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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

Saddleback Leather Satchel, Fuji X-E2 mirrorless camera, Keysmart keychain and more – Gadget review updates

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Last week we posted our first set of review updates. Review updates are a quick look back at some of the products that we’ve reviewed in the past that we’re still using weeks, months and years later. Today we have another batch of updates for your reading pleasure. Just scroll to the bottom of each […]

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This mega sized Rubik’s Cube-like puzzle will make your head explode

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I can remember when the original Rubik’s Cube came out back in the 80’s. I had to have one and quickly became frustrated when I couldn’t solve the colorful 3D cube puzzle. I’m not too proud to admit that I finally cheated and found some step by step instructions on how to solve it. Now I

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The perfect Christmas stocking for your favorite soldier

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The Tactical Holiday Stocking from ThinkGeek will bring a smile to any soldier on your shopping list. It is made of heavy duty nylon and features an array of gift attachment points including MOLLE straps, a hook and loop panel, pouch, attachment loops and a zippered compartment on the exterior. The stocking has two carabiners,

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X-mini CLEAR Custom 2.1 Audio System Bluetooth speaker review

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The market is so flooded with Bluetooth speakers that anyone trying to wedge another speaker into the mix better have perfect audio and unique features to attract attention away from the rest of the contenders. Today I’m going to show you the X-mini CLEAR Bluetooth speaker. X-mini should sound familiar to you. They are the

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Make your own Star Wars crossguard lightsaber with free 3D printer files

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, you have surely seen the movie trailer for Episode VII of the Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The biggest buzz about this movie sneek peak is the awesome new lightsaber that has two mini lightsabers that project from the hilt after

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Dot-Tec DotPen active stylus review

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My love for styluses goes way back to the good old days of the Palm Pilot PDA. If you know what that is, you’ll also remember the plastic “toothpick” stylus that started it all. When the iPhone and iPad came on the scene the stylus disappeared for awhile because touch screens changed from resistive to capacitive

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Tonight’s episode of Shark Tank features Biaggi folding luggage

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There are only a couple of gadget specific TV shows that I know of and Shark Tank is my favorite. I always love it when I’m watching the show and someone comes on to pitch a product that we’ve written about or even reviewed in the past. It’s fun to see people who I’ve interacted

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WiebeTech Mouse jiggler, Krups Espresso machine, Waka Waka Power Charger, Auggiedog Pooper Scooper and more – Gadget review updates

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Many of you have asked for us to update our reviews with our experiences and thoughts weeks, months and even years after the review was originally posted. This way you will know if the product can survive long term. So you asked for it and now we’re delivering. Here are the first batch of reviews

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Inspire a new generation of gadgeteers with this fun children’s book

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One of our regular readers sent in a tip about a very cute book for aspiring gadgeteer kids. It’s called Harold and the Wimple-Dimple Dimmer-Wimmer by Carolyn Donovan and it’s about a 7 year old boy who moves into a new house and finds a pile of junk (what his mother calls it) in the

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IOGEAR KeyShair Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse sharing adapter review

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Picture this scenario: You are sitting in front of your laptop or desktop computer texting your friends on your smartphone using its onscreen keyboard. Most of us do this activity many times a day. But I know of a gadget that will make texting and emailing on your phone much easier and faster – especially if you’re already

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Keep an eye on your kids in the backseat without looking over your shoulder

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We have reviewed quite a few surveillance cameras for your home like the DropCam, but this is the first camera I’ve seen that has been designed especially for use inside your car. No, the InfantTech Always in View Baby Monitor is not a dashcam which points outside your windshield to record your driving adventures, this

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Keurig 2.0, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, gift ideas and more – Weekly roundup

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Is everyone still recovering from eating way too much turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie? Or maybe you’re nursing sore feet from your shopping adventures yesterday during Black Friday? Either way, it’s time to turn up the Christmas music on the stereo, get comfy in your favorite chair and catch up on all our news and

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The 3-in-1 Smart Box is a pocket sized speaker, shutter button and loss preventer

The 3-in-1 Smart Box is a keychain attachable gadget that offers three different features in one tiny package. Just pair the 3-in-1 Smart Box with your Android device and install the free app to toggle the features on and off. Are you a forgetful person when it comes to your phone? You’ll never walk off

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Gift ideas for writers and Moleskine Fans

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Moleskine and similarly sized notebooks make great gifts for writers, doodlers and people who like to journal. A new notebook is one idea, but here are three Moleskine accessories that any writer would be happy to see under the tree this year. First up is is one of Moleskine’s line of bag organizers. Available in six colors, these

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