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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

Keep your baby sleeping with the Rockit Rocker

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NEWS – The Rockit Rocker is an attachment for your baby stroller’s handle that vibrates the handle while the stroller is stationary to mimic the same vibration that happens while pushing the stroller. Why would you want this? Apparently, babies fall asleep while you push them in a stroller and with the Rockit Rocker, you […]

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The Tape Light is an extendable string light for outdoor or indoor adventures

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NEWS – The Tape Light from N.BX is a portable and rechargeable 2-in-1 EDC light that you can hang from your backpack. It’s available in several colors and features LEDs around the edge and it also has an extendable strip of LEDs that you can pull out like a tape measure. The LED light string

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The Nitecore LC10 is a backup power source, flashlight, and battery charger all in one

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NEWS – If you like products that serve more than one function, the Nitecore LC10 is a cable that should pique your interest. When you attach the magnetic contacts to the ends of a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (battery not included, check list on Nitecore’s site for compatibility) you can charge the battery by plugging the

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Hohem iSteady Mobile Plus 3-Axis Stabilizing smartphone gimbal review

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REVIEW – For most of us, our phones are our point and shoot cameras and our video cameras. We use our phones to document our lives and we improve the built-in camera by using accessories like clip-on lenses and selfie sticks. But when it comes to selfie sticks, they just hold the phone at a

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Dress up your Instant Pot to look like R2-D2 because why not?

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NEWS – The popular Instant Pot is one of my most used and favorite products that I’ve ever reviewed. Others must feel the same because there’s an Etsy shop called InstantWraps that offers skins to turn your Instant Pot pressure cooker into something that looks more fun than just a cooking appliance. The InstantWraps shop

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Julie’s gadget diary – I am now a T-Mobile Home Internet pilot tester

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ARTICLE – I came home yesterday afternoon to find a postcard in my mailbox inviting me to join T-Mobile’s new Home Internet pilot test which started rolling out back in March. I remembered reading about their invite-only service for existing T-Mobile customers but forgot all about it until yesterday. For a little background, I live

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WaterField just created the perfect small EDC shoulder bag

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NEWS – San Francisco based WaterField Designs has been churning out awesome stuff lately and their newest bag is a small shoulder pouch called the Marqui Crossbody Pouch. All I can say is that I.want.one.now. The Marqui is a small bag that is made of black ballistic nylon with your choice of 6 colors for

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CIGA Design MY Series titanium mechanical skeleton watch review

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you enjoy wearing a watch on your wrist but a smartwatch is an overkill for your needs, a traditional analog watch is an interesting option. Today I want to show you the CIGA Design My Series titanium skeleton watch which is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo. What is it? The My

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Daddy Burt Hemp Co. CBD oil review

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REVIEW – I’m always interested in trying alternative foods like the meal replacement shakes that I’ve been writing about lately. I’m also interested in alternative medicines that can help provide relief for a variety of health issues. I was invited to try some CBD products from Daddy Burt Hemp Co. CBD products have gained popularity

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LEGO comes to reality TV on Fox and you can be part of it

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NEWS – My guilty pleasure is watching reality TV shows like Ink Master, America’s Got Talent (I’m actually watching it right now), and even Bachelor in Paradise. Hey, don’t judge me, it’s how I like to unwind! Another pleasure of mine is all things LEGO, so imagine my surprise when I learned that there’s going

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Deals of the day – Save on Molekule air purifier, Roborock vacuum, Echo Dot, and more

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DEAL NEWS – I’ve got four deals for you today that will save you some cash on gadgets that clean the air, clean your floors, entertain, and keep you safe. Save $100 off a Molekule air purifier Read our Molekule air purifier review Original price: $799 Discount: $100 savings Deal price: $699 Deal ends: 09/8/2019

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Monday is National Dog Day so take your dog for a walk and count your steps with a free Huawei Band 3e fitness tracker!

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CONTEST NEWS – Next Monday (August 26th) is National Dog Day, which is a day to honor every breed of dog and to be aware of how many dogs need to be rescued. To celebrate this day, Huawei encourages dog owners to get active and take their four-legged friends on a walk and while you’re

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toddlermonitor lets you know when your child opens their bedroom door

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NEWS – I’m not a parent and don’t claim to know anything about raising children, but if I was a parent, I’d probably have every baby and kid gadget known to man for both safety and entertainment purposes. The toddlermonitor fits in the first category – safety. It’s a cute motion detector that hangs on

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Gridopolis 3D game system, Carro smart fan, and Sens minimalist pen – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Here are three crowdfunding campaigns that caught our eye this week. Let me know if these products interest you too or if we missed a campaign that we should be letting everyone know about. Gridopolis – a 3D Strategy Game and System What is it? Gridopolis is a 3D game system that

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Airthings Wave Mini smart indoor air quality monitor review

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REVIEW – Last year I reviewed the Airthings Wave smart radon detector and it revealed a significant radon gas problem in my home which prompted me to have a radon mediation system installed. Then earlier this year, I reviewed their new Airthings Wave Plus unit which adds an air quality feature to the radon detector.

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How to use your Amazon Echo Dot as a Bluetooth Speaker

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ARTICLE – A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article about How to listen to audiobooks and read eBooks for FREE. Since then, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying using the Libby app to listen to free audiobooks by checking them out (virtually) from my local library. I listen to the audiobooks through my phone (Huawei

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