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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




DIYers will love this compact screwdriver set

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NEWS – The tiny screws in your glasses and electronics deserve a tiny screwdriver set and this one looks pretty sweet. It’s the Nanch Small Precision Screwdriver Set that features a built-in swivel handle and 22 high-strength alloy S2 bits. Included with the Nanch set are Flat, Phillips, Torx, Pentalobe, Tri-wing, Triangle, SP2.0, and Hex

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BLUETTI’s EP500 & EP500Pro Power Station campaign has made over 2 million in one day

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Yesterday BLUETTI launched their Kickstarter campaign for their new EP500 & EP500Pro Power Stations and they have already received over 2.2 million dollars. I guess this shouldn’t come as a surprise because their previous campaign from last summer for the BLUETTI AC200 power station (<- click that link to read our review)

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LEVELS metabolic health tracker review – See which foods spike your blood sugar

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REVIEW – I’m a pre-diabetic and you might be one too and not even know it. Diabetes is a disease where a high level of sugar/glucose is circulating through your bloodstream. The problem is that you may not notice any major symptoms until damage to your heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, etc has already started happening.

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AirCut DIY Portable Haircutting System review – I’m never going to a salon again

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REVIEW – In addition to working from home, COVID has caused many of us to take matters into our own hands (literally) when it comes to getting our hair cut. I don’t enjoy getting my hair cut because I’m cheap and don’t like paying $20 + tip more for a haircut that takes less than 15

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Deals of the day – New Roborock S7 vacuum and TREBLAB X5 earbuds

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DEAL NEWS – It’s time to save some money Gadgeteers! Today’s first deal is for the brand new Roborock S7 robot vacuum. I’ve been using the Roborock S5 Max since I reviewed it last year and it’s still going strong. But the new S7 has 2 features that I really want… Sonic scrubbing and a

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The BLUETTI EP500 power station will charge your gear and power your home appliances off the grid

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Last month I posted a news article about an upcoming crowdfunding campaign for the BLUETTI EP500 and EP500 Pro power stations. That post generated a lot of traffic most likely due to the fact that it was posted just a few days before the severe winter storm that caused a huge power

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Nitecore T4K flashlight review – Put 4000 lumens in your pocket!

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REVIEW – What features do you like your EDC flashlight to have? Do you want it to be rechargeable? Want a display that tells you how long the battery will last at each brightness level? Want it to be brighter than the sun? The Nitecore T4K might not be quite as bright as the sun,

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Wellue’s Oxylink lets you breathe easier knowing your family member’s oxygen levels are normal

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NEWS – With the way things have been the last year with COVID, it can be difficult to visit our family members and when those loved ones have health problems, the distance between us can be more stressful than usual. That’s where gadgets can make your life and your family’s life easier. Wellue’s Oxylink is

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Olight Baton 3 flashlight, Kensington StudioDock, standing desk reviews, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – It’s the first day of Spring – finally! If you’re done celebrating the fact that you’ll be mowing grass soon, then it’s time to relax with some gadget reviews and news. Here’s a listing of everything we posted in the last week. Enjoy! REVIEWS WE.LOCK Keyless Entry Digital Keypad Door Lock review Sleepgram

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Deal of the day – Save up to 35% on Olight EDC flashlights today!

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DEAL NEWS – It’s your lucky day if you’re in the market for a new EDC flashlight because Olight is having a special sale until midnight EDT tonight 3/19/21. During the sale, you can save up to 35% on some of their best EDC flashlights including the really cool Olight Baton 3 Premium Edition flashlight

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Olight Baton 3 Premium Edition review – An EDC flashlight with its own wireless charger

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REVIEW – What is one thing that everyone needs in their EDC gear collection? A flashlight! Do you have a favorite EDC flashlight? Say goodbye to it, because you’re going to be putting it in a drawer very soon. That’s because Olight has just released their Baton 3 Premium Edition and it’s something special. Let’s

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CRKT’s Pocket Driver Stash Tool is a tiny bit driver on your keychain

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NEWS – CRKT (aka Columbia River Knife & Tool) has a new EDC tool that puts a bit driver and 4 bits (ships with T6, T8, flathead 0.6 x 4.5, Philip PH1) in your pocket or on your keychain with barely any added bulk. Made of Type III anodized aluminum, this little tool is lightweight

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Kensington StudioDock review – Turns your iPad Pro into a desktop computer

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REVIEW – Last Christmas, I bought myself an 11inch iPad Pro which didn’t get any use until just recently when I started using it to watch AppleTV shows while walking on the treadmill (who else loved Ted Lasso and Mythic Quest?). Now I’m trying to find other ways to integrate the iPad Pro into my

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Celebrate Pi day with some sweet Raspberry Pi Pico code

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NEWS – In honor of Pi day (3/14), Piper has just launched a drag-and-drop coding platform for the new Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller called Piper Make. This programming platform is completely free of charge and is easily accessible right from your browser from any computer including Chromebooks! Piper Make has been designed to be used

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View Plus from Airthings is a new air quality device with a built-in display

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NEWS – Airthings is the maker of the Airthings Wave Plus indoor air quality monitor with radon detection. This gadget alerted me of dangerous radon levels in my home and potentially saved me and my spouse from getting lung cancer from the invisible odorless gas. Airthings newest smart air quality monitoring device is the View

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Dyson Pure Hot+Cool, Bluetti AC200P Power Station, EDC pens, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – It’s time to grab your favorite beverage, put on your comfy pants, plop down on the couch, and check out a list of everything that we posted this week on The Gadgeteer. I’m sure you missed some articles and this is your chance to catch up. REVIEWS Yes Plz coffee subscription service review

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Geeks will love this new gadget guessing game show on YouTube

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NEWS – Ok, this is FUN and something you have to check out if you consider yourself a Gadgeteer. It’s called “What The Heck Is That?” and it’s a gadget game show channel on YouTube. It’s being described like “Shark Tank” meets the classic game show “What’s My Line?”. Panelists try to guess the identity/function

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