Julie Strietelmeier

Editor-in-Chief at The Gadgeteer

I'm a female geek that has been reviewing gadgets since 1997.

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This AirPods Pro case doubles as a phone stand! Wait, what?

5 days ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

NEWS – Besides my iPhone and my MacBook, my most-used Apple accessory is my AirPods Pro earbuds. In addition to how they sound (natch), I also love how they automatically switch between my iPhone, MacBook, and iPad Pro. I never thought about getting a 3rd party case for them until I saw the SwitchEasy Defender+ case, which adds a bit more protection, but also something even more interesting – a phone stand.
BougeRV Camping Lantern (CL04) review - Clever design, bright light!

1 week ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

REVIEW – I don’t camp, but when the opportunity to review the BougeRV Camping Lantern (model CL04) came up, I had no problems accepting it because I could think of many uses for it besides camping. So, for all of you campers and non-campers out there, let’s check out this clever light. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons)Price: $109.99Where to buy: BougeRV (Save 32% with code: GADG32 expires 5/31/25)What is it?
Olight celebrates its 18th anniversary with BIG savings on EDC gear!

1 week ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

NEWS – Olight has just kicked off its 18th anniversary sale with up to 40% off various flashlights and other EDC gear. In addition to these big discounts, they are also giving away an i3E EOS flashlight. This flashlight is worth $12.99 and will be available while supplies last for new and existing customers who have created an account and login to their website. I’m a big fan of Olight flashlights and have several stowed in convenient locations around my home.
Keep your favorite guitar cavity-free with FretFloss

1 week ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

NEWS – Ok, guitars don’t have teeth or cavities, but their strings and fretboards can get pretty dirty after daily use. Greasy and skin from your fingers (eeeeew) can build up on the strings and frets, causing a loss of tone. FretFloss is a handy gadget that will help you clean things up quickly. It features a two-sided microfiber cloth that cleans the fretboard with one side and sandwiches the strings to clean them too.
The Lockin Veno Pro is a smart lock that reads your palm!

1 week ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

NEWS – Back in ’97 when I started writing about gadgets, the idea of a smart lock seemed like something out of a sci-fi movie. Fast forward to today, and here we are, looking at the Lockin Veno Pro. This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill front door lock; it’s like giving your front door a brain and X-ray vision superpowers.
How to turn yourself into an action figure!

1 week ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

ARTICLE – You may have seen this type of image on your favorite social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, etc and wondered how people are making them. Don’t worry; I have your FOMO (fear of missing out) solution right here because I’m going to tell you step by step how you can create your own action figure toy image using ChatGPT, and it’s not going to cost you a dime. Step 1:Download the ChatGPT app for your phone or, as I prefer to do, go to chatgpt.com on your desktop computer.
Skins aren't just for phones anymore. Now you can skin your multi-tool!

1 week ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

NEWS – Here’s an easy way to customize your favorite EDC multi-tool or knife. Ripps Garage Tech sells skin sets for a variety of popular EDC knife and multi-tool brands like Leatherman, Spyderco, Kershaw, KeyBar, and more. Shown here are just two of the skins sets for the Leatherman ARC multi-tool (my personal favorite). Priced at $19.99 and available in a large selection of patterns, the skin sets are made out of 500D Cordura with a 3M adhesive backing. What do you think?
This is the Swiss Army knife of backpacks

2 weeks ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

NEWS – The Coalax Lancer300 backpack is a game-changer for photographers, adventurers, and tech enthusiasts alike. Its standout feature is the innovative exoskeleton design, which not only provides a rugged frame for durability but also supports modularity. This allows users to customize the backpack with various detachable compartments, such as a drone pouch or accessory pack, making it adaptable for different needs.
Drive safer and smarter - Save BIG on the AUTO-VOX Solar Wireless Backup Camera!

2 weeks ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

NEWS – Looking for an easy way to upgrade your vehicle’s safety and convenience? The AUTO-VOX 7.2″ DVR Portable Solar Wireless Backup Camera is now available at a discounted price of $109.19, down from $159.99. With a $30 coupon and an additional 13% off using the code *D5NCHWQV* (valid through May 31, 2025), this deal is hard to pass up. This backup camera is packed with features designed to make driving safer and stress-free.
PLAUD NotePin review - AI wearable note taker

2 weeks ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Julie Strietelmeier

REVIEW – These days, it feels like every product is trying to squeeze in some form of artificial intelligence, whether it’s truly useful or just a flashy add-on. Just like how some people never touch the bottle opener on their multi-tool, AI can sometimes feel like a feature you didn’t ask for and might not use. That brings us to the PLAUD NotePin, a tiny voice recorder that promises to integrate AI in a way that’s actually practical.