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.

Save up to $80 off MUNBYN thermal label printers during their Black Friday sales

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DEAL NEWS – It’s that time of year when holiday deals start rolling out, and today, I want to tell you about MUNBYN’s early Black Friday sale that starts now. MUNBYN is offering discounts of $30 to $80 (when you spend $160 to $320) on every product available on their website, which specializes in label […]

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Flic Starter Kit review – Automation with a click and a twist!

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REVIEW – 7 years ago, I reviewed the Flic wireless smart button, and now I am happy to have the chance to test drive the Flic Starter Kit that includes the latest version of the Flic buttons as well as the Flic Hub Mini and the Flic Twist. It’s time to click and twist our

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3 cool titanium EDC items currently seeking funding on Kickstarter

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – We talk a lot about EDC items here on The Gadgeteer and as a result, I receive a LOT of emails from companies who are launching crowdfunding campaigns asking me to write about their projects. As you can imagine, I don’t have time to write about all of them, but today I

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NSD Powerball E-Titan Pro and Ionic Dual isometric exercise gear review

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REVIEW – I’m always interested in new fitness gear, so when NSD offered to send me their Powerball E-Titan Pro and Ionic Dual devices to test, I didn’t have to think too long about it before saying yes. If you like fitness devices that are beyond the norm, then you’ll want to keep reading. Powerball

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Armbie is a cross between a straight jacket and a hug for relaxed dual armed support

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NEWS – If you ever thought that a straight jacket would be a great accessory for travel, then check out Armbie. While not as restrictive as a straight jacket, it does wrap itself around your upper body to provide relaxed support for your arms and shoulders. Why would you want something like this? Think travel.

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These tool organizer racks for DIYers look AWESOME!

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NEWS – I want one of these metal tool organizer racks from METALTER or Riuog (who comes up with these brand names?). I imagine one of them on my leather working and 3D printer hobby desk filled with screwdrivers, scissors, hole punches, files, snips, rulers, and pens. . Both racks have a tilted design for

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This multi-tool carabiner can slice, screw, break glass, and open your favorite beer

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NEWS – I’m a little apprehensive about posting news about this multi-tool because it’s from the same company that caused a stir last week when I posted about their really cool mini pocket knife. That article went viral and they were jacking up the price every hour from a starting point of less than $8

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The Blackview MP80 Mini PC is a fantastic buy with this AWESOME 45% discount!

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SPONSORED NEWS – PCs come in all shapes and sizes due to the fact that we have different needs for them. Some might need a powerful rig for gaming or professional work, so having a PC with a larger case to support multiple GPUs and also to facilitate airflow is important. But some might only

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Leatherman has a new rewards program for its biggest fans

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NEWS – For Leatherman multi-tool fans, the brand has just launched its first-ever loyalty program called the Leatherman Insiders Reward Program. What is it? It’s a free program that Leatherman has designed to celebrate the company’s customer relationships by rewarding its members that they are calling Insiders with exclusive perks, surprises, unique experiences, product insights, and

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Here’s a table top heater and diffuser that looks amazing and doesn’t use electricity!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The Italian-designed Tornado tabletop indoor/outdoor heater and oil diffuser is made of terracotta and is powered by clean burning bioethanol. When lit, the unique chimney design causes the flame to spin like a tornado and not only looks cool but releases the heat for maximum warmth. How much heat does it put

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When 1, 2, or 3 monitors aren’t enough for your laptop go with the Extend Pro!

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NEWS – Can you imagine taking this setup to your local coffee shop or library? Talk about a geek flex! You don’t have to take the Extend Pro quad monitor setup when you travel, but you can, which is what makes it cool. At $599, it’s not too terribly expensive considering you’re getting 3 extra

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These nail clippers have a built-in file in the handle!

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NEWS – Green Bell of Japan has redesigned the humble nail clipper to be more convenient to use. Made of hardened stainless steel, this set of clippers has a larger handle for better ergonomics and the size of the blades makes it perfect for both toe and fingernail trimming. But the feature that caught my

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Savory Spice Spice n’ Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Minestrone soup mix review

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REVIEW – When the leaves are changing colors and there’s a chill in the air, I like a big bowl of soup. Actually, I like a big bowl of soup any time and today I want to give you a quick review of Spice n’ Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Minestrone soup mix from Savory Spice. Yeah,

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It doesn’t look very comfortable to grip, but I still want one of these pens!

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NEWS – I’m a sucker for pens and pencils. Ok, who am I kidding, I’m a sucker for anything stationery related and these pens from PARAFERNALIA have me looking for my credit card. I don’t know if it’s the rainbow of colors that you can choose from or the unusual open design that is drawing

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Still carry keys? This case will keep them organized in style

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NEWS – While carrying a keyring full of jangling keys seems to be a rarity in this day and age, there are still many people who have a collection of physical keys in their pockets. One way to organize them is with a key organizer like the Ekster KeyCase. The Ekster KeyCase is like a

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Put this electric screwdriver set in your toolbox!

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DEAL NEWS – Calling all DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists! If you’ve got a thing for fixing, and crafting, or you just enjoy tinkering around the house, you’ll want to pay attention to this deal on the ARROWMAX AM cordless screwdriver set. This Red Dot, IF Design award-winning precision screwdriver set comes with 34 magnetic bits

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Olight’s Halloween sale will save you up to 40% and you can get a free flashlight!

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NEWS – Olight just kicked off a new Halloween sale with up to 40% off a variety of flashlights and other EDC gear. In addition to these discounts, they are also doing a giveaway (while supplies last) for new and existing customers who have created an account and login to their website. . All customers make sure

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