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, productivity hacks, and minimalism. Learn more about me and my favorite gear.

Charge your Apple Watch anywhere with this $18.99 keychain charger

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DEAL NEWS – This Apple Watch Wireless Charger Keychain protects you from all manner of charging failures — and it’s now just $18.99 while this offer lasts. The biggest failure of EDC tech, like tablets and smartwatches, isn’t usually the device itself. No, it’s usually the owner who forgets to keep their gear fully charged […]

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Help wanted – Join the Gadgeteer team and review cool gadgets!

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NEWS – Would you like to become a writer on the Gadgeteer team and write about interesting gadgets and cool gear? I currently have 2-3 positions that I need to fill. Interested? Read below for details on how to apply. Update 1/19/24 Over 30 people have emailed me expressing interest in the 2-3 spots that

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BLUETTI’s SwapSolar keeps your gear charged and drinks chilled on your epic road trips 

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SPONSORED NEWS – Geared up for a road trip and want to keep your favorite beers and drinks refreshingly cool? BLUETTI is launching its first ecosystem product within its diverse lineup- the SwapSolar, an industry-first duo of AC180T swappable solar generator and MultiCooler 3-in-1 portable car fridge, bringing a new level of comfort and convenience

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Hollyland LARK M2 wireless lavalier microphone review – A microphone system for cameras and smartphones

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REVIEW – Video content creators know that other than a camera, there are two other important things needed to produce quality content. One is good lighting, and the other is good sound. You can’t create a great video if the audio is not clear and crisp. While our cameras and smartphones may have good built-in

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The Gerber Prybrid combines a utility knife, a prybar, and more

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NEWS – Back in 2020, I posted about Gerber’s utility knife multi-tools, and now they have added another knife/basic multi-tool to their line of Prybrid utility knives. At first glance, the new Gerber Prybrid Utility Clip looks exactly like their existing Prybrid knife. It features a utility blade, cord cut notch, bottle opener, pry bar,

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The Phantom folding utility knife opens 3 ways!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When it comes to knives, the ones I use more than all others are utility knives. That’s because I receive a lot of packages, and utility knives are the easiest type of knife to use to open and break down boxes for recycling. When I saw the Phantom 2.0 Titanium Folding Utility

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Meet the EMEET AirFlow open ear earbuds

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NEWS – What do you look for in a pair of earbuds? Comfortable open-ear design? 40-hour battery life? Dual noise cancellation? IPX5 waterproof? How about all that and a detachable boom microphone and UV light sterilization? That’s what you get with the new EMEET AirFlow wireless open-ear earbuds. EMEET is not a new brand. We’ve

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Interesting gadget tips #1 – Reusing old battery packs

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ARTICLE – Long time reader technojeff sent me an email a few days ago with a suggestion/idea for the site that I thought was fantastic. He said Maybe you should add an ITS (Interesting Tip Section) to the Gadgeteer? Not a place for Windows or Other OS tech tips, but more like gadget related tips. And

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Urbanix is a tiny EDC multi-tool for your keychain

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you like to carry the most basic tools with you when you’re on the go, you need to take a look at the Urbanix multi-function tool, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. You may have seen similar carabiner-style tools in the past, but this one has to be the smallest

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The Mantis Pen multitool isn’t really a pen, but 2 of its 4 functions are interesting to me

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m always looking for unique multi-tools, and the Mantis Pen, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, caught my eye for two of its four features. What is it? The Mantis Pen is an EDC “pen” made of titanium which features a modular design with two ends that can unscrew to provide

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Take your favorite bottles of wine with you when you travel because why not?

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NEWS – This next time you go on an epic adventure and don’t want to leave your best bottles of wine at home, you won’t have to. That’s because FlyWithWine has designed luggage and backpacks to both hold and dispense your favorite libations. If a backpack is your luggage of choice, FlyWithWine has the VinXplorer

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Do you wish the iPhone had a physical keyboard? Surprise, your dream has come true!

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NEWS – Back in 2007, I was rocking a Palm Treo smartphone, and when the iPhone first came on the scene, I couldn’t imagine using a phone without a built-in keyboard. I found it a little difficult to get used to not having real keys to press, but once I did, I was happy with

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Ski without special boots when you strap on these mini ski skates!

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NEWS – Unless you have a death wish or are Bode Miller, you won’t wear these strap-on mini skis on a black diamond slope. But for low-key fun on the snow, the Snowfeet Mini Ski Skates will let you slide without needing special footwear. The Mini Ski Skates are available in 4 different binding types.

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TIK PIK guitar picks don’t suck your blood but they do stick to you and your guitar!

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NEWS – No guitar player on the planet hasn’t dropped a pick at least once (or dozens of times). TIK PIKs have been designed to make it much harder to drop your guitar pick because they feature a nano-suction pad on both sides of the pick to give it a non-slip grip. But that’s not

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