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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

Skip the litter boxes and pooper scoopers and build your own pet

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NEWS – Check out these DIY block building kits from JEKCA that feature LEGO-like bricks that lock together using a special tool to create your favorite dog or cat breed among other things. The dog and cat kits are available in different sizes and a variety of action poses for each breed. Use them as art […]

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Gear pouch roundup, Bittboy Game Boy emulator, Saddleback iPad case, Klipsch speaker, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – This week we said goodbye to January which means you can stop saying happy New Year to people. Yay! This past week we also posted a lot of product reviews and tech news so go check out this full listing. Enjoy! ARTICLES 8 Gear pouches that will organize your EDC gear on January

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UNICK Nano Pods are BT 5.0 totally wireless earbuds for less than $25

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NEWS – Have you already embraced totally wireless earbuds yet, or are you still playing the 3.5mm jack or dongle game? There really aren’t many reasons why you should stick with wired earphones now that the prices for Bluetooth earbuds have gotten so affordable. If you have already been shopping around for a pair, here’s

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Gerber’s ComplEAT is a like a spork multi-tool

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NEWS – Backpackers, tailgators, preppers, and others will want to check out the ComplEAT cutlery set from Gerber which includes a spork, a deep basin spoon, spatula, and a food prep multi-tool. The multi-tool has a built-in bottle opener, veggie peeler, serrated package opener, and a can opener. But wait, there’s more! The spoon or

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Silent Beacon is a wearable panic button

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NEWS – The Silent Beacon is a wearable safety tracking button that connects to your smartphone, tablet, and another compatible Bluetooth device to reach out to designated contacts, 911, or an ambulance with your GPS location in the event of an emergency. With the press of one touch, you can send text messages, push notifications,

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Julie’s favorite gear, Airthings Wave radon detector, Neo smartpen M1, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW – I like to think that our reviews are evergreen. By that, I mean that they aren’t forgotten once we post them. We can go back weeks, months, and years later to add updates so that you will know how a product stands up over time. Today we have a new batch of review

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Waterfield Sutter Tech Sling, P&Q iPad Pro case, FiiO M7, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Did you read all of our news and reviews that we posted in the last week? Are you sure? Just in case, take a look at this handy list! REVIEWS Minger Govee Wireless Thermo-Hygrometer with WiFi Gateway Review on January 26, 2019 by Lynn Lopez Mophie Powerstation with Lightning connector review on January 25, 2019

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IMStick smartphone mounts, Gemini portable 4K monitors, Stackrack fitness equipment, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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NEWS – This week I’m bringing you four Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns and one from Indiegogo. Four of the products are EDC items and one is a fitness product. Let’s check them out. IMStick – your phone’s best friend accessory! What is it? IMStick is a magnetic mounting device for your smartphone. Why do I like

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Use the iKlip 3 to mount your tablet on a mic stand or tripod

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NEWS – Musicians, photographers, and other content creators will be happy to learn that they can now mount their 7 – 12.9″ tablets to a mic stand, tripod, or a boom arm using the new IK Multimedia iKlip 3 series of mounts. Available in 3 different styles depending on where you want to mount your

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Wave to the Airthings Wave Mini to check the air quality in the room

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NEWS – I’ve become a fan of Airthings products after reviewing their Wave radon detector last spring. That detector may have saved my life. More on that story in an update to my review coming soon, but the news for right now is that Airthings has added a new product to their line up called

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Makers will love the one button to rule them all

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NEWS – Makers, home automation hobbyists, or anyone who loves a good DIY challenge should take a look at the Touch Encoder by Grayhill, who recently celebrated 75 years of innovation. Grayhill products can be found in everything from custom projects to switches running through any modern jet cockpit and this new easy to program

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Motiv Smart Ring, Yubikey security key, Roland R7 recorder, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – The week is almost over and that means it’s the perfect time to sit down and browse through a list of everything that we posted on The Gadgeteer this week. Enjoy! REVIEWS OGIO ALPHA+ 525 Convoy Backpack review on January 19, 2019 by Dave Moore Roland R-07 High Resolution Audio Recorder review on January 19, 2019 by

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Get your geek on with NatGeo’s new series Valley of the Boom

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NEWS – National Geographic is back with another limited series in the same style as the Mars series I told you about last fall. This time the show isn’t about outer space, it’s about the internet in the 90s when regular people like you and I first started learning about the World Wide Web, @

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