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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




Because rolling dice is just too hard, these dice do all the work for you

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NEWS – Many games require the player to roll dice to advance a turn. If you find the action of dice rolling to be difficult for you either because you have dexterity issues, or you just don’t want to do it yourself, these dice will do it for you. Boogie Dice look like a standard

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The BLUETTI EP500 power stations will power almost anything you throw at it

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – It’s been a little over a month since we first told you about the BLUETTI EP500 series crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter that launched on March 15, 2021. Their campaign has already raced past their initial funding goal of $10,000 by almost 3 million dollars! Wow! Their performance so far on this campaign

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AKASO action cam, managing diabetes with gadgets, Ticktalk wearable kid phones, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – Another week down, and another batch of gadget related news, articles, and reviews. Have you read all our content from the last 7 days? Hey, we’re all busy, so I can understand if you missed a few. That’s why I’m going to help you out and give you a full listing of everything

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Blue Orange Games Loopy Looper marble spinner fidget toy review

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REVIEW – Fidget spinners and similar toys refuse to go away and I’m happy about that because they are fun! The Blue Orange Games Loopy Looper is a marble spinning toy that can keep your kids (and you) occupied for hours as you learn to spin and do tricks with them. Let’s take them for

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LEGO puts Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and all the Looney Tunes gang in your pocket

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NEWS – I don’t care how old you are, LEGO is fun! While we wait for the next season of LEGO Masters to start, check out this new selection of minifigs from LEGO. It’s the most of the gang from Looney Tunes including Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, Sylvester, Road Runner, Wile

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Deal of the day – Save BIG on TREBLAB speakers and earbuds

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DEAL NEWS – Our friends at TREBLAB have a sale going on until 4/19 that offers substantial savings (up to 36% off) on a selection of their popular Bluetooth audio products. TREBLAB FX100 Rugged Waterproof Speaker is 36% OFF the regular price of $89.97 on Amazon. TREBLAB X3 Pro True Wireless Earbuds are 18% OFF

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Bluetti packs a powerful punch with their new EB70 portable power station

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NEWS – Bluetti is swiftly becoming the brand to watch when it comes to power gadgets. They continue to roll out premium power products that are built with safety and portability in mind. Their newest release is the EB70 and it’s been designed with 12 ports to power all of your gear while letting you

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How to manage type 2 diabetes (2022) – My personal tips and tricks using tech and diet hacks

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ARTICLE – I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes back in 2004 but I have never taken insulin injections or other meds for it. With a few modifications to my lifestyle and diet, I have been able to get into the pre-diabetes range and stay there for the past 17 years. Here are some tips

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Deal of the day – Save big bucks on this gaming chair from YITAHOME

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DEAL NEWS – Level up your gaming setup with this deal on a YITAHOME Gaming Chair that even has a footrest that you can use when you need to relax after a brutal gaming session. The fully adjustable YITAHOME Gaming Chair also features a racing-style headrest and lumbar support for maximum comfort. The original price for

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RapidX Prismo RGB 10W Qi Certified Wireless Charging Pad review – The most colorful Qi charger in the world

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REVIEW – When it comes to wireless chargers there’s really nothing very unique about them. They solve the problem of charging your phone without using a cable and without being cool. The RapidX Prismo wireless charger changes that. It charges your phone AND is also cool. Let’s take a look. What is it? The RapidX

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Deal of the day – Verizon will give you up to $1000 for your old broken phone

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DEAL NEWS – New and existing Verizon Wireless customers have through the end of this month to take advantage of a trade-in deal for 5G phones. Take your old and damaged phones to a Verizon store and they will give you up to $1000 towards a brand new 5G capable phone like the iPhone 12

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EDC news, camera bags, power banks, portable blenders, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – It’s time to assume your favorite weekend position. For me, it’s on the couch with my MacBook, some iced tea, and a sweet snack. While I dance the net for cool new gadgets to write about, I present to you a listing of everything that we posted in the past 7 days. Take

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Viofo A139 dash cam, Sleepgram sheets, and more – Review updates

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REVIEW UPDATES – You come here to find out what we think about a product, but do you ever wonder if we continue using these products long after we’ve posted our initial reviews? The answer to that question is yes. We do. Not all products, but those that we like and found useful. That’s where

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Steampunk makes this lighter look more awesome than it probably is

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NEWS – This steampunk-themed lighter looks really cool, but the gears are more for show or fidgeting than function. It’s not even clear if the lighter part of this product even works because it’s not demoed in the video on the product page on Aliexpress. Yeah, I know… Aliexpress. But hey, I’ve ordered stuff from

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Polar Blend portable 2-speed blender and mixer review

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REVIEW – How would you like a 2-speed blender/mixer that you can use to make a protein shake or smoothie after you hit the gym, or take with you when you travel? No, I’m not talking about taking a full-sized Vitamix or Nutri Bullet. Those blenders are great, but they share one thing that keeps

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