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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

OtterBox now protects more than smartphones

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NEWS – OtterBox is well known for its robust smartphone cases, but they’re expanding their range of protective cases by launching the Exo Edge, a protective case built to protect your Apple Watch. The Exo Edge features a bezel that protects the watch’s display while a raised bumper keeps the edges of the watch safe […]

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This weird looking halo is supposed to cure your dog’s anxiety when you’re not there

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NEWS – Years ago, I had a Corgi that would freak out when we confined her to a specific area in the house when we weren’t home. Separation anxiety is a real problem when it comes to our pets and the Calmer Canine is a device that has been created to help with that issue.

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tech21’s Evo Type case adds a battery-free keyboard to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10/10+

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NEWS – You can make your Samsung Galaxy Note 10/10+ even more awesome with this keyboard case from tech21 which requires no batteries, or cables. The Evo Type is an NFC (near field communication) keyboard case made especially for the Note 10/10+. The case protects your phone from everyday wear and tear and even 10-foot

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Cure your journaling addiction with this Writer’s Medic Bag

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NEWS – The Writer’s Medic Bag will make a stationery, notebook, and journalling addict go running for their credit card when they see this gorgeous leather bag designed by the late founder of Galen Leather Company. Made to hold your favorite pens, pencils, notebooks, stencils, and other writing gear, this leather bag has been handmade

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You need this case if Santa is bringing you a shiny new 16inch MacBook Pro

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NEWS – If Santa’s elves have let it slip that there might be a new 16 inch MacBook Pro under the tree for you on Christmas Day, then you should consider a cover to protect it from everyday wear and tear. For a premium laptop like the 16 inch MacBook Pro, you need a premium

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Our favorite gadgets of 2019, Langogo pocket language translator, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – With Christmas only 4 days away, you are down to the wire if you haven’t started shopping yet. There still might be hope though, so if you need ideas, check out our holiday gift guide right now! And if you’re all set with gifts, pat yourself on the back and relax with all

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FitTrack Atria fitness watch and Dara smart scale review

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REVIEW – Staying fit can be a drag, so why not make it more fun with gadgets?! Gadgets make everything better right? Today I’m going to tell you about the Atria fitness watch and Dara smart scale, both from FitTrack. What are they? The Atria and Dara are fitness devices from FitTrack. The Atria is

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Kemove’s customizable mechanical keyboards pack in the features without the price

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Are you picky when it comes to your computer peripherals – keyboards specifically? Do you like clickity clackity sounds when you type? The ability to change switches, remap keys, customize backlight LED lighting effects? If you answered yes to those questions, then you have to check out these cool 61 and 64/66

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The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2019 (part 2)

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ARTICLE – A few days ago we posted part one of the Gadgeteer’s favorite gadgets of 2019 and today we’re back with the rest of the team’s favorite gear and gadgets (including mine) from the past year. Enjoy! Julie Strietelmeier Huawei P30 Pro Android Smartphone review I have to say that this has been my

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Circadian Optics Lumine light therapy lamp review

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REVIEW – Do you get SAD? I don’t mean the emotion of sadness although SAD can lead to that, but SAD as in Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD is something that many people deal with in the winter months due to a lack of exposure to sunlight. Symptoms of SAD can include fatigue, depression, insomnia, and

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The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2019 (part 1)

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ARTICLE – A few weeks ago I asked everyone on the Gadgeteer team to send me a list of their favorite products of 2019. I told them that the products that they pick didn’t need to be restricted to the items that they had reviewed this year, but that they could include any products that

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Be ready for your new year’s resolution with this fitness watch that has built in earbuds!

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NEWS – January 1st is coming fast and you know what that means, it’s time to make a new year’s resolution to get fit. To help you get ready, check out this unique watch from ELEXTOR. The Earbuds SmartWatch is a fitness tracking watch that has a flip-open top that reveals a pair of TWS

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MecArmy PS14 Dual Color Temperature LED flashlight review

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REVIEW – I recently reviewed the MecArmy SGN1 USB rechargeable EDC flashlight and for the price and features I found it to be a great little EDC flashlight. Now I’m back to show you one of their larger flashlights that’s also rechargeable. Let’s see if it’s a winner in value and functionality too. What is

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Panther Vision FLATEYE Rechargeable FR-1000 LED flashlight review

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REVIEW – Most flashlights are round, but today I’m going to show you a flashlight that is flat. It’s the Panther Vision FLATEYE Rechargeable FR-1000 LED flashlight and it’s bright! Let’s take a look. What is it? The Panther Vision FLATEYE Rechargeable FR-1000 is a 1025 lumens LED flashlight. What’s in the box? Panther Vision

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SleekStrip phone grip, castAway tiny Chromebook, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today I have 6 campaigns for you to check out from Kickstarter and Indiegogo. I want one of each! castAway™ case – The World’s Smallest Chromebook! What is it? The castAway™ case is a case for your smartphone that adds an ultra-thin Chromebook second screen. Why do I like it? I like

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