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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




Take your pics and video into the third dimension with Eye-Plug 3D

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Virtual reality is taking off in a big way, so why not get in on the fun and create your own 3D pictures and video. How can you do that? With Weeview’s Eye-Plug 3D. This flash drive sized camera plugs into Android phones with a micro USB connector and allows easy capture of 3D video

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Power banks, headphones, smart locks and more – Weekly roundup

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Hello Gadgeteers, I hope everyone is having a good weekend so far. It’s raining here in Southern Indiana, so it’s been a lazy relaxing day watching movies and working on a few reviews. I’m really excited about the AcuRite smartHUB and sensors that I’m testing right now. I’m using it to track how much rain we’re

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i-BLADES Smartcases give Samsung phones modular features

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Modularity appears to be the latest trend in new smartphones. The LG G5 did it earlier this year with its unique slide in camera, battery and DAC. Now more recently, Motorola is taking a run at modularity by adding that feature to their new Moto Z phones with replaceable back covers, speaker, and a projector.

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Withings Activite Pop activity and sleep tracking watch review

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Gadgets that track your activity and sleep are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are trackers that clip to your clothing, ones that clip to your shoes, wristband style trackers and smartwatches with built-in activity tracking features. But what if you don’t want to clip a tracker to your clothes and don’t

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Zoupet is a genius gadget that gives you handsfree access to your patio door

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If you live in a home with a sliding door, you know how convenient they are for going to and from your patio. But they can also be frustrating to use when your hands are full. Eric Gagnon thought so too, so he invented the Zoupet. What is it? It’s foot operated door slider. Check

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Your smartphone can keep your feet warm this winter

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It’s hot and humid right now here in Southern Indiana where I’m located, but before we know it, the snow will be flying and we’ll be wishing it was summer again. Cold weather makes me miserable because my internal thermostat is defective. Heck, I’m wearing a sweater right now and it’s going to be over

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Watch nerds will love this watch repair toolkit from TOKYObay

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If you’re the kind of person who has a favorite watch or watches that they like to wear on a regular basis, you may also like customizing it by switching out the watchbands. TOKYObay is now offering this watch repair toolkit for at home strap replacements and more. The kit comes with a selection of

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Zero Gravity Racks, 24 hour watch, a printing toaster and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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This week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns round up post includes four Kickstarter campaigns  that were interesting enough to pique my interest. Click through to check out my list of this week’s notable Kickstarter projects. 

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This water bottle can play your favorite music and charge your smartphone

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Staying hydrated is important if you want to stay alive, but drinking water from a boring water bottle can make you lose all zest for life. This is obviously a first world problem and the solution to this meaningless problem is the Hydra SmartBottle. What is it? It’s a 20-ounce BPA-free water bottle that is

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Bosch laser measuring tool, chargers, cables, Colonel Littleton tote and more – Review updates

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Are you ready for a new batch of review updates? Today we have seven quick updates from Kathleen Chapman. She took the time to sort through her gear to look for items that she’s still using weeks and months after she posted her review. How did some of the chargers, cables, and other gear stand

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This mosquito trap covers 1/2 acre without using chemicals

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This attractive outdoor wall-mounted mosquito trap has been designed to attract and kill disease-carrying mosquitoes without using expensive propane refills or other chemicals. Instead, it uses a 3,000-hour rated UV fluorescent bulb that reacts with the titanium dioxide coating inside the trap to emit odorless carbon dioxide (the same gas we breathe out) to attract

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VOLT hearing aids from MDHearingAid charge by USB

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Hearing impaired Gadgeteers now have an alternative to switching out tiny batteries for their hearing aids. The MDHearingAid VOLT hearing aids have built in lithium-ion batteries run for 18-22 hours on a single charge and can be recharged using a simple micro USB cable. The VOLT hearing aids also feature dual microphones and a one-size-fits-most

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Astropad + iPad Pro and Pencil = no need for Wacom

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Early last year we told you about Astropad, the software that turns your iPad into a drawing tablet for your Mac and Adobe Photoshop. Now they have released Astropad 2.0 that supports the iPad Pro and Pencil. Astropad 2.0 offers improved performance and features that elevate the drawing experience to the level that some artists

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Withings Thermo, Motorola VerveOnes+, ILIFE4 robot vacuum and more – Weekly roundup

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Can you believe that it’s August already? Where is the year going? For that matter, where did this week go? If you’ve been in a whirlwind like I’ve been and haven’t had time to visit every day this past week, then click through for a quick list of all our news, reviews and articles that

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Spadle is the Swiss Army Knife of cooking tools

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If you live in a tiny house, embrace minimalism, appreciate tools with more than one purpose or just like kitchen gadgets, then you’ll want to check out the Spadle. What is it? It’s a long handled dishwasher safe nylon spoon that easily converts into a ladle with a simple twist of the handle. The Spadle

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