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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 most expensive EDC pen you won’t be able to get out of your head

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NEWS – Just look at those EDC pens. It’s the TPX10 from MecArmy and it’s insanely cool for 5 reasons. First of all, it’s a mini bolt-action pen so yeah. Secondly, it’s available in 4 finishes including the titanium bronze (above on the left) and the wickedly cool Zirconium (on the right), titanium (below), and […]

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Turning Blink cameras into bird watching cams, DOOGEE S86, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Another week means another heaping helping of gadget-related reviews, articles, and news. Did you get a chance to visit The Gadgeteer every day this past week? No?! I’m so disappointed in you. But you can make it up to me by taking a quick look at the full listing below of everything that

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No Cow protein bars review – Keto friendly, low carb, vegan protein bars

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REVIEW – I’m all about convenience, whether it’s about how I get work done or how I eat. When it comes to eating, I am currently on a keto friendly, low carb type of eating style. I’m not full-on keto, but I make sure that what I eat is low on carbs due to the

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Deal of the day – Stabilize your video with 25% off a Hohem gimbal

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DEAL NEWS – Vloggers and anyone who likes to create video with their smartphones and small cameras need to have a gimbal in their camera bag. The Hohem Multi All in 1 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer features a compact folding design and 3 axis stabilization which means you can almost run with this device and your

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How I repurposed a Blink camera to create the ultimate birdwatching camera

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ARTICLE – My sister and I have recently become obsessed with birds when she opened her curtains one morning and saw two Baltimore Orioles on her suet feeders. She was so excited to see a new bird that she’d never seen before that it made me start birdwatching too. I began keeping an eye on

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Roborock S7 vac, Lithelli battery powered lawnmower, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Another week and another month bite the dust. What do we have to show for it? An awesome selection of gadget reviews, articles, and news, that’s what. Below is a handy and full listing of everything we posted in the last seven days. Browse, read, and enjoy! REVIEWS Wave for Work review –

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BLUETTI’s EB70 portable power station is available now and you can save $100!

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NEWS – A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the new BLUETTI EB70 portable power station which has an impressive feature set that includes: 4 AC outlets 100-120 VAC, 700W max 2 USB-A 5V/3A 2 USB-C PD3.0 100W Max 1 Cigarette lighter port 2 DC 5521 120 W Max Wireless charger 5/7.5/10/15W The two

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AMABILIS clothing, health gadgets, and more – Weekly roundup

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  NEWS – Thanks for tuning in gadget and gear fans, it’s time for another episode of what happened on The Gadgeteer last week. In this week’s episode, we covered a variety of product categories including health and fitness, cooking, art, headphones, and more. Take a look at the full listing of all our reviews,

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Rocketbook and Book NOTA modular notebook systems, EDC keyholders, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I have four Kickstarter campaigns for you today. Three of them are from my favorite product categories: notebooks and EDC. Check them out! Rocketbook Axis What is it? Rocketbook Axis is a reusable notebook system. Buy once and use it FOREVER. Why do I like it? I like the Rocketbook Axis because

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Deal of the day – Lowest prices ever on select TREBLAB gear

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DEAL NEWS – The fine folks at TREBLAB are currently running a sale on Amazon through 4/25 that offers their biggest savings ever (up to 44% off) on a selection of their popular Bluetooth audio products and home appliances. TREBLAB HD77 Bluetooth Speaker is only $56.04 which is 44% OFF their regular price of $99.97

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If you thought HDMI cables were boring, you haven’t seen these cables from Vivify

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NEWS – Julie, why the heck are you taking the time to write a news post about an HDMI cable? Yeah, I know that when it comes to an HDMI cable, it is usually just a black cable that connects two devices. Yay… right? I thought so too until I saw the Arquus cables from

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This case turns your Bic lighter into a multi-tool

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  NEWS – Last week I showed you a MecArmy titanium sleeve for your Bic lighter that turned into it on a tank and this week I’m back with another sleeve/case for your Bic lighter. This one is the Lighterbro and it effectively turns your inexpensive disposable Bic lighter into a multi-tool. The limited edition

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Upright Go 2 personal posture trainer review – Stops the slouch

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REVIEW – Slouching not only looks unattractive, but it can affect your health in a variety of ways like neck and back pain. Telling yourself to sit up straight is easy but actually doing so on a consistent basis can be harder than you think. That’s where the Upright Go 2 personal posture trainer comes

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No, it’s not a mini parachute. It’s a wearable umbrella-ella-ella

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NEWS – The Canope is a hands-free umbrella that looks a little goofy for regular day-to-day use. But if you look at the image below, it looks handy for people who bike, people who have jobs that require that they stand out in the weather all day, dog walkers, hikers, etc. The Canope features a

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This multi-tool belt from MGear holds up your pants and can do a whole lot more

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NEWS – You know that we love multi-functional EDC gear here on The Gadgeteer, and today I want to show you a multi-tool belt. This belt features a heavy-duty nylon webbed belt and an aluminum buckle that holds a removable tool that can open your beer, tighten loose screws, cut things, and there’s also a

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