Gadgeteer Digest for January 15, 2024

January 15, 2024 [View in browser]( [The Gerber Prybrid combines a utility knife, a prybar, and more]( By Julie Strietelmeier / January 14, 2024 NEWS – Back in 2020, I posted about Gerber’s utility knife multi-tools, and now they have added another knife/basic multi-tool to their line of Prybrid utility knives. At first glance, the new Gerber Prybrid Utility Clip looks exactly like their existing Prybrid knife. It features a utility blade, cord cut notch, bottle opener, pry bar, ... [Read More]( [Outphorce HS1 cordless, portable, hand vacuum with blower review]( By Steve Holt / January 14, 2024 REVIEW – I hate cleaning out my car, mainly because I have to drag our upright home vacuum cleaner out to the garage and wrestle it around the car to vacuum out the inside. It’s a pain, and if you have ever done that yourself, you know what I am talking about. Now, we do ... [Read More]( [YABER K2s projector review]( By Brooke Hall / January 14, 2024 REVIEW – Mason was looking for a projector that he could easily bring to friends’ houses for movies and video games — without having to worry about speakers or video converters. The YABER K2s projector fit the bill; plus, the Dolby Audio and internal JBL speakers were a big selling point. What is it? The ... [Read More]( [ProtoArc EK01 Plus Ergonomic Split Keyboard review]( By Julian Perry / January 14, 2024 REVIEW – I am well into the process of upgrading my home office/studio to better handle my Podcast recordings, my photography and videography post-production and my time spent writing reviews. I have been searching for a keyboard that just feels right for me. I know that I would prefer an ergonomic keyboard, and I want ... [Read More]( [inliCare heated socks review – Stay warm this winter!]( By Ryan Chapman / January 13, 2024 REVIEW – I have been blessed with thin bony feet that get cold very easily in the wintertime. Keeping them warm even in shoes is tough, but while I’ve tried hand warmers, I’ve never tried heated socks to keep them toasty. As it’s winter time and my feet are once again icicles, the inliCare heated ... [Read More]( [The Phantom folding utility knife opens 3 ways!]( By Julie Strietelmeier / January 13, 2024 CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When it comes to knives, the ones I use more than all others are utility knives. That’s because I receive a lot of packages, and utility knives are the easiest type of knife to use to open and break down boxes for recycling. When I saw the Phantom 2.0 Titanium Folding Utility ... [Read More]( [Oukitel OT5 12-inch 2K Android 13 Tablet with Stylus review]( By Steve Holt / January 13, 2024 REVIEW – When it comes to tablets, I have a long track record. I have a 7-inch Samsung Android tablet that I have used for many years at bedtime to browse the day’s news and maybe check some email before I fall asleep. I also have a Microsoft Surface Pro 13” tablet that I use ... [Read More]( [Meet the EMEET AirFlow open ear earbuds]( By Julie Strietelmeier / January 12, 2024 NEWS – What do you look for in a pair of earbuds? Comfortable open-ear design? 40-hour battery life? Dual noise cancellation? IPX5 waterproof? How about all that and a detachable boom microphone and UV light sterilization? That’s what you get with the new EMEET AirFlow wireless open-ear earbuds. EMEET is not a new brand. We’ve ... [Read More]( [Interesting gadget tips #1 – Reusing old battery packs]( By Julie Strietelmeier / January 12, 2024 ARTICLE – Long time reader technojeff sent me an email a few days ago with a suggestion/idea for the site that I thought was fantastic. He said Maybe you should add an ITS (Interesting Tip Section) to the Gadgeteer? Not a place for Windows or Other OS tech tips, but more like gadget related tips. And ... [Read More]( [TOZO HT2 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones review]( By Julian Perry / January 12, 2024 REVIEW – The last few headphones that I have tested have been sub $100 and they all surprised me and made me believe that I no longer have to spend a ton of money to get decent-sounding headphones. Since I am now very intrigued, I jumped at the opportunity to test these TOZO HT2 Hybrid ... [Read More]( [XTOOL InPlus IP819 Bidirectional OBDII Scan Tool review – When your vehicle is sick, this device tells you why]( By Zack Chongulia / January 12, 2024 REVIEW – Cars today are rolling computers now so if you want to figure out what your check engine light means you need an OBDII port scanner device. XTOOL asked me to review their new InPlus IP819 Smart Diagnostics Tool, so I jumped at the chance to see how my 13-year-old car is holding up. ... [Read More]( [Save 20% on a Bento Stack Charge 8000 and bring organization and power to your Apple devices]( By Jessica Kanzler / January 12, 2024 DEAL NEWS – Keep all of your Apple products organized and in one space with the Bento Stack Charge for $79.99 (reg. $99) through January 14. Not long ago, having just one mobile device seemed sufficient for most. Over the years, however, the tech paradigm has changed significantly. Apple Watches, iPads, AirPods, and the like ... [Read More]( [INSE H1 handheld cordless vacuum review – It sucks in the best way]( By Theresa Villeneuve / January 12, 2024 REVIEW – A car wash at my local place is now $25 for the basic inside and outside scrub down. They do a good job, but can I afford $25 a trip? Nope. That’s why I’ve gotten quite good at cleaning my own car. The outside always looks great, but getting the carpets clean has ... 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