https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:11:48 +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/2026/02/15/what-a-gaming-tablet-looks-like-when-kojima-productions-controls-the-design/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/15/what-a-gaming-tablet-looks-like-when-kojima-productions-controls-the-design/#respond Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:27 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=498273 Gaming laptop collaborations have trained people to expect a sticker job. Print a character on an existing lid, swap one accent color, and call it a special edition. Buyers have seen that formula so many times that most don’t look twice anymore. The Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP, built with Kojima Productions, skips it entirely. Price: […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/15/what-a-gaming-tablet-looks-like-when-kojima-productions-controls-the-design/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/13/the-dell-monitor-that-puts-calibration-inside-the-bezel/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/13/the-dell-monitor-that-puts-calibration-inside-the-bezel/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:11 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=498099 ARTICLE – Pro monitors promise calm color. They also hand you a calibration puck and a recurring reminder. That tradeoff gets old fast. Price: $2,599.99 Where to Buy: Dell You export a batch of portraits on a Tuesday afternoon. The skin tones look warm on your screen. They look muddy on the client’s laptop. That […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/13/the-dell-monitor-that-puts-calibration-inside-the-bezel/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/this-smaller-peak-design-tech-pouch-might-fit-your-real-daily-carry/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/this-smaller-peak-design-tech-pouch-might-fit-your-real-daily-carry/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:30:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497989 ARTICLE – Most cable organizers are built for a fantasy version of your day, the one where you’re always traveling and you somehow need every cable you’ve ever owned. Price: $49.95 Where to Buy: Peak Design, 
Amazon You buy a pouch that looks ready for a weeklong trip, then you carry it with one charger, […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/this-smaller-peak-design-tech-pouch-might-fit-your-real-daily-carry/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/what-happens-when-a-smart-hub-processes-ai-locally-instead-of-in-the-cloud/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/what-happens-when-a-smart-hub-processes-ai-locally-instead-of-in-the-cloud/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:27 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497908 NEWS – We keep hearing about AI in the cloud, but SwitchBot’s new AI Hub flips that model. It runs a Vision Language Model directly on the device, processes up to eight camera feeds locally, and hosts Home Assistant without needing a separate server. That challenges the assumption that serious AI work requires cloud infrastructure. […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/what-happens-when-a-smart-hub-processes-ai-locally-instead-of-in-the-cloud/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/tecno-pova-curve-2-5g-pushes-8000mah-into-a-7-42mm-frame/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/tecno-pova-curve-2-5g-pushes-8000mah-into-a-7-42mm-frame/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:24:42 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497963 NEWS – TECNO just announced the POVA Curve 2 5G in Hong Kong, and the pitch is simple. An 8000mAh battery inside a phone that measures 7.42mm thin and weighs 195 grams. That is a large battery for a device that does not look or read like a rugged brick. Big battery phones usually make […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/tecno-pova-curve-2-5g-pushes-8000mah-into-a-7-42mm-frame/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/10/displayport-2-1-monitors-keep-promising-full-bandwidth-but-this-one-actually-delivers-it/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/10/displayport-2-1-monitors-keep-promising-full-bandwidth-but-this-one-actually-delivers-it/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:51 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497830 NEWS – Asus shipped its 32-inch ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM3 gaming monitor to China this week, weeks ahead of the late March window the company floated after CES. The monitor hit JD.com at CNY 8,499, which converts to about $1,225. That undercuts the $1,299 US price Asus mentioned in January, though the company hasn’t confirmed […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/10/displayport-2-1-monitors-keep-promising-full-bandwidth-but-this-one-actually-delivers-it/feed/ 2 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/28/xtra-atto-brings-54-g-4k-capture-to-creators-on-the-move/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/28/xtra-atto-brings-54-g-4k-capture-to-creators-on-the-move/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:58:42 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=496063 Xtra builds compact cameras for creators who value mobility over complexity. The company’s lineup spans pocket gimbals, action cameras, and 360 degree capture systems, all designed around the idea that smaller gear gets used more often. Their Edge series brought 4K action cameras with large sensors to the sub-$350 range, while the Muse targets vloggers […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/28/xtra-atto-brings-54-g-4k-capture-to-creators-on-the-move/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/27/navees-no-limits-launch-what-silicon-valley-just-witnessed/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/27/navees-no-limits-launch-what-silicon-valley-just-witnessed/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=496756 NEWS – On January 23, 2026, NAVEE held its first global brand strategy event at the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley. This was not a typical product launch. It was a statement of intent. The company is making a clear push to evolve from a micro mobility brand into something much bigger, what it […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/27/navees-no-limits-launch-what-silicon-valley-just-witnessed/feed/ 1 News - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/26/apples-2026-black-unity-apple-watch-band-celebrates-connection-through-pan-african-colors/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/26/apples-2026-black-unity-apple-watch-band-celebrates-connection-through-pan-african-colors/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:00:03 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=496638 NEWS – Apple dropped its latest Black Unity collection piece today. The Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop honors Black History Month by weaving Pan-African flag colors into a design that rewards closer inspection. What sets this band apart from standard Braided Solo Loops is the layered color work. Apple’s precision-braiding machinery weaves recycled polyester yarn […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/26/apples-2026-black-unity-apple-watch-band-celebrates-connection-through-pan-african-colors/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/23/firewalla-orange-brings-wi-fi-7-and-zero-trust-to-a-portable-firewall/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/23/firewalla-orange-brings-wi-fi-7-and-zero-trust-to-a-portable-firewall/#respond Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:28:18 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=496439 NEWS – Firewalla has announced the Orange, a portable cybersecurity firewall with a built-in Wi-Fi 7 access point. The device targets home and small office networks, bringing Zero Trust Network Architecture and microsegmentation to users without requiring enterprise IT expertise to configure. Zero Trust, in a home context, means the network treats every device as […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/23/firewalla-orange-brings-wi-fi-7-and-zero-trust-to-a-portable-firewall/feed/ 0 News - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/23/bixolons-xd5-40ii-series-brings-faster-speeds-more-memory-and-smarter-media-handling/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/23/bixolons-xd5-40ii-series-brings-faster-speeds-more-memory-and-smarter-media-handling/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:00:51 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=496402 A warehouse day rarely breaks in a dramatic way, it tightens in small places until everything feels slower. That’s a familiar kind of stress, and if you’ve ever watched a print queue crawl while cartons stack under bright lights, you already know how fast the mood changes. Price: TBD Where to buy: Bixolon Label printers […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/23/bixolons-xd5-40ii-series-brings-faster-speeds-more-memory-and-smarter-media-handling/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/23/8849-tank-x-is-a-night-vision-rugged-smartphone-with-integrated-projector/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/23/8849-tank-x-is-a-night-vision-rugged-smartphone-with-integrated-projector/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:59:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=496375 NEWS – Most rugged phones promise durability and deliver compromise. Thicker bezels, slower processors, camera systems that exist to check a marketing box. The 8849 Tank X takes a different approach entirely: it’s an expedition tool that happens to run Android 15, built around systems that actually matter when you’re miles from civilization. Night vision […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/23/8849-tank-x-is-a-night-vision-rugged-smartphone-with-integrated-projector/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/18/dreame-expands-beyond-vacuums-with-a-six-category-smart-home-ecosystem-at-ces-2026/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/18/dreame-expands-beyond-vacuums-with-a-six-category-smart-home-ecosystem-at-ces-2026/#respond Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:11:11 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=495947 Dreame Technology used CES 2026 to announce something bigger than a new vacuum. The company revealed its Whole-home Smart Ecosystem, a unified product lineup spanning cleaning, climate, cooking, personal care, outdoor maintenance, and entertainment. For a brand best known for robot vacuums and cordless floor cleaners, this marks a significant pivot toward becoming a full […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/18/dreame-expands-beyond-vacuums-with-a-six-category-smart-home-ecosystem-at-ces-2026/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/16/i-went-hands-on-with-fenders-first-headphones-at-ces-and-the-modular-design-caught-me-off-guard/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/16/i-went-hands-on-with-fenders-first-headphones-at-ces-and-the-modular-design-caught-me-off-guard/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:30:39 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=495896 CES 2026 NEWS – The Fender booth at CES sat in the middle