https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:19:32 +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/2026/02/14/jbls-flip-7-and-charge-6-just-hit-their-lowest-prices-and-neither-one-feels-like-a-clearance-item/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/14/jbls-flip-7-and-charge-6-just-hit-their-lowest-prices-and-neither-one-feels-like-a-clearance-item/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:00:04 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=498252 Portable speakers almost never get meaningful discounts while they’re still the current model. JBL can hold prices firm because demand stays consistent, and retailers rarely need to push inventory that sells itself. That makes Woot’s deal worth a closer look. The Flip 7 sits at $99.95, a $50 cut from its usual price, while the […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/14/jbls-flip-7-and-charge-6-just-hit-their-lowest-prices-and-neither-one-feels-like-a-clearance-item/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/12/the-tiny-dewalt-speaker-made-for-loud-workdays/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/12/the-tiny-dewalt-speaker-made-for-loud-workdays/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:30:01 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=498050 ARTICLE – Job site noise doesn’t just cover music. It grinds it down. Motors drone. Fans howl. Set a phone on a dusty bench and hit play. Flip on a shop vac. The sound thins out fast. Voices lose edges. Bass collapses into thump. Treble gets sharp. That mismatch is annoying. It’s predictable. Pocket speakers […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/12/the-tiny-dewalt-speaker-made-for-loud-workdays/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/05/ikea-made-a-bluetooth-speaker-that-looks-like-a-purple-mouse-with-a-tail/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/05/ikea-made-a-bluetooth-speaker-that-looks-like-a-purple-mouse-with-a-tail/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:30:09 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497488 Most bluetooth speakers try to disappear. They hide behind mesh grills and neutral tones, blending into whatever room you place them in. IKEA’s new GREJSIMOJS portable speaker does the opposite: it’s a purple mouse with a tail, designed for kids to carry around like a pet that plays music. Price: £12 (Around $16) Where to […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/05/ikea-made-a-bluetooth-speaker-that-looks-like-a-purple-mouse-with-a-tail/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/31/xiaomis-sub-100-bluetooth-speaker-runs-50-watts-with-harman-tuning/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/31/xiaomis-sub-100-bluetooth-speaker-runs-50-watts-with-harman-tuning/#respond Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:32 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497096 Most people buying Bluetooth speakers pay for brand equity they don’t need. JBL charges $120 for outdoor volume, Sony asks $150 for weather resistance, and you’re getting features that matter less than the badge on the grille. The Xiaomi Sound Party bets you’d rather have 50 watts of Harman-tuned audio at $83 (China) than pay […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/31/xiaomis-sub-100-bluetooth-speaker-runs-50-watts-with-harman-tuning/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/26/majority-move-portable-speakers-bring-budget-friendly-ruggedness-to-your-next-adventure/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/26/majority-move-portable-speakers-bring-budget-friendly-ruggedness-to-your-next-adventure/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:30:45 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=496513 ARTICLE – Portable speakers love to cosplay as outdoor gear, and it’s always a small misfire when the first wet picnic table makes you treat them like glass. Majority’s Move lineup is leaning into the opposite energy, with water ratings and chunky builds that suggest you’re meant to toss them into the messy part of […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/26/majority-move-portable-speakers-bring-budget-friendly-ruggedness-to-your-next-adventure/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/24/a-lucky-cat-collectible-with-real-speaker-engineering-inside/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/24/a-lucky-cat-collectible-with-real-speaker-engineering-inside/#respond Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:33:39 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=496462 You’ve seen the gold lucky cat in a shop window, paw waving like it’s running a tiny side hustle. MEDICOM TOY and RINARO ISODYNAMICS took that familiar charm and stuffed it with a serious looking Bluetooth speaker called the BE@RBRICK AUDIO Maneki-Neko Edition. It’s an odd collision, and it’s a fun one. Price: $499 Where […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/24/a-lucky-cat-collectible-with-real-speaker-engineering-inside/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/22/marshall-heddon-turns-your-bluetooth-speakers-into-a-multi-room-system/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/22/marshall-heddon-turns-your-bluetooth-speakers-into-a-multi-room-system/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:42:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=496300 ARTICLE – A good Bluetooth speaker can still make your home feel clumsy. The moment you’ve got two, the music stops moving with you, and the silence between rooms suddenly feels louder than it should. If you’re cooking, tidying up, or bouncing between spaces, the annoyance shows up fast. One speaker keeps going while the […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/22/marshall-heddon-turns-your-bluetooth-speakers-into-a-multi-room-system/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/20/elac-built-a-portable-speaker-for-people-who-hate-portable-speakers/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/20/elac-built-a-portable-speaker-for-people-who-hate-portable-speakers/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:36:55 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=495965 ARTICLE – Most portable speakers try to shout for attention with RGB lights or huge power numbers. What actually matters is whether one small box can disappear into your space and still make everything you play feel calmer, cleaner, and more intentional. That’s the gap ELAC’s NAVA100 tries to fill. It’s the first portable from […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/20/elac-built-a-portable-speaker-for-people-who-hate-portable-speakers/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 Bluetooth speaker - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/16/agm-magrock-bluetooth-speaker-oh-the-places-youll-go/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/16/agm-magrock-bluetooth-speaker-oh-the-places-youll-go/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:29:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=494273 REVIEW – The AGM MagROCK Portable Bluetooth Speaker takes a more practical approach to portability than most compact speakers. Its built in magnet and waterproof design make it easy to place where you are already working or relaxing, rather than forcing it onto a table or shelf. In everyday use, it feels less like a […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/16/agm-magrock-bluetooth-speaker-oh-the-places-youll-go/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/01/lgs-2026-xboom-speakers-bet-everything-on-one-feature-nobody-asked-for/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/01/lgs-2026-xboom-speakers-bet-everything-on-one-feature-nobody-asked-for/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:17:15 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=494264 CES 2026 NEWS – Portable speakers have become commodities. Walk into any electronics store and you’ll find a wall of identical-looking cylinders and cubes, each promising “rich sound” and “deep bass,” each blending into the next. The category feels solved, which usually means it’s about to get interesting. LG’s answer arrives just before CES 2026, […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/01/lgs-2026-xboom-speakers-bet-everything-on-one-feature-nobody-asked-for/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/30/jlab-epic-party-speaker-review-near-or-far/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/30/jlab-epic-party-speaker-review-near-or-far/#respond Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:00:06 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=493072 REVIEW – After reviewing both the JLab Epic Lab Edition Earbuds and the JLab Epic Air Sport ANC earbuds, I concluded that, while JLab makes fun, affordable products, they face serious competition. When given a choice, I would rarely choose the JLab earphones. This is my first JLab speaker review. The Jlab Epic Party speaker […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/30/jlab-epic-party-speaker-review-near-or-far/feed/ 0 Bluetooth speaker - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/11/fender-x-teufel-rockster-air-2-speaker-review-your-neighbors-will-not-thank-you/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/11/fender-x-teufel-rockster-air-2-speaker-review-your-neighbors-will-not-thank-you/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:00:47 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=492016 After using the Fender x Teufel Rockster Air 2, I realized I’ve reviewed a Goldilocks array of Fender x Teufel speakers: the Rockster Go 2, Rockster Cross, and now the Rockster Air 2. Using this analogy, we’ll call the Air 2 the Papa Bear. He’s big, heavy, and loud. But how does he sound? ⬇︎ Jump […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/11/fender-x-teufel-rockster-air-2-speaker-review-your-neighbors-will-not-thank-you/feed/ 2 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/25/tribit-stormbox-mini-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review-mini-size-with-maxi-sound/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/25/tribit-stormbox-mini-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review-mini-size-with-maxi-sound/#respond Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:46 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=483418 REVIEW – Portable Bluetooth speakers are populating almost every moment of our lives. Music is everywhere. Many Bluetooth speakers I admire are made by Tribit. They have figured out how to make good-sounding speakers priced so that anyone can afford them. One of Tribit’s latest smaller speakers is the new StormBox Mini+. Who said good […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/25/tribit-stormbox-mini-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review-mini-size-with-maxi-sound/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/10/seenda-karaoke-machine-review-fun-for-everyone/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/10/seenda-karaoke-machine-review-fun-for-everyone/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:15:06 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=483161 REVIEW -The joy of music can be found in so many places. The music that you listen to can change your mood. Music can bring back old memories, or create new ones. The Seenda Karaoke machine can be the catalyst to bring life to your party, even if karaoke isn’t your thing. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/10/seenda-karaoke-machine-review-fun-for-everyone/feed/ 0 Bluetooth speaker - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/31/fender-x-teufel-rockster-cross-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review-bigger-and-badder/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/31/fender-x-teufel-rockster-cross-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review-bigger-and-badder/#respond Sun, 31 Aug 2025 15:00:24 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=480719 REVIEW – When guitar amplifier maker Fender joined forces with Germany’s Teufel Audio, it solved two issues. First, Fender got instant recognition in the portable Bluetooth speaker market. Secondly, Fender can now compete with Marshall, another amp company who have made some popular Bluetooth speakers. It’s a win-win for Fender. When I reviewed the Fender […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/31/fender-x-teufel-rockster-cross-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review-bigger-and-badder/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/07/here-are-some-speakers-for-your-crocs-because-being-a-dork-requires-accessories/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/07/here-are-some-speakers-for-your-crocs-because-being-a-dork-requires-accessories/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:48:25 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=479421 NEWS – Croc fans who want to rock while they walk will get a chuckle when they see these tiny Bluetooth speakers from LEICEX. They are USB-C rechargeable and are only $16.99 for a pair from Amazon. I’m not a Croc hater. We have two pairs of them that are great for slipping on when […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/07/here-are-some-speakers-for-your-crocs-because-being-a-dork-requires-accessories/feed/ 3 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/07/27/edifier-es20-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review-keep-em-coming-edifier-were-listening/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/07/27/edifier-es20-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review-keep-em-coming-edifier-were-listening/#respond Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:30:43 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=476889 REVIEW – Earlier, I reviewed the retro-styled (and great-sounding) Edifier ES300 wireless tabletop speaker. The ES300 is the pinnacle of a line of three ES speakers. Both the E20 and ES60 Portable Bluetooth Speakers are portable versions that follow the style of their ES300 cousin, at a smaller scale and price. The E20 is the […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/07/27/edifier-es20-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review-keep-em-coming-edifier-were-listening/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/07/08/edifier-es300-tabletop-wireless-speaker-review-quality-isnt-cheap/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/07/08/edifier-es300-tabletop-wireless-speaker-review-quality-isnt-cheap/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:51:14 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=474558 REVIEW – It’s no secret how much I’ve grown to appreciate what Edifier has accomplished in the speaker market. The sheer quantity and quality of their audio product are impressive. Lately, Edifier has added a new tangent to the mix—fashion. I don’t mean tacky, over-the-top kitsch. No, Edifier speakers are looking like they cost much […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/07/08/edifier-es300-tabletop-wireless-speaker-review-quality-isnt-cheap/feed/ 0 Bluetooth speaker - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/14/scosche-boombottle-speaker-review-cupholder-tunes-for-your-golf-cart/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/14/scosche-boombottle-speaker-review-cupholder-tunes-for-your-golf-cart/#respond Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:30:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=471511 REVIEW – We live in a golf cart community. We take our carts everywhere. We bought them a few years ago, but didn’t spring for built-in audio systems. Therefore, our only option for cart tunes is a Bluetooth speaker. Putting them somewhere accessible in a golf cart can be a bit of a challenge. Scosche’s […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/14/scosche-boombottle-speaker-review-cupholder-tunes-for-your-golf-cart/feed/ 0