Gadgeteer Digest for December 18, 2023

December 18, 2023 [View in browser]( [Julie’s favorite things – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2023 (part 1)]( By Julie Strietelmeier / December 17, 2023 ARTICLE – A couple of weeks ago, I asked the Gadgeteer team to submit one or two of their favorite reviewed gadgets from this past year so we could share them with all of you. I’ve been collecting all of their submissions to format them into a series of articles that start today with my … [Read More]( [Build this Star Wars-esque model that will help you learn STEM skills]( By Julie Strietelmeier / December 17, 2023 NEWS – Building models is fun, but this model from Geeek Club (yes, it has three Es) looks like it came right out of a Star Wars movie. It will help you and/or your kids learn important STEM skills. The MXC Two Legs Walker model is available in a version with or without tools. This … [Read More]( [Bluetti AC2A Portable Power Station review – Simple and powerful]( By Bill Henderson / December 17, 2023 REVIEW – Five years ago, I reviewed my first power station, the Jackery Explorer 240. In those five short years, it’s become clear that we’ve come a long way. Today, there are countless makers of small—and large—power stations and Bluetti is at or near the top. While they make massively powerful stations (some can power … [Read More]( [See and capture a whole new world with this portable LCD microscope, now only $81.99]( By Jessica Kanzler / December 17, 2023 DEAL NEWS – With this Portable Handheld Pocket LCD Microscope, zoom in at up to 80x magnification, take brilliant photos or video, and save a few bucks at just $81.99 with the current deal. Trying to thread the needle between fun and educational when looking for the perfect gift for a child can be easier … [Read More]( [BOOX Tab Ultra C Pro color ePaper tablet review – versatile tablet that’s easy on the eyes]( By Matt Gregersen / December 17, 2023 REVIEW – Like many people, my eyes ache after hours in front of screens. Some of it is due to not enough breaks while focusing at text, but I’ve also discovered in the last few years that certain screens are much worse than others for me (probably due to my aging millennial eyes). I also … [Read More]( [Gaming is the tip of the iceberg with this $80 educational DIY gaming console]( By Jessica Kanzler / December 16, 2023 DEAL NEWS – Learn how to assemble, program, and play your hand-held gaming system with the Nibble: Educational DIY Game Console for Ages 9+. Purchase it today for $79.99 (reg. $109). There’s no denying the popularity of video game consoles. In an August 2023 article by Reuters citing numbers crunched by Newzoo, the market research … [Read More]( [Make your measuring spoons jealous when you replace them with these folding spoons!]( By Julie Strietelmeier / December 16, 2023 NEWS – If you never thought a measuring spoon could be cool, you might change your mind when you check out these folding measuring spoons from Polygons. They are completely flat when you’re not using them, so they take up less space in your kitchen tools drawer. Just fold them to the necessary measurements when … [Read More]( [iHood Men’s Heated Jacket and Unisex Heated Gloves review]( By Julian Perry / December 16, 2023 REVIEW – Last winter was a mild winter for New York. We only got a bit more than one inch of snow for the entire season, and the temperature was above average for most of the season. This year is already proving that it will not be a repeat, and cold temps have already reared … [Read More]( [BougeRV Aspen 30 Pro 34 Quart Portable Fridge Freezer review – dual zone portable cooling!]( By Matt Gregersen / December 16, 2023 REVIEW – If you’re one of the many people who grew up camping or going on day trips with coolers full of ice for drinks and/or food, you know the problems you run into: ice melting, food getting soggy, and everything is dripping wet all the time. I’ve reviewed a couple of portable refrigerator/freezer units … [Read More]( [ACEGMET DTX-10 3-in-1 Digital Tape Measure review – measuring isn’t what it used to be…]( By Pat Henderson / December 15, 2023 REVIEW – The first retractable tape measure was invented in 1868, replacing the commonly used folding ruler. It was refined and perfected into the 1960’s. However, little has changed from the design we all know and use. Pull the tape out, measure, and retract the tape back into the housing. Today, tape measures are moving … [Read More]( [Bookman Volume 800 bike light review – A bright idea?]( By Lex Strickland / December 15, 2023 REVIEW – The Bookman Volume 800 bike light is ready to hit the road, so you don’t. It sends a maximum 800 lumens in a wide light beam that will insure you are seen by anyone in front of you and can see everything in front of you as you ride. But there were some … [Read More]( [OUKITEL BP2000 Home Battery Backup review – massively expandable home power station]( By Matt Gregersen / December 15, 2023 REVIEW – I’ve reviewed so many power stations so far that differentiating them can sometimes become difficult: there’s only so many variations in the 1000-2000 Wh power station category. However, the OUKITEL BP2000 Home Battery Backup caught my eye because it’s advertised as specifically a home backup battery solution, and not just another standard portable … [Read More]( [FLIGE 1500w high speed hair dryer review]( By Steve Holt / December 15, 2023 REVIEW – I’ll be honest, I don’t use a hair dryer that much. Only when I need my hair to be dry really quick. Otherwise, I just let it air dry. But there are 2 women in my family with long hair, and it takes them a long time to get their hair dry! My … [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](.