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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




SCOTTeVEST announces redesigned hoodie now with 19 pockets

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SCOTTeVEST has completely redesigned their men’s Hoodie Cotton jacket to have more (and better) pockets and more features. The previous version of their hoodie jacket had 10 pockets and this new version has 19 pockets. Now you can carry your EDC without needing to carry an extra bag or load down your pants pockets for

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Forget about using a fishing pole, this RC boat will catch your next big one

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Fisherman are well known for exaggerating the truth when they telling stories about their fishing adventures, so help make their next fishing story the most epic story ever with the Radio Ranger RC Fishing Boat from Fish Fun Co. It might look like an ordinary radio remote controlled boat, but it can pull in fish up to

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Slingshots with laser beams, a smartwatch that talks to Alexa, Bluetooth headphones, and more – Weekly roundup

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This week was interesting because I learned that people really like to read about slingshots. My post about the Assolar SS-12 multi-function super power stainless hunting laser slingshot was read over 3300 times in a few days. What does that mean? It means I need to find more slingshot related products to write about :o)

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Using a SureCan gas can means never overfilling your lawn mower again

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How many times have you refilled the gas tank on your lawn mower, weed eater, blower, chainsaw, etc. only to have it overflow and make a mess? I can’t count the number of times that I’ve done that and ended up with gas on my shoes, hands, and the ground. The problem is that traditional

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Make your own paracord survival bracelets and fobs with this easy to use jig

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If you’ve ever looked at someone’s paracord bracelet and thought “hey, I could make that”, now you can. The Jig Bracelet Maker Parachute Cord Survival Wristband Maker Paracord Braiding Weaving DIY Craft Tool Kit from Yakura comes with everything you need (except the paracord!) to make your own survival bracelets, key fobs and more.

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Ringly makes smart jewelry for those times when you want to feel pretty

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Let’s face it, fitness bands and smartwatches aren’t the most attractive accessories on the market. They usually have either a masculine or unisex style that does not blend well with fancier feminine attire. Ringly is a company who offers a more glamorous alternative to boring black silicone banded wearables.  

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These Star Wars inspired hand engraved coins are insanely awesome

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Today is May 4th which means it’s Star War’s day! This day each year a lot of tech sites write about all sorts of kooky Star Wars products, but I didn’t want to do that because I’m sure you all get tired of seeing news posts about Darth Vadar slippers and R2D2 cookie jars. After

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This one time at space camp… I built a Saturn V rocket out of LEGO

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Oh LEGO, you know the way to a geek’s heart is through their love of rockets and space. Just take a nice long look at this ultra cool model of the NASA Apollo Saturn V rocketship. Designed by Felix Stiessen and Valérie Roche of the LEGO Ideas team, this model is a 1:110 scale replica

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