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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

Col Littleon Shave Kit, Avantek Wireless Doorbell, headphones and car chargers – Weekly roundup

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Another week has gone by so you know what time it is, it’s time to browse through a list of everything we’ve posted on The Gadgeteer this week to make sure you didn’t miss anything. Click through for the full list of news, articles and reviews.

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This backup battery does more than juice your gadgets

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There are 1000’s of backup batteries on the market, but I don’t know many that double as a digital clock and have a big LED display that shows charging status like the FENGENIUS Power Cube from Brando. The FENGENIUS is a power bank with a 5200mAh Li-Polymer battery, an aluminum case and an LED display

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Clear Vision Optical Aspire Eyewear eyeglass frames review

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Innovation in eyewear isn’t really a topic that those of us in the tech and gadget field keep track of. Other than changes in frame styles and lens quality, eyeglasses look and perform the same way they have for decades. At least that’s what I thought until I was contacted about Aspire Eyewear, a new

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Caseco’s Core 360 is one of the smallest smartphone car mounts I’ve ever seen

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The Caseco Core 360° is a car mount that will put your smartphone right where you need it without a lot of unsightly plastic holders, Velcro or unreliable suction cups. The mount is made of an anodized aluminum alloy and features a neodymium magnet that keeps a secure hold on your device. The mounting part

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Living Stone Pillows help you sleep like a rock

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You’ve no doubt heard the term “I slept like a rock” haven’t you? Well the Living Stone Pillows bring that saying to life. They are a collection of pillows that have fabric that has been printed to make them look just like pebbles, stones and rocks from nature. The zippered pillow covers are made of

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Neato’s new Botvacs have a sleeker look and a redesigned quieter brush

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I’ve been a huge fan of Neato’s Botvacs after reviewing their Neato Botvac 80 robot vacuum earlier this year. I continue to use it several times a week to keep my floors clean and love that it does the work while I can do other things. Neato has just announced a new D series with models

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Luggage, backpacks, camera bags and more – Weekly roundup

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With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start planning your family road trips and vacations. This week’s reviews of the Genius carry-on pack, ECBC Hercules laptop backpack and Miggo AGUA camera case will inspire you to get out there and see the world. And if a vacation isn’t in the cards

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Bellabeat Leaf is a fitness tracker designed for women that looks like jewerly

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There are so many activity trackers on the market that it can be very difficult to choose one. Most trackers we see are black plastic bands that have been designed to be worn on the wrist and are not exactly what would be considered fashionable. We’ve seen trendier trackers like the Misfit Shine that can

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Now your iPhone can control multiple Nova Bluetooth flashes for better photos

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Janet and I have both reported on the Nova Bluetooth LED flash for iPhone and iOS devices (see related links list below). Now version 1.2 of the app that controls the Nova flash has the capability to allow one iPhone to control up to ten Nova flash units. We wanted to put iPhone owners in the

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Know when your iPhone or iPad is finished charging with the Scosche flatOUT LED cable

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I don’t know about you, but I like to have a status LED on my gadgets that lets me know when they are fully charged so I don’t have to manually turn them on to check the battery level. Most of the Android smartphones that I’ve owned have this feature, but Apple’s iPhones and iPads

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Couchlet turns your couch or bed into a USB charger

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How many times have you been relaxing on the couch or in bed when your smartphone or tablet runs out of juice? If you’re lazy like I am, you probably don’t want to get up and plug in your device to charge it because let’s face it, getting up is too much like work! Couchlet

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Traxedo is the perfect clothing for dinner parties and your next marathon

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Tracksuits have never been considered dinner party appropriate garb until now. Traxedos are tracksuits that, you guessed it, look like a tuxedo. Silly? Yes. Only worn by dorks and tools? Most likely. But hey, don’t let that stop you. You’ll definitely turn heads when people see you in one of these suits. The Traxedo comes

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Sphero robot, Axel Soundscape headphones, ThermaCELL insoles and more – Weekly roundup

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Don’t let the weekend go by without making sure that you didn’t miss any of this week’s content. Click through to see the full list of the gadget related news, reviews and articles that were posted on The Gadgeteer this past week.

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Cooks Innovations Butter Mill review

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Grilled cheese sandwiches and buttered toast are two of my favorites. But buttering the bread when the butter has been taken straight from the refrigerator can be challenging because cold butter doesn’t spread very easily. Taking the butter out ahead of time to soften is the easiest way to solve the problem, but for those times when you don’t

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LG G3, SodaStream, Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth car kit and more – Review updates

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Have you ever wondered what we end up doing with the devices and products that we review? Do we continue to use them long after the review has been posted? Do we shove them in a drawer to collect dust? Do the products malfunction or break a week after we posted a glowing review? These reoccurring

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will.i.am + Coca-Cola + Misfit = EKOCYCLE Field Band

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Misfit has just announced the EKOCYCLE Field Band, the result of a partnership with the Coca-Cola Company and will.i.am, for a new accessory for their popular Misfit Shine activity tracker. These wrist straps are made from 100% recycled PET plastic bottles and features a snap in mount for the Misfit tracker and an adjustable strap. The EKOCYCLE Field

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