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.

The OG of minimalist wallets has gone from metal to leather

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NEWS – The Ridge Biflex wallet is a big shift from Ridge’s classic all-metal wallets, bringing a softer, more flexible feel to your EDC. Instead of aluminum or titanium, the Biflex uses premium full-grain, oil-waxed leather sourced from a Gold-certified tannery. This gives the wallet a traditional look that gets better with age, developing a […]

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Pen or pencil? The O’Pen Mini 2 EDC mini pen gives you both!

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NEWS – The O’Pen Mini 2 is a great addition to any EDC or mini pen collection, thanks to its unique reverse S-shaped bolt-action mechanism that lets you smoothly switch between a 0.7mm ballpoint pen and a graphite “pencil” tip. Whether jotting quick notes or sketching ideas, this dual-function pen has you covered without needing

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Underdog Glasses are the flip-up solution to sunglasses hassles

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NEWS – Underdog Glasses are a clever alternative to traditional sunglasses that ditch the discomfort for a design that is way more comfortable and convenient. Instead of resting on your nose and ears, Underdog Glasses clip right onto the brim of your hat. That means no more sore ears and no sunglasses slipping down your

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Julie’s favorite gear, ANNKE PoE camera, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – There are thousands of sites on the web that post product reviews, but here at The Gadgeteer, we take things further than 99.9% of those sites because we update our reviews regularly for the products that we love and even hate. Our frequent review updates let you know how well a product

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Crocheters need to see this high-tech hook with a built-in counter and another surprise!

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NEWS – Crocheters, get ready to geek out because there’s a new crochet hook in town, and it’s not your grandma’s aluminum stick. The Everything Crochet Vintage Set looks like the love child of a classic hook and a digital gadget, and it’s here to solve a problem every crocheter knows: losing count of their

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide – Give your gadget loving mom something special this year! (updated for 2025)

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ARTICLE – Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to spoil the most important woman in your life with something she’ll actually use and maybe even brag about to her friends. Whether your mom loves gadgets, craves a little self-care, or just wants to make life at home a bit easier, this year’s gift guide has you

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Keychron Switch Tester 100 Max Edition review – 100 mechanical switches that you can press

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REVIEW – In the last 1-2 years, I’ve become a little bit of a mechanical keyboard nerd or geek. I guess I can’t really call myself a nerd because I don’t know everything about mechanical keyboards. But I do know that I prefer them and that I enjoy testing them. When a review opportunity comes

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Liene PixCut S1 Photo Sticker Printer and Cutter review – Sticker fanatics will want this!

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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed quite a few photo printers over the years with the ability to print photo stickers. But none of those photo printers would let you design and print your own stickers and then cut them out of the sticker sheet in the shape of the artwork. The Liene PixCut S1 can do

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Deal news – Save over 50% on this 4K dual camera dash cam!

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DEAL NEWS – If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to grab a feature-packed dash cam for your car, this is it! The LAMTTO 4K Dual Camera Dash Cam is now on sale through Amazon for just $69.99 (regularly $159.99). That’s a whopping 56% off when you use the exclusive code NFLHN74J plus the

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This guitar pick helps your mouse move better. Wait, what?

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NEWS – Fans of Fender guitars can protect the surface of their desk and make mousing easier with this giant guitar pick-shaped mouse pad. Designed to look like the iconic tortoise shell guitar pick from one of the most popular electric guitar bands on the planet, this “pick” is $9.99 from Shut Up and Take My

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OBSBOT Tail 2 4K PTZ camera review – Is there anything this camera can’t do?

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REVIEW – Last year, I created a top-down video recording area in my office. I went with a PTZ camera connected to an OSEE Gostream video switching deck. My setup has been working pretty well for unboxing and other videos, except that the PTZ camera that I bought doesn’t zoom in close enough to show

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Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 3D printer review – Bigger really is better!

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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed several 3D printers over the years, and until the last one that I reviewed, they were all more of a toy than a useful tool. That last 3D printer was the Bambu Lab A1 Mini (shown above on the left). It was the 3D printer that finally made 3D printing fun

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Bag and EDC fanatics need to check out these 3 new products!

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NEWS – I’m back with another group of interesting new products that both travelers and fans of EDC products will want to check out. The first one caught my attention because I’m gearing up for a vacation trip in the next few weeks and while luggage isn’t necessarily an exciting gadget category, knew even before

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This AirPods Pro case doubles as a phone stand! Wait, what?

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NEWS – Besides my iPhone and my MacBook, my most-used Apple accessory is my AirPods Pro earbuds. In addition to how they sound (natch), I also love how they automatically switch between my iPhone, MacBook, and iPad Pro. I never thought about getting a 3rd party case for them until I saw the SwitchEasy Defender+

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BougeRV Camping Lantern (CL04) review – Clever design, bright light!

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REVIEW – I don’t camp, but when the opportunity to review the BougeRV Camping Lantern (model CL04) came up, I had no problems accepting it because I could think of many uses for it besides camping. So, for all of you campers and non-campers out there, let’s check out this clever light. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons)

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Olight celebrates its 18th anniversary with BIG savings on EDC gear!

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NEWS – Olight has just kicked off its 18th anniversary sale with up to 40% off various flashlights and other EDC gear. In addition to these big discounts, they are also giving away an i3E EOS flashlight. This flashlight is worth $12.99 and will be available while supplies last for new and existing customers who have created

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Keep your favorite guitar cavity-free with FretFloss

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NEWS – Ok, guitars don’t have teeth or cavities, but their strings and fretboards can get pretty dirty after daily use. Greasy and skin from your fingers (eeeeew) can build up on the strings and frets, causing a loss of tone. FretFloss is a handy gadget that will help you clean things up quickly. It

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The Lockin Veno Pro is a smart lock that reads your palm!

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NEWS – Back in ’97 when I started writing about gadgets, the idea of a smart lock seemed like something out of a sci-fi movie. Fast forward to today, and here we are, looking at the Lockin Veno Pro. This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill front door lock; it’s like giving your front door a brain

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