103 Tech Products That Will Make Your Life Easier

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Relax, There's an App for That

Push a button, tap a screen, say a command — that's all it takes these days to have virtually anything you want at your fingertips. While some products out there may seem superfluous — looking at you, Bluetooth fidget spinners — others can make your life easier. We scoured the web to find some of our favorite tech gadgets that are worth the cost to improve your quality of life.


Prices and availability are subject to change.


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NETGEAR N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender EX2700
Amazon

NETGEAR Wi-Fi Range Extender

$20 and up from Amazon
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Why We Love It: This is a great device to boost your Wi-Fi signal and get the fastest streaming power. It's also useful to set up separate Wi-Fi networks for guests.


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Anker Portable Charger 313 Power Bank (PowerCore Slim 10K)
Amazon

Anker External Phone Charger

$22 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Charge your phone anywhere while extending its battery life. This particular model is compatible with most electronics, including the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy.

​​​​PopSockets: Phone Grip with Expanding Kickstand, Sun and Moon
Amazon

PopSockets Smartphone Stand

$10 and up from Amazon
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Why We Love It: It may look silly, but this gripper is actually really useful for taking pictures or watching videos. It also folds down flat when not in use for a more discrete look.

Fitbit Inspire 2 Health & Fitness Tracker, Black
Amazon
TOZO W1 Wireless Charging Pad Gold
Amazon

Wireless Charging Pad

$13 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Not having to fumble with a cord is a definite perk with this sleek wireless charging pad. Just put your phone on top and it does all the work. It can charge through phone cases too.

Roku Express+ Streaming Media Player
Amazon

Roku Express+ HD Streaming Media Player

$70 from Walmart
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Why We Love It: Stream your favorite shows right to your TV with the Roku device. It includes an easy-to-use remote and even works with older televisions — the kind you once had hooked up for cable.


Related: Best Cheap Streaming Media Players

Echo Smart Home Hub (4th Gen) Twilight Blue
Amazon

Amazon Echo

$80 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Play music, call your mom, order more toilet paper — you can ask Alexa practically anything from anywhere in your house. You can also link an Echo to your thermostat, security system, television, and more.

JBL Live 660NC Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones Black
Best Buy
Kindle (10th Gen 2019 Release) Black
Amazon

Kindle

$90 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: The Kindle e-reader makes reading accessible anywhere, which is always a good thing. The single battery charge can last weeks, and it can hold thousands of books. Plus ebooks are typically cheaper than hard or paperback versions.

Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo
Amazon

Logitech Wireless Keyboard

$28 from Walmart
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Why We Love It: A wireless keyboard is practically a must-have these days. It saves desk space, eliminates chord chaos, and makes it easier to work from anywhere. This Logitech is a bestseller, and comes with a wireless mouse.

Google Chromecast Charcoal (3rd Generation)
Target

Google Chromecast

$20 from Target
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Why We Love It: This Chromecast provides 4K video resolution and features Wi-Fi and streaming capabilities. It works with multiple devices, including Apple, Android, and Chromebooks.

Anker Mini Aluminum Alloy 24W Dual USB Car Charger Black
Amazon

Anker Car Charger

$13 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: This cheap car charger is simple, versatile, and has more than 41,000 five-star reviews. It's compatible with practically every smartphone on the market, and is discrete in size.

Anker 7-Port USB with 36W Power Adapter and Charging Port
Amazon

USB Port Hub

$50 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: While some laptops come equipped with multiple USB ports, many do not. A hub is crucial for when you're working remotely and are in need of connecting your wireless keyboard, mouse, while simultaneously charging other devices. This seven-port hub should give you all the outlets you need; however, there are many others on the market that offer three to 10 ports.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Amazon

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

$40 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Another contender in media streaming, the Fire TV Stick boasts strong processing power and is great for gamers, with access to more than 7,000 apps and games.

Agloves Polar Sport Unisex Touchscreen Gloves Black
Amazon

Touchscreen Gloves

$20 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Especially for people who live in colder climates, touchscreen gloves lend a much appreciated helping hand. These have 10-finger functionality and provide warmth as well as easy device handling.

