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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, and productivity hacks. Learn more about me and my favorite gear. You can now find me on YouTube at @JulieStrietelmeier and my blog at juliestrietelmeier.com




Wyze Cam Outdoor security camera review

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REVIEW – I’ve been using Wyze’s incredibly inexpensive and equally incredibly popular cameras since the beginning and like so many people, I’ve been waiting for them to release a wire-free outdoor camera. Well, now it’s 3 years after they first came on the scene with their $19.99 camera and they have a new Wyze Cam

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Deal of the day – Save 30% on Olight Seeker 2 carbon fiber flashlight

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DEAL NEWS – Last week I told you about Olight’s Elite Sale that will save you up to 45% on a selection of their popular flashlights. That sale ends tonight 8/17/20) at midnight EDT, so make sure you go check it out and you should also know that they are sweetening the sale with a

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RK Console RK2020 retro handheld gaming device review

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REVIEW – I have fond memories of playing Atari 2600 games, Game Boy games, Atari Lynx, and even the original PSP gaming device. Although our smartphones have much better displays and horsepower than those gaming systems from decades ago, I still feel like those old games were a lot more fun. If you have similar

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Onyx helps you workout without going to a gym or expensive equipment

NEWS – Have you put on some extra weight from being stuck at home for months due to COVID or do you miss working out with friends? I have an interesting iPhone app that you should check out. The iOS app (sorry, it’s not available for Android yet) is called Onyx and it uses your

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Chop down a tree, start a fire, tell time, and more with this credit card sized multi-tool

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NEWS – The Adventur 3.0 from MRF Multitools is a credit card-sized multi-tool that every EDC enthusiast should check out. It’s available in stainless steel with 3 different finish styles and also in Titanium. The Adventur 3.0 features 40+ tools if you can imagine that. Some of those tools include an axe, scraper, shovel, knife,

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Deal of the day – Save up to 45% on Olight flashlights

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DEAL NEWS – It’s your lucky day if you’re in the market for a new EDC flashlight because Olight is having an elite sale until midnight EDT on 8/17. During the sale, you can save up to 45% on some of their best EDC flashlights and even get a free keychain flashlight. If Olight isn’t

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SnapPower ConnectLight review – The easiest automatic lighting you’ll ever install

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Have you ever wanted to add motion-activated lighting to your home but gave up on the idea when you realized the expense and time required to set everything up? I have something for you today that takes all the headaches out of setting up zoned lighting. It’s SnapPower’s ConnectLight and it’s awesome.

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The Onyx Boox Poke2 Color is a long name for a new eReader with a COLOR display

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NEWS – Back when I actually used a dedicated eReader and not my phone or a tablet to read ebooks, I dreamt of having an eReader with a color display. That dream is now a reality with the Onyx Boox Poke2 Color which features Kaleido display technology that has offers a 6 inch E ink

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This electric guitar can be any color you want in minutes

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you’ve ever purchased an electric guitar and then later wished you’d picked a different c0lor, you will appreciate this guitar from Bryan Guitars. It’s filled with liquid! That’s right, the guitar’s body is made of PETG and is clear and hollow so you can just dump the liquid and refill it

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Since when did luxury toasters become a thing?

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NEWS – During one of my daily gadget surf sessions, I happened to see this toaster on Amazon and it made me scratch my head and wonder why toasters are becoming kitchen status symbols. That’s right, forget about having the latest and greatest smartphone Gadgeteers, a shiny new toaster is the device you need to

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DriveSlide – A secure home for your laptop accessories

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Anna and Eli Jay, filmmaker, project engineer, and siblings, turn to Kickstart to fund a product they created called DriveSlide. Aptly named, the DriveSlide is a sleek two-piece, “slide & lock” laptop attachment to keep your hard drive as safe as the data backed up on it. What is it? DriveSlide, is

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Hang or clip this Titanium carabiner. It’s completely up to you.

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NEWS – The Blank Forces HyperLink is an EDC Carabiner that has been 3D machined from premium Grade 5 Titanium and features an integrated clip so that you have multiple ways to carry it. Get them while you folks. Blank Forces is currently accepting pre-orders for the HyperLink until midnight August 9, 2020 PST. After

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Moshi Lounge Q wireless charger review – The best wireless charger I’ve found so far

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REVIEW – If you’re a fan of wireless charging like I am, you quickly find that some wireless chargers can be frustrating to use. Have you ever put your phone on a charger expecting it to … well… charge and it doesn’t because you don’t have the placement right? So then you scoot the phone

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