Clicky

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

Moose Brand wallets review

moosebrand wallet 1

I’ve never done drugs or gotten high unless you count snorting the addictive smell of these gorgeous leather wallets from Moose Brand. Hand me anything made of leather and I automatically bring it up to my nose for a sniff. Ahhhhh… There’s something comforting about the smell of leather – good leather though, not weirdly […]

Moose Brand wallets review Read More




ConvertAHangers add a hook to annoying hookless hotel hangers

convert a hanger

Do the anti-theft style hangers that you find in hotel closets annoy you because they can’t be removed to hang your clothing on a door knob or shower rod due to the fact that they don’t have an actual hook on top? Here’s a solution for you, it’s the ConvertAHanger adapter. The CovertAHanger is an

ConvertAHangers add a hook to annoying hookless hotel hangers Read More

Aukey Luna wireless charging dock review

aukey luna 1

Ever since I bought a Qi wireless charger for my Samsung Galaxy S3, I’ve become a Qi snob. I even hacked my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to add that capability to it. Now if a smartphone doesn’t have the ability to charge wirelessly, I’m not interested in using it as my primary device. Qi charging is so

Aukey Luna wireless charging dock review Read More

Misfit announces new more affordable Misfit Flash activity tracker

misfit flash

Coming days after announcing compatibility with Windows Phone devices, Misfit has now released a new activity tracker called the Flash. The Flash sticks with the unique circular design of their popular Misfit Shine tracker, but this one comes in with a price that  is under $50. The Flash is constructed of a special soft-touch plastic

Misfit announces new more affordable Misfit Flash activity tracker Read More




skydrop sprinkler controller checks the weather before watering your lawn

skydrop1

Skydrop is a smart controller that connects directly to your lawn sprinkler system using WiFi. It can measure the soil conditions of your yard like humidity, temperature, wind, solar radiation and slope along with hyper-local weather data to help create a watering schedule that will conserve both water and money by preventing over watering. Skydrop

skydrop sprinkler controller checks the weather before watering your lawn Read More

Reactions to Apple, nickels that point north, Martian watches and more – Weekly roundup

weekly roundup

To help make sure that you didn’t miss any of our gadget related news, reviews or articles from this past week we’ve compiled a list for you. Click through to see the full list of news, reviews and articles from this past week. You can thank us later.

Reactions to Apple, nickels that point north, Martian watches and more – Weekly roundup Read More




Misfit Shine activity tracker app is now available for Windows Phone

misfit

Of all the activity trackers that I’ve reviewed (there have been a lot!), the one that gets the award for the sleekest, most fashionable and most unique design is the Misfit Shine from Misfit Wearables. The Shine started out only working with iOS devices and then later became compatible with Android devices. Windows Phone users

Misfit Shine activity tracker app is now available for Windows Phone Read More




KontrolFreek wants you to play video games like a boss

freek

KontrolFreek is a company that makes video game accessories that snap directly onto the control sticks for Xbox and PlayStation handheld gaming controllers. These add-ons are compatible with both the new PS4 and Xbox One controllers as well as older console controllers like the Xbox 360 and PS3. They are designed to improve gaming performance, accuracy

KontrolFreek wants you to play video games like a boss Read More

Join the dark side with your own posable Darth Vader metal figure

darthvader

Star Wars geeks will love this one. It’s a 5 inch tall Darth Vader figure from Herocross made of a hybrid metal material (not sure what that means exactly) with over 15 movable joints. The figure comes with four interchangeable hands to give Darth different gestures, a lightsaber (of course) and a display stand. The

Join the dark side with your own posable Darth Vader metal figure Read More

Julie’s gadget diary – I have a new appreciation for screen protectors

lgg3 oops 1

Unlike some people, I don’t coddle my smartphones. I almost never use a case and the same can be said for screen protection. I’ve been carrying my phone in the cargo pocket of my pants or my bag for years and have been lucky that I have not to have any mishaps involving drops. With Gorilla

Julie’s gadget diary – I have a new appreciation for screen protectors Read More




Reactions to Apple’s iPhone 6 and Watch announcements

apple watch

You really have to give Apple a lot of credit when it comes to putting on a new product announcement event. They are definitely the masters of hype and showmanship. Even though I say I don’t care about the iPhone anymore, I still get excited just like the rest of the planet to hear about

Reactions to Apple’s iPhone 6 and Watch announcements Read More

Phorce Pro is a 3 way convertible bag that holds and charges your gear

phorce1

The Phorce Pro is a briefcase that converts into a backpack or messenger bag. That in itself is not unique; we’ve seen numerous bags that have this ability to convert from one form to another. What sets the Phorce Pro apart from those bags is that it has a built in rechargeable 26,000 mAH lithium-ion

Phorce Pro is a 3 way convertible bag that holds and charges your gear Read More

Swivl makes your smartphone or tablet follow you around like a puppy

swivl

Swivl is a robotic accessory for your Android, iOS or DSLR that’s been designed to make lectures and presentations more dynamic. It’s actually a special base that holds your mobile device (phone, tablet or camera) that can pan 360 degrees or tilt 20 degrees as you walk around the room. A small handheld dongle links

Swivl makes your smartphone or tablet follow you around like a puppy Read More




Track your family’s temperature readings with the Kinsa Smart Thermometer

kinsa

The Kinsa Smart Thermometer is a smartphone connected digital thermometer that is compatible with a variety of iOS and Android devices (see compatibility info). The name “Kinsa” comes from the words Kinder, meaning child, and Kin, meaning family. The thermometer is thin and flexible for comfort and plugs into the headphone jack of the mobile

Track your family’s temperature readings with the Kinsa Smart Thermometer Read More

IK Multimedia announces iRig Mic Field for iOS devices

ik irigmicfield 2

Now you can capture high quality audio for video and audio projects anywhere with IK Multimedia’s new iRig Mic Field microphone. This new microphone has been designed especially for Lightning-compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch devices and features two high-quality cardioid electret condenser capsules, 24-bit audiophile-grade A/D converter (with 44.1/48kHz sample rate), 115 dB maximum

IK Multimedia announces iRig Mic Field for iOS devices Read More

Moto Hint is a Bluetooth headset that doesn’t make you look like a tool or does it?

moto hint

Earlier this week Motorola took the wraps off two new smartphones and the Moto 360 smartwatch, but the new device that caught my interest the most is the Motorola Hint Bluetooth headset. This is the first headset that I’ve seen in a very long time that I’d actually consider wearing – in public. That’s because

Moto Hint is a Bluetooth headset that doesn’t make you look like a tool or does it? Read More