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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

Go industrial with these USB chargers from Pipe Works

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Multi-port USB chargers come in an almost unlimited variety of styles and colors, but this is the first time I’ve seen chargers made from actual pipe fittings. Pipe Works offers a unique collection of USB chargers, lamps and furniture that have been built using casted pipe fittings. These chargers have a cool industrial vibe and […]

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Tin Pan Rhythm app brings your song ideas to life

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnpsXvSKlCY If you’ve always wanted to play an instrument but don’t have the money to buy a piano, guitar or other instrument or don’t have any spare time to invest in learning the ins and outs of playing it, Tin Pan Rhythm is a new iOS app that makes playing music fun and easy. If you’re like me,

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Grab a 2000mAh Powerskin backup battery pack for just one cent

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If you complain about your iPhone or Android phone running out of battery at the most inopportune times, you need a backup battery. But which one do you buy? They come in all shapes, all sizes and all capacities. But the one thing the Powerskin PoP’n backup battery pack has going for it is the

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WaterField’s latest bag is for your bike

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To help celebrate National Bike to Work Day this Friday, WaterField has just announced a new pouch that they have designed to attach to your bike’s seat. The Rapide Bicycle Saddlebag is a US made bag with a cool retro vibe made from full-grain leather and waxed canvas. It holds a removable mini tool roll that organizes

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Julie’s gadget diary – Test driving T-Mobile day 2

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Yesterday was my first day testing a phone on T-Mobile’s network. I was very encouraged with the speedtest.net results at my house and even in my basement. Considering that I live in the middle of 12 wooded acres with no DSL, cable, etc., it’s surprising that they have LTE in my immediate area. But I just happen

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Charge your smartphone wirelessly with these small adapters

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Last month I published a news post making fun of a special wireless charging receiver for PMA style wireless chargers. I didn’t see the point of such a device which seemed to offer no benefits over a regular USB cable because the adapter was so bulky and clunky. Then today Brando sent me news about a similar

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Runtastic Libra Smart Scale, Apple Watch review part 2, Samsung Galaxy S6 edge and more – Weekly roundup

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Is everyone having a great weekend so far? To make it even better, pull up a chair, a cold drink and click through to see the full list of all the news, reviews and articles we posted this past week.

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Turn your Dropcam Pro into a hidden spy cam

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WiFi cameras like the Dropcam, Spotcam and others are great gadgets that let you keep an eye on your property when you’re not able to be there. But what if you want to keep an eye on things without people knowing that you’re keeping an eye on things? One way is to turn your Dropcam Pro into

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Sol Republic Shadow Wireless Bluetooth headphones review

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Although I’m not the resident audiophile on the team, that role goes to Bill Henderson, I do love listening to music and am always looking for headphones that sound great and are comfortable to wear for an extended period of time. I don’t think that shouldn’t too be much to ask for, but it really

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Hands-free isn’t just for calling, it’s for feeding babies too

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Moms and dads know that holding and feeding their baby is a two handed task… or at least it has been till now. The Beebo hands free bottle holder is an easy to use gadget that is like gaining a third hand. The Beebo is made from ‘baby safe’ materials that are free of BPA,

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Star Wars inspired headphones from SMS Audio

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To celebrate May the Fourth be With You Day (5/4) comes an announcement about the second edition Star Wars inspired headphone collection from SMS Audio. This collection includes four different pairs of headphones designed after popular Star Wars characters and icons. You can choose from R2-D2, Chewbacca, Tie Fighter or Darth Vader. These are on-ear

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Moff Band is a smart wearable toy for kids (and adults who don’t want to grow up)

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When I was a kid, we didn’t have smartphones, tablets, hand held game consoles or the internet to entertain us. We had to use our imagination. Sticks became swords and cardboard boxes became forts. Help your kids ignite their creativity and imagination with the Moff Band, a successfully funded Kickstarter project from last year. It’s

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Wirelessly monitor your ecig habit with the Smokio vaporizer

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I’m not a smoker and have never been a smoker, but I do know that it’s an extremely unhealthy and risky habit. It’s a habit that is very hard to kick without the help of drugs or strong will power. The new fad is to switch from regular cigarettes to electronic cigarettes also know as

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JetPens is now carrying a full line of Pilot FriXion erasable ink products

A few years ago I reviewed the Pilot FriXion erasable pen. This pen features ink that can easily be “erased” by rubbing the rubber “eraser” over the lines on a page. I have those words in quotes because the ink isn’t really erased, it’s been made invisible by heat from the friction of rubbing over

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Gadgeteer app, MPOW Swift Bluetooth headphones, QuiqLiteX LED flashlight and more – Weekly roundup

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Have you been too busy to visit The Gadgeteer every day this week for your daily fix of gadget related news and reviews? Then this post is just for you. Just like a DVR for your TV, this is post is a DVR for this week’s Gadgeteer posts. So get comfy and click through to

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