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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

Swann security system, Boston Acoustics speaker and more – Review updates

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A few weeks ago I asked everyone on the team to sort through their older reviews and see if they could send me any updates. I received a nice selection of them and have been posting a few each week. Review updates are our way of letting you know how a product performs over time. […]

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Saddleback Leather offering new small messenger bag

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It’s called the Front Pocket Pouch and it’s being described as a smaller version of the Saddleback Leather messenger bag. It’s been designed for those times when you don’t need to carry your laptop, but is large enough that it will fit an iPad mini and your other small EDC items. This small uni-sex bag

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LarryAlert is a portable security device

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We’ve reviewed a dozen or more wireless cameras that can be used as a home security system. They are usually setup to send alerts to mobile devices when detecting motion or sound. These simple systems are a viable alternative to higher priced systems that require a hefty monthly fee and significantly more complex installation. They

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Drones, travel mugs, iPhone purse case and more – Weekly roundup

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This has been a action packed week, what with daylight savings time and St. Patrick’s day. If you’re looking for a break from those two uber exciting events, I have just what you’re looking for. Find a comfortable chair and click through to see a list of all the gadget  related news and reviews that we

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3 flashlights, 2 gear bags and 1 Saddleback leather wallet – Review updates

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If you didn’t sing the title of this post in the tune of the Twelve Days of Christmas, please do so now – I’ll wait. Thank you and you’re welcome. Today we have seven quick review updates for products that were reviewed from 2010 to as recent as last November 2015. These quick updates are

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IK Multimedia iRig BlueTurn page turner review

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Turning pages and scrolling through documents on your computer or tablet isn’t easy when your hands are otherwise occupied. For example, a guitarist who reads sheet music can’t easily turn the page without stopping their playing. A way around this problem is to use a hands-free Bluetooth page turning device like the IK Multimedia iRig

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Blockhead lets your MacBook or iPad power adapter hug the wall

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Ten One Design, who are known for iPad accessories like their active styluses, have just announced an adapter for Apple MacBook and iPad chargers that allow the charger to lay flat against the wall. If you have ever used one of Apple’s wall chargers, you know that the power adapter sticks out from the outlet

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SOJITEK Universal Detachable Magnetic Charging Cable and USB Type-C adapter review

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I’ve been enjoying my Nexus 6P for a few months now, but I still miss the convenience of wireless charging. During the day it’s no big deal to plug in a cable, but at night I just set the phone next to me on the night stand so that I can easy pick it up

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Viatek Night Stars, Chamberlain MyQ, WaterField Designs Spike wallet and more – Review update

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Reading a new review is great for hearing initial impressions for a product, but finding out if that “new gadget smell” lasts several months, or years later helps you find out if it’s really worth investing in it. Today we check in with six reviews that Bill Kuch posted in the past two years to

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Case Logic LoDo Satchel, Trail cam, Fluance Fi70 speaker and more – Weekly roundup

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Hello Gadgeteers! I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far. To celebrate another seven days of gadget goodness, I have created a listing of everything that we’ve posted this week on The Gadgeteer. Click through to browse through the list to make sure that you haven’t missed anything this week. 

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WonderWoof BowTie monitors your dog’s activity based on breed

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FitBit, Misfit and Jawbone are popular activity trackers for humans, but what about our dogs? Shouldn’t we know how active they are too? Activity trackers for pets isn’t something new, but the WonderWoof BowTie is the cutest one I’ve seen so far. This activity sensor is shaped just like a bowtie and attaches to your

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Amazon Echo Dot – Honey I shrunk the Amazon Echo

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Today is a big day for Amazon. They’ve announced two more Alexa-enabled devices. There’s the Amazon Tap, a portable speaker with Alexa features, and the Amazon Echo Dot, a much smaller version of the original Amazon Echo. The Echo Dot features the same far-field microphones that are always on and  listening for your commands. They

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