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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




The WASPcam 9906 action camera is almost invisible

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Now you can blend in with nature when you’re out in the woods trying to capture footage of Sasquatch or rabbits. The WASPcam 9906 CAMO is an action camera with a camo patterned case. This camera has been designed to be waterproof down to 98 feet without needing a special case. The WASPcam also features

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Nest Cam indoor security camera review

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Choosing the right home security camera can be difficult when there are so many different brands and price points to choose from. The Nest Cam which was originally Dropcam before being purchased by Google / Nest is a popular brand because they have a reputation for quality hardware, features and cloud services. I reviewed each of

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Duluth pants, Toast skin, VR Shinecon glasses and more – Review updates

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Today we have another small selection of reviews that have been updated after months or years of use. These quick updates will give you an idea of how the products that we review stand the test of time. Are they winners weeks, months, years or even a decade after we review them, or do they

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Nest thermostat, Colonel Littleton bag, Bellroy wallet and more – Weekly roundup

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Oops, I was so busy yesterday that I didn’t get a chance to post a weekly roundup with links to all the news, reviews and articles from the past week. What was I doing that caused me to forget such an important post? I was laying on the couch watching really bad movies all evening.

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If wireless charging is on the way out, Satechi didn’t get the memo

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I’ve talked about my love of Qi wireless charging many times over the years and I have been worried that the technology is being phased out before it ever really got started. Smartphone makers like Motorola who were among the first to add this feature to their flagship phones a few years ago are no longer

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Big savings on Jaybird X2 earbuds, Verizon iPhone 6 Plus, help choosing a fitness tracker and more – Friday links

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It’s Friday and you’re probably worn out from working (or playing hard) all week. Here is some quick news to help you unwind and even some deals that can save you a few bucks!

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Saw your way to freedom with ITS Kevlar shoelaces

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Looking for some new tactical gear for the next time evildoers have you in their clutches? First of all, you’re hanging around with the wrong crowd if this happens to you a lot. But I digress. Check out these shoelaces from ITS Tactical. Who cares about shoelaces you say. You do, when they are made

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New Xtreem Drones offer HD recording and 360° flip maneuvers

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You’ve been looking at buying a drone for your kids that is both fun and maybe even useful (inspecting roofs, aerial photography, etc.), but you don’t want to deal with the hassle of having to register it with the FAA if it’s heavier than 0.55 pounds. It’s tough to find a drone that weighs less

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Sprint launches new unlimited plans tomorrow, what you need to know

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Not to be outdone by T-Mobile new One plan which was also announced today, Sprint has unveiled a new plan too. Starting tomorrow (Friday, August 19th, 2016), Sprint will be offering two new plans that they are calling the Unlimited Freedom plan and the Unlimited Unhook’d plan. Click through for the details and a nice hearty

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The Spadle transforming ladle has a new sibling

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A couple of weeks I told you about the Spadle ladle. Well, the folks at Dreamfarm have been busy since then because now there’s a new version of the Spadle. It’s the Holey Spadle. It has the same features as the original Spadle, which includes the ability to transform from spoon to ladle with a

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spAIRtray is an easy to install shelf for window-seat passengers

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Frequent flyers who prefer the window seat will want to read more about the spAIRtray. This product not only has a genius product name, but it’s also a genius design for a product that gives the passenger a 13 x 5 inch shelf. We all know how cramped for space airline seats can be. If

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Reinvented scissors, titanium pens, a messenger bag and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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This week I have news about four Kickstarter campaigns. Three of these products are things that I’d actually like to have and use. One of the products is kinda weird and I probably wouldn’t use because I may be part vampire… Huh? You’ll just have to click through to understand what I’m talking about.

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NewLight illuminates your photographs with actual LEDs

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Most of the artwork that I hang on my walls are photos that I’ve taken, had printed on a canvas and then framed. I think my artwork looks great, but these photos from NewLight are something brand new. NewLight uses patented cutting edge LED technology that lights photographs from within. The photos are only 5/16

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Automatic’s car adapter goes Pro

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Automatic has unveiled their newest connected car adapter, the Automatic Pro. Priced at $129.95, the Pro looks almost identical to previous versions of their adapter minus the new color scheme, but this new version has 3G connectivity. I know what you’re thinking. Yay 3G connectivity, but boo for monthly subscription fees. Guess what? The Automatic

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TRIbella Wine Aerator, Foscam, Dropcam and more – Review updates

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This week we have five quick updates to some of our reviews from this year and years past. We like to do these updates on a regular basis so you can read about how well a product performs over time. It’s great to buy a brand new shiny gadget that works great right out of

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Flashlight + knife = Kootek Tactical Flashlight Knife

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I love products that can do more than one thing and the Kootek Tactical Flashlight is one of those types of products. First of all, it’s a flashlight that uses a CREE 800 Lumen LED that has 3 brightness levels, strobe, and beam focusing. The flashlight is powered by a rechargeable battery (AC adapter is

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Walabot DIY gives your smartphone superhero superpowers

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Have you ever fantasized about having X-ray vision like Superman? The Walabot DIY will give you, or I should say your smartphone, that superpower. What is it? Walabot DIY is a device that uses 3D imaging technology to see through drywall, cement, and other materials to determine the location of pipes, wires, and even rodents’

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