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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 celebrates Mickey’s 90th birthday

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NEWS – Otterbox must really love Mickey Mouse. Last month I told you about the Otterbox stand that turns a Google mini into a Mickey Mouse head. Well, now they are back with three new iPhone cases that feature everyone’s favorite mouse. These new Ultra-slim Symmetry Series cases celebrate Mickey’s 90th birthday with three designs that are […]

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Stationery nerds will love this wooden washi tape dispenser

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NEWS – If your idea of storing your washi tape collection is throwing all the rolls in a Ziploc storage bag, then I have something that you’re going to drool over. Got your Kleenex ready? Ok, check out these gorgeous wood and cast iron holders from Galen Leather Co. Available in your choice of mahogany or

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Funcl wireless headphones are for music lovers on a budget – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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NEWS – If you’ve been paying attention to our review lately, you’ve noticed that we’ve been doing a lot of wireless earbud reviews. That’s because Julian and I have been on a quest to find our next favorite pair. There are a ton of different earbuds on the market, but today Funcl launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding

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MARS season 2 premiers tonight on Nat Geo

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NEWS – I just finished binge-watching the first season of MARS, a 6-episode docudrama streaming from NatGeo TV. If your eyes just glazed over when you read that MARS is a docudrama, please unglaze them right now because this series is really entertaining if you have any interest in sci-fi, space exploration, science, etc. The

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Mobvoi TicPods Free wireless earbuds review

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REVIEW – My personal quest to find my next favorite pair of Bluetooth headphones continues with the Mobvoi TicPod Free wireless earbuds which are reminiscent of Apple’s AirPods. The TicPods Free was an incredibly successful Indiegogo campaign that earned 2.8 million! Let’s check them out. What is it? The TicPod Free earbuds are Bluetooth earbuds that are completely wireless without

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Folding straws, backpacks, Bluetooth earbuds, and more – Weekly roundup

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Hey Gadgeteers, it’s time to make sure you didn’t miss any of our excellent content this week. Here’s a handy list of all of our articles, reviews and news from the past seven days. Enjoy! ARTICLES Step-By-Step Guide for Website Building with NING #sponsored on November 6, 2018 by Julie Strietelmeier REVIEWS Nonda ZUS Wireless Smart backup

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Bitplay AllClip and Premium HD lenses review

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REVIEW – I’m a smartphonographer. What’s that? It’s a person who uses their smartphone as their primary camera. I sold my Canon 70D DSLR last year and have been using my Pixel 2 XL and Huawei P20 for all my photos. Can the addition of add-on lenses from Bitplay take my photos to the next level? Let’s

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Aluminum + tempered glass = cool iPhone XS Max bumper case

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NEWS – We’ve seen and reviewed many metal frame bumper cases over the years for a variety of smartphones. But this one from Brando Workshop caught my attention because it has a sheet of scratch-resistant and fingerprint-resistant tempered glass built into the bottom half of the bumper. The glass protects the back of your iPhone

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Step-By-Step Guide for Website Building with NING #sponsored

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ARTICLE – Gone are the days when creating a website was something only professional programmers could do. Thanks to modern website building solutions, a good-looking site can be crafted by anyone having a clear purpose and desire to get visible online. One of these solutions is NING. It is a platform allowing you to make

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Pixel 3 XL, Ooni pizza oven, Jaybird headphones, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – If you’re interested in dashcams and Bluetooth speakers, or headphones, we had several reviews that you’ll want to read from the past week. If those categories don’t get your gadgeteer juices flowing, then not to worry because we posted quite a few other reviews this week too. Just take a look through the

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Royole beats Samsung by introducing the first folding device

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NEWS – I just found this little bit of unexpected but very exciting news in my inbox from Royole who have just introduced the Flexpai. The Flexpai is the first foldable smartphone with a flexible 7.8 inch display powered by Water OS which is based on Android 9.0. We’ve been hearing and reading a lot

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Monk manual, new Trayvax wallet, Polar Seal heated t-shirts, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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NEWS – This week we are bringing you information about six different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo that will be of interest to wallet fans, pet lovers, and more. The Monk Manual Planner: A Daily System for Being + Doing What is it? The Monk Manual is a 90-day planner

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Julie’s gadget diary – The Pixel 3 XL is nice phone, but I sent it back

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ARTICLE – After Google’s Pixel 3 XL unveiling a couple of weeks ago, I immediately ordered one because I’m a sucker for newphoneia, that feeling you get when you order a new phone and the anticipation that it will make your life easier, better, and more fun. At least I think that was what was

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Saddleback iPad case, KiiPix pic printer, Shure event, and more – Weekly round up

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NEWS – Happy weekend Gadgeteers! It’s that time of the week where you can sit down and chill with some gadget news, reviews and articles. Here’s a listing of everything that we’ve posted this past week. Enjoy! Articles There’s a new Bluetooth product from Chicago – for Shure! by Bill Henderson Reviews Kensington SD 1600P

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Become Gandalf or Morgan from The Walking Dead with the PocketStaff

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NEWS – This collapsible pocket staff/cane looks a whole cooler than it really is, but for less than $25 bucks (a whole lot less depending on where you buy one), this “magic” item might earn you some extra geek points. What is it? It’s a thin metal telescoping tube that extends into a 43-inch long

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