Theresa Villeneuve – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Mon, 09 Oct 2023 23:08:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Theresa Villeneuve – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 Ultimea Poseidon D60 surround sound system review – Upgrade your television experience https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/ultimea-poseidon-d60-surround-sound-system-review-upgrade-your-television-experience/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/ultimea-poseidon-d60-surround-sound-system-review-upgrade-your-television-experience/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408071 REVIEW – I don’t know what happened along the way in television design but it feels like all the manufacturers forgot that sound is important when you’re watching a show.  I have one television in particular that no matter how high I increase the volume, speech is still very mumbly.  I have solved that problem …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/ultimea-poseidon-d60-surround-sound-system-review-upgrade-your-television-experience/feed/ 0 I tried these 7 travel gadgets so you don’t have to! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/i-tried-these-7-travel-gadgets-so-you-dont-have-to/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/i-tried-these-7-travel-gadgets-so-you-dont-have-to/#respond Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:23:04 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407236 ARTICLE – The summer travel season has officially wrapped up and as a gadgeteer, I tried out a lot of travel gear.  I had trips to Ireland, London, Denmark, and Arizona and I’m here to give you the straight dope on which items will accompany me in the future and which will find a new …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/08/i-tried-these-7-travel-gadgets-so-you-dont-have-to/feed/ 0 Dragonfly is the commuter scooter for thrill seekers https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/22/dragonfly-is-the-commuter-scooter-for-thrill-seekers/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/22/dragonfly-is-the-commuter-scooter-for-thrill-seekers/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:00:23 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407214 NEWS – If you’ve been tempted by the convenience of using an electric scooter, but you miss the stability and power of a segway,  the Dragonfly scooter might be for you. The Dragonfly is a new kind of electric scooter with a patented 3-D steering system that makes it more fun to ride than traditional …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/22/dragonfly-is-the-commuter-scooter-for-thrill-seekers/feed/ 9 VanPowers UrbanGlide Pro Ebike review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/16/vanpowers-urbanglide-pro-ebike-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/16/vanpowers-urbanglide-pro-ebike-review/#respond Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:30:51 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=395910 REVIEW –  A lot of electric modes of transportation get reviewed at the Gadgeteer and while I’ll ride the occasional scooter, the electric bike is by far my favorite gadget to review.  I think they could be game changers for a lot of people because they are so quick and convenient for short trips, particularly …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/16/vanpowers-urbanglide-pro-ebike-review/feed/ 0 Govee Curtain Lights review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/08/govee-curtain-lights-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/08/govee-curtain-lights-review/#comments Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:35:35 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=394992 REVIEW – It’s summer and that means one thing: end of school parties, graduation parties, barbeque and pool parties. The pressure is on me as a gadgeteer to have the most innovative party stuff, since my friends have come to expect at least one cool thing on display every time I throw a get-together. I’m …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/08/govee-curtain-lights-review/feed/ 8 Cambond compression packing cubes review – travel made easier? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/07/cambond-compression-packing-cubes-review-travel-made-easier/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/07/cambond-compression-packing-cubes-review-travel-made-easier/#comments Sun, 07 May 2023 15:00:06 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=388982 REVIEW – I’ve got a kind of divisive review for this week, at least for frequent travelers: packing cubes. You see, you’re either a packing cube person or you’re not, I find. I have mixed feelings about them, but lately, I’ve seen packing cubes like the Cambond compression packing cubes all over the internet. They …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/07/cambond-compression-packing-cubes-review-travel-made-easier/feed/ 5 Heybike Ranger electric bike review – the mountain bike that will also take you around town https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/06/heybike-ranger-electric-bike-review-the-mountain-bike-that-will-also-take-you-around-town/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/06/heybike-ranger-electric-bike-review-the-mountain-bike-that-will-also-take-you-around-town/#comments Sat, 06 May 2023 14:00:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=388949 REVIEW – Spring is finally springing here in Los Angeles and that means it’s finally dry enough to consider getting outside and doing some biking.  I’m kind of picky about my bikes, but the Heybike Ranger step-thru foldable fat tire ebike really piqued my curiosity.  