DJI Mavic Mini Portable Drone Quadcopter Starters Bundle
Amazon

DJI Mavic Mini Portable Drone

$380 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: A drone might seem like a bit of a splurge, but if you're into photography or filmmaking, it can be a smart purchase. There's no denying the incredible aerial shots you can get. (And they're super cool and make great gifts.) This one is relatively affordable compared with others on the market, and users say it's great for beginners.

Bose SoundLink Color II Portable Bluetooth Speaker Soft Black
Amazon

Bose Soundlink Color Bluetooth Speaker

$79 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: A wireless speaker is great for home entertainment, and Bose is unparalleled when it comes to sound quality. This one is on the cheaper side of the Bose world, but it packs a punch and it pairs easily with bluetooth devices. Ninety-five percent of customers say they'd recommend it a friend.


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Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller Robot White
Walmart

Xbox One Wireless Controller

$63 from Walmart
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Why We Love It: Enjoy your favorite games from anywhere in the room with a wireless controller. Options are also available for PlayStation, Nintendo Wii, and more of your favorite consoles.

Trianium Water Resistant Large Cell Phone Armband Pro Black
Amazon

Smartphone Armband

$10 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: If you're a runner, a smartphone armband is useful for listening to music and keeping you motivated. This one has a water and sweat-proof design, plus users confirm that you can actually use your phone through the protective covering.


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Google Nest Learning Thermostat Polished Steel
Amazon

Nest Learning Thermostat

$190 and up from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Save on your heating and cooling bills by investing in a smart home thermostat. The Nest learns the temperatures that you like during different times of the day and adjusts automatically to your schedule. It also keeps an eye on the weather to get the temperatures that will save you the most.


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Etekcity Smart Food Nutrition Scale, Smart Large 304 Stainless Steel
Amazon
Microsoft Arc Touch BlueTrack Mouse RVF-00052 Black
Best Buy

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

$30 from Best Buy
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Why We Love It: Perhaps the sleekest looking mouse out there, the Arc Touch features an ambidextrous design that will please right or left-handed users. Its laser beam is four times larger than a standard mouse, allowing it to navigate smoothly over a variety of surfaces.


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Movo iVlogger Vlogging Kit for iPhone
Amazon
Chamberlain myQ-G0401 Wireless Smart Garage Hub and Controller Bundle
Amazon

Chamberlain MYQ Garage Door Opener With Ring Cam

$72 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Forget fumbling with that old plastic garage door opener and take control with your smartphone. You can also monitor who's coming or doing, see if the doors are open or closed when you're not home, and get text or email alerts if someone else opens it.


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Crock-Pot 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker Stainless Steel 2139005
Amazon

Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker

$115 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: This takes everyone's all-time favorite slow cooker to the next level. After setup, you can control this device using the Alexa app on your phone. Start or stop it, check the status of the cooking process, control the heat setting, and more.

Soraken Wireless Digital Grill Meat Thermometer with 4 Probes White
Amazon

Wireless Meat Thermometer

$50 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: If you want precision when it comes to cooking meat, we recommend buying a smart digital thermometer. Not only will it give you peace of mind, but it will save time constantly checking to make sure a chicken isn't raw. This one is Bluetooth enabled so you can monitor it remotely.


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2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB)
Amazon

Apple TV 4K

$120 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Use Siri to search and interact with your television, and choose your favorite movies, shows, or games to enjoy in 4K with Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound. Plus, for gamers, it has an A10X Fusion chip for super-fast graphics and performance.

KitchenMetrics Digital Kitchen Scale and Measuring Cup Red
Amazon
Cuisinart CPK-20 1.7-Liter Electric Kettle Stainless Steel
Amazon
Weber iGrill Mini App Connected Thermometer
Lowe's

Weber iGrill Digital Thermometer

$55 from Lowe's
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Why We Love It: This gadget tracks the internal temperature of your food and sends a notification to your smartphone once it has reached the ideal temp. Barbecue perfection, here we come.

Instant Accu Slim Sous Vide 800W Precision Cooker, Redesigned
Amazon

Instant Accu Slim Sous Vide

$80 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Simply attach this device to any cooking vessel, add water, and push start. It heats and circulates water to a precise temperature, resulting in tender, perfectly cooked dishes. It's the ease of a slow-cooker combined with the quality of a five-star chef.


