https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:16:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/29/pet-cameras-document-loneliness-aura-ai-companion-robot-actually-tries-to-help/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/29/pet-cameras-document-loneliness-aura-ai-companion-robot-actually-tries-to-help/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:39:46 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=496943 ARTICLE – The pet camera economy runs on guilt. You open an app, watch your dog stare at the door for eight hours, and wonder if surveillance actually helps or just quantifies the problem. Monitoring doesn’t solve loneliness, it documents it. Pet owners have spent years buying devices that let them check in, dispense treats […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/29/pet-cameras-document-loneliness-aura-ai-companion-robot-actually-tries-to-help/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/29/the-company-that-keeps-your-beer-cold-now-wants-to-entertain-your-dog/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/29/the-company-that-keeps-your-beer-cold-now-wants-to-entertain-your-dog/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2025 22:33:35 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=491778 Article – YETI built its reputation on coolers that could survive a bear attack and tumblers that keep ice frozen through a Texas summer. Now the Austin-based brand is applying that same obsessive durability mindset to something far more destructive than grizzlies or heat waves: your dog’s mouth. The YETI Dog Bumper marks the company’s […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/29/the-company-that-keeps-your-beer-cold-now-wants-to-entertain-your-dog/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/18/meet-pawswing-neo-the-future-of-cat-grooming-is-here/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/18/meet-pawswing-neo-the-future-of-cat-grooming-is-here/#respond Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:00:09 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=488702 NEWS – For cat owners, managing shedding and keeping fur under control can often be a daily challenge. Traditional brushing routines can feel like a struggle because many cats dislike being groomed manually, which can cause stress for both pets and owners. Enter the PawSwing Neo, a unique automatic cat grooming gadget designed to revolutionize […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/18/meet-pawswing-neo-the-future-of-cat-grooming-is-here/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/27/feelneedy-cat-steam-brush-review-brushing-and-cleaning-at-the-same-time/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/27/feelneedy-cat-steam-brush-review-brushing-and-cleaning-at-the-same-time/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:15:59 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=480078 REVIEW – Cats are finicky creatures. However, I really start to feel bad for those cats come August. It is just plain hot. And if I’m miserable without my fur coat, I can only imagine how crazy the heat is with their fur coat which also brings about all of the shedding and allergies and […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/27/feelneedy-cat-steam-brush-review-brushing-and-cleaning-at-the-same-time/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/03/always-full-pet-water-bowl-review-a-perfectly-named-product-that-delivers/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/03/always-full-pet-water-bowl-review-a-perfectly-named-product-that-delivers/#respond Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:17:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=477705 REVIEW – Pets are family, and just like family we love them and yet they can drive us crazy. Ollie (above) doesn’t drink for a while and then empties the bow. Our beagle “DooLittle” has a super power where he waits until you get all settled on the sofa before he lets you know that […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/03/always-full-pet-water-bowl-review-a-perfectly-named-product-that-delivers/feed/ 0 Pet Gadgets - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/25/petlipo-cordless-cat-water-fountain-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/25/petlipo-cordless-cat-water-fountain-review/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:08:48 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=472940 REVIEW– I’m pretty sure my cat thinks she’s a princess, and as an entitled snob, she will only drink out of the faucet in the bathroom. While most cats seem content with a bowl of water or a toilet bowl, I needed to find something different for my cat. The Petlipo Cordless cat water fountain […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/25/petlipo-cordless-cat-water-fountain-review/feed/ 3 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/23/petaboo-airy-150-pro-cordless-pet-grooming-vacuum-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/23/petaboo-airy-150-pro-cordless-pet-grooming-vacuum-review/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:13 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=472632 REVIEW – I love my dog! What I don’t love is all of the fur he leaves around the house.  