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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 https://www.youtube.com/@JulieStrietelmeier and https://juliestrietelmeier.com/

This 6 ft inflatable raft folds down into the size of a loaf of bread!

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NEWS – If you’ve ever wanted to take a boat with you on your outdoor adventures but thought it would be way too heavy to carry, then the Uncharted Supply Co. Rapid Raft inflatable raft might be a great solution. This durable nylon raft folds down into a 15 x 5 x 5 inch package […]

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Nomad Base One Max MagSafe wireless charger review – It looks like Apple made this, but they didn’t

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REVIEW – When style matters to you, luxury accessories for your favorite gadgets can be a fun (although pricey) purchase. Today I want to show you the Nomad Base One Max MagSafe wireless charger. It falls into both luxury and pricey categories. Is this fancy wireless charger worth the price? Let’s find out. What is

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You’ll feel like a superhero when you wear a Manly Bands DC ring!

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NEWS – Check out these crazy cool rings from Manly Bands. If that brand rings a bell (see what I did there?), it’s because Andy Chen reviewed one of their rings back in 2020. That ring was nice, but it wasn’t one of Manly Bands new DC Collection rings. This collection has 6 rings that

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The Creality Halot One Plus resin 3D Printer energizes your creativity

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SPONSORED NEWS – Creality’s newest resin 3D printers—HALOT-ONE PRO & PLUS feature larger LCDs, smarter features, and higher precision to take your creativity to the next level. The main differences between the PRO and PLUS models are the size of the LCD and the build volume. Let’s introduce you to the Creality HALOT-ONE PLUS resin

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Glassie Smiley tempered glass screen protector review – this iPhone protector that will make you smile

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REVIEW – I don’t baby my iPhone but at the same time, I don’t want to scratch up the display so I use a screen protector. Screen protectors are a boring accessory, but now they don’t have to be. Today I want to show you the Glassie Smiley tempered glass screen protector which is surprisingly

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The Creality Sermoon V1 Smart 3D printer looks good enough to fit into any home

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SPONSORED NEWS – The Creality Sermoon V1 3D printer was selected to exhibit in the National Pavilion during Expo 2020 Dubai and was rated as the best choice for a family. In addition to the quality, most consumers care about the appearance of their purchased goods. Sermoon V1 has adopted the FDM technology. It makes

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This amazing multi-tool is for a special group of people!

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NEWS – When many of us think about multi-tools, we think about EDC gear brands like Leatherman and Gerber. But the ViVi multi-tool is a different type of multi-tool. It’s a tool for people who have dexterity challenges. Imagine having severe arthritis, issues after a stroke, missing fingers, or other physical reasons why it’s hard

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This on-demand water dispenser pulls water out of the air for “free”!

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NEWS – The Nu Water 30 atmospheric water generator is an interesting appliance that generates up to 8 gallons of water per day out of thin air! You don’t even need to call a plumber to install it, just plug it in and you can enjoy on-demand “free” clean drinking water. You’re probably saying… “Julie,

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Olight turns 15yrs old and celebrates with a huge EDC gear sale!

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DEAL NEWS – We’re big fans of Olight EDC gear here on The Gadgeteer. In fact, we just posted a review of the Olight Ratel Blue Folding Knife yesterday. If you’ve been wanting to add an Olight flashlight, knife, or other EDC tool to your collection, now is the time to do it because between

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Add photos, video, voice, and GPS tracking to anything with BitRip digital tape

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NEWS – Check out this roll of scannable tape from BitRip. Available in a variety of colors and with UV or polypropylene coating, this sticky tape comes in lengths with 50, 300, or 600 scannable labels per roll. Rip a piece, attach it to a tool, or another item that you want to track, and

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This multi-tool keeps your keys organized and your hair tidy!

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NEWS – The KEYTEC looks similar to a KeySmart Key Pro key organizer, but in addition to holding up to 16 keys (who the heck still uses THAT many keys?) it’s also a multi-tool. Included with the KEYTEC is a multi-function tool that has a 3 slot wrench and a bottle opener. I know that’s

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Deal of the day – Save almost $400 off a Mobi Fitness bike!

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DEAL NEWS – Today we have an awesome deal for the MOBI FITNESS Turbo Bike. This stationary fitness bike can be used with or without your phone or tablet and the free app provides a wide variety of coach-led exercise routines that take you step-by-step towards your goals. The MOBI FITNESS Turbo Bike features a

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The Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro handles multiple filaments under 572°F / 300℃

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SPONSORED NEWS – The Creality Ender-3 S1 3D printer earned unanimous approval and favorable comments from domestic and international users when it made a stir in the 3D printing world after it launched. The new Ender-3 S1 Pro is an upgrade to the Ender-3 S1 and has been designed to be an excellent printer under

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MagPac modular EDC pouches, Scutz magnets, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – This week I’m bringing you information about four different crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter. This week’s campaigns have a magnetic theme. They are for people who like weirdly shaped magnets, modular EDC gear, and more. Check them out! MagPac  What is it? MagPac is a collection of interchangeable

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The Creality CR-10 Smart Pro 3D printer can set your creativity free

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SPONSORED NEWS – 3D printers have the ability to change our lives for the better. As a 3D printer innovator, Creality has dedicated itself to research and continued breakthroughs. Creality’s CR-10 Smart Pro 3D printer is more intelligent than other models and can fundamentally improve the printing experience for makers by sparking their creativity. Intelligence

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Here’s a great EDC tech gadget for your favorite geek!

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NEWS – EDC gear related news and reviews are extremely popular on this site. But EDC isn’t just for outdoor enthusiasts and preppers. Every Day Carry products are for everyone. Even tech geeks like a lot of you (and me). Budi is a 9-in-1 computer multi-tool. It features storage for 6 microSD cards and 2

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