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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

VR Shinecon Virtual Reality Glasses review

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Virtual reality headsets like the much talked about Oculus Rift are the next big thing in immersive entertainment and education. Feeling like you’re really part of a game, “traveling” to new destinations without leaving your home and learning new skills from your couch are quickly becoming a reality. Just a few weeks ago, I read an […]

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Flashlights, Gourmia Air fryer, D-Link security camera and more – Weekly roundup

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We have our first full week of 2016 under our belts now. I hope yours was as good as mine. If it wasn’t, I have something to help make it better, a list of everything we posted this week here on The Gadgeteer. There’s news and reviews on your favorite topic – gadgets! So click through

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Keyport wants help bringing new Slide 3.0 and Pivot key holders to market

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I’m a huge fan of Keyport’s Slide key organizers and carried the Slide 2.0 for a couple of years until I began a minimalist phase and switched to something even smaller than the Slide. My alternative solution worked ok, but I missed the Slide. That’s why I was very excited when I found out that

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The AMPY MOVE turns your running, walking and biking into power for your gadgets

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Last week I told you about a jump rope that doubles as a charger by charging its internal 1800 mAh lithium-ion battery as you twirl the rope. If you like jumping rope, that’s an interesting alternative to a traditional backup battery. But for those of you that prefer to walk, bike or run, the AMPY

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Logitech announces new G502 Proteus Spectrum gaming mouse

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The G502 Proteus Core is Logitech’s best-selling gaming mouse and things just got better. Their new G502 Proteus Spectrum gaming mouse features Logitech G’s Delta Zero™ optical sensor technology which offers a DPI range of 200 to 12,000, 11 programmable buttons, and advanced surface and weight tuning, so you can customize the mouse to your

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Simple Control is adding support for Amazon Echo to create a voice controlled home

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If you’ve dreamed of being able to control your home with just your voice, Simple Control and an Amazon Echo will give you that power. Imagine sitting on the couch and being able to turn on the TV just by saying “Alexa, tell Simple Control to turn on the TV” or being able to turn

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Add a microphone to your laptop with Samson’s new Go Mic Connect

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Samson has announced an addition to their line of mobile friendly microphones with their new Go Mic Connect. The Go Mic Connect features a clip that adjusts to allow for easy mounting to the top of your laptop’s display or monitor. It has a cutout on the bottom edge of the clip that prevents it from

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Griffin Technology introduces new Apple Watch travel charger at CES

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This week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Griffin Technology unveiled their new Travel Power Bank for the Apple Watch. This small keychain sized charging dock features an all-in-one 800 mAh battery and charging cable that will be perfect for travellers who want to keep their Apple Watch charged through a

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Turn a 2-liter bottle of cola into a soda fountain for less than $5

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For your next party, you can set up your own soda dispenser using this easy to use Creative Dispenser adapter. Just remove the cap from your favorite 2-liter carbonated beverage, screw the Creative Dispenser adapter in its place, flip the bottle over and place on a flat surface. Now all you need is a glass

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This jump rope projects your jump count in front of you with each jump

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How is your new year’s resolution to get more fit and lose weight working out for you so far? Yeah, same here. Maybe you need a fitness accessory to help motivate you. Last week I showed you a jump rope that can be used to charge your gadgets and today I have another jump rope

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Gourmia GTA2500 Electric Digital Air Fryer Griller and Roaster review

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I love fried foods, but I know they aren’t healthy for me. Is there a way to have the same flavor, taste and texture of your favorite fried foods without all the unhealthy oil and grease that goes along with them? The Gourmia GTA2500 air fryer, roaster and cooker has that claim. They offered to

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Ten One Design’s Timeframe charger for the Apple Watch has an ejection lever

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If you happen to be an Apple Watch owner who hasn’t been happy with the included charging dock, consider the new Timeframe charging sleeve from Ten One Design. The Apple watch slides securely into a rubber frame that leaves the display viewable for people who like to use the Nightstand mode to view the clock face. There’s

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Colonel Littleton bags, Samson headphones, Gadgeteer team favorites and more – Weekly roundup

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It’s Saturday evening, which means it’s time for our weekly roundup post. Each Saturday I like to post a list of everything we’ve written this week. All the reviews, articles and news, all in one easy to scan list. Click through to check out the list.

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Enjoy playing your unplugged electric guitar without an amp

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You’ve probably seen analog speakers for phones, and tablets that amplify sound not by electronic speakers, but by routing sound waves through a plastic funnel type device. Now you can do the same thing for your electric guitar. The DelSonix clip on guitar amplifier is a specially designed “speaker” for your electric guitar that doesn’t

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Eat your face every morning with the Selfie Toaster

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What’s better than a piece of hot bread browned to perfection and then slathered with butter, jelly or peanut butter? A piece of toast with your face burned into it of course! Say hello to the Selfie Toaster, the next big thing in bread branding gadgets. That’s not a thing? Well, now it is. You’re

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This jump rope will help you keep your New Year’s resolution and charge your phone

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Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and get in shape? The PULSE Jump Rope can help with that because jumping rope is a good cardio exercise. But the PULSE doesn’t just benefit your heart and waist line, it will also charge your phone. Wait, what? It’s true, the PULSE Jump Rope has

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The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2015 (part 3)

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Yesterday I posted part two of the Gadgeteer team’s favorite gadgets of 2015 and today I’m posting the final installment. Click through to see part three of the Gadgeteer team’s favorite gadgets from this past year. This one includes my favorites.

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The year in review – Favorite gadgets of the Gadgeteer team for 2015 (part 1)

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Several weeks ago I asked all the members of the Gadgeteer team to send me a list of their favorite products from this past year. I told them that their lists didn’t need to be restricted to gadgets that they had personally reviewed in 2015, but that they could include any products that they have

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