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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

Powerbuilt puts a screwdriver and socket wrench at your fingertips – literally

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NEWS – Here’s one for your EDC tool collection. It’s the Powerbuilt Finger Ratchet. What is it? It’s a tiny finger-powered socket wrench on one side that can accept 1/4 inch sockets (there’s a 3/8 inch version available too) and when you flip it over, there’s a bit driver socket. The Finger Rachet is made […]

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EZL is a phone stand and a phone grip that’s model skinny

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The EZL from Plinth is an interesting alternative to the popular PopSocket phone grip, but the EZL has a few extra features going for it that the PopSocket lacks that make its new crowdfunding campaign worth a quick look. What is it? The EZL (pronounced easel) is a thin stick-on universal plastic

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BlitzBlade is a pen sized multi-tool that will make your DIY chores easier

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NEWS – Whether it’s opening boxes, tightening loose screws, prying open paint cans, popping the top on a cold one, or many other tasks, the StatGear BlitzBlade multi-tool from Stat Gear has you covered with 26 functions that include: 9 S2 Steel double-sided bits Prybar / hex wrench / bottle opener Box cutter/scraper Knife blade

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I think I have found the world’s perfect pillow!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’ve reviewed many pillows over the years and although they all promise to be the most comfortable, most supportive, coolest pillows, they usually aren’t (for me). The U2 Pillow promised to no tossing and turning. Did it actually deliver on that promise? Keep reading to find out. What is it? The U2

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Don’t like sporks? Check out the Silvr Fork

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NEWS – If you prefer not to eat with one-use plastic cutlery when you’re on the move, and a spork feels too awkward, check out this travel fork from Silvr. This fork has stainless steel tines that are sturdy, anti-microbial, dishwasher safe, and TSA-approved. When your meal is finished, you remove the fork from the

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The BIC 4 Color multi-pen from your childhood just got an update

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NEWS – Check this out pen and pencil fanatics! The wonderfully retro 4 Color multi-pen from BIC is celebrating its 50yr birthday and has been updated to now include a mechanical pencil.* You get red, blue, and black ink pens, along with a 0.7 mm retractable lead pencil that replaces the green pen that is

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Waterfield Design wallets, Tom Bihn wallets, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – We’re back with updates to 8 reviews from last year. Click on each link below and scroll to the bottom of the page to see the dated updates. Why do we update our past reviews? Because we feel that gives our readers a better idea of how a specific product will hold

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A multi-tool for those times when you want to feel pretty

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NEWS – When most people think about multi-tools, they don’t normally think of them as being pretty. That’s where the Tulry Utility Necklace changes that. Tulry (tools + jewelry) is a multi-tool that you can wear around your neck. Its stainless steel, 14kt gold plate chevron design has removable tools that slide out to provide

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Spoke Designs pen, Waterfield Design’s products, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – We have 10 more review updates to share with you today from Andy Jacobs. These are all reviews that he wrote in the last year. These updates will give you an idea of how the products that we review stand up over time. Take a look at the list below and then

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Don’t clean your glasses on your shirt tail, use Insider Cloth instead

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NEWS – I wear glasses and if you also wear them, you know how easily they can get smudged. If you don’t wear glasses, then I’m sure that your phone screen gets smudged multiple times per day. Do you use your shirt to polish off the grime? It might work but that material is abrasive

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Prune faster with these battery powered pruning shears

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NEWS – These battery-powered shears popped up on my Facebook feed this morning and most of the time sponsored Facebook ads are usually for junk, but these pruners look like a dream tool for me. I’ve been imagining breezing through yard cleanup in minutes with these bad boys. They feature a trigger and a rechargeable

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Go Hang It all-in-one picture hanging & leveling tool review – Hang pictures with fewer cuss words and tears

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REVIEW – We recently did a complete remodel of the upper level of our house, but even though it’s been done for several months, we have yet to hang any artwork back on the walls. Why? We’re mainly afraid that we’ll make a mistake getting multiple framed art pieces to line up. That’s where a

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SUNS shoes magically turn colors when you go outside in the sun

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you’re a sneakerhead, here’s a pair of shoes that are a unique addition to any shoe collection and they give back to the environment too. SUNS shoes are classically styled canvas sneakers for kids and women that turn colors when exposed to sunlight. Indoors these shoes just look like ordinary white

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This whimsical lamp is touch controlled and charges wirelessly

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NEWS – Check out the Dragonfly Lamp from EP Design Lab. It’s a self-balancing LED lamp that is made from bamboo and features touch controls and charges wirelessly on its specially designed branch stand. The Dragonfly will balance on almost anything from your finger to the edge of your laptop. With 2 brightness levels, it

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