Gadgeteer Digest for January 10, 2024

January 10, 2024 [View in browser]( [The Mantis Pen multitool isn’t really a pen, but 2 of its 4 functions are interesting to me]( By Julie Strietelmeier / January 9, 2024 CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m always looking for unique multi-tools, and the Mantis Pen, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, caught my eye for two of its four features. What is it? The Mantis Pen is an EDC “pen” made of titanium which features a modular design with two ends that can unscrew to provide ... [Read More]( [Take your favorite bottles of wine with you when you travel because why not?]( By Julie Strietelmeier / January 9, 2024 NEWS – This next time you go on an epic adventure and don’t want to leave your best bottles of wine at home, you won’t have to. That’s because FlyWithWine has designed luggage and backpacks to both hold and dispense your favorite libations. If a backpack is your luggage of choice, FlyWithWine has the VinXplorer ... [Read More]( [This CES favorite for remote controlling your Apple TV is now only $26.97]( By Jessica Kanzler / January 9, 2024 DEAL NEWS – Take complete control of your streaming experience with the Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV, now only $26.97 for a limited time. Trust us, when we love something, we really love it. More than three years ago, we first told you about the Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV – and our ... [Read More]( [Willgoo Mini Portable Jet Air Blower review]( By Julian Perry / January 9, 2024 REVIEW – Have you ever tried a handheld portable air blower for tasks like cleaning your keyboards or maybe blowing away that bust that collects over time in the back of fans? I have and I have found most of them lacking in terms of build quality and the volume of air they produce. Most ... [Read More]( [Oukitel BT20 Smartwatch review – A mix of great, and ‘opportunities’]( By Lex Strickland / January 9, 2024 REVIEW – The Oukitel BT20 Smartwatch carries the same brand name as large, portable power stations Gadgeteer reviewers have published here. It figures it has a large-ish battery, but at $60 how close to ‘smart’ is this watch? I’ve reviewed some doozies before and this price range usually marks where I approach with lower expectations. ... [Read More]( [ALLPOWERS S2000 Portable Power Station review – checks my boxes for a 1500Wh power station]( By Matt Gregersen / January 9, 2024 REVIEW – I recently reviewed the ALLPOWERS S2000 Pro Portable Power Station, which is a good all-around power station without any glaring faults. ALLPOWERS also sent the S2000 non-Pro for review, so I also tested it out, and the big question is whether or not it’s worth saving $100 over the Pro version or not, ... [Read More]( [Kemimoto Classic Heated Vest review – Stay warm, just about anywhere!]( By Danny Welsch / January 8, 2024 REVIEW – When I was a kid, we planned a ski trip to the mountains of West Virginia. The forecast was shaping up to be VERY cold, so my dad got me a pair of heated socks. They were wool socks with a bunch of D batteries in a holder that strapped to your ... [Read More]( [Rophie 200-Watt Portable Solar Panel review]( By Lee Shipman / January 8, 2024 REVIEW – I have never had the opportunity to review a solar panel larger than 100-Watts before so when the 200-Watt Portable Solar Panel from Rophie arrived to be reviewed, I began scanning the future weather forecasts for sunny days to put this panel through its paces. What is it? The Rophie 200-Watt Portable Solar ... [Read More]( [Blackview Oscal is set to launch the worlds first rugged power station]( By admin / January 8, 2024 SPONSORED NEWS – Blackview, founded in 2013, is an innovation-driven tech company with extensive industry experience in rugged smart devices. Over the past decade, Blackview has been breaking many new grounds in the rugged smart device field with a slew of industry firsts: the first rugged phone with thermal imaging-BV9800 Pro, the first rugged phone ... [Read More]( [VELO 3-in-1 Expandable Hardside Luggage review – versatile convertible luggage]( By Matt Gregersen / January 8, 2024 REVIEW – I’ve used some of my luggage pieces for nearly 20 years now, and they’re definitely looking the part. I’ve replaced a few pieces over the years (and the ones I haven’t replaced look like they’re about to explode spontaneously). Hardside luggage with 360° spinners style is the only type I’ll get from now ... [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](.