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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

Bluetooth Speaker Hat keeps your head warm and your ears filled with music

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The Bluetooth Speaker Hat from Brando is a tech clothing item that serves two purposes. It is an acrylic hat that will keep your head warm when it’s cold outside and it’s a Bluetooth speaker with phone capability. The hat charges via micro USB (Never thought I’d write that sentence) and features a microphone and […]

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Happy Holidays from The Gadgeteer

Everyone here at The Gadgeteer would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Feliz Navidad, Joyeux Noël, Season’s Greetings, Happy Festivus, Happy Christmahanukwanzakkus or the appropriate holiday wishes that apply to you. We hope you have a wonderful day filled with family, friends, good food, lively conversations, gifts, fun and

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Dexim iPhone Dual Charging Station, Wedgestand eReader stand, HEX Convertible laptop bag, Gilmour LeakFree hose and more– Gadget review updates

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Each week (or until we run out of updates) we add new info to reviews that we’ve posted in the past. In these weekly updates we let you know which products we have kept using or which products turned out to be duds weeks, months or even years after we originally reviewed them. Just scroll to the bottom of each

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Bracketron’s EZCharge doesn’t care which way you plug in the USB cable

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Bracketron’s new EZCharge two-way port USB chargers let you charge your USB enabled gadgets in your vehicle. That in itself isn’t unique, but the fact that the USB ports in the charger can accept USB cables plugged in regardless to orientation is unique. We’ve featured cables like the Remax reversible USB cables that can be

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SpotCam HD Wi-Fi Video Monitoring camera review

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When you work away from home or travel often, it’s nice to be able to check in on things at home for security and peace of mind. That’s why I have installed various WiFi security cameras in my home that can be accessed by web browsers and mobile apps. The newest camera that I’ve been

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VERT proves that white men can (or can’t) jump

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The VERT is a small wearable inertial measurement device that accurately measures and records jump data for athletes who play volleyball, basketball, track and field and other sports that require jumping. The device pairs with a free iOS app that can be monitored by coaches during use, and instantly provides jump rate and jump height. VERT

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Spy on your neighbors with this 80X telescope that attaches to your iPhone 6

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The Super Spy Ultra High Power Zoom 80X Telescope with Tripod Stand from Brando is the perfect tool for keeping an eye on your neighbor’s hot daughter dog who keeps leaving “presents” in your yard. The 80X zoom collapsing telescope snaps into the included iPhone 6 back cover. Also included is a tripod stand and

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You won’t have to worry about the covers ripping on these notesbooks

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Notebook fanatics will want to add a Mazzotti Books Veneer Notebook to their collection because the covers are made of plywood with or without gorgeous veneers. The notebooks feature 96 acid free pages, an inside paper pocket and an elastic band to hold the cover closed. The non veneered versions are available in A5 (5.8

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Powerbag Wheeled Briefcase, Kenu Airframe+ portable car mount and more – Gadget review updates

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Here at The Gadgeteer we review hundreds of gadgets and devices every year. The majority of which we shelve or give away not long after the review has been posted. There’s a limit to the number of activity trackers and headphones one person can wear. But what about those devices that we continue to use long after we’ve given

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Coffee is the first touch-based messaging app for Google’s Android Wear

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Being able to read incoming SMS messages on your Google Android Wear smartwatch comes in handy when your phone is in your bag or pocket. But if you want to send a quick reply through the watch, your only option has been to have your dictated voice message converted into text. Some people don’t like to

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Rapoo T120P Wireless Touch Mouse review

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I’ve been using a Logitech V470 Bluetooth Cordless Laser Mouse with my MacBook Pro for a few years now. I like the size and fact that is wireless, but lately it has started behaving strangely. The cursor moves erratically on the screen when I move the mouse, making it difficult to do detailed Photoshop edits to

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Bellroy adds the Phone Pocket to their range of Elements wallets

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Back in July Andy told us about Bellroy’s new line of Elements wallets. Made of leather, these wallets are designed to be water-resistant for on the go active people. Now Bellroy has added another wallet to this range. It’s the Phone Pocket, which includes the same features as their original Elements wallets such as a

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PowerPole is a extension pole and backup battery for your GoPro

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For vloggers and narcissists there’s probably nothing worse than having your GoPro camera run out of juice right in the middle of a selfie video recording session. One solution to this first world problem is the PowerPole battery-integrated GoPro extension pole from Polar Pro Filters. The PowerPole was a recently successfully funded crowdfunded project on

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LidsLash makes sure your sunglasses don’t fall off your cap

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The LidsLash from Common Sense Inventions Inc. is an easy to use clip that can attach to almost any hat to hold your sunglasses in place when you’re not wearing them. Instead of putting your glasses over your hat only to have them fall on the ground when you bend over, the LidsLash uses rare

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Tire pressure monitor, turn your iPhone into a security camera and more – Weekly roundup

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Monday through Sunday we bring you a nice assortment gadget related news and reviews. If you don’t visit every day, our weekly roundup posts on Saturday night help you catch up by providing a full listing of all the articles that we’ve posted during the past 7 days. Click through to view the list.

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Manything cloud based security camera iOS app review

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Manything is an iOS app that will let you to turn your unused iPod touch, iPhone or iPad into a security camera that can be controlled and viewed remotely. You can even view captured video from as old as 30 days. But the most exciting thing about Manything is that it’s free. Well at least for now.

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