I reviewed the HomerunPet Grooming vacuum back in December 2023, and I am still using it today to help keep a handle on my dog’s fur.  That vacuum does a great job of pulling the […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/23/petaboo-airy-150-pro-cordless-pet-grooming-vacuum-review/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/03/petpivot-autoscooper-11-litterbox-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/03/petpivot-autoscooper-11-litterbox-review/#comments Sat, 03 May 2025 12:41:50 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=467593 REVIEW – I have always wondered if having one of those “automatic scooping” cat litter box’s would make one’s life easier, or was this one of those gadgets that turn into more work then what they are worth. Stick around as I try to answer that question. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $199,99 Where to buy: […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/03/petpivot-autoscooper-11-litterbox-review/feed/ 2 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/01/cheerble-wicked-ball-air-dog-toy-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/01/cheerble-wicked-ball-air-dog-toy-review/#comments Thu, 01 May 2025 21:49:43 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=466915 REVIEW – Pets deserve gadgets too! Today’s candidate, the Wicked Air Ball by Cheerble is an interactive dog toy that claims to adjust to how your dog plays and several different activity modes. It is intended to keep your dog engaged and says that it is “chew-proof”. That’s quite the claim given the wide range […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/01/cheerble-wicked-ball-air-dog-toy-review/feed/ 2 Pet Gadgets - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/08/homerunpet-self-clean-litter-box-review-the-cadillac-of-cat-boxes/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/08/homerunpet-self-clean-litter-box-review-the-cadillac-of-cat-boxes/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:07:01 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=463761 REVIEW – There are a plethora of reasons why I am more of a cat person than a dog person. Probably the ultimate number one reason though, is the fact that I don’t have to pick up anything when my cat goes outside… I think we all know what I’m talking about here, but even […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/08/homerunpet-self-clean-litter-box-review-the-cadillac-of-cat-boxes/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/14/mau-torii-modern-wooden-cat-scratcher-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/14/mau-torii-modern-wooden-cat-scratcher-review/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:00:24 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=462648 REVIEW – I’ve got cats. Two of them, to be exact, and they are angels when it comes to using a scratching post. One of them has arthritis, however, so she is limited to scratching the base of the posts she has. The Mau Torii cat scratcher allows the elegant style of hardwood yet the […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/14/mau-torii-modern-wooden-cat-scratcher-review/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/05/neakasa-m1-automatic-litter-box-review-capable-of-keeping-your-kitty-crap-clean/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/05/neakasa-m1-automatic-litter-box-review-capable-of-keeping-your-kitty-crap-clean/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:00:11 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=461531 REVIEW – I never thought I would be a “cat guy,” but I’ve had Mini for 17 years and loved it,  apart from hair everywhere and scooping poop. I’ve used several automated litterboxes and thought the Neakasa M1 was a solid design. Was I right? Please join me for a closer look. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/05/neakasa-m1-automatic-litter-box-review-capable-of-keeping-your-kitty-crap-clean/feed/ 2 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/16/rola-pettracker-review-gps-tracker-with-camera-for-your-cat-or-dog/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/16/rola-pettracker-review-gps-tracker-with-camera-for-your-cat-or-dog/#comments Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:43:40 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=457098 REVIEW – I’ve had a cat as a pet for pretty much my entire life. Since I’ve always lived in a rural area, all of my cats have enjoyed being both indoors and outdoors. My current little monster is Ozzy (shown above). He’s an American Bobtail, and he’s something else. 