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.

Save up to 45% and grab a free flashlight during Olight’s Christmas sale!

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NEWS – Olight has just kicked off its Christmas sale with up to 45% off various flashlights and other EDC gear. In addition to these discounts, there is free shipping on orders over $49 and they are also doing a giveaway of an i3E EOS flashlight (while supplies last) for new and existing customers who have created […]

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I don’t need it, but I want this tiny clip-on webcam

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NEWS – The Opal Tadpole is a webcam that is designed to clip on your laptop’s screen. That isn’t all that exciting, but when you dig into the specs, the Tadpole has some interesting features with noting. First up is the 1090P camera which features a mirrorless Sony IMX582 RS sensor. Then there’s the built-in

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This scissor multi-tool could make a fun stocking stuffer for the EDC fans on your holiday shopping list

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NEWS – The Sun Company SwingShears is a pair of folding scissors with extra functionality. This small multi-tool has a built-in screwdriver, 5 hex wrenches, a phone holder, and a carabiner. It’s made of stainless steel and is small enough to fit in a pocket or clipped to a bag. Grab one for your EDC

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We’re giving away 3 travel chargers with MagSafe from ZAGG!

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CONTEST NEWS – Today might be your lucky day because our friends at ZAGG have generously offered to give away one of their 3-in-1 Travel Chargers with MagSafe to 3 lucky winners! Even if you don’t have an iPhone yourself, you can still enter this contest and give the prize to someone else if you

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Save 80% off this awesome Vosteed cleaver!

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DEAL NEWS – If you don’t need another pocket knife but can’t resist a good deal on gear from Vosteed, check out their GRANDKNIFE Minibarbar Cleaver, which is currently on sale for 80% off on Amazon. This full-tang butcher-style knife with a Damascus steel blade and a G10 handle with a bottle opener on the

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MOFT Snap Case Movas and Snap Invisible Phone Tripod Stand review

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REVIEW – I didn’t order my iPhone 15 Pro Max until a couple of months after it was announced, and as a result, I lost out on all of the case review offers that flooded my inbox in the early days of the 15 series of phones. Luckily another offer came in days before the

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Blank Forces EDC gear review – titanium INJECTOR Pen & Dock and Hyperlink carabiner

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REVIEW – I’m always looking for great pens that I can use as part of my EDC, even if I’m mostly stuck at a desk all day. That’s where the Blank Forces INJECTOR pen is a fun option because it can go from pocket to desk in an elegant way. Let’s take a look at

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Gyroor C1 electric scooter review – You can sit and ride on this scooter!

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REVIEW – I reviewed my first scooter this year, and I’ve had fun riding it up and down my road. I thought it would be a fun way to ride to the mailbox every day since it’s about a quarter of a mile from my front door. The only problem is that I sometimes get

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Creality unveils Ender-3 V3 KE: The smart entry-level 3D printer for everyone

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SPONSORED NEWS – Smart, speedy, and versatile, the Ender-3 V3 KE is your new gateway to 3D printing. Creality, a pioneer in the 3D printing industry, proudly announces the latest addition to its renowned Ender-3 series, the Ender-3 V3 KE. Building upon the legacy of the Ender-3 series, this new release comes with extensive upgrades and

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Outdoors or indoors, the 2-in-1 MorphRover eBike will keep you fit while you have fun riding it

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DEAL NEWS – The FreeBeat MorphRoover is the world’s first 2-in-1 eBike you can ride outdoors and indoors! This allroad 8-speed fat tire eBike is a unique electric bike because it’s designed to be an indoor exercise bike and a regular road bike. When you pedal it indoors for 30 minutes, it charges the internal

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EKO Touchless Automatic Soap Dispenser review

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REVIEW – Ever since I reviewed the Simple Human liquid soap dispenser, I’ve become a fan of touchless soap dispensers. What’s not to love with no more messy goopy bars of wet soap sliding around on the top of your bathroom sink or bathtub? When I was offered the chance to review the EKO Touchless

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Onyx BOOX Palma review – Looks like a phone but it’s a mini ereader that fits in your pocket

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REVIEW – Dedicated eReaders are great because they allow you to carry a whole collection of books in one device. But most are too big to fit comfortably into a pocket – until now. Today I want to tell you about the Onyx BOOX Palma. Will it become the iPod for ebooks? Let’s check it

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Kismile 25” Electric Fireplace review – Cozy retro vibes

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REVIEW – It was 18ºF until about noon today, and now it’s a sweltering 26ºF. Winter temperatures are already here in southern Indiana. The first word that comes to mind is brrrrr! I don’t like being cold, and to prove it, I wear a sweater 365 days of the year. When I was offered the 

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NocFree split keyboard, TiSpanner tiny wrench multi-tool, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today, I have some Kickstarter campaigns for people who are interested in desk tools, pocket tools, and hydration tools. Let’s check them out! NocFree Lite Split Keyboard What is it? The NocFree Lite is a 60% sized split-style wireless mechanical keyboard. Why do I like it? I like the NocFree Lite because

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Carved Pocket Knife with Damascus steel blade review

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REVIEW – If you’ve been looking for a one of a kind pocket knife, the knives from Carved will give you choice overload with their awesome looking wood and resin knives that also feature a Damascus stainless steel blade. Let’s take look. What is it? The Carved pocket knife is a flipper pocket knife with

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Julie’s favorite gear, Thrunite EDC whistle, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW – Every couple of months or so, I ask the Gadgeteer team if they have any updates that they’d like to send me for reviews that they submitted days, weeks, months, and even years ago. I like to revisit our past reviews to get a sense of how well the products we continue to

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The Gadgeteer team’s favorite laser engravers

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ARTICLE – I asked everyone on The Gadgeteer team who has reviewed laser engravers to tell me their favorites so we could share what we think with all of you, and here are the results! Alex Birch XTool D1 Pro Laser Engraver xTool D1 Pro Laser Engraving and Cutting Machine review – Shiny, red, powerful

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