of a crowded ballroom, surrounded by competing demos and constant foot traffic. The result was a steady layer of ambient noise that made careful, isolated listening nearly impossible. I spent about 10-minutes with their first consumer headphones and portable speakers, guided by […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/16/i-went-hands-on-with-fenders-first-headphones-at-ces-and-the-modular-design-caught-me-off-guard/feed/ 0 News - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/13/stihl-unveils-three-battery-powered-tools-at-ces-2026-blowers-pruners-and-mowers-built-for-real-yards/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/13/stihl-unveils-three-battery-powered-tools-at-ces-2026-blowers-pruners-and-mowers-built-for-real-yards/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:45:48 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=495727 CES 2026 NEWS – Battery powered outdoor tools have come a long way. They are now real options for people who take yard work seriously. At CES 2026, STIHL is showing off three new battery powered tools for landscaping, pruning, and lawn care. The timing matters. Robots and automation get all the attention right now, […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/13/stihl-unveils-three-battery-powered-tools-at-ces-2026-blowers-pruners-and-mowers-built-for-real-yards/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/12/the-gadgeteers-best-in-show-at-ces-2026-25-products-that-earned-our-trophies-this-year/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/12/the-gadgeteers-best-in-show-at-ces-2026-25-products-that-earned-our-trophies-this-year/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:16:54 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=495639 CES 2026 NEWS – After 15 years of covering CES, I thought I knew what to expect. This was my first year as owner and editor-in-chief of The Gadgeteer, though, and that shift in responsibility brought a different kind of learning curve. Here’s what nobody tells you about CES: the show floor isn’t where the […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/12/the-gadgeteers-best-in-show-at-ces-2026-25-products-that-earned-our-trophies-this-year/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/12/aurzen-zip-cyber-edition-brings-tri-fold-portable-projection-to-ev-road-trips-at-ces-2026/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/12/aurzen-zip-cyber-edition-brings-tri-fold-portable-projection-to-ev-road-trips-at-ces-2026/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:31:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=495592 CES 2026 NEWS – EV ownership has quietly created a new entertainment problem that nobody saw coming. Tesla Model Y drivers, in particular, have discovered that charging stops, campground stays, and scenic overlook parking sessions come with a lot of downtime and not much to do with it. Aurzen thinks portable projection is the answer, […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/12/aurzen-zip-cyber-edition-brings-tri-fold-portable-projection-to-ev-road-trips-at-ces-2026/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/10/i-wore-the-even-g2-through-all-of-ces-and-nobody-knew-they-were-smart-glasses/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/10/i-wore-the-even-g2-through-all-of-ces-and-nobody-knew-they-were-smart-glasses/#comments Sun, 11 Jan 2026 02:57:44 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=495526 CES 2026 NEWS – Smart glasses have struggled because they rarely behave like something you would actually wear all day. Even Realities positions the Even G2 as everyday display smart glasses designed to show you information quietly without making you look like a tech demo. Instead of chasing cameras or flashy features, the company focuses […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/10/i-wore-the-even-g2-through-all-of-ces-and-nobody-knew-they-were-smart-glasses/feed/ 5 News - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/10/igarden-launched-trust-centered-ai-ecosystem-at-ces-2026-with-award-winning-pool-and-lawn-robots/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/10/igarden-launched-trust-centered-ai-ecosystem-at-ces-2026-with-award-winning-pool-and-lawn-robots/#respond Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:09:41 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=495458 CES 2026 NEWS – The Fairland Group subsidiary unveiled a unified outdoor living platform alongside three flagship products, including two CES Innovation Awards honorees Most “smart garden” products are just app controlled tools with no real intelligence connecting them. Your pool cleaner doesn’t talk to your lawn mower. Your heat pump doesn’t know when your […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/10/igarden-launched-trust-centered-ai-ecosystem-at-ces-2026-with-award-winning-pool-and-lawn-robots/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/10/thunderobot-zero-air-puts-an-rtx-5070-in-a-1-59-kg-gaming-laptop/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/10/thunderobot-zero-air-puts-an-rtx-5070-in-a-1-59-kg-gaming-laptop/#respond Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:20:18 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=495436 CES 2026 NEWS – Gaming laptops have spent years making the same promise: desktop power you can take anywhere. The fine print always included a two kilogram chassis, a power brick the size of a paperback novel, and the kind of thermal noise that made coffee shop gaming a social liability. THUNDEROBOT’s ZERO Air, unveiled […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/10/thunderobot-zero-air-puts-an-rtx-5070-in-a-1-59-kg-gaming-laptop/feed/ 0 News - The Gadgeteer nonadult