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.

Prime Day News – Ultimate floor mopping excellence: Narwal Freo robot vacuum and mop combo

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PRIME DAY DEAL NEWS – In today’s fast-paced world, the demand for smart home devices that simplify our lives continues to rise. Among these innovations, robot vacuum cleaners have gained immense popularity for their convenience and efficiency. One standout player in this arena is the Narwal Freo Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, which brings together […]

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Prime Deal News – Put this AVAPOW A68 jump starter in your car for less

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PRIME DAY DEAL NEWS – The AVAPOW A68 Jump Starter could be a lifesaver for those times when you find that your car won’t start due to a dead battery. The AVAPOW A68 is a compact powerhouse that can kickstart your car back to life in seconds without needing a 2nd car or another person

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Prime Day News – Save on Groview projectors to make movie nights more awesome!

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PRIME DAY DEAL NEWS – Summer is gone and Fall is here which means it’s time to move movie nights back inside. It’s the perfect time to enhance your indoor leisure activities with Groview projectors and you can save some money with these two Amazon Prime Day deals. Groview JQ818C Projector – You can turn

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Prime Day News – Save 45% off a VTOMAN 1800W power station with solar panels

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PRIME DAY DEAL NEWS – The VTOMAN JUMP 1800 Portable Power Station is a true powerhouse packed with a great set of features. It has three AC outlets, fast-charging USB ports, versatile DC outputs, a bright LED flashlight, and quick recharging options including solar with the included 220W panels. It’s built to last, thanks to

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This is the most unique bit driver I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot of bit drivers!

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NEWS – Check out the EDC Multitool from Kondor Blue. It reminds me of a futuristic pistol grip, but it’s really a multi-functional bit driver that has storage for 8 bits. You get 5 x ¼” x 1” bits that store under a Zippo like magnetic flip lid and 3 x ¼” x 2” bits

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EPOMAKER TH80 Pro mechanical keyboard review – Thonk-a-licious on a budget

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REVIEW – It’s another week so that means I’m testing out another mechanical keyboard. This time it’s the EPOMAKER TH80 Pro mechanical keyboard and at first glance, this keyboard looked suspiciously familiar… But I’ll get to that later. Ready, set, let’s get QWERTY with it! What is it? The EPOMAKER TH80 Pro is an affordable

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This carabiner looks like a B but one unique feature gives it an A+

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NEWS – The PICHI Kootenay has a kooky name but this titanium keychain carabiner is interesting to me because it has a strange shape. It looks like the letter B because it has 2 loops or what PICHI calls zones. Either way, this carabiner can keep your keys and other small EDC gear organized while

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Soliom Hummingbird feeder camera review – Keep an eye on the hummingbirds that come to your feeder

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REVIEW – At the height of the pandemic when many of us were in lockdown, my sister and I became obsessed with watching birds.  I got the idea to repurpose an old wireless camera into a birdwatching camera and since then birdfeeder cameras have become a new category of gadgets. Now the Soliom Hummingbird feeder

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Leatherman ARC multi-tool review – Leatherman’s newest multi-tool is out!

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REVIEW – When it comes to multi-tools, it’s hard to dispute that Leatherman is the leader in this category of EDC gear. The all-new Leatherman ARC multi-tool has officially launched and here is our unboxing of the Leatherman Arc and a first look! What is it? The Leatherman ARC multi-tool is a multi-tool built using

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Elfin pet water fountain review – A rechargeable pumpless fountain for your pet

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – I have a 1.5 year old American Bobtail cat named Ozzy. I’ve noticed that he doesn’t drink very often from his water dish, but when he does, he’ll drink for several minutes at a time. After some research, I figured out that he might be getting whisker fatigue from his whiskers touching

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Keto Chow, TCL 30 XE smartphone, Nanoleaf, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Today we have a few updates for reviews that go back a couple of months to a couple of years. Not a long time, but long enough to really know how well the products stand up AFTER the original review has been posted. That’s why I like to do these periodic updates.

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xTool is celebrating their 3rd anniversary with up to 60% off their high end engravers!

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NEWS – This is for all of the DIYers and crafters out there who are looking to upgrade your laser engraving and cutting equipment. Until October 6th, 2023, xTool is holding a 3rd anniversary sale where they are offering up to 60% off and 4% cashback on a selection of their laser engraving and cutting

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SoundPEATS Air4 aptX Lossless Audio Wireless Earbuds review

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REVIEW – Ever since I bought a pair of Apple Air Pods Pro earbuds a few years ago, I haven’t felt the need or desire to buy or test any other earbuds. But now that I’ve been switching back and forth between an iPhone and the latest cool Android phone, I’ve been wanting a second

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You won’t break your fingernails opening this multi-tool!

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NEWS – The ROXON KS2 is a boxy multi-tool that features 13 built-in functions that include a saw, glass breaker, knife, ruler, nail file, flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, awl, threader, bottle opener, can opener, scissors, and tweezers. What sets this EDC multi-tool apart from other affordable tools is that the built-in scissors are full-sized and

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Huupe is a crazy expensive and crazy cool smart basketball hoop

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NEWS – Do you enjoy playing basketball but you’re terrible at it? Do you know how there are virtual classes that you can take on fitness devices like Peloton bikes, rowing machines, etc.? Now you can take classes from a basketball hoop with the Huupe smart basketball hoop. The full-sized regulation 60″ backboard has a

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Keydous NJ80-AP wireless mechanical keyboard review

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REVIEW – I have a problem. I’m addicted to testing mechanical keyboards with tactile switches. The clickity clackity sound of my typing has a way of putting me in the zone when I’m writing my reviews. I love it. But I’m also picky when it comes to my keyboards. So let’s check out the Keydous

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Libby makes reading your favorite magazines even easier – for free!

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NEWS – I have always enjoyed going to bookstores like Barnes and Noble to browse the magazine racks. I used to walk out with a couple of issues of unique magazines like the T3 gadget mags, Treasure Hunting, and others that I can’t remember now. I can’t remember because it’s been a long time since

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