I hope that everyone’s new year has started out on a positive note and that you are excited about new projects and adventures. As always, we’ll be bringing you a handful of news posts and a couple reviews each day to keep your gadget addiction under control. And each Saturday about this time of day, I’ll post a handy list of all the articles, news, and reviews from the past week. Enjoy!

Articles

The Gadgeteer’s top 12 posts of 2017

News

One measuring spoon to rule them all

Hitch and Timber has the perfect EDC card caddy

Bissell makes bathing your dog as easy as cleaning a carpet

Clamp on five extra ports to your iMac with the new Satechi USB-C hub

Forget yoga. Get your workout by toting around some beverages!

The HOVR exercise gadget might help you not die from sitting at your desk all day

Increase your security and peace of mind with this doorstop when you travel

This Apple Watch charging stand includes a backup battery

CouchCoaster solves the problem of where to put your drink

Bellroy has already slimmed down our wallets. Now they slim down our keychains!

The tiny Cormia razor is perfect for travel and is TSA friendly

Reviews

SmartStand360 universal smartphone stand review

OtterBox Symmetry Series Star Wars iPhone case review

KODAK Photo Printer Mini review

Electrohome Signature Vinyl Record Player classic turntable stereo system review

Alpha & Delta JAAP Bluetooth headphones review

Survival Hax 6″ Fire Starter Flint Review

Wisenet SmartCam D1 video doorbell review

Instant Pot Ultra 6 Qt review

HEAdesigns Wingman knife review

TiBag review

Chargetech PLUG Pro portable power supply review

Evapolar evaSMART EV-3000 Personal Air Cooler review

Noreve leather 10.5″ iPad Pro leather case review

Hello, Gadgeteer fans! This is the last weekly roundup post of 2017. Our weekly roundup posts are exactly what you think. They are an easy to scan listing of all the reviews, articles, and gadget related news posts from the past 7 days. So take a quick look to see if you missed something that interests for this week’s posts.

Reviews

• TEWELL RetroRock AC Powered Bluetooth Speaker review
• Pad & Quill Heritage Apple Watch band review
• Optoma NuForce BE Free8 Bluetooth wireless earbuds review
• Waterfield Design Ranger iPhone X Case review
• Buckle & Seam Sienna 15″ Messenger Bag review
• 808 HEX TLS Bluetooth speaker review
• Fossil Q Explorist (& Q Venture) Stainless Steel smartwatch review
• iOttie Easy One Touch 4 Phone car mount review
• Kodak Pixpro Orbit360 4K VR Camera review
• Mohu Leaf Glide indoor HDTV antenna review
• Noontec Hammo Wireless headphones review
• PITAKA Aramid Pixel 2 XL case review

Articles

• The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2017 (part 3)
• Julie’s gadget diary – One reason why I love the Pixel 2 XL that you’ll never guess

News

• Waterfield announces its new Atlas Executive Athletic Holdall
• Last chance gift ideas for shopping slackers
• This Intrepid Bag Co. bag holds your entire EDC kit – including an iPad Pro or laptop
• A leather Star Wars iPhone X case…Yes please
• Edabit – the easiest way to learn to program #Sponsored
• Kuna announces new Maximus floodlight camera
• Never lose your pen again with the Journal Bandolier
• Bellroy has a woman’s wallet perfect for minimal EDC
• Air Sling bag, AKITA IoT watchdog, Magnet Driver, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns
• Energous receives industry-first FCC certification in the over-the-air, wireless-charging field
• A tasting glass that cools your whiskey without diluting it
• Safely extinguish kitchen fires with a Kovenex blanket
• Twelve South’s TimePorter is the perfect travel companion for your Apple Watch
• Your drinks will be shaken, not stirred, with the Mixology cocktail shaker
• Two must-have wireless mice for Guardians of the Galaxy fans

Do you need a distraction from all the holiday hubbub? No problem, I have just what Santa ordered. Here’s a full listing of everything that we posted this week on The Gadgeteer. Grab a mug of eggnog, settle back and enjoy.

Reviews

• • AboveTEK Universal Tablet Stand review
  • Mujjo full leather iPhone X case review
  • Nuheara IQbuds intelligent truly wireless earbuds review
  • IQAir Atem personal air purifier review
  • Fingbox review
  • ZAGG Slim Book Apple 10.5-inch iPad Pro keyboard case review
  • Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L bag review
  • Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth 600 wireless gaming headset review
  • iStorage diskAshur2 1TB SSD Encrypted Portable Drive review
  • GoNovate Gemini Wireless Earbuds review
  • Snooz fan-powered white noise machine review

Articles

• The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2017 (part 2)

News

• The Onyx Boox Max2 Professional eReader is an Android tablet with an e-Ink screen
• This LED bulb simulates a flame to turn any light fixture into a gaslight fixture
• Blink adds an affordable wireless video doorbell to their line up
• This Two Minute Turtle Timer teaches your children how to brush their teeth
• Radius insect repellant keeps mosquitoes away without having to apply chemicals to yourself
• Connect a large tablet to your laptop as a second screen with the Mountie+
• Agate guitar picks resonate in a way plastic cannot
• You can charge your phone with this car emergency escape kit
• Carry your laptop in style with the backpack from Duchess Case
• Flip-It caps let you use every last drop from bottles
• This camping cot has its own tent
• Keep a BBQ Toolbox in your car, and you’re ready to grill at any time
• JBL’s Boombox is waterproof, has 24-hour playtime and is l-o-u-d.

