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.

The YSMART keychain flashlight could become an EDC classic

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NEWS – YSMART LONDON is back with another crowdfunding campaign (it’s their 10th). This time, it’s for the YSMART MQ5 quick-release rechargeable flashlight. At first glance, it looks like a small flashlight you can attach to your belt loop, backpack strap, etc. But it has some extra features that make it very desirable, at least […]

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Julie’s favorite gear, Yardian Pro sprinkler system, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Today, we have a handful of review/article updates for you. There are updates to my favorite gear page, the mini PC (Acemagic) malware article, a Canon printer review, a sprinkler system review, and more. You should know the drill by now, click the link to the review and then scroll to the

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Keep dirt out of your USB-C ports with these super cheap dust plugs

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NEWS – Just like no one likes gunked up earbuds, no one likes dirt clogged USB-C ports. You know what I’m talking about: pocket lint in your iPhone’s charging port or sand from your last trip to the beach packed into your OnePlus 12‘s USB-C port. Gadgeteers, you don’t have to let your ports suffer

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EasySMX X10 Mechanic Master gaming controller review

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REVIEW – I will start this review by dropping an honesty bomb. Ready? I’m not a gamer. Yes, I know this is a review of a gaming controller, so the pre-requisite should be that a gamer reviews it. Right? But I was curious to try the EasySMX X10 Mechanic Master controller because it has hall

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You don’t need new AirPods, you just need to clean the gunk out of them!

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NEWS – If you use AirPods, or any earbuds for that matter, they can get dirty with debris like earwax. Yuck, right? If you don’t feel like the acoustic performance of your earbuds is as good as it was when you first bought them, then maybe they need to be cleaned. The KeyBudz Air Care

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This titanium phone stand doubles as an EDC multi-tool that can also glow in the dark!

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NEWS – During one of my daily internet surf sessions for interesting gear, I came upon the 4th Kickstarter campaign from MeTool for the AceStand. It’s an interesting accessory for your smartphone that folds up for easy storage in your pocket, or gear bag. What is it? The AceStand is a folding stand for a

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LG’s new PuriCare air purifier does more than just clean the air

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NEWS – Air purifiers are great for keeping the air inside our homes healthy and fresh, but can we all agree that they are mostly unattractive and take up too much space? LG is changing this with its new PuriCare AeroFurniture line of air purifiers. These 360º HEPA filter air purifiers are designed to do

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Creality’s new Ender-3 V3 sets a CoreXZ trend for consumer 3D printers

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SPONSORED NEWS – Creality, a world-leading 3D printer brand, unveils the remarkable Ender-3 V3, a CoreXZ bed slinger. Like the Ender-3 V2, a big hit in 2020, this upgrade will disrupt the market again with the new CoreXZ, 600mm/s speed, die-cast gantry & base, and Creality OS. It is meant to be a new pacesetter

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This watch is guaranteed to turn heads and start conversations

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When I first stumbled upon the BTF Nixie Watch Kickstarter campaign, it made me flashback to all of our crazy Tokyoflash watch reviews and the OnHand PC watch that I drooled over and ultimately reviewed more than 24 years ago! WOW! Time flies when you’re reviewing gadgets. What is it? The BTF

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Save 70% on BirdBike eBike this Presidents’ Day with free shipping

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DEAL NEWS – Make your commute more fun (and efficient) with the BirdBike eBike. This Presidents’ Day, it’s only $699.97 (reg. $2,299) through February 21 — with free shipping! Sick of sitting in traffic every day while you’re burning through expensive gas? There’s a better way to commute, and you can save a bundle this Presidents’

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NOMAD Magnetic Leather Back review – A MagSafe leather back for your iPhone 15!

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REVIEW – Wow! When Chuck of Nomadgoods emailed me about this new “case” for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, my first thought was, “This is genius!” I can’t believe it’s taken this long for someone to come up with an ultra-thin magnetic back for the iPhone. But here we are, and I am

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The $40 Mymanu Link transmitter makes wireless listening a breeze for most audio devices

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DEAL NEWS – The Mymanu Link Bluetooth Transmitter & Receiver seamlessly bridges your audio to all kinds of gadgets equipped with an audio jack. With this limited-time offer, it’s now only $39.99. While we’d love all headphones, earbuds, and other audio devices to be totally wireless, some devices just aren’t yet ready for that level

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Woluki OnePlus 12 slim frameless case review

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REVIEW – When I received the OnePlus 12 to review, I immediately needed a case for it because it is incredibly slippery without one. I was surprised to find several cases on Amazon, given that the OnePlus 12 isn’t a popular phone (yet) and was just released. I bought the Woluki Slim Frameless Case, and

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