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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

CORE Keto bars review – low carb goodness with probiotics

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REVIEW – I get excited every time I receive an email offering to send samples of a Keto food that I’ve never heard of. What can I say, I like to eat and carbs are my enemy (stupid pre-diabetes grrrrr). The latest taste test is for CORE bars from CORE Foods. Let’s check them out. […]

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Create your own custom multi-tool with Keybar!

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NEWS – Keybar might not be a brand that comes to mind when you think about pocket multi-tools, but let’s change that right now. Keybar has been creating aluminum, copper, brass, titanium, carbon fiber, and micarta EDC key organizers for a while now but did you know that they also offer a variety of unique

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AutoBrush Pro review – This gadget brushes your teeth for you

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REVIEW – Your oral health is extremely important. Brushing and flossing your teeth is a habit that you should do at least twice a day. But it can be a habit that is easily skipped. What if there was a gadget that could brush your teeth for you? That’s what the AutoBrush Pro claims to

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Leatherman has something new!

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NEWS – What is the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Leatherman? Multi-tools right? Well, this newly launched product from Leatherman isn’t quite the multi-tool that most of us imagine. The new Leatherman Raptor Response Emergency Shears are a pair of folding shears that have been designed for emergency responders. They are

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Think Keto Protein Bars review – All the yum without the carbs

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REVIEW – The latest Keto-friendly food that I’ve had the pleasure to taste test are the Keto Protein Bars from Think. They are low carb and are available in 3 flavors, let’s check them out. What is it? The Think Keto Protein Bars are snack/meal bars that provide 10g of protein with only 2-4g of

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BLUETTI’s AC300 and B300 power stations are finally here!

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SPONSORED NEWS – Approximately 2 months ago in July 2021, Bluetti – the portable solar storage pioneer, announced their release of an industry first, modular solar power station – the AC300 and its accompanying LFP battery module, the B300 (3,072Wh). Word spread fast, and before anyone knew it, the AC300 was trending throughout the United

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Anycubic Photon Ultra launches on Kickstarter – The first affordable consumer DLP 3D printer

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SPONSORED NEWS – Anycubic, a well-known 3D printer brand and a pioneer in the resin 3D printer sector, is back with a cutting-edge technology printer Anycubic Photon Ultra. Anycubic has been making excellent quality and affordable printers for years. Anycubic Photon Ultra, with no exception, will come with appealing details and an outstanding balance between

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This EDC belt pouch is actually stylish! Nope, not kidding.

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NEWS – The Dango CA02 Carry All Lite is a belt pouch for all your favorite EDC items. It’s made of a water-resistant DTEX material and features a long 5.5 inch pocket that is large enough to hold pens, knives, small screwdrivers, and other tools. There’s also a micro-carry pocket in the flap that can

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It’s time to take your sticky notes to the next level!

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NEWS – Open your desk drawer and I’m pretty sure that you’ll find at least one pad of Post-It notes. Post-Its (AKA sticky notes) are ubiquitous small yellow squares of paper that have a low-tack adhesive on the back and hold our todos, grocery lists, and other mundane notes. You can find these stationery must-haves

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RELANCE running shoes, Billy vlogging robot, MagEZ Slider, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Gadgeteers, it’s time to bust out your piggy bank because I have a few interesting crowdfunding campaigns that you might want to spend your hard-earned nickels and dimes on. This time around, I have some snazzy sneakers, a very cool AI robot made especially for vloggers, and more. Check them out! RELANCE

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Olight Drever folding pocket knife review – Olight’s first knife!

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REVIEW – If you’re a regular visitor around here or are interested in EDC gear, chances are high that you already know about Olight and its excellent flashlights. Now they are branching out into knives and I have their first one – The Drever. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Olight Drever is

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X-Chair Elemax, Milkmade, Logi MX Keys, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Today I have 4 review updates for you. If you’re new around here, we regularly post updates to our published reviews so that people interested in the products can see how well they stand up to long term use. Check out the reviews listed below and you can find each dated update

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Solu N.O.W. Tone Therapy System review – Meditation made simple!

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REVIEW – I have never considered myself a person who is easily stressed out, but I know that I can have some anxiety in certain situations. I also know that I hold a lot of tension in my shoulders and neck. For these reasons, I thought that learning to meditate could help me. I’ve tried

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The STKR FLEXIT Pocket Light does things your flashlight can only dream about

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NEWS – A flashlight is an important component of everyone’s EDC and the FLEXIT Pocket Light from STKR is a flashlight that will blow your mind. This little light might be small, but it packs in a LOT of features. First of all, it has a flexible head that can bend 180 degrees so you

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Gerber’s Remix knife is a fidget spinner that can cut off your fingers

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NEWS – I kinda have a thing for pocket knives right now and the Gerber Remix knives caught my attention for a couple of reasons. Obviously, they look unusual and by that, I mean cool. Available in 3 models, these knives feature a huge open ring in the handle for your index finger that provides

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