It’s got the utility of a commuter bike because it …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/06/heybike-ranger-electric-bike-review-the-mountain-bike-that-will-also-take-you-around-town/feed/ 3 Kwumsy KX touchscreen monitor review – a portable touchscreen monitor https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/04/kwumsy-kx-touchscreen-monitor-review-a-portable-touchscreen-monitor/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/04/kwumsy-kx-touchscreen-monitor-review-a-portable-touchscreen-monitor/#respond Thu, 04 May 2023 19:56:36 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=390191 REVIEW – I do most of my work on a Surface Pro, mostly because as a professor I walk a lot around campus and I don’t want to lug anything heavy.  I do miss a big screen, I have to admit, so when I was given the chance to evaluate the Kwumsy KX portable touchscreen monitor, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/04/kwumsy-kx-touchscreen-monitor-review-a-portable-touchscreen-monitor/feed/ 0 Siyoteam wireless meat thermometer review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/23/siyoteam-wireless-meat-thermometer-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/23/siyoteam-wireless-meat-thermometer-review/#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:18:30 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=387278 REVIEW – I’m a pretty good cook but I always use a thermometer to roast meat. Life is way too short to eat overdone meat or to spend a few days wishing for death because the meat was undercooked. When I saw the Siyoteam wireless meat thermometer I had to try it! A leave-in wireless …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/09/mountrax-5-in-1-smart-scalp-massager-review/feed/ 5 Leine K100 mini photo printer review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/17/leine-k100-mini-photo-printer-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/17/leine-k100-mini-photo-printer-review/#respond Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:00:16 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=381658 REVIEW – I may be able to order from the senior menu now, but there are some young girl things that never really leave you. When I saw the Liene K100 mini photo printer, I thought that had teenage girl written all over it, but as a middle-aged woman I also really wanted it! It …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/17/leine-k100-mini-photo-printer-review/feed/ 0 Mindlax sleeping mat review – Catch some high tech ZZZs! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/15/mindlax-sleeping-mat-review-catch-some-high-tech-zzzs/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/15/mindlax-sleeping-mat-review-catch-some-high-tech-zzzs/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:00:30 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=384123 REVIEW – I’ve decided this is the year of wellness and balance. I’m really trying to pull it all together and carve out time for all the stuff I’m supposed to be doing besides raising a kid and making a living, like eating well and getting enough rest. Results have been mixed, but I did …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/15/mindlax-sleeping-mat-review-catch-some-high-tech-zzzs/feed/ 0 Polarries E-Cube 100 travel charger review – 100W fast charging in the palm of your hand https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/01/polarries-e-cube-100-travel-charger-review-100w-fast-charging-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/01/polarries-e-cube-100-travel-charger-review-100w-fast-charging-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:15:52 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=380339 CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I’m already planning my summer vacation in Europe and from previous experience, you can never have too many power and plug adapters, so I can’t wait to bring the Polarries E-Cube 100 travel charger with me this summer! It can charge five devices at the same time, which should help in older …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/01/polarries-e-cube-100-travel-charger-review-100w-fast-charging-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/feed/ 0 UGREEN 65W USB Charger and Power Adapter review  https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/25/ugreen-65w-usb-charger-and-power-adapter-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/25/ugreen-65w-usb-charger-and-power-adapter-review/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:26:23 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=379181 REVIEW – I’ve got a big trip to Europe planned this summer and anyone who’s been there knows you need to get your plug and power adapters sorted out because Europe has all kinds of wacky plugs!  In preparation, I’m testing out the UGREEN 65W USB C charger and power adapter.  I’m always surprised by …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/25/ugreen-65w-usb-charger-and-power-adapter-review/feed/ 2 CookingPal intros new pressure cooker to work with its smart kitchen ecosystem https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/15/cookingpal-intros-new-pressure-cooker-to-work-with-its-smart-kitchen-ecosystem/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/15/cookingpal-intros-new-pressure-cooker-to-work-with-its-smart-kitchen-ecosystem/#respond Sun, 15 Jan 2023 13:25:28 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=379174 NEWS – CookingPal, makers of the Multo multifunction kitchen appliance introduced a pressure cooker with an integrated air fryer at CES this year. They call the pressure cooker the Pronto, and it features a screen that includes step-by-step interactive recipes, a built-in scale, and app interface for remote control cooking. Like the Multo, it can …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/15/cookingpal-intros-new-pressure-cooker-to-work-with-its-smart-kitchen-ecosystem/feed/ 