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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

First there were ears, now there’s a tail. What’s next?

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Last year Jackie told us about Necomimi, a pair of robotic cat ears that move in response to your brain waves. Now you can don a tail to complete your transition into a cat. Say what? I’m not making this up folks… Neurowear will soon be offering the Shippo, which is a motorized tail that […]

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ION iCade Mobile Gaming Controller Review

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There’s no denying the fact that people love playing games on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Using the capacitive touch screen to play puzzle and word games on these devices is fun and easy. But playing action games using an on screen touch controller is less fun and less easy. At least for me… I find that

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Fitbit Launches Two New Digital Health Trackers

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Getting and staying fit can be a chore. Fitbit wants to make it fun by adding two new health trackers: the Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker and the Fitbit One Activity + Sleep Tracker. These new trackers feature Bluetooth 4.0, allowing you to wirelessly sync your data with your computer and / or iOS and

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Julie’s Gadget Diary – I’ve Decided Not to Order the iPhone 5

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I sorta hesitate to post this for the world to see because I’ve been known to change my mind. A lot. After feeling more fizzle than sparkle about Wednesday’s iPhone 5 unveiling, I’ve been going back and forth in my mind about my decision to pre-order one. I have been saving my Verizon upgrade since

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Be a Great Creator with the GALAXY Note 10.1 [Sponsored Video]

Who knew that some of history’s most celebrated writers and artists used a GALAXY Note 10.1 to help them create their works of art. 😉 But seriously, watching all these GALAXY Note 10.1 videos makes me very interested in trying one. At least until I can get my hands on a pressure sensitive stylus to

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Everpurse Charges Your Phone

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The Everpurse looks awesome and I want one. Now. But unfortunately it’s a darn Kickstarter project, which means I have to wait. I hate waiting. What is it you ask? It’s a small zippered purse that will hold your smartphone. Wait, don’t stop reading… It holds AND charges your smartphone’s battery with an internal battery.

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Ten One Design Announces New Pogo Connect Bluetooth Pressure Sensitive Stylus

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After years of practically being forgotten, the stylus is enjoying a revival in popularity. The company that introduced the first capacitive stylus will soon be releasing what may be the first touch sensitive Bluetooth stylus. Originally coded named the Blue Tiger, Ten One Design’s latest creation is the Pogo Connect. Featuring what Ten One has

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VuPoint Solutions Photo Cube Photo Printer Review

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If own an iPhone or Android smartphone and enjoy using your phone as a camera to snap all manner of pics, the VuPoint Solutions Photo Cube Photo Printer is a great little accessory to consider if you’re the type of person that likes instant gratification. Staples was kind enough to sent me this printer for

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Microsoft Wireless Mobile 3500 Mouse Limited Editions Artist Series Review

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Two years ago, Bill Kuch reviewed Microsoft’s Wireless Mobile 3500 mouse. Microsoft is still selling this popular mouse and has just added a new line of limited edition artist series versions. Nothing has changed with the hardware, but if you want a wireless mouse with a little extra style, check out my quick review.

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Digital Innovations Nest Earbud Protector Review

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Digital Innovations has created one of my favorite gadget accessories of 2012. It’s the Nest Earbud Protector. If you use earbud type earphones to listen to music, you’ll love the Nest because it solves the age-old problem of tangled earbud cables. This little storage accessory is one of those products that is simple and so

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EnChroma Sunglasses Give People with Color Blindness Better Color Vision

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Hundreds of million people worldwide suffer from protanomalous and deuteranomalous CVD (otherwise known as red/green color blindness). This problem is more common in men, with an estimated 1 in 12 having some sort of color related vision deficiency. My Dad is color blind and so is my boss. Women can also have this problem, but it’s

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