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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




Deal of the day – Save big on TREBLAB speakers and more!

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DEAL NEWS – TREBLAB is currently running a special sale on Amazon through 5/31/21 that offers big savings (up to 28% off) on a selection of their popular Bluetooth audio products and home appliances. Hurry up before you miss out. TREBLAB HD-Max Big Loud Bluetooth Speaker is only $144.47 which is 28% OFF their regular

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PopSockets keeps your phone safe with new MagSafe compatible products

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NEWS – The popular PopGrips from PopSockets are on the back of millions of phones and now they can be on the back of your iPhone 12 series of phones WITHOUT using any adhesives. PopSockets has just introduced a new line of MagSafe Compatible and friendly products which includes PopGrip for MagSafe, PopWallet+ for MagSafe,

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Deal of the day – Save 60% off a webcam to improve your WFH setup

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DEAL NEWS – Today’s sponsored deal from Tiktech is for the eMeet Autofocus Nova 96° View Portable Webcam 1080P (whew! That’s a mouthful!). This webcam features low light correction and a special clip that allows it to easily balance on top of a monitor or even a laptop screen. Right now you can save 60%.

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Electric spinning toilet brushes, cocktail shakers, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – I know tomorrow is Monday which for a lot of us is the start of a new work week. If that thought is a little depressing, I have something that I guarantee will lift your spirits. It’s a full listing of all the reviews and news that we posted on the site this

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This tool turns one log into an outdoor grill or firepit

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NEWS – Made in Canada of heavy duty eighth-inch thick laser-cut stainless steel, this tool will turn a log into an outdoor firepit or grill in minutes. The Sportes MITI-001 log grill aka Canadian candle requires that you split a log into quarters with an ax and then set the MITI-001 on top to form

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This shovel is the multi-tool you need for your next outdoor adventure

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NEWS – The Tyger Auto Shovel is a 16-in-1 multi-tool shovel that is constructed of military-grade solid carbon steel and aerospace-grade anodized aluminum tubes. The magic is in the tubes which screw together to create the shovel handle. But that’s not all they do. Each tube is its own tool. In addition to the shovel

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GameSir X2 smartphone Bluetooth gaming controller review

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REVIEW – When it comes to gaming, I’m old school. I prefer a physical controller vs. onscreen touch controls. The GameSir X2 Bluetooth is a gaming controller that has been designed especially for smartphones and it effectively turns your smartphone into a gaming console in a form factor like a Nintendo Switch. Let’s take a

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Framework is a DIY, upgradeable, repairable and customizable laptop that I want!

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NEWS – The first time that I built my own desktop computer from choosing the case, motherboard, video card, etc, I was hooked. I loved the do-it-yourself geeky aspect of it. Then laptops came out and I wanted to do the same thing with them but couldn’t. I was stuck with the minor choices of

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SOG and Leatherman EDC, Dyson Lightcycle Morph lamp, COTRE 2-way radios, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – We had a busy week here at The Gadgeteer. We posted 15 reviews and 11 news posts. I was surprised how popular the SOG mini multi-tool pocket knife and Leatherman Bond multi-tool news posts were. They each got 1000’s of views. That tells me that EDC and multi-tool news and reviews should be

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Dyson Lightcycle Morph desk lamp review – Is there such a thing as a luxury lamp?

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REVIEW – I’ve been doing a lot of drawing and leathercraft in the last year and if there’s one thing that you need to do both of these activities and many more, it is light and lots of it. Light helps me make detailed doodles of crazy characters and light helps me see the holes

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Deal of the day – Save 22% on a mini portable video projector

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DEAL NEWS – Today’s sponsored deal from Tiktech is for the RFV Mini Portable Video Projector. This small projector will make movie night more exciting because it features a built-in speaker and up to a 236″ projector screen size. Right now you can save 22%. Details below. Product URL: RFV Mini Portable Video Projector Product

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Julie’s favorite gear, CONTRE Swan two-way radios, Proscenic A9 Air Purifier, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – Today we have six updates. One update is from a review that was posted earlier this week and another one is as old as 2016. Why do we do these updates? I think it’s important to revisit our past product reviews to let you know how well these products continue to work

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Leatherman goes back to where it all started with their new Bond multi-tool

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NEWS – The Leatherman PST was their first multi-tool that was released almost 4 decades ago in 1983. It’s hard to believe that Leatherman started its journey to become the king of multi-tools 38 years ago and now their newest multi-tool is a nod to that original pocket tool. It’s the Leatherman Bond multi-tool which

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Deal of the day – You’ll be cool when you save 40% on this oscillating fan

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DEAL NEWS – You want to be cool right? I mean literally cool? Then I have the perfect product for you. It’s the FREE VILLAGE 43 Inch Portable Oscillating Quiet Tower Fan with Remote Control and you can save 40% for a limited time. Product URL: FREE VILLAGE 43 Inch Portable Oscillating Quiet Tower Fan

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Victorinox makes the PERFECT nail clippers for your EDC

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NEWS – Can nail clippers be cool? These clippers from legendary Victorinox (the same company that brings us Swiss Army knives) certainly look cool to me. They feature stainless steel construction with a brushed satin finish and a comfortable ergonomic grip. There’s even a lanyard hole so that you can add it to your keychain

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SOG’s EDC Mini Multitool Pocket Knife is tiny but mighty

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NEWS – When it comes to a multi-tool for your EDC, most people think of Leatherman and there’s nothing wrong with that because Leatherman makes awesome pocket tools. But another company that should be on your EDC radar is SOG. Their EDC Mini Multitool Pocket Knife is small enough to live on your keychain, but

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