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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

Amazon takes the wraps off new super skinny Kindle Oasis eReader

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One of Amazon’s worst kept secrets is now official… Amazon’s newest Kindle is the Oasis. Their thinnest and lightest Kindle ever features 4GB of storage and a 6-inch 300 ppi high resolution display with 10 LEDs that evenly illuminate the screen to allow for comfortable viewing in any environment from total darkness to full sunlight. […]

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WaterField ushers in their 18th year with an update to the Cargo bag

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San Francisco based WaterField Designs is celebrating 18 years of business with an update to their best-selling Cargo bag. This bag is a combination of a messenger bag and a briefcase and features the following updates: Padded laptop compartment Padded iPad/tablet compartment Waterproof zippers Rolling suitcase slot Easy-access phone pocket ​Seamless leather flap New ideal

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Breathalyzer, Bluetooth audio devices, Elliot Havok watch and more – Review updates

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This week we have eight quick updates from Andy Jacobs who has been writing for the Gadgeteer for over six years. In that time he’s posted 300 news and reviews articles, so he knows his stuff! If you’ve ever wondered how some of the products that we review stand up over time, this post is

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Kickstart your creativity and improve your photography skills with Trey Ratcliff

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You might not have heard of Trey Ratcliff, but he’s a photographer who travels the world to capture once in a lifetime landscape and nature images. He’s also one of the people that helped bring the Peak Designs Everyday Messenger bag to life. He has a new video series called Becoming an Artist, which brings

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The ARiNA is a Bluetooth speaker with extra talents

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I really appreciate gadgets that perform their intended function well, but also offer additional features that can simplify and consolidate several gadgets into one to save space, power outlets and more. The Muemma ARiNA Bluetooth speaker does just that. It’s a modern looking circular Bluetooth 4.0 speaker that provides 360 degree sound for your favorite

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Samsung Gear VR, verykool smartphone, Batman bookshelf and more – Weekly roundup

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It’s Saturday evening Gadgeteers! You know what that means, it’s time to check out our weekly round up list so you can make sure that you didn’t miss any of our excellent reviews or news from the past seven days. What are you waiting for? Click through for the full list and have a great

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iClever Tri-folding Bluetooth Keyboard (IC-BK05) review

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There are many different folding keyboards on the market for mobile warriors, prepared travelers, coffee shop surfers and tiny house Gadgeteers. These small keyboards are designed to take up minimal space while still providing a comfortable way to touch type on your mobile devices. I’ve tried many different ones over the years and I usually

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Moleskine’s new Smart Writing Set digitizes your notebooks in real time

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I’ve been using a paper journal on a daily basis for the past year. I’d tried digital journals in the past, but I’ve always enjoyed using analog tools more than apps on my smartphone. The advantages to using a digital journal over an analog journal are the ability to archive them and the ability to

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Three charging gadgets, a Seagate 4TB hard drive and a pair of Bluetooth headphones – Review updates

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This week’s review updates are from Steve Holt and include a storage gadget, charging gadgets and Bluetooth headphones. The original posting date of the reviews range from a little over six months ago, to more than a year and a half ago. Let’s see how well these gadgets have held up over time. Is Steve

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Sena lets your Apple Pencil take a stand

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Sena, a company known for their high quality smartphone cases, is now offering a specially designed stand for the Apple Pencil stylus. Their new Apple Pencil stand is constructed of leather and has a non-slip base. The Apple Pencil can be positioned standing straight or horizontally for easy charging. It can even hold the Pencil’s

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Classics and educational books for kids (and kids at heart) created with Playmobil figures

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If you’re trying to get your children more interested in books instead of TV and video games, how about checking out these fun titles featuring Playmobil figures. Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Playmobil) by Richard Unglik is a hardbound book with 96 color pages. Richard Unglik, a professional photographer, has recreated the world

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The ROBOCOPP Sound Grenade will scare the bejeezus out of a would-be attacker

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Personal safety devices can be bulky and hard to use, but the Sound Grenade from ROBOCOPP has been designed like its namesake, the grenade. It’s a small device weighing only one ounce that can be clipped to a bag, keychain, clothing, etc. When you pull the pin it will produce a 120 decibel alarm that’s

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, bugs with backpacks, pocket knives and more – Weekly roundup

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If you’ve visited the Gadgeteer every day this week, you’ve read a lot of excellent reviews and news. But if you’ve not visited regularly, you have missed out. Don’t worry though, I’ve got you covered with a list of everything we posted this week. Click through to see the full list.

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#sponsored Brookstone Cat Ear Headphones are the purrfect way to listen to your tunes

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This is a sponsored blog. While the views expressed here are mine, I have been compensated by BROOKSTONE to write about this product. There are a million ways that you can express your personal style. From the clothes you wear, your hair style, favorite TV shows and movies, to the things you post on your

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Satechi car mounts, Urban Armor iPhone case, Armytek Barracuda flashlight and more – Review updates

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You come to the Gadgeteer to read our unbiased real world product reviews, but what happens after we post our reviews? Do we immediately stop using the product? Or does the product immediately stop working? We answer these questions in our regular review update posts like this one. Today Smythe Richbourg, who has been on

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Health and fitness reviews, iPhone cases, sunglasses, Swann security system and more – Weekly roundup

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Happy weekend gadget fans! Before this week is over, you need to make sure that you didn’t miss any of our news, reviews and articles. We had a nice selection of topics and there’s even an active gadget giveaway that you should consider entering if you haven’t already done so! So click through and check

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Cobra’s new dash cam might help you escape a speeding ticket

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Dash cams are becoming a popular gadget for car owners. They tend to be a set and forget type of gadgets that you only need when something unusual or bad happens, like an accident. The new Cobra Electronics CDR875G Dash Cam has all the features that you’ve come to expect with a dash cam like

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WaterField Designs unveils new Atelier iPad Pro Gear cases

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San Francisco based WaterField Designs has announced a new line of premium leather gear for the Apple iPad Pro. The new Atelier iPad Pro Gear cases include an Apple Pencil Case and an iPad Gear Case. Both are designed to hold the Apple Pencil. The smaller Pencil case is a minimalist case just for the

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