0 Shibumi Beach Shade review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/07/shibumi-beach-shade-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/07/shibumi-beach-shade-review/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2023 15:00:12 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=377694 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 …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/28/ecozy-portable-icemaker-review/feed/ 1 CookingPal Multo review – all in one cooking system on your kitchen counter https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/22/cookingpal-multo-review-all-in-one-cooking-system-on-your-kitchen-counter/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/22/cookingpal-multo-review-all-in-one-cooking-system-on-your-kitchen-counter/#respond Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:01:25 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=376114 REVIEW –It’s gift-giving season and while I don’t want to oversell it, one of the best gifts I think you could give to your loved one is one less thing to do.  What if you could give your significant other something that basically takes all the thinking out of cooking?  Like you just toss groceries …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/22/cookingpal-multo-review-all-in-one-cooking-system-on-your-kitchen-counter/feed/ 0 Solo Stove Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/29/solo-stove-mesa-tabletop-fire-pit-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/29/solo-stove-mesa-tabletop-fire-pit-review/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:30:45 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=370835 REVIEW – When I first saw a Solo Stove fire pit I was so intrigued. What kind of magic makes a smokeless fire pit?  The only reason I didn’t buy one is that I didn’t have a great spot for it.  Recently, though, Solo Stove introduced the Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit — a teeny tabletop …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/29/solo-stove-mesa-tabletop-fire-pit-review/feed/ 4 Casio fx-CG50 PRIZM calculator review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/24/casio-fx-cg50-prizm-calculator-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/24/casio-fx-cg50-prizm-calculator-review/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:46:33 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=370856   REVIEW – I was at back-to-school night when another mother nudged me and asked me what calculator my son had because her daughter “had to get the same calculator.”  Such was the buzz around the Casio fx-CG50 PRIZM calculator.  I was a bit taken aback…I mean, when I was in high school it was …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/24/casio-fx-cg50-prizm-calculator-review/feed/ 4 Mobvoi TicWatch E3 smartwatch review – a great watch at a greater price! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/10/mobvoi-ticwatch-e3-smartwatch-review-a-great-watch-at-a-greater-price/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/10/mobvoi-ticwatch-e3-smartwatch-review-a-great-watch-at-a-greater-price/#respond Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:00:46 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=369600 REVIEW – You know when a watch comes up for review and several Gadgeteers “reply all” with “That’s a really good watch” that you’re in for something neat if you get to review it.  Such was the case with the Mobvoi TicWatch E3 smartwatch, and I was lucky enough to get it and give it …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/10/mobvoi-ticwatch-e3-smartwatch-review-a-great-watch-at-a-greater-price/feed/ 0 Vevor Mug Press review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/07/vevor-mug-press-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/07/vevor-mug-press-review/#respond Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:17:21 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=368003 REVIEW – Sublimation is all the rage in the craft world, and while I didn’t know much about it when I opted for the Vevor Mug Press, I feel like an expert now!  Let’s just say the learning curve is low and the Vevor Mug Press does all the work (mostly). What is it? The …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/02/agm-h5-pro-smartphone-review-a-rugged-phone-that-delivers-great-performance/feed/ 2 Airthereal Leak Detector review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/09/23/airthereal-leak-detector-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/09/23/airthereal-leak-detector-review/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:00:58 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=364986 REVIEW – Fun fact about me:  back in the early 2000’s I had two insurance claims for over $100,000 that left me homeless for over a year.  Both resulted from water damage. One case wasn’t particularly preventable, but the other one was. The water line to the icemaker came undone, and every time my freezer thought …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/09/23/airthereal-leak-detector-review/feed/ 2 Elegear Cooling Pillowcase review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/28/elegear-cooling-pillowcase-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/08/28/elegear-cooling-pillowcase-review/#respond Sun, 28 Aug 2022 18:09:45 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=363662 REVIEW – It’s late summer.  Every part of me is hot, but unfortunately not in the sexy way.  Even with our milder summer this year, middle age means I’m never cold.  When I heard there was such a thing as a cooling pillowcase,  I knew I was the perfect subject to test it.  The  Elegear …

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