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.

OCASO Titanium Mini Pen review – A small EDC pen for your pocket or bag

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REVIEW – When it comes to EDC, my setup has to include a wallet, a flashlight, a knife or multi-tool, a notebook, and a pen. I tend to look for mini versions of each of these items because I don’t like bulk. So when the opportunity to review the OCASO Titanium Mini Pen came up, […]

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Turn a BIC lighter into an EDC multi-tool!

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NEWS – If you’re into everyday carry gear and love having practical tools at your fingertips, the Geekey 2.0 is a new EDC multi-tool you’ll want to check out. This next-generation gadget is now live on Indiegogo and brings a bunch of clever upgrades to the original Geekey design, all in a package small enough

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Withings BPM Vision smart blood pressure monitor review

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REVIEW – Withings is one of my favorite health gadget brands. I’ve been using their smart scale and thermometer for years. Today, I want to talk to you about the BPM Vision, which is their newest smart blood pressure monitor. So roll up your sleeve, and let’s get your stats. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $179.95

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Meet the LiberNovo Omni – The smart ergonomic office chair set to shake up Kickstarter

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NEWS – If you spend long hours at your desk, whether you’re working, gaming, or just bingeing your favorite shows, you know how important a good chair is. Enter the LiberNovo Omni, a new ergonomic office chair launching on Kickstarter that’s promising to change the way we sit. With smart features like real-time posture support,

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The OG of minimalist wallets has gone from metal to leather

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NEWS – The Ridge Biflex wallet is a big shift from Ridge’s classic all-metal wallets, bringing a softer, more flexible feel to your EDC. Instead of aluminum or titanium, the Biflex uses premium full-grain, oil-waxed leather sourced from a Gold-certified tannery. This gives the wallet a traditional look that gets better with age, developing a

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Pen or pencil? The O’Pen Mini 2 EDC mini pen gives you both!

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NEWS – The O’Pen Mini 2 is a great addition to any EDC or mini pen collection, thanks to its unique reverse S-shaped bolt-action mechanism that lets you smoothly switch between a 0.7mm ballpoint pen and a graphite “pencil” tip. Whether jotting quick notes or sketching ideas, this dual-function pen has you covered without needing

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Underdog Glasses are the flip-up solution to sunglasses hassles

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NEWS – Underdog Glasses are a clever alternative to traditional sunglasses that ditch the discomfort for a design that is way more comfortable and convenient. Instead of resting on your nose and ears, Underdog Glasses clip right onto the brim of your hat. That means no more sore ears and no sunglasses slipping down your

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Julie’s favorite gear, ANNKE PoE camera, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – There are thousands of sites on the web that post product reviews, but here at The Gadgeteer, we take things further than 99.9% of those sites because we update our reviews regularly for the products that we love and even hate. Our frequent review updates let you know how well a product

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Crocheters need to see this high-tech hook with a built-in counter and another surprise!

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NEWS – Crocheters, get ready to geek out because there’s a new crochet hook in town, and it’s not your grandma’s aluminum stick. The Everything Crochet Vintage Set looks like the love child of a classic hook and a digital gadget, and it’s here to solve a problem every crocheter knows: losing count of their

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide – Give your gadget loving mom something special this year! (updated for 2025)

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ARTICLE – Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to spoil the most important woman in your life with something she’ll actually use and maybe even brag about to her friends. Whether your mom loves gadgets, craves a little self-care, or just wants to make life at home a bit easier, this year’s gift guide has you

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Keychron Switch Tester 100 Max Edition review – 100 mechanical switches that you can press

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REVIEW – In the last 1-2 years, I’ve become a little bit of a mechanical keyboard nerd or geek. I guess I can’t really call myself a nerd because I don’t know everything about mechanical keyboards. But I do know that I prefer them and that I enjoy testing them. When a review opportunity comes

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Liene PixCut S1 Photo Sticker Printer and Cutter review – Sticker fanatics will want this!

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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed quite a few photo printers over the years with the ability to print photo stickers. But none of those photo printers would let you design and print your own stickers and then cut them out of the sticker sheet in the shape of the artwork. The Liene PixCut S1 can do

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Deal news – Save over 50% on this 4K dual camera dash cam!

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DEAL NEWS – If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to grab a feature-packed dash cam for your car, this is it! The LAMTTO 4K Dual Camera Dash Cam is now on sale through Amazon for just $69.99 (regularly $159.99). That’s a whopping 56% off when you use the exclusive code NFLHN74J plus the

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This guitar pick helps your mouse move better. Wait, what?

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NEWS – Fans of Fender guitars can protect the surface of their desk and make mousing easier with this giant guitar pick-shaped mouse pad. Designed to look like the iconic tortoise shell guitar pick from one of the most popular electric guitar bands on the planet, this “pick” is $9.99 from Shut Up and Take My

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OBSBOT Tail 2 4K PTZ camera review – Is there anything this camera can’t do?

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REVIEW – Last year, I created a top-down video recording area in my office. I went with a PTZ camera connected to an OSEE Gostream video switching deck. My setup has been working pretty well for unboxing and other videos, except that the PTZ camera that I bought doesn’t zoom in close enough to show

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Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 3D printer review – Bigger really is better!

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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed several 3D printers over the years, and until the last one that I reviewed, they were all more of a toy than a useful tool. That last 3D printer was the Bambu Lab A1 Mini (shown above on the left). It was the 3D printer that finally made 3D printing fun

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Bag and EDC fanatics need to check out these 3 new products!

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NEWS – I’m back with another group of interesting new products that both travelers and fans of EDC products will want to check out. The first one caught my attention because I’m gearing up for a vacation trip in the next few weeks and while luggage isn’t necessarily an exciting gadget category, knew even before

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