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.

5 last minute unique multi-tools and EDC gift ideas plus 1 crazy idea!

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ARTICLE – We’re coming down to the wire of shopping time with Christmas in just one week. If you’re still struggling to finish your gift purchasing, I have a short list of ideas specifically for the people on your list who like unique multi-tools and other EDC gear. Ready, set, shop! 1. Leatherman Signal multi-tool […]

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WESN’s latest knife is a looker!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Our friends at WESN have a new fixed-blade knife that you’re going to want for your collection. The WESN Bornas has launched on Kickstarter and has already greatly surpassed its funding goal of $15,000 by more than $80,000 at the time that I’m writing this post. The Bornas is WESN’s first fixed-blade

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5 must-have winter storm gadgets to survive the season plus 1 crazy gadget!

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ARTICLE – Winter can be a tough time of year for many people, especially when severe storms hit. But with the right gadgets, you can make it through any storm. Back in the 70s when I was a kid, we had a blizzard in Southern Indiana and lost power for a couple of days. During

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Olight is giving away a flashlight that would make a great a stocking stuffer!

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DEAL NEWS – If you’re still trying to figure out what to buy for the EDC fans on your holiday gift list, now is the time to visit Olightstore.com because their Christmas sale has started and you can save up to 45% on a selection of their gear until 12/19/2022 23:59 EST! Also, if you

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Shargeek’s Retro charger gets even better!

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Last month I reviewed the Shargeek Retro 35W GaN Charger and fell in love with the mini Macintosh-inspired charger. Since then, they have come out with a 2 port version, and more recently they launched an Indiegogo campaign for the Retro 67 GaN charger. This new charger takes everything I liked about

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ABEARL launches 5kWh portable power station with the highest energy density

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SPONSORED NEWS – The world’s first 5kWh portable power station with the highest energy density will be launching soon on Kickstarter. High-tech company OUKITEL is unveiling its new brand ABEARL which aims to deliver safer, faster, and more sustainable power supply solutions to make life easier and better. ABEARL’s first product to be launched on

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Mechanical keyboard fans need to check out WhatGeek’s holiday sale!

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NEWS – In recent years, mechanical keyboards have rapidly gained in popularity and have become a fun hobby for do-it-yourself geeks and nerds who want to build or customize their ultimate keyboard down to the look of the keycaps, the key switches, and the clickity-clackity sound that they make while typing.  If you want to

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Deal of the day – This affordable ice machine will make your holiday parties cool!

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DEAL NEWS – If you are hosting any holiday parties, you know that nothing is more festive than a cold drink! And for that, you will need… ice! Today’s lighting deal on Amazon will help you save $52.99 off this countertop ice maker from the Free Village Store. This compact ice maker features a compressor

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70mai Dash Cam Omni review – 360° dashcam let’s you record outside and inside!

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REVIEW – If you’ve ever considered adding a dash cam to your car, the 70mai Dash Cam Omni is one that has some unique features worth checking out. Let’s take a look. What is it? The 70mai Dash Cam Omni is a dash cam that attaches to the inside of your vehicle’s windshield to record

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These tactical stockings are the perfect place for Santa to put EDC gear gifts!

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NEWS – If there is a soldier on your holiday shopping list, this tactical stocking could be a fun and easy way to hold all of their other gifts. Imagine filling this stocking with all kinds of EDC gear including multi-tools, knives, flashlights, and more. There will be no wrapping needed since this 600D nylon

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Deal of the day – Save $30 off this 10.1″ digital photo frame

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DEAL NEWS – Here’s a great gift idea for a family member or friend. This 10.1 inch digital photo frame features a wooden frame and 16GB of built-in file storage. You can email photos and videos directly to the frame. Imagine sending new photos to your loved ones that will surprise and delight them every

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We’re giving away 5 prizes from ZAGG and you won’t want to miss this one!

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CONTEST NEWS – To get you into even more of the holiday spirit, our friends at ZAGG have generously offered to give 5 lucky Gadgeteers any one product that they want from mophie! Yes, I said ANYTHING. It’s simple to enter, so what do you have to lose? Keep reading for all the details. Prizes:

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BLUETTI named as a CES 2023 Innovation Awards honoree

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SPONSORED NEWS – BLUETTI has been named a CES 2023 Innovation Awards honoree for their AC500 solar generator. This year’s CES Innovation Awards program received a record high number of over 2100 submissions. The announcement was made ahead of CES 2023, the world’s most influential technology event, happening Jan. 5-8 in Las Vegas, NV. The

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DDPAI Unveils the Z50 Dash Cam with superior dual-channel recording

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SPONSORED NEWS – DDPAI recently announced the Z50 Dash Cam with superior dual-channel recording. DDPAI aims to build a human-centered car-home interconnection ecosystem. Founded in 2013, DDPAI is committed to enriching travel and lifestyles with innovative technology by empowering intelligent travel and sharing an interesting life through machine vision, artificial intelligence, and 5G interconnection. They

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Halytus Announces Launch of HooKee – Next Gen Smart Home Gym with HydroFlex Technology

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – T The respected team at Halytus, made up of fitness lovers and deep tech enthusiasts creating innovative home gym solutions, just announced the launch of HooKee, a new smart home gym that can be used for over 100 fitness exercises with up to 100 lbs of resistance. This lightweight and compact home

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Deal of the day – Save $55 off the Jlink smart WiFi 6 router

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DEAL NEWS – Have you been thinking that it is time to update your wireless router? If it is, you’ll want to pay attention to today’s deal which is for the AX1800 WiFi 6 router from Jlink. This is a dual-band wireless router that will give you up to 1.8 Gbps wireless speeds, the ability

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