Gadgeteer Digest for January 09, 2023

January 09, 2023 [View in browser]( [Who knew that Crocs could shovel your sidewalk?]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ January 8, 2023 / [News]( / [Shoes]( / [1 Comment]( NEWS – If you’re a regular here (and if not, why?), you might remember that I published a news post last week about headlights for your Crocs. After I posted that, one of the Gadgeteer writers (Greg Cleveland) suggested that we should start a new category on the site for Crocs accessories and sent me … [Read More]( [Maestri House Electric Gooseneck Kettle review – hot water, with a few extras]( By [Danny Welsch](/ January 8, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Coffee]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Most of us drink coffee from a good old electric drip coffee maker. But if you are into specialty coffee and enjoy the ritual of the brew as much as the taste (and caffeine!), then a gooseneck kettle is necessary. True coffee aficionados prepare coffee not with a drip coffee maker, but with … [Read More]( [Work Sharp now has a bunch of sharpener styles]( By [Lex Strickland](/ January 8, 2023 / [News]( / [Knives]( / [2 Comments]( NEWS – Work Sharp has more than one trick up its sleeve! I reviewed the Work Sharp Mk 2 tool and knife sharpener back in the spring of 2021. The Mk 2 is still the fastest, most effective sharpener I can imagine using. It produces super sharp edges on any knives with non-serrated blades and takes … [Read More]( [ALLPOWERS 400W Portable Solar Panel review – More Power!]( By [Mike Dixon](/ January 8, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Solar]( / [2 Comments]( REVIEW – Solar generators have become very popular in the past few years. Following closely behind is the popularity of solar panels. The efficiency has increased, providing more usability and applications for the use of solar generators. I had a chance to check out the ALLPOWERS 400W Portable Solar Panel; read on to find out … [Read More]( [Shibumi Beach Shade review]( By [Theresa Villeneuve](/ January 7, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Beach](, [Outdoor Gear](, [tent]( / [2 Comments]( REVIEW — The beach. It’s one of those places everyone wants to go to enjoy the sun, but once you get there, at some point you wind up missing the shade. I have used many canopies over the years, but I’ve never seen one as light and portable as the Shibumi Beach Shade. They call … [Read More]( [Deal of the day – Start a new 3D printing hobby with these deals]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ January 7, 2023 / [News]( / [3d printing](, [deal]( / [Leave a Comment]( DEAL NEWS – The new year means new goals and resolutions. For some people, it means it is the perfect time to learn a new skill or start a new hobby. If you’ve been itching to get into 3D printing, today’s deal might be enough to make you seriously think about getting started. You can … [Read More]( [WindTrace Smart Automatic Pill Dispenser review]( By [Lee Shipman](/ January 7, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Health and fitness]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Can the WindTrace Smart Automatic Pill Dispenser accurately automate the often times complex task of scheduling prescription medications throughout the day? In short, yes and no. Read on for a more complete answer to that question. What is it? The WindTrace Smart Automatic Pill Dispenser is exactly what it claims to be, an … [Read More]( [EcoFlow is back at CES with some new and amazing tech!]( By [Julian Perry](/ January 6, 2023 / [News]( / [power station]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – If you get excited about gear and gadgets, then you must know that the CES is now ongoing in Las Vegas, and every tech company with anything new to showcase is there and working hard to get your attention. Arguably, CES is the most influential tech event in the world. As I look … [Read More]( [As if Crocs weren’t hideous enough, you can add a flashlight to them!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ January 6, 2023 / [News]( / [Flashlight]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – I just said that Crocs are hideous, but in full transparency, I have a pair of them. But, I really only wear them to walk in the yard if it’s rained since it’s easier to clean the soles compared to my regular shoes. With that out of the way, here’s a way to … [Read More]( [Chargeasap Zeus 270W GaN USB-C Charger review – “World’s first and smallest 270W GaN USB-C Charger”]( By [Kenneth Woodham](/ January 6, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Batteries and Chargers]( / [4 Comments]( REVIEW – The Chargeasap Zeus 270W GaN USB-C Charger is currently a Kickstarter project with only a few days left for what they tout as the world’s first and smallest to provide 270W of power with USB-C. I got to review a pre-production model and was hoping this could replace all the extra charging blocks … [Read More]( [JMBricklayer Medieval Lighthouse Building Block Set review – a spectacular set with some issues]( By [James Garriss](/ January 6, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [LEGO]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – After reviewing their 3-in-1 medieval weapon, JMBricklayer offered me a chance to review another building block set that they sell. I gladly accepted their gracious offer and decided to build their Medieval Lighthouse. This massive set arrived just before Christmas, which gave me the perfect opportunity to spend a couple days putting it … [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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