Julie Strietelmeier

I created The Gadgeteer in 1997 as a fun way to share my passion for gadgets which began when I was a little kid. Some of my other interests include ukulele, photography, productivity hacks, and minimalism. Learn more about me and my favorite gear.

This watch is guaranteed to turn heads and start conversations

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When I first stumbled upon the BTF Nixie Watch Kickstarter campaign, it made me flashback to all of our crazy Tokyoflash watch reviews and the OnHand PC watch that I drooled over and ultimately reviewed more than 24 years ago! WOW! Time flies when you’re reviewing gadgets. What is it? The BTF […]

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Save 70% on BirdBike eBike this Presidents’ Day with free shipping

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DEAL NEWS – Make your commute more fun (and efficient) with the BirdBike eBike. This Presidents’ Day, it’s only $699.97 (reg. $2,299) through February 21 — with free shipping! Sick of sitting in traffic every day while you’re burning through expensive gas? There’s a better way to commute, and you can save a bundle this Presidents’

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NOMAD Magnetic Leather Back review – A MagSafe leather back for your iPhone 15!

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REVIEW – Wow! When Chuck of Nomadgoods emailed me about this new “case” for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, my first thought was, “This is genius!” I can’t believe it’s taken this long for someone to come up with an ultra-thin magnetic back for the iPhone. But here we are, and I am

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The $40 Mymanu Link transmitter makes wireless listening a breeze for most audio devices

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DEAL NEWS – The Mymanu Link Bluetooth Transmitter & Receiver seamlessly bridges your audio to all kinds of gadgets equipped with an audio jack. With this limited-time offer, it’s now only $39.99. While we’d love all headphones, earbuds, and other audio devices to be totally wireless, some devices just aren’t yet ready for that level

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Woluki OnePlus 12 slim frameless case review

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REVIEW – When I received the OnePlus 12 to review, I immediately needed a case for it because it is incredibly slippery without one. I was surprised to find several cases on Amazon, given that the OnePlus 12 isn’t a popular phone (yet) and was just released. I bought the Woluki Slim Frameless Case, and

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Another malware issue and this time it’s with some Android devices

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SECURITY NEWS – Last week, I wrote an article about some brands/models of mini PCs selling with pre-installed malware. As a result of that article, two mini PCs that we reviewed here on The Gadgeteer were found to have malware installed. That prompted a new rule for the team to do malware scans for any

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OnePlus 12 smartphone review – Another great phone from OnePlus

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REVIEW – When I switched back to Android late last year, the phone that helped me make that transition was the OnePlus 11, and then the OnePlus Open sealed the deal (at least until I went back to the iPhone, but that’s another story…). The first new phone of 2024 that I’ve had the opportunity

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It’s not too late to buy a TRIBIT StormBox Flow speaker for your Valentine and get a free one for yourself with this great deal!

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DEAL NEWS – So you waited until the last second to get a gift for your sweetie and you’re starting to panic. No problem, I have the perfect deal for you that not only will make your Valentine happy, but it will make you happy too. Right now until February 14, 2024 at 23:59 PST,

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The Kelvin8 is a roadside multi-tool for emergency situations

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NEWS – Most multi-tools that we like to review here on The Gadgeteer have features like knives, pliers, and screwdrivers. The Kelvin8 multi-tool is not that kind of tool. This is a handy multi-tool for those times when you might find yourself in a roadside emergency, at home without power due to a storm, or

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No, you can’t play games on it, but it’s still HOT!

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NEWS – This flip-top arc lighter resembles a mini version of everyone’s favorite handheld gaming console – the original Nintendo Game Boy. Unfortunately, you can’t play Tetris or other retro games on it, but it can do what your original Game Boy can’t. It can set things on fire! The Rolls Electric Lighter is a

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Save 20% off NOMAD’s Apple Watch Ultra Volta Strike bands – Hurry, sale ends soon!

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DEAL NEWS – Snazz up your Apple Watch Ultra with this limited edition Volta Strike sports watch band from NOMAD. This lightweight and breathable design is made of soft FKM rubber and features a low-profile pin-and-tuck mechanism that keeps the band on your wrist even during workouts and regular everyday wear. This particular band which

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Forget about tangled cables, TAIM will tame your MacBook’s charging cable!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I only travel 3 or 4 times a year, but when I do, I always take my MacBook with me because I don’t know what it means to “unplug.” Speaking of plugs, since I take my MacBook when I travel, I also take the power adapter. It’s always annoying to take the

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Mini PCs = Big risks? Malware found on 2 machines we recently reviewed!

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SECURITY NEWS – Yesterday, one of our readers sent me an email that said: Some of the Chinese mini-pcs you are recommending are shipping with spyware factory installed, according to Tom’s Hardware. Just thought you should know. I replied back asking for the link to the article, which was: Mini PC maker ships systems with

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