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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 YouTube at @JulieStrietelmeier and my blog at juliestrietelmeier.com

The UWERK UR-112 AGGREGAT watch looks insanely cool but you’ll never have one

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NEWS – Have you ever seen a crazier looking watch than the UWERK UR-112 AGGREGAT watch? It looks like something a race car driving, fighter pilot, superhero would wear. This watch is constructed of PVD-coated titanium and features a unique time display that has individual hour and minute rotating triangular prisms inside sapphire crystal cylinders […]

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If you thought all multi-tools were the same, Windeler Staks will make you think again!

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NEWS – What is the first thing that you think of when I say the word multi-tool? Most people will say a Swiss Army knife or a folding Leatherman multi-tool as they are extremely popular and are what many other EDC companies base their own multi-tools on. Not Windeler. They were thinking outside the box

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Millo Smart Cordless Blender review

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REVIEW – When it comes to my kitchen countertops. I like them to be clutter-free. That includes appliances and their cords. I keep the toaster in the cabinet along with other appliances like the Cuisinart GR-5B Series Griddler FIVE tabletop grill and panini press that I reviewed. I do have the Chefwave Milkmade non-dairy milk

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Light it up or light it down with the DISSIM Inverted Lighter

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NEWS – The DISSIM Inverted Lighter is an unusual-looking refillable butane lighter that features a patent-pending circle grip and an angled flame port that makes it easier to use the candle flame lighter right side up and upside down without fear of burning your fingers. The DISSIM Inverted Lighter has an adjustable flame and a

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The CIO power bank charges your iPhone AND your Apple Watch

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The CIO: Apple Watch & MagSafe Compatible Power Bank is a 5000mAh wireless charging power bank that has been designed especially for iPhones with MagSafe and for Apple Watches. Why do I like it? I like the CIO: Apple Watch & MagSafe Compatible Power Bank because it’s a dual-use charger (actually triple!).

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Olight Swivel COB Work Light review – use it handheld or hands free, you choose

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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed quite a few Olight flashlights over the years and I’m a fan of their products. This is the first flashlight of theirs that I’ve reviewed that can be used hands-free. It’s the Olight Swivel COB Work Light and it could become a favorite of mine. Let’s find out. What is it?

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The SHARPAL multi-tool will become your new BFF

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NEWS – A pocket knife is an important part of your EDC. Whether that knife is a stand-alone knife or part of your favorite multi-tool, you will obviously need to keep the blade sharp for both safety and efficiency. The SHARPAL is a pocket-sized tool that will keep all your sharp things sharp. It features

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Hammerest Mini Precision Electric Screwdriver Set review

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REVIEW – If you are the type of person who considers themselves a DIYer or just likes to have useful tools available for those times when they are needed, you will like this review of the Hammerest Mini Precision Electric Screwdriver Set. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Hammerest Mini Precision Electric Screwdriver

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The Victorinox 1.6795.XAVT Swiss Army multi-tool is ridiculously awesome

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NEWS – I doubt that you’ll argue that Victorinox makes great pocket knives and multi-tools. And you probably won’t argue with me that their Swisschamp 1.6795.XAVT multi-tool is awesome with its 82 functions. How you would use this Swiss Army tool as part of your EDC due to its sheer size and bulk is beside

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Rip Van Wafer Cookies review – Keto without tasting like Keto

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REVIEW – I’ve been following a lazy Keto / low carb diet for the past year. I’m pre-diabetic and use Keto to keep my blood sugar levels stable and to hopefully remove the pre-diabetic label and get back into the non-diabetic group at some point in the near future. Just because I’m eating low carb

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The MyKee multi-tool puts 20+ tools in the size of a house key

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NEWS – I enjoy searching for unique EDC gear and I especially like finding multi-tools that pack a lot of functionality into a small form factor. The MyKee 2.0 definitely ticks the boxes for being unique and having a small form factor. The MyKee looks like a traditional key that you would find on your

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New Balance’s latest sneakers have built-in whistles because…I have no idea

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NEWS – While shopping for some new kicks, I stumbled upon the latest sneakers from New Balance that feature a built-in whistle in the heels of these rugged sneakers. Designer Salehe Bembury and New Balance collaborated to create the 574 YURT sneakers which are built for hiking and trail running. In an emergency or when

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This tiny knife from Gerber will slice and scrape its way into your EDC

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NEWS – For a little over $20, you can put the Gerber Key Note EDC knife on your keychain or in your pocket. This little guy has a tiny but mighty dual-use 1 inch stainless steel blade for opening packages and for scraping whatever needs to be scraped. The Key Note is available with black

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