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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

iClever Bluetooth Stereo Headset (IC-BTH01) review

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I’m on the hunt for a comfortable, good sounding Bluetooth headset with long battery life that will allow me to enjoy music while also letting me answer incoming calls. You wouldn’t think it would be too difficult to find a headset that ticks all those boxes, but it always seems like there’s one feature that doesn’t […]

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Plantronics headphones, Incase backpack, BBQ Dragon and more – Review updates

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What happens after we review a product? Do we shove it in a drawer never to be used again? Do we continue using it long after we’ve posted our review? Our regular review updates will answer those questions. Check out this week’s updates after the jump.

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Julie’s gadget diary – Why I am thinking about switching back to the iPhone

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It’s been almost three years since I put my iPhone 4s in a drawer and switched over to an Android device as my full-time smartphone. Since I made that switch, I’ve used a Samsung Galaxy SIII, a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and my current phone, an LG G3. I’ve also used Android tablets like the Nexus

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WaterField Designs launches PERALTA, a new women’s line of bags

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Popular San Francisco based bag and accessories maker WaterField Designs has recently created a new line of bags designed especially for women. The new line is called PERALTA and will start out by offering the Balani Backpack, the Etta accessory pouch and a leather key tether. The backpack which is made here in the USA

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MagKey keychain magnets, Summer Gadget Giveaway, Aervana Wine Aerator and more – Weekly roundup

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It’s time to take a break from mowing the yard so you can catch up on all the news, reviews and articles that have been posted on your favorite gadget website. Click through to see the full list of everything we’ve posted this past week.

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Give your grip a break with the Wingo iPad mini case

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I enjoy reading eBooks with my tablet, but after an hour or two, my hand will cramp from holding it. The Wingo case solves that problem for iPad mini owners by adding fold-out wings to the back of their case. The snap-on case is compatible with all of the current iPad mini models and snaps

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Channel your inner samurai with the Tokyoflash Kisai Katana Link watch

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Tokyoflash is known for their unusual watches which require a learning curve in order to tell the time. When I saw their new Kisai Katana Link watch I was really surprised because at first glance it looks like a wristwatch with a traditional analog watch face. But upon closer inspection I discovered that the watch

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Electrohome’s Retro Clock Radio looks old school, but hides new school tech

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The Electrohome Retro Clock Radio is styled after the alarm clocks that our grandparents kept on their nightstands. Remember the actual bells on top that rang when the alarm went off? The Electrohome Retro Clock Radio may look like those clocks of yesteryear, but that’s where the comparison ends. This clock has a digital display

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Be safe with the @DrinkMateBAC tiny breathalyzer for your iPhone

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This post has been sponsored by DrinkMate. When socializing and partying involves drinking alcohol, it should go without saying that it is important to stay safe. A designated driver is an obvious must-have, but even for those people who aren’t driving or people who drink alone, knowing their blood alcohol level can help prevent a

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MagKey Magnetic Smart Key Holder review

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I’m currently going through a minimalist stage where I am reducing my “stuff” down to just the items that I actually use on a regular basis. Case in point, this past weekend, I did a major gadget purge of my office (Gadgeteer HQ) and ended up taking four overflowing storage tubs of old review items

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Satechi launches the Cortana Bluetooth Button for Windows 10 control

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Earlier this year, Andy Chen and I told you about the Satechi Home Button and the Satechi Media Button. Andy wasn’t too impressed with the Home button, but I’m still using the Media button in my MINI Cooper to control Pandora and Spotify on my drives to and from work. The new Satechi BT Cortana Button

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Avantek battery pack, Avantek door bell, Pump Audio earphones and more – Review updates

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You come to the Gadgeteer to read our product reviews for gadgets that you are interested in buying. But do you ever wonder if we continue to use these products long after we’ve posted that initial review? That’s what these review update posts are for. We take a look back at the products we’re still using

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Here’s an katana umbrella for Michonne and Walking Dead fans

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The Samurai Sword Umbrella from Brando looks like a Katana, which is a long, single-edged sword used by Japanese samurai. But that’s not the first thing that came to mind when I saw it. I thought of the Michonne character from one of my favorite shows The Walking Dead. This umbrella is 38 inches long

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Smart Finish puts a traditional twist on the Nest thermostat

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The Nest thermostat is a programmable and smartphone controllable thermostat that learns as you use it. It’s obviously a cool accessory for your home, but its physical look might not fit every home’s decorating style. That’s where the Smart Finish mounting bracket comes in. Made of sustainably harvested European Beech wood and available in a

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Bomber & Company is back with the Firestarter Paracord Bracelet and Keychain

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Last October Andy Jacobs told us about Bomber & Company’s Bomber Barrel duffel bag which is still Kickstarter’s most successful campaign for a bag. The backers of this campaign kept asking for a keychain to go with the duffel bag and Bomber & Company have answered that request. Their latest crowdfunding campaign is for Bomber

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Decadent Minimalist wallet, Amkov action cam, Bias FX processor app for iPad and more – Weekly roundup

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Oops, somehow Saturday got past me before I had a chance to post my regular weekly roundup list. If last week flew by too quick for you too, then I bet you missed some of our news, reviews and articles from the past seven days. No worries though because here is a complete list for

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Decadent Minimalist DM1 wallet review

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The trend for minimalist wallets continues with no end in sight. All you have to do is search Kickstarter for the keyword “wallet” and you’ll see what I mean. Speaking of Kickstarter and minimalist wallets, I have a new one to show you today. It’s the Decadent Minimalist DM1 wallet. If that name sounds familiar to

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