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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

Egloo heats your room for pennies and without electricity

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I know it’s summer right now and some locations here in the US are over 100°F in the shade, but it will be winter before we can turn around. Winter brings colder temps and high fuel bills. Instead of using a space heater to combat the chill, you might want to consider an Egloo. Although […]

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Ring Smart Video Doorbell review

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The home appliances that we use every day continue to evolve as technology is improved. We have washers and dryers that can automatically contact the vendor when there is a hardware issue, refrigerators that are connected to the internet and thermostats that we can program with our phones. But the doorbell hasn’t evolved with the rest

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New Trayvax wallet, portable security system, Ti microlight and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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This week I feature five crowdfunding campaigns from Kickstarter and Indiegogo that have caught my eye for being unique and worth checking out. Click through to check out my list of this week’s notable Kickstarter projects.

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Declare your love with Groove, the wedding ring of the future

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Who wants a platinum, gold, silver or titanium wedding band when you can have a silicone wedding band instead? That’s right, silicone. The same type of material that is used to make the wrist bands that declare your support for various charities and causes is being used to make rings. Why would you want a

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Saddleback wallet, Lowepro backpack, Barbarian Bartools and more – Review updates

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We’re revisiting 5 past reviews today with updates to our thoughts after continued use of the products past the day we originally posted the review. It’s one thing to tell you how well a product or device performs after only a few days or week of testing, but it’s even better to let you know

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Minimalist titanium wallet, Klipsch headphones, Bluetooth speakers and more – Weekly roundup

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The Gadgeteer team was busy this week with a batch of review updates and 11 brand new reviews. We also posted a bunch of news about new products and notable crowdfunding campaigns. Now is a good time to make sure you didn’t miss any of our stories, so  click through to see a full list

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Columbia Sportswear turns clothing tags into survival tools

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_imQEMMhw-o You know those tags on your new clothes that you immediately rip off and throw in the garbage as soon as you get home? You won’t want to do that when you buy gear from Columbia Sportswear. The outdoor gear manufacturer is turning the paper tags that traditionally include washing and garment care instructions

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Evodesk converts your old desk into a powered standing desk

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The popularity of standing desks continues to grow, but there’s one thing about these computer accessories that can be annoying to most users… the method of adjusting them up and down. Customizing the height as you fiddle with knobs or hinged locking mechanisms can be awkward and dangerous if you’re not paying attention to what

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MAX One makes sure you hear smoke and carbon monoxide warning alarms

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Do you have multiple smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home? If not, stop reading this and go buy some. Then come back and finish reading this article. If you’ve installed several throughout your home, then good job. Your family is now protected. Or are they? Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can mean

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Pyle lights you up with their new Lite-Me Selfie Lighted Smart Case for iPhone

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Great pictures require great lighting, and that includes selfie pics. iPhone owners who want to capture that perfect Blue Steel pout should check into Pyle’s new Lite-Me Selfie Lighted Smart Case for the iPhone 6s or 6s Plus. The Lite-Me case features bright LEDs that are built into the case’s frame and a 1750 mAh

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Satechi Media Button, Lumintop flashlight, Thinoptics reading glasses and more – Review updates

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Today we have seven quick review updates from reviews that we posted earlier this year and one from last year. If you’ve ever wondered how well the gadgets and other products hold up after we’ve posted our reviews, these semi-regular review update posts will answer that question. We let you know how some of our

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Lynktec Apex Fusion fine point active stylus review

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Back in the day when touchscreen devices were not finger-friendly, a stylus was a must have accessory. Today, styluses have two main uses: note taking and drawing. Like pens and pencils, styluses come in all manner of shapes and sizes, but one thing holds true with today’s styluses… If you want a stylus with a

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