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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

Turn almost any pole into a selfie stick

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NEWS – It’s called the Selfskie, and it’s an all-in-one mount that you can attach to the stick you’re already using ­such as a ski pole, hiking stick, marshmallow roasting stick, golf club, etc. to give your smartphone or action cam a farther reach for a perfect selfie. Why carry around a dedicated selfie stick when […]

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Remote controlled candles, dashcams, 3D printing, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – You’ve been busy, we’ve been busy, so here’s a complete list of everything we posted on the site this week. Enjoy! ARTICLES 2018 Gift Guide – Senior gift ideas on December 14, 2018 by Janet Cloninger ARTICLE – If you have older parents, grandparents, and friends on your holiday list this year, here are some

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Baksteen sling bag from Japan, keychain backup battery, MagnetDriver, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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NEWS – This week I have four crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter that I thought would be of interest to anyone with gadgets that need to be charged, gadgets that need to be carried, and more. Baksteen – The last sling crossbody bag you’ll ever need! What is it? Baksteen is an

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ScreenBeam Mini2 wireless display adapter review

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REVIEW – Have you ever wanted to display content from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop wirelessly to a TV or monitor without bringing your home’s WiFi to its knees? Actiontec has a solution for Windows and Android devices called the ScreenBeam Mini2. Let’s take a look. What is it? The ScreenBeam Mini2 is a wireless display

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The Volt is the vampire of charging cables

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NEWS – The Volt is a short cable that you can use to charge one device from another device. That’s right, this cable siphons juice from one battery and effectively turns that device into a portable battery that you can use to charge a second device. The Volt Battery Share Cable will not work with

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BenQ projector, Bond gear pouches, SonarPen, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – It’s been a tradition that every Saturday afternoon/evening that I post a listing that includes links to every article, news post, and review that was published on The Gadgeteer in the past seven days. I don’t like to mess with tradition, so here we go again, enjoy! REVIEWS Shure RMCE-BT2 High-Resolution Bluetooth 5

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Now you can have a conversation with your trash can because why not?

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NEWS – Because it’s high time that trash receptacles should not only hold our garbage but should also open the lid when we ask, I give you the Sensor Can by Simplehuman. The Sensor Can is a 15.3 gallon (58L) trashcan that has two different ways that it can be opened without having to touch the

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SCOUT versatile portable charger and the Archon invisible wireless charger – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about two different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo that will be of interest to anyone with gadgets that need to be charged. SCOUT: World’s Most Versatile Charger What is it? SCOUT is a portable 10000mAh backup battery that has built-in cables

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Ember mug, Ticpods Free wireless earbuds, X47 notebook, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW – I have a few quick review updates for you today, including an update to my Julie’s favorite gear list. We like to post updates to our reviews on a regular basis so you can get an idea of how products stand the test of time – or don’t! Click through to see the

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The Zanco S Pen can replace your phone, your camera, and your stylus

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NEWS – Do you remember the Gi Joe sized Zanco Tiny T1 phone that I reviewed a couple months ago? Well, I’m excited to let you know that Zanco is back with a Kickstarter project that launched today for something even more awesome than that tiny phone. It’s the S Pen (I wonder how long

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Yohann MacBook wood stand review

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REVIEW – It should go without saying that I love tech products. But it might surprise some of you to know that I love products made of natural materials like wood and leather as much and sometimes more than products made of synthetic materials. That’s why I like to use handmade accessories with my gadgets.

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Deals: Save big $’s on JLab headphones, microSD cards, gaming gear, and more

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NEWS – Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are behind us, but that doesn’t mean there are no more deals. There are lots more to come including the 12 days of deals from Amazon. Today is day 2 of their 12 days of deals and the theme is gaming. So check below for some money

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