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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




UE Boom 2, SlimFold wallet, and more – Review updates

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Today we have 5 updates from reviews as recent as this past summer and as far back as 2014. We like to revisit our past reviews to provide ongoing info about how well the products stand up over time. Click through to see a list of our recently updated reviews and then scroll to the bottom

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Anki Cozmo robot, North St bags, Minecraft, gift guides, and more – Weekly roundup

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Are you stressed out that the holidays are just around the corner? It’s ok, we’re here for you. Sit down, take a deep breath, and relax with some gadget news and reviews. We even have several gift guides to help you out with your shopping. Click through to see this week’s list of everything we’ve

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Deals – Verizon Wireless pre-black Friday deals are already live

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Good news for people who have a new phone on their holiday shopping lists. The Verizon Wireless pre-black Friday offers are already available and will be active through 11/22/17. Their deals include buy one get another one with a half off discount on select Android phones with an unlimited plan requirement. 

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The Grace Digital Encore+mixes high-tech features with a retro style

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Grace Digital’s new Encore+ stereo Wi-Fi music player features a 3.5 inch color display with built-in Chromecast streaming capabilities, internet radio, multi-room functionality, clock, and more. With Chromecast functionality built into the Encore+, you can stream your favorite music and podcasts right to the Encore+ from your phone, tablet, PC or Mac using compatible apps

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Spire introduces new Spire Health Tag fitness biosensor

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Do you remember the Spire activity tracker that I reviewed almost 3 years ago? Spire is back with a brand new fitness device called the Health Tag. The Health Tag biosensor that is designed to attach to your clothes instead of wearing it around your wrist like the majority of activity trackers on the market.

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BeatsX earphones, Wemo Wi-Fi switch, igloohome deadbolt, and more – Review updates

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We have another batch of review updates for you today that include a couple headphone review updates, a couple home automation product review updates, and more. Find out how these reviews are still performing AFTER we posted the review. Click through to see the list of recently updated reviews and then scroll to the bottom

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Ti Arto EDC pen, AmpliFi Teleport, GoBag vacuum compressible backpack, Fidget spinner iPhone case, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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This week we are featuring six crowdfunding campaigns from Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Click through to read more details about these five crowdfunded products.

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Gift Guide: iPhone cases and accessories

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The iPhone X, the iPhone 8, and older iPhone models are the perfect gift giving category to consider this holiday season for friends and family who might have one of these popular smartphones. We’ve arranged our gift guide into sections and price for your shopping convenience. Click through to see our iPhone cases and accessories gift

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Julie’s gadget diary – I received the nicest email this morning

I receive a LOT of emails every day that are usually from PR agencies pitching products that they want us to write about or review, people with new crowdfunding campaigns that they want us to write about, people asking for tech support for products that we’ve reviewed, people asking how to buy products that we’ve

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The body heat powered PowerWatch starts shipping to backers

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A year ago we included the Matrix Industries PowerWatch Indiegogo campaign in one of our weekly Notable crowdfunding campaign posts. I remember being intrigued by this activity tracking watch that uses the body heat from your wrist to generate power to charge the watch’s internal battery. How does it work? 

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Deal: ThinkGeek helps you celebrate being alone with 40% savings

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Did you know that yesterday was Singles’ Day? What the heck is that you ask? It’s a holiday for people who are single. Think of it as the anti-Valentine’s Day. But it was yesterday, who cares you say. Just simmer down… Yes, the holiday WAS yesterday, but ThinkGeek is still celebrating through tomorrow by offering

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My mouse pad can beat up your mouse pad

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Serious PC gamers are a discerning group of users. To give them an edge over their competition, they look for the best equipment like the fastest rig (computer), largest monitor, great speakers, headsets, programmable keyboards, and mice. Speaking of mice, even mouse pads are an accessory to consider for gamers. Does it provide enough traction

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Snag a copy of “Office 365 For Dummies, 2nd Edition” (Free eBook expires 11/15/17 )

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Office 365 For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an ebook which is normally priced at $13.00 but it is being offered FREE of charge until 11/15/17. This ebook offers step by step instructions on how to use all that Microsoft Office 365 has to offer. Topics include email, Sharepoint collaboration tools like Skype for business, Office Online, and a lot

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