😉 He absolutely loves being […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/01/16/rola-pettracker-review-gps-tracker-with-camera-for-your-cat-or-dog/feed/ 5 Pet Gadgets - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/21/you-can-now-brush-your-cat-but-without-all-the-blood/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/21/you-can-now-brush-your-cat-but-without-all-the-blood/#comments Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:09:52 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=456330 NEWS – The PawSwing AutoComb might look like a sandworm from Dune, but it’s really an automatic cat brushing tool. I don’t know about your cat, but my cat Ozzy hates to be brushed. Instead, he likes to drop fur tumbleweeds all over the house. This box, which doesn’t even need electricity, is designed to […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/12/21/you-can-now-brush-your-cat-but-without-all-the-blood/feed/ 1 Pet Gadgets - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/30/chefpaw-pet-food-maker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/30/chefpaw-pet-food-maker-review/#comments Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:00:28 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=450530 REVIEW – About six months ago, I switched my dog Peanut’s dry kibble made by FrontRunner to the Farmer’s Dog. A couple of friends swear by that food and say their dogs were transformed. I have to admit, Peanut, who is already a pretty high-energy dog, became even more energized. He also dropped the two […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/30/chefpaw-pet-food-maker-review/feed/ 8 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/20/rywell-heated-cat-bed-review-warm-and-cozy-comfort-for-your-furry-friend/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/20/rywell-heated-cat-bed-review-warm-and-cozy-comfort-for-your-furry-friend/#respond Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:00:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=449666 REVIEW—My cat, Mini, is 17 years old. She seeks warm laps to conquer, first by purring her victim into complacency and then by nudging their hand to encourage petting. Then, she will headbutt under blankets or plow a laptop aside to take her place in the most temperate climate and bask in her trouncing. The […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/10/20/rywell-heated-cat-bed-review-warm-and-cozy-comfort-for-your-furry-friend/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/09/24/woof-pupsicle-review-dog-treats-that-keep-them-occupied-while-you-enjoy-your-own-treat/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/09/24/woof-pupsicle-review-dog-treats-that-keep-them-occupied-while-you-enjoy-your-own-treat/#comments Tue, 24 Sep 2024 23:51:45 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=446627 REVIEW—As you can see from the picture above, I am the proud pet parent of a four-year-old mixed breed (okay, mutt!) named Peanut. He weighs in at 17 lbs and has hiked over 5 miles with me in several state parks. He is also the karma that has finally come back to get me for […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/09/24/woof-pupsicle-review-dog-treats-that-keep-them-occupied-while-you-enjoy-your-own-treat/feed/ 3 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/09/11/trot-elevated-complete-pet-bowl-set-review-the-last-bowl-set-your-doggo-will-ever-need/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/09/11/trot-elevated-complete-pet-bowl-set-review-the-last-bowl-set-your-doggo-will-ever-need/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:11:50 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=444902 REVIEW – Meet my dog, Cooper. Cooper is a one-and-a-half-year-old French Bulldog. Since French Bulldogs often suffer from digestive, neck, and back problems, Cooper must have the correct type of food bowl. This means the bowl must be raised off the ground, and I prefer a slow feeder bowl to help with his digestion. The […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/09/11/trot-elevated-complete-pet-bowl-set-review-the-last-bowl-set-your-doggo-will-ever-need/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/07/16/prime-day-news-15-off-the-songmics-feandrea-56-3-inch-cat-tree/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/07/16/prime-day-news-15-off-the-songmics-feandrea-56-3-inch-cat-tree/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:44:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=440244 NEWS – Hey there, fellow cat lovers! SONGMICS Home has just unleashed its latest feline paradise – the Feandrea 56.3-Inch Cat Tree. Trust me, this isn’t your average cat furniture; it’s a multi-level wonderland that’ll have your kitties purring with delight. Standing tall at over 4.5 feet, this cat tree is perfect for those high-climbing […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/07/16/prime-day-news-15-off-the-songmics-feandrea-56-3-inch-cat-tree/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/06/28/white-duck-dog-bed-review-your-dog-will-thank-you/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/06/28/white-duck-dog-bed-review-your-dog-will-thank-you/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:00:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=437424 REVIEW – The last dog bed that our son’s dog used while visiting our house did not last long. Between the constant in-and-out, and nibbling on treats in bed, it got trashed pretty quickly. Will the White Duck Dog Bed fair any better? Warning: cute dog pics included! What is it? The White Duck Dog […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2024/06/28/white-duck-dog-bed-review-your-dog-will-thank-you/feed/ 0