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Hamilton Beach 29881 Digital Bread Maker
Walmart

Automatic Breadmaker

$49 from Walmart
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Why We Love It: Baking bread from scratch is extremely daunting, but there's no denying the quality of fresh bread. This machine has settings for over 12 different kinds of bread, from classic French to gluten-free. Just dump the ingredients in, and let the machine handle the rest. The bread pan is also dishwasher safe.


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iTouchless 13-Gallon Automatic Trash Can
Amazon

iTouchless Automatic Sensor Trash Can

$90 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Reduce germs and contamination with a motion-sensor trash can. It also features a carbon filter deodorizer to keep your room smelling fresh. Reviewers say that the lid function works quickly.

Anker 24W 3-Port USB Portable Solar Charger
Amazon

Solar USB Charger

$80 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Enjoy free, limitless power in the great outdoors with a solar charger. This one has enough power to charge two devices simultaneously.

FLEXISPOT Desk Bike for Home Office Black
Amazon

FlexiSpot Fitness Desk Station

$310 and up from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Maybe a bit of a splurge for some, but this type of desk can add years back on to your life. Sitting at a desk over eight hours a day can do serious damage to your posture. A desk that keeps your legs pumping not only keeps moving, but makes the day go by quicker for a more pleasurable office experience.


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Kenmore 83394 Small Room HEPA Filter Air Purifier
Sears

Kenmore HEPA Filter Air Purifier

$55 from Sears
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Why We Love It: Small, sleek, and discrete, this air purifier is ideal for a home with pets. It helps eliminate allergens and pollutants, plus has a separate charcoal filter to trap odor.


Related: Best Cheap Air Purifiers

GoPro HERO10 Waterproof Action Camera Black
Amazon

GoPro Hero 10

$400 and up from Amazon
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Why We Love It: If you're into traveling and capturing experiences on film, a GoPro is a nifty gadget to own. It captures high-quality video and photos, has built-in voice control and video stabilization, and it's waterproof.

Merkury Innovations Universal Air Vent Mount for Smartphones Black MI-UVM22-101
Amazon

Universal Smartphone Air Vent Mount

$11 from Home Depot
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Why We Love It: Where would we be without Google Maps or Waze? Probably in a ditch. Instead of dangerously toggling between the phone in your lap and the road, buy a car mount so you're always looking forward.

Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth Car Kit
Amazon
Spytec GL300 GPS Tracker
Amazon

Spy Tec GPS Tracker

$30 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: The kids might not like this one, but a GPS tracker is useful for more than just keeping tabs on your teen. If your elementary school kid is attending in-person classes, this is great if they walk, as well as for the elderly who may suffer from dementia.

Uniden DFR1 Long Range Laser and Radar Detector Black
Amazon

Radar/Laser Detector

$46 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Although we certainly don't condone speeding, this radar detector is a handy thing to have before a road trip or if you have a long work commute. This one provides 360-degree protection and three driving modes.

Drop Stop The Original Patented Vehicle Seat Gap Filler
Amazon
Huawei E5576-320 Unlocked Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot
Amazon

Huawei Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot

$62 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: A mobile hotspot is a great tool for business travelers to avoid roaming or data usage. This Huawei option gets up to 150Mbps and can be shared with up to 16 devices.

Skullcandy Dime True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds True Black
Amazon

Skullcandy Dime Wireless Earbuds

$19 from Amazon
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Why We Love Them: A sweat-resistant design and flexible neck collar make running to the beat easy and comfortable with these earbuds.

Douni Sleep Sound Machine Wood Grain
Amazon
Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden Kit with Grow Light White
Amazon

Smart Herb Garden

$80 from Amazon
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Why We Love Them: Incorporating NASA-inspired technology, this indoor herb garden uses no pesticides or harmful chemicals in the process. Just plug it in, choose from more than 50 pre-seeded pods, add water, and expect sprouts in one to two weeks.


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Apple Magic Trackpad 2 (Wireless, Rechargeable) Silver
Amazon

Apple Magic Trackpad 2

$