Is it just me, or are the days speeding by lately? It seems like just yesterday it was Thanksgiving and now we’re only 9 days away from Christmas. If you feel like you need to slow things down, I have just the thing for you. Go find a comfy chair, put on some holiday tunes in the background and check out a weekly list of everything that we’ve posted this week.

Reviews

• Dodocool DA106 Hi-Fi Music Player review
• Gear4 Oxford iPhone case with D3O protection review
• Flexispot all in one Deskcise Pro desk bike review
• CHOETECH Fast Wireless Charging Stand review
• Alto Original and Anello iPhone X cases and neck strap review
• WellBe Stress Management Bracelet review
• Nodus Compact Coin RFID Shielding Wallet review
• RHA T20i in-ear headphone review
• Plantronics Voyager 8200 UC Bluetooth headset with noise canceling review
• LUX LED Lighting LUX Lincoln LED Task Lamp review
• Waterfield Air Porter carry-on bag review

Articles

• • Bike-sharing in the 21st century
  • Moleskine Fall & Winter Event in New York City
  • Gift Guide: Gear for Android enthusiasts
  • iOS Hacks: Put your icons where you want them… sorta
  • Don’t panic, here are 7 last minute gift ideas
  • The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2017 (part 1)
  • Get the best purchase price using the Slice app or the price protection features of your credit card

News

• Blackboard is the newest Boogie Board LCP digital writing tablet
• WaterField’s Duo Dopp Kit is exactly what the traveler needs for toiletries
• You’ll always have a fully-charged backup battery with the Grab & Go station
• Slow-cook your food in a cloth bag
• This toilet cleans itself so you can throw away your toilet brush
• Tech21 Evo Check Pixel 2 XL case review
• Jigger Bottle Stoppers are the perfect gift for the home-bartending chemist
• ZoomGo wireless in-car cinema entertainment system keeps everyone happy
• A Brutalist approach to speakers
• $4500 buys you the most unique speaker I’ve ever seen
• Cubcoats: stuffed animals your kids can wear
• Pad & Quill introduces the first all-leather bumper case for iPhone X
• My Audio Pet Duets speakers can pair up for twice the audio punch!
• New audio with timeless design now available from S?LIS
• Ride back to the future with the Schwinn Grey Ghost bicycle
• Vibes Audio brings modular accessories to iPhones and Samsung phones

We posted reviews of three different Android smartphones this week, from the tiny Jelly Pro to the double screened Axon M, and the ruggedized Cat S41. I don’t think we’ve ever posted that many phone reviews in one week. I also changed site themes this week and am still working out a few kinks so let me know if you see anything obvious that needs to be fixed. Here’s a full list of everything that we posted this week, enjoy!

Reviews

• Nomad Clear Case and Clear Folio iPhone X case review
• Logitech Craft keyboard review
• IK Multimedia iRig Mic HD 2 review
• ZTE Axon M Android smartphone review
• Chipolo CARD Bluetooth Item Finder review
• Jelly Pro super mini 4G smartphone review
• WOWSTICK 1fs Electric Screwdriver review
• Lensball review
• IK Multimedia iRig Pre HD microphone interface review
• Cat Phones Cat S41 rugged smartphone review
• VAVA VOOM 22 True Wireless Bluetooth Speaker review
• Dittrich Designs AllDock multi-device charging station review
• Üllo Wine Purifier review

News

• Always be ready to share your files with the Gigs 2 Go biodegradable flash drives!
• Oura announces a new sleeker fitness ring and I want one!
• The Fusion Guitar is a guitar, amp, and speaker system in one
• Organize your closet, suitcase, or office with EZSTAX
• It’s holiday sale time at Timbuk2 where you can save up to 40% off on cool bags!
• Blade is the newest time machine from Tokyoflash Japan
• Organize yourself with the new Bellroy Work Folios
• Give the gift of imagination with Nugget furniture for kids
• The first Always Connected PCs are here and they deliver practically 24 Hour battery life
• Star Shower makes Christmas decorating easy!
• Learn to draw, build, or stitch a galaxy far, far away
• Take my advice check out Gamevice controllers for the iPad Pro
• Hide and protect your handgun or other valuables with Covert Cabinets
• Deal: Sale on Jaybird X3 and Freedom 2 wireless headphones
• Enhance your Amazon Echo Dot with stereo speakers and clock display
• This Ameribag protects your back and your identify
• Halberd proximity based PC lock, Deskspace planet models, PAL modular light, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns
• This guitar rack has been aged to perfection
• Ditch plastic wrap and use this glass spatter guard in your microwave
• Peak Design’s Everyday Sling 5L bag makes downsizing fun
• This tiny USB Type-C to HDMI adapter is perfect for travel