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Ketocoach, James Brand Pen, a quiet punching bag, and more – Weekly roundup

NEWS – What time is it gadgeteers? It’s weekly roundup time! Assume a comfortable position with your favorite snacks and tuck in for some quality time with a full listing of our gadget related articles, reviews, and news from the past week. Enjoy!

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Ketocoach, James Brand Pen, a quiet punching bag, and more – Weekly roundup originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 12, 2019 at 5:00 pm.

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Helikon Baseball Folding Cap literally fits in your pocket

NEWS – I wear baseball caps a lot, and sometimes I wish I could just stuff my hat into my pocket without destroying it.  The Helikon Baseball Folding Cap appears to have been designed and built just for this purpose.  Made of ripstop 60% Cotton, 40% Polyester in multiple colors and with a one-size-fits-most Velcro closure in back, its special feature is a seam down the center of its bill along which it can be flexed, allowing the hat to be folded down nearly flat, as seen in the images above.  In addition, it also includes three Velcro loop fields (front, top and back) for affixing your favorite hooked-backed morale or identification patches.  The Baseball Folding Cap is currently available from Helikon.com for $10.19 or Amazon for $14.99.

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Helikon Baseball Folding Cap literally fits in your pocket originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 12, 2019 at 8:08 am.

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JAXJOX’s KettlebellConnect is the kettlebell reimagined

NEWS – Smart workout devices are all the rage these days. JAXJOX has come up with a weightlifting tool that’s not only smart but also saves you time and space.

The KettlebellConnect is a kettlebell with 6 weighted plates inside. It allows you to go from 12 to 42 pounds (in 6-pound increments) in under 3 seconds. KettlebellConnect’s bullet stacking system features a rotating weight-selection core that locks in and out of weighted plates.

An LED display on the unit’s base lets you select the amount of weight you want to use.

The base also acts a charging station, and 1 charge will last up to 14 days.

There are 6 axis motion sensors inside the KettlebellConnect that track your every movement.

You can sync the KettlebellConnect to the JAXJOC app via Bluetooth. The app records your reps, sets, weight, power, and workout time. And it even lets you connect up to 9 different users to one KettlebellConnect.

The app also includes workout videos to take the guesswork out of your exercise.

The JAXJOX KettlebellConnect sells for $349 and is available now from the JAXJOX website.

 

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JAXJOX’s KettlebellConnect is the kettlebell reimagined originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 11, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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Griffin Pocket Tool puts up to 16 tools on your keychain

NEWS – ‘Round these parts, we’re big fans of small, multi-purpose gadgets.  That’s why the Griffin Pocket Tool is appealing: it packs 16 tools into a single item small enough to fit on your key chain.  Griffin has a wide range of Pocket Tool models/sizes, ranging from the Mini (9 tools), to the Standard (11 tools) to the XL (16 tools, shown above) and prices ranging from $20 to $70 or more, depending on the size, material, and finish desired.  Visit griffinpockettool.com for more info or to order.

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Griffin Pocket Tool puts up to 16 tools on your keychain originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 11, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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Help wanted – I want you to join the Gadgeteer team!

NEWS – Would you like to become a regular writer on the Gadgeteer and write about interesting gadgets and cool gear? I currently have 2-3 volunteer positions that I need to fill. Interested? Details on how to apply are listed below.

Work expectations:

New team members will start out writing news posts for a couple weeks. News posts are short articles and consist of 1-2 images and a short paragraph with a minimum of 200 words. Check out our past news posts to see examples of the type of writing and topics we cover.

If you are picked to become a permanent member of the Gadgeteer team, you’ll have the opportunity to do product reviews. Team members who also write news posts on a regular basis will get preferred access review samples.

Compensation:

This is a non-paying position. Your “pay” will be the product samples that you’ll be able to keep once you’ve written a review.

I’m not looking for professional freelance writers or guest posters to write fluff pieces just for SEO purposes. I’m looking for everyday gadget nerds like me and the rest of the team, who just love this stuff and aren’t in it for the $’s.

Requirements:

1. You must have a firm grasp of the English language, the basic fundamentals of good grammar, and know the difference between “its” and “it’s” and “your” and “you’re”. I don’t have time to completely re-write your posts, so your writing skills will weigh heavily on my decision to choose new people for the team.

2. You must have above average photography skills and have the ability to take sharp, well-lighted close-ups of the products being reviewed. Dim, blurry images won’t cut it.

3. You must be able to stick to deadlines. Reviews must be submitted within 30 days after you receive the product sample. If you can’t stick to that deadline, then please don’t apply.

4. Age and gender do not matter, but you do need to be located here in the US because the PR agencies that I work with generally will not ship review samples outside the country due to shipping hassles and expense.

How to apply:

Send an email to me: julie@the-gadgeteer.com telling me a little about yourself, including your age, where you live, what you currently do for a living, what types of products that interest you the most and why you think you would be a good fit for The Gadgeteer. I’ll use this info to decide who I will ask to audition for a spot on the team by writing a sample review which will show me your writing and photography skills. I will then choose the best candidates to go through a trial period posting news. After that trial period ends, I’ll decide who will become permanent team members. I’m excited to hear from you! If you have any questions before sending me your bio email, post them in the comments.

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Help wanted – I want you to join the Gadgeteer team! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 10, 2019 at 1:00 pm.

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