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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




GEMINI magnetic speakers, EVERGOODS backpacks, Amabrush automatic toothbrush, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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Today I’m bringing you a brand new batch of interesting crowdfunding projects. I find these campaigns through emails that have been sent to me and my own web surfing explorations. Click through to see this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns.

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Logitech’s POWERPLAY charging tech will charge your wireless mouse while you use it

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I’ve been an advocate for wireless charging since the days of Microsoft’s SPOT watches. The SPOT watches were the first smart watches and some versions came with a wireless induction charging dock which felt ultra futuristic back in 2004. Other gadgets have adopted wireless charging features over the years, notably, Android smartphones which use Qi

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Switchmate Bright, SnapPower SwitchLight, Kanex Apple Watch Charging Stand and more – Weekly roundup

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How is everyone doing on this wonderful Saturday afternoon? The weather here today in Southern Indiana is gorgeous. But I’m not outside right now because I’m a geek and geeks shun that glowing yellow orb in the sky. Instead of soaking up vitamin D, I’m inside goofing around with gadgets because that’s what I do.

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Your dream of having a miniature dumpster on your desk is now a reality

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I don’t know how many times I’ve dreamt of having my very own graffiti covered metal dumpster on my desk. Wait, yes I do know how many times I’ve had that dream. Zero. I’ve dreamt about miniature dumpsters exactly zero times. But now that I know that tiny dumpsters exist, I can make that future

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Deal: Save 15% off SOG knives including new BladeLights which have LEDs built into the handle

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For those of you who like to be prepared by carrying both a knife and a flashlight, the fine folks at SOG have just made your EDC a bit lighter and less bulky with their new BladeLight series of knives. Available in both folding and fixed blade styles, BladeLights feature 30-45 lumen LED flashlights directly

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Microsoft is giving away eleventy bazillion eBooks. Go get em!

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Did you know that around this time every year that Microsoft gives away a selection of eBooks? Me neither, but now I know because former Gadgeteer writer Leah Gail Hallet sent me a text message this morning with a link to the giveaway page. One word: Wow! If you’re looking to build out the technical

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SmartHalo adds GPS navigation and more to your bicycle

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SmartHalo is a device that attaches to your bicycle’s handlebars to provide visual GPS navigation, a headlight, alarm, and even fitness tracking. The SmartHalo device was a successfully funded Kickstarter project from 2015, but it looks like they just now starting to ship to their backers and offer the device to the public.

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Want to save money on gadgets? Then check out this quick list of Amazon Prime Day tech deals

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Today is like Black Friday except that it’s Tuesday and it’s July. But other than that, it’s exactly the same because today is Amazon Prime Day where there are tons of deals and bargains on some of your favorite products. You’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of all the savings,

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Julie’s gadget diary – Another successful gadget giveaway day has just ended

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Being the Gadgeteer certainly has its perks. I’m very lucky that I get a chance to play with and test the latest and greatest gadgets. But what do I do with all those great gadgets and gizmos once my reviews have been published? I continue to use some products, but the ones I don’t use

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Satechi’s new R1 Aluminum foldable stand takes your smartphone, tablet, and laptop to new heights

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I like accessories that have more than one use or can be used with more than one device. The new Satechi R1 Aluminum foldable stand is just such an accessory. Compatible with smartphones, tablets, and even laptops. This universal stand can position devices in multiple ways to provide the best viewing experience for watching videos,

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Soap Studio MIND: The Batman vs. Superman Dawn of Justice Cerebral Combat Trainer game review

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Do you think the next logical step in video gaming is mind control? If so, then you’ll love the concept of Soap Studio’s MIND: The Batman vs. Superman Dawn of Justice Cerebral Combat Trainer. It’s a video game that I was sent to review. It sounded like fun, but it turned out to be pretty

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I bought an iPhone 7 Plus, Foscam camera, Wemo dimmer, and more – Weekly roundup

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There’s nothing good on TV tonight, so turn off the tube and read The Gadgeteer instead! We have a good selection of reviews and gadget news that will keep you more entertained than old TV reruns. Click through to see a full listing of all our posts from the past week.

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