot to uncover bargains that will help you save big on a range of products for your home and your pocket throughout Black Friday day/week/month! Remember to check back on this page to catch up on any newly added discounts. WESN EDC deals . WESN, with its hassle-free, … [Read More]( [Best Walmart Black Friday Deals 2023：BLUETTI Solar Generator]( By [admin](/ November 20, 2023 / [News]( / [black friday 2023]( / [Leave a Comment]( DEAL NEWS – The holidays are fast approaching, so it’s time to shop for the best Black Friday deals. This year, one sale not to miss is the BLUETTI Black Friday event at Walmart, with incredible discounts on their top-rated solar generators. BLUETTI is known for creating versatile, durable, and efficient portable power solutions for … [Read More]( [OpenRock and OneOdio’s best Black Friday headphone deals for 2023]( By [admin](/ November 20, 2023 / [News]( / [deal]( / [Leave a Comment]( DEAL NEWS – If you’ve been planning to upgrade your audio gear, the wait is over with the arrival of Black Friday. In what has evolved into a month-long celebration of savings, enticing deals on headphones and earbuds have already begun rolling out. There’s no need to hold off until the official Black Friday and … [Read More]( [A bookmarker multi-tool and other cool crowdfunding campaigns (including a weird one) you’ll want to check out!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ November 20, 2023 / [News]( / [Crowdfunded]( / [2 Comments]( CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today, I have several interesting Kickstarter campaigns that I think are worth a look, including a unique multi-tool and another quirky and weird one. I surf for cool crowdfunding products, so you don’t have to! BookBond Pen As the Gadgeteer, I obviously love gadgets, but I also really love physical notebooks, pens, … [Read More]( [Cyber Acoustics Essential Webcam Flex review – A versatile, multi-positional upgrade to your standard webcam]( By [Kenneth Woodham](/ November 20, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Webcam]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I really don’t like using standard webcams. When you’re in online meetings, everyone is always looking to the side or down, never directly at “you”. If you want to use a USB webcam for anything other than its intended purpose, you have to jerry-rig some contraption to hold it in place. With a … [Read More]( [New York Comic Con 2023 video trip report – Bringing pop culture fun to the fans!]( By [Joe Porletto](/ November 20, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Comics](, [Trip Report]( / [Leave a Comment]( ARTICLE – Once again, costumed and body-painted heroes, villains, and all characters in between descended on New York City for the annual New York Comic Con. The crowds and enthusiasm were both at pre-pandemic levels, and most of the big players, like Marvel, had returned. Notably absent, though, was DC, not seen at NYCC since … [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. 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