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The Mobile Gadgeteer

Matthew Miller provides you with news, commentary and in-depth reviews of the latest in mobile gadgetry such as tablets, cutting edge smartphones, and portable gaming.

Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of "palmsolo."

Latest Posts

The best Android smartwatches (and which ones can function without a phone)

From the newest Galaxy and Pixel models to the budget-friendly Fitbit and trendy Fossil, here are the best smartwatches for Android users.

May 1, 2023 by Josh Slate in Wearables

The best fitness trackers to replace the Halo Band

With Amazon discontinuing its Halo line, these best fitness tracking bands, watches, and gadgets are alternatives for staying fit.

April 27, 2023 by Christina Darby in Fitness Bands

The best wireless chargers for iPhone and Android phones

Stop fumbling with cords and cables. The best wireless chargers make powering your smartphone, smartwatch, and headphones easier than ever.

April 13, 2023 by Lena Borrelli in Mobile Accessories

Apple Watch Ultra review: Tougher than a Tough Mudder

Apple says the Watch Ultra is its most rugged and capable smartwatch to date, so I put it through the most ruthless endurance test. 15,000 meters, 10,000 volts, and 30 obstacles later, here's how it's held up.

February 23, 2023 by Matthew Miller in Smart Watches

The 8 devices I always take on work trips

When you travel for work like I do, second-best gadgets won't cut it. Here's my pick of the best of the best gadgets for 2023 road warriors.

February 3, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Mobile Accessories

Lectric XP Lite e-bike review: A sheer ($800) joy to ride

Electric bikes priced below $1,000 usually mean lots of compromises. The Lectric XP Lite shatters those expectations.

January 30, 2023 by Matthew Miller in Transportation

What are the best hotspots, how do they work, and what do they cost?

When you are on the go, it is important to stay connected, but not all hotspots work the same. These are the best hotspots you can buy today based on performance, price, and durability.

January 27, 2023 by Lena Borrelli in Mobility

The HovRanger e-bike is $500 cheaper but just as capable as my daily commuter

Review: The Hovsco HovRanger is a great-looking commuter bike that can freely hit 28mph thanks to its Class 3 rating.

January 19, 2023 by Matthew Miller in Electric Vehicles

Optimize productivity with the best iPad keyboards

Treating someone you love to an iPad this holiday season? Don't forget to include an iPad keyboard, as it's the perfect compliment for enhancing use.

January 13, 2023 by Matthew Miller in iPad

This heavy-duty e-bike had me flying off-road, grinning from ear to ear

Review: The Cyrusher Ranger reaches speeds of up to 28 mph with those sweet fat tires singing on pavement and carrying me comfortably across rough terrain.

January 11, 2023 by Matthew Miller in Electric Vehicles

The Garmin Instinct Crossover grew on me. I just wish it had this one killer feature

Review: Garmin released a lot of watches in 2022 and the last one to be launched marries the sleek hybrid Vivomove with the chunky rugged Instinct in the form of the Instinct Crossover.

January 4, 2023 by Matthew Miller in Wearables

Amazon Kindle Scribe review: 7 ways it could be even more remarkable

The Amazon Kindle Scribe is a valiant first attempt at cracking into the digital note-taking market. It has its flaws, but for my needs, the Scribe is good enough.

December 19, 2022 by Matthew Miller in Tablets

Heybike Cityrun review: The perfect e-bike for commuting

The Heybike Cityrun stands out for safety and security features, and even has a place to put your water bottle.

December 12, 2022 by Matthew Miller in Electric Vehicles

Marathoners doubled in 2022, according to Strava data

Strava's 2022 Year in Sport shows that its 100 million users upped their activity levels significantly this year as pandemic restrictions eased.

December 7, 2022 by Matthew Miller in Fitness

Lectric XP 3.0 review: This e-bike is built for two

The Lectric XP 3.0 is a comfortable cruising e-bike for running errands, taking short trips, and bringing along a passenger.

December 6, 2022 by Matthew Miller in Electric Vehicles