Gadgeteer Digest for October 16, 2023

October 16, 2023 [View in browser]( [Cololight Colo Play Desktop Controller review – A cool accessory for gamers, cyberpunks, and everyday users alike!]( By [Joe Porletto](/ October 15, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Computer Gear]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – The more time I spend at my desk, whether for work or play, the more I appreciate stylish accessories that not only look cool but also add functionality to my setup. Whether it’s a sleek new mouse with tons of extra buttons or a retro-looking mechanical keyboard with extended media controls, as long as … [Read More]( [Limink S20 portable tri-screen monitor review – Less is more and still less]( By [David Ferreira](/ October 15, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Computer Gear](, [monitor]( / [Leave a Comment]( [Limink Portable Tri-Screen Monitor]( REVIEW: For a couple of years, travel was my life. Not always the good kind where you get to see lots of interesting places. More like the kind where you see the inside of hotel and conference rooms as you work on site. Ever since I set up my first external monitor at home, I’ve … [Read More]( [Slimca Here rechargeable tracking card review – wafer thin device tracking]( By [Andy Chen](/ October 15, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Crowdfunded](, [tracker]( / [3 Comments]( CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – When Apple Airtags were introduced in 2021, I immediately thought of all the usual things I might lose. Unfortunately, the Mentos candy-shaped Airtag doesn’t slip well into a wallet. The Slimca Here is a credit card-sized tracker compatible with Apple’s “Find My” function and is USB-C rechargeable. What is it? The Slimca … [Read More]( [Add Bluetooth to non-Bluetooth devices with this device – $45.99 (reg. $59)]( By [Jessica Kanzler](/ October 14, 2023 / [News]( / [deal]( DEAL NEWS – Are you tired of devices that can’t connect to Bluetooth? This EVE ll Bluetooth Transmitter & Receiver is your answer for just $45.99 (reg. $59). It’s 2023, so it’s understandable if you’re losing patience with some of your older devices that are missing that all-too-convenient Bluetooth connectivity. It’s especially the case since … [Read More]( [Vantrue Nexus N4 Pro dashcam review – easy as 1 Starvis 2, 3 channels, 4K, 512GB]( By [Howard Sneider](/ October 14, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Car Gear](, [dash cam]( / [1 Comment]( REVIEW – The newest dashcams have more capabilities and features than older models. Some new features include low-light sensitive high-resolution sensors, GPS, and multiple video channels. The Vantrue Nexus N4 Pro is one of the newer models from Vantrue that supports these features. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think! … [Read More]( [INNOVA 6030P OBD2 Scanner review – it tells you what that light on your dash means]( By [Brooke Hall](/ October 14, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Car Gear]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – I don’t know anything about cars, but my son and co-reviewer Mason has been asking for one of these. He’s had a lot of car trouble in the past year, and every time a warning lights up his dashboard he goes to one of the automotive stores in our town to borrow their … [Read More]( [Honda Motocompacto – a table with wheels]( By [James Garriss](/ October 14, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Electric Bike]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – Back in the 80s, Honda made a little folding motorcycle known as the Motocompo, a 50cc deal that only sold for a few years in Japan. Apparently, Honda has decided to pay homage to that horrible design and re-build it as an electric scooter. Honda asserts that their new gadget, the Motocompacto, has … [Read More]( [Snailax SL-482 cordless handheld massager with heat review]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ October 14, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Health and fitness](, [massager]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Achy muscles aren’t fun. One way to make them feel better is with a massage. But if you don’t want to leave your house or pay crazy prices for a massage session, then you can buy a massager like the Snailax SL-482 cordless handheld massager with heat. How well does it work? Let’s … [Read More]( [The Halsa Breathing Necklace helps reduce your anxiety]( By [Kathleen Chapman](/ October 14, 2023 / [News]( / [Health and fitness]( / [Leave a Comment]( NEWS – So many people deal with anxiety today which triggers your body to respond in a “fight or flight” mode with increased heart rate and respiration. If you or someone you know deals with this, the Halsa Breathing Necklace might help. The necklace is a stainless steel tube that you exhale through that works … [Read More]( [This tiny multi-tool will disappear on your keychain until you need it!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ October 13, 2023 / [News]( / [EDC](, [Keychain](, [Multi-tool]( / [4 Comments]( NEWS – Five years ago we told you about the Claw keychain tool designed to let you pop open your favorite beer. Malboro & Kane have a new version that they’ve named the Claw 2.0 and this time it’s a multi-tool. At about 1.5 inches long, it’s not as tiny as the original, but it’s … [Read More]( [Berry & Bird Lawn Coring Aerator Tool review – gets the job done for small areas!]( By [Bob Patterson](/ October 13, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [gardening]( / [1 Comment]( REVIEW – I’m making holes in my yard! The Berry & Bird Lawn Coring Aerator Tool is made for promoting the health of your lawn, with a design intended to simplify the job. How did it do? To the review! What is it? The Berry & Bird Lawn Coring Aerator Tool is a tool that … [Read More]( [Lemokey L3 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard review – a tank of a gaming keyboard]( By [Kenneth Woodham](/ October 13, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Gaming keyboard](, [mechanical keyboard]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – If you’ve seen any of my other keyboard reviews, you’ll know I LOVE mechanical keyboards. Since becoming a Gadgeteer, I have had the chance to review several different brands from budget to boutique samples. One of my favorite brands is Keychron. I now own three of their excellent builds so when I learned … [Read More]( [Crocs lovers will yell Yippee Ki-Yay when they wear Crocs cowboy boots!]( By [Julie Strietelmeier](/ October 13, 2023 / [News]( / [Shoes]( / [1 Comment]( NEWS – I will admit that I own a pair of Crocs. Now before you pass judgment on my choice of foot apparel, I will say that I only wear them while working around my yard just because they are easy to clean if they get muddy. With that out of the way, check out … [Read More]( [OutIn Nano portable espresso machine review – 5 easy steps from tiny to tasty]( By [Howard Sneider](/ October 13, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [Coffee](, [Coffee Brewer]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – Coffee culture continues to grow worldwide and with it so does the appeal of espresso as a coffee brewing method. The OutIn Nano portable espresso machine is a thermos-sized battery-powered gadget that heats and brews with the press of a button. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think! … [Read More]( [This refurbished MacBook Air is STILL a workhorse at just $380]( By [Jessica Kanzler](/ October 13, 2023 / [News]( / [deal]( DEAL NEWS – Get an Apple laptop for much cheaper with this refurbished Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ for just $379.99 (reg. $999). The smell of a freshly unboxed iPhone might be intoxicating to some, but we all need regular reminders that new tech isn’t always the best buy. When last year’s smartphone or tablet gets … [Read More]( [Onyx BOOX Page 7” eReader review – A small eReader with tablet features]( By [Lex Strickland](/ October 13, 2023 / [Reviews]( / [ereader]( / [Leave a Comment]( REVIEW – The BOOX Page 7” eReader is about the size of some other small e-readers but it packs more under the hood than you’d expect at a glance. The Boox Page is actually a small, gray-scale, tablet computer. It’s running on Android 11 and comes with Google Play Store pre-installed. The Page comes ready … [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](.