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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

Transfer files with your new MacBook without an adapter using Patriot’s new Type-C USB flash drive

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The Type-C USB flash memory drive from Patriot has been designed for computers that feature a Type-C USB port like Apple’s new MacBook. Whether you hate the idea of a laptop with just one port or love it, you have to admit that it will be a hassle to use an adapter every time you […]

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Ninja blender, Neato BotVac, iOmount and more – Gadget review updates

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Are you curious how products continue to preform weeks, months and even years after we’ve posted our reviews? This week Bill Henderson and I have a five review updates to share. Click through to see a list of updated reviews and then scroll to the bottom of each of the listed reviews to read our latest

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An iPhone case that is born to be wild

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The Backhand Rider cases from Kimovations will get your motor running as you head out on the highway (sorry, I couldn’t resist). They are wearable phone cases that can hold most 5 inch long smartphones including the iPhone 4, 5s, Samsung S4 mini Moto E, Samsung Prevail and more. These cases have been designed to

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The Gadgeteer, there’s an app for that!

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After almost 18 years, The Gadgeteer finally has a stand alone app! As of today you can download and install The Gadgeteer Android app from the Google Play store. Don’t worry iPhone and iPad peeps, an iOS version will also be available very soon. It is still going through Apple’s approval process. The Android app has the same

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Iron Man sings all your favorite tunes

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Why buy an ordinary Bluetooth speaker when you can buy one that is a life sized replica of Iron Man’s head. The MARVEL Iron Man Mark XLIII 1:1 Scale Bluetooth Speaker from Brando plays all your favorite tunes via Bluetooth, USB flash drive or 3.5mm audio cable. Pair it with your Bluetooth enabled mobile device,

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Apple Watch first looks, Google Nexus 6, Fitbit Scale, PixelBlock email tracking and more – Weekly roundup

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Saturday night is the perfect time to catch up on all the news, reviews and articles that we posted this week on The Gadgeteer. There’s bound to be some posts that you didn’t get a chance to read earlier this week, so check out the full list after the break.

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Fitbit Aria WiFi Smart Scale review

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Whether you call it the IOT (Internet of Things), being plugged in, or something else, I really enjoy using connected devices. Some people will say, who needs a thermometer that saves your readings or a fitness tracker that tells you how many steps you’ve walked each day. I say why not! I don’t have the world’s

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The Power Jacket more than doubles your Samsung Galaxy S6’s run time

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If you just picked up a shiny new Samsung Galaxy S6 and would like to protect and extend its battery life, meet the Power Jacket from Brando. The Power Jacket protects the back of the phone, while also adding an extra 3200 mAh of battery life. It snaps on the back of the phone and

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Healthy Back Bag, EmoFix selfie remote, Sena iPad Air case and more – Weekly roundup

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Did you visit The Gadgeteer every day this week to get your daily dose of gadget related news, articles and reviews? If you answered no, then here’s a quick way to catch up. Click through to see the full list of news, articles and reviews from this past week.

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Julie’s gadget diary – 5 reasons why I think Android devices are better than Apple devices

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Yesterday I posted an article titled: 5 reasons why I think Apple devices are better than Android devices. Today I’m going to take the opposite view and argue with myself by listing the top 5 reasons why I think Android devices are better than Apple devices. Since I’m a bigger Android fan than Apple fan at the

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This weird looking ring thingy adds wireless charging to your non-wireless charging device

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From the world’s stupidest products category comes the Duracell Powermat + Ring. This product is for people who have devices that don’t have wireless charging built in and no common sense. Just plug the huge plastic loopy thing into the micro USB connector on your device and then set it on the two piece charging pad.

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Julie’s gadget diary – 5 reasons why I think Apple devices are better than Android devices

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When it comes to mobile devices, fans can be very vocal when talking about their favorite. If you dare put down their chosen platform, some people will take it as a personal insult worthy of verbal fisticuffs. I’ve often wondered why we can be so sensitive about our choices when it comes to smartphones and tablets. To add

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Logitech is now offering their Keys-To-Go keyboard for Android and Windows Mobile devices

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Logitech is now offering their popular Keys-To-Go keyboard for the iPad, redesigned for Android and Windows Mobile devices. This  ultra portable Bluetooth keyboard features a water-repellent FabricSkin that protects the keyboard from spills and dirt, a well-spaced layout with Android and Windows shortcut keys, a rechargeable battery that lasts up to three months and a

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