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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

Mujjo introduces the 80° leather wallet iPhone 6 Plus case

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Now that you have an iPhone 6 Plus, how are you going to protect it from everyday wear and tear? Are you using a rubber bumper case? Boring… Maybe you have a snap-on plastic shell on the back. Even more boring… If you want an iPhone 6 Plus case that looks fantastic while also doubling as […]

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Hook-Eze is a hook tying gadget for fisherman

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Here’s a little something for our gadget loving fisherman readers. It’s the Hook-Eze and it claims to help you quickly and safely tie a fishing hook to your line without drawing any blood. It’s a simple gadget invented by Ross Bain of Australia, that is basically a holder that snaps over the hook’s barb so

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Kenu Stance is a compact tripod for iPhones that will fit in your pocket

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The Kenu Stance is a handy tripod that plugs into the Lightning port on newer iPhones using a patent pending MicroMount which is made of a composite material called Grilamid. The stand features a zinc-alloy construction providing a stable base with non-slip feet and a ball-and-pivot joint that lets the iPhone tilt and rotate freely for taking pictures, using Facetime

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CREE’s Great American Bulb Swap comes to NYC, Boston and Washington DC

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In the past few years a lot of people have traded their power sucking incandescent bulbs for CFL bulbs as a way to cut energy costs. They get a big thumbs up for cutting energy, but there are problems with CFL bulbs including the fact that they have mercury in them. Not disposing of these bulbs properly

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Verizon gets in the holiday spirit on Nov 26 for their first “Connection Day”

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Today Verizon Wireless announced that November 26, 2014 will be designated as their first “Connection Day”. From 11/26 – 12/24 Verizon will be giving away a selection of tech goodies which includes free Wi-Fi, digital magazines, audio books, music and more. The best part is that the bulk of these gifts are not just for Verizon

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Audioengine introduces gorgeous new B2 Bluetooth speaker

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Texas based Audioengine who are known for their high end speakers and audio accessories, have announced a new speaker that has me drooling. It’s the B2 Bluetooth speaker. I know that there are more Bluetooth speakers on the market than there are people in China, but this one is a cut above most. With a

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KeyShair lets you share your desktop or laptop’s keyboard and mouse with your smartphone

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How would you like to use a full sized keyboard and mouse to interact with your smartphone and tablet without having to carry a set of peripherals with you? You can with the KeyShair from IOGear. Just plug the KeyShair USB adapter into a desktop or laptop computer (PC or Mac), run the built in app

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Buy a Nokia Lumia 830 Windows Phone 8.1 from AT&T and get a free Fitbit Flex

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The Nokia Lumia 830 is now available in the U.S. online exclusively at AT&T.com and at AT&T retail stores. The Lumia 830 is a Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone with all the special attributes that I love including Qi wireless charging, replaceable battery, microSD card slot, FM radio and a double tap screen wakeup feature. It even comes

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LEGO will soon be offering a Big Bang Theory set, but you can get your hands on unofficial sets now

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One of my favorite TV shows is The Big Bang Theory. What’s not to love as it features a group of geeky friends that like all the same stuff that I do: computers, gadgets, video games, comic books, etc. Fans of the popular TV show who are also fans of LEGO showed their support by

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Attach this 100x magnifying microscope to your iPhone 6 and become a super hero scientist

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Here’s an interesting accessory for your iPhone 6 that will be fun to play with and educational too. It’s the iPhone 6 60X-100X UltraClear Magnifying Microscope with Back Cover and Brightness LED from Brando. Just snap the special cover to the back of your phone and attach the microscope over the iPhone’s camera lens and you’re

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Jawbone UP MOVE helps you get fit without emptying your wallet

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Activity trackers are great tools to help motivate people to move more and get healthier. The only problem is that most of them are cost prohibitive for a lot of people. The good news is that Jawbone, one of the major players in the fitness tracker market, has just announced a sub $50 tracker. It’s

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Improve iPhone 6 selfies with the Nova Bluetooth Flash

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There’s nothing more tragic than taking badly lit selfies snapped with your new iPhone 6. Don’t subject the world, Instagram, Facebook, etc with your dimly or overexposed duck-faced pictures anymore. Run, don’t walk to the nearest Apple store and buy a Nova Bluetooth flash. This is a wireless flash made especially for the iPhone. It’s

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Cooking will become more accurate with a set of Levoon measuring spoons

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If you like to cook, you know that measuring ingredients is one of the important parts of guaranteeing good results. No one wants to eat something that is too salty, too sweet or too bleh. That’s why good cooks use measuring spoons. The only downside to using measuring spoons is that you need a knife

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Regan Arts Virtual Reality Beginner’s Guide and Smartphone VR Viewer Toolkit review

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I’m a big Star Trek fan and always wished that the holodeck was a real thing instead of a fantasy created for a TV show. The idea of being able to walk into a different world with a flip of a button sounds so cool. Imagine being able to visit the Sydney Opera House in

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Don’t get twacked in the noggin with a bungee cable ever again, switch to LYNX Hooks

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Bungee cables, I love them and I hate them. I remember using them all the time when I had a small pickup truck. I would use them to secure boxes in the back on trash day. Numerous times I was snapped by one of the cords when it slipped out of the hook while trying

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TEC RETREEV is a pocket grappling hook for your Ninja toolbelt

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The RETREEV Compact Retrieval Tool from TEC Accessories is a tool that any spy, ninja or MacGyver wannabe would love to add to their collection of gear. The RETREEV looks like a small flashlight, but it’s actually a grappling hook that will fit in your pocket. It’s made of aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum with a

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ChargerLeash smart charging cable goes Pro with new snooze feature

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Early this year Smythe reviewed the first gen ChargerLeash, a smart USB charging cable that warned you when you left it behind so you wouldn’t lose it while traveling. Now the same company has announced the 2nd generation of the ChargerLeash, the ChargerLeash Pro. Available with either a Apple 30-Pin, Lightning, Micro or 2-in-1 Apple

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Janet’s iPhone 6 Plus gear list, garden hoses, Colonel Littleton leather messenger bags and more – Weekly roundup

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Are you feeling like you went a little overboard on sugar last night? I have just the remedy for your Halloween candy hangover. It’s a list of all the reviews and news that we posted this week. So step away from the Reese cups and MilkyWay candy bars, pull up a chair and make sure you

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