Gadling Gear Review
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 days ago)
Nyne N-230
Over the past couple of years, the number of choices for consumers looking to buy a portable Bluetooth speaker has exploded. It wasn't all that long ago that our options were limited to just a few underpowered speakers that provided low-quality wireless audio, but ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (9 days ago)
One of the fastest growing segments of the consumer electronics market over the past couple of years has been in the action camera category. These small, super-durable video cameras are used to capture footage of everything from family vacations to the latest crazy extreme ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (16 days ago)
Let's face it; in the modern era of travel most of us rarely hit the road without a slew of gadgets in tow. Smartphones, tablets, digital cameras and a host of other devices have all made travel simpler and more enjoyable than ever before. But keeping the batteries on all of ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (23 days ago)
Over the past few years our expectations of what our laptops are capable of have changed dramatically. Not all that long ago we were content with simply having a reasonably fast portable computer that could help us get our work done and stay in contact with friends, family ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (27 days ago)
One of the fastest growing segments in adventure travel over the past few years has been in the area of cycling tours. Many active travelers have discovered that rolling along on the back of a bike provides a unique and personal perspective to the places they visit. A ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Over the past couple of years there has been a movement in the outdoor community towards lightweight, minimalist footwear. Much of the movement stems from the book "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall, which kicked off the barefoot running craze and created a whole new ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
One of the best things about the rise of the smartphone over the past few years is the incredible number of creative ways that companies have come up with to utilize them. We've seen thousands of innovative and interesting apps, and more recently some cool secondary gadgets ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Last week we reviewed an excellent backpack from Tumi that featured a pocket that is specially designed to protect against the theft of data via Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. RFID chips are now being incorporated in our credit cards, smartphones, ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips have become increasingly popular in recent years, with the inexpensive technology finding its way into everything from our credit cards and cellphones to passports. The chips allow for the sharing of information over a short range ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
This past holiday season we reviewed two pairs of earphones from a U.K. company called RHA, giving them high marks for excellent sound quality at an affordable price. We were quite impressed with how well both products performed as they presented listeners with clear, crisp ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Now that spring is officially here warmer weather can't be far behind. That means it's time to head back outside to enjoy our favorite activities. Few things reconnect us to the outdoors better than a spring camping trip and just in time for the start of the season, ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
There is no doubt that tablet computers have had a dramatic impact on travel over the past few years. These lightweight and versatile devices provide us with all kinds of entertainment options while keeping us in contact with friends and family back home. Of course, the iPad ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Nothing ruins a great travel experience more quickly than getting sick while visiting some remote region the world. One of the best ways to avoid those kinds of hazards is to be very careful about what you eat and avoid drinking water that isn't clean. But such water sources ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Audiophiles are a tough group to please and traveling audiophiles even more so. They demand the absolute best sound out of their equipment and they seem to always be on a quest for better music quality. That's a challenging enough prospect when they're at home with a ...
by Pam Mandel (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
In Part I of "Packing for Extreme Cold Travel," I covered the basic stuff you'll pack for your adventures in crazy cold climates. If you do any winter sports at all, you'll likely have a lot of this stuff – it's your basic ski vacation gear.
In this second ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Smartphones, tablet, iPods and other devices have certainly made our travel experiences much more enjoyable. Gone are the days of sitting around an airport for hours on end with few ways to pass the time. Keeping those gadgets fully charged for extended use can be a real ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
The advances in touch screen technology over the past few years have had an undeniable impact on how we interact with our gadgets. Touch screens have made our smartphones more responsive and have allowed tablets to become a part of our daily lives. It seems only natural that ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
Travelers always appreciate clothing that is versatile, lightweight, easily packable and performs well in a variety of weather conditions. It doesn't hurt if it also happens to look good. That seems a rather apt description for the Radish Mid Layer Jacket from The North ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
One of my biggest concerns when traveling is making sure that my expensive camera gear is well protected from harm. In the hustle and bustle of packing, rushing to the airport and flying to our eventual destination, a lot can happen to our photography equipment, even when it ...
by Pam Mandel (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
There's a certain chunky euro-style of shoe I've become fond of. They're popular in the alpine nations and Germany, and sometimes in Holland. They're a little orthopedic looking, but with some flair, the kind of thing you might see worn by someone who's trying to spark up ...
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