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, productivity hacks, and minimalism. Learn more about me and my favorite gear.

Take your favorite bottles of wine with you when you travel because why not?

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NEWS – This next time you go on an epic adventure and don’t want to leave your best bottles of wine at home, you won’t have to. That’s because FlyWithWine has designed luggage and backpacks to both hold and dispense your favorite libations. If a backpack is your luggage of choice, FlyWithWine has the VinXplorer […]

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Do you wish the iPhone had a physical keyboard? Surprise, your dream has come true!

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NEWS – Back in 2007, I was rocking a Palm Treo smartphone, and when the iPhone first came on the scene, I couldn’t imagine using a phone without a built-in keyboard. I found it a little difficult to get used to not having real keys to press, but once I did, I was happy with

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Ski without special boots when you strap on these mini ski skates!

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NEWS – Unless you have a death wish or are Bode Miller, you won’t wear these strap-on mini skis on a black diamond slope. But for low-key fun on the snow, the Snowfeet Mini Ski Skates will let you slide without needing special footwear. The Mini Ski Skates are available in 4 different binding types.

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TIK PIK guitar picks don’t suck your blood but they do stick to you and your guitar!

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NEWS – No guitar player on the planet hasn’t dropped a pick at least once (or dozens of times). TIK PIKs have been designed to make it much harder to drop your guitar pick because they feature a nano-suction pad on both sides of the pick to give it a non-slip grip. But that’s not

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SANDMARC Microscope lens review – Get up close and personal with your photography

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REVIEW – Ever since my dad won a photography contest by taking a close-up photo of a dandelion when I was a kid, I’ve been interested in macro photography. A macro mode has been a must-have feature when upgrading/buying new phones because, for many years now, my phone has become my daily camera, even for

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Add this titanium handled multi-tool toothbrush to your EDC!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – You have a flashlight, a knife, and a pen in your EDC, but what about a toothbrush? You can have one with the EvoGrip which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? The EvoGrip is a multi-tool toothbrush! It features a Gr5 titanium handle that holds a removable toothbrush head

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Thrunite Mini Bolt-Action pen review – Great stocking stuff idea for less than $10

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REVIEW – Today, I have a quick review of the Thrunite Mini Ballpoint pen for those of you who are interested in really small EDC pens. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Thrunite Mini is a bolt-action ballpoint pen that is made of an Aluminum alloy. What’s in the box? Thrunite Mini Ballpoint

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Rattan ebike battery, Pit Command Commander fire pit tool, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Today, we have a new batch of review updates for you for an eBike, Air Fryer, and more. Like always, click the link to the review and then scroll to the bottom to read the new updates to each review/article. Pit Command Commander and Talon review – quality fire pit tools By

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Bambu Lab A1 mini 3D printer review – 4 color printing is awesome!

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REVIEW – I’m still a newbie in the world of 3D printing, but I’m enjoying the learning process. Ever since I reviewed a tiny toy 3D printer a couple of years ago, I’ve continued to be interested in the hobby. A few printers later and I’m starting to get the hang of things and was

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Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2023 (part 3)

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ARTICLE – I always enjoy this time of year when I ask the Gadgeteer team to submit their favorite products of the past year. Today we wrap up this three part series. Hope you enjoy reading about our favorites and also be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. Issac

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You’ll feel like James Bond when you use the GUMOZU Hidden Devices Detector

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DEAL NEWS – Am I the only person who feels a tiny bit paranoid when renting a place using VRBO or Airbnb? I always wonder if the owner has the place bugged with cameras just to keep an eye on things. The GUMOZU G66 Hidden Devices Detector is an inexpensive gadget that you can take

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Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2023 (part 2)

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ARTICLE – Yesterday, I posted my favorite products of 2023 post and now it’s time to let you know what the rest of the Gadgeteer team thinks. In part 2 of this series, we hear from 10 members of the Gadgeteer team in no particular order, let’s get to it! Also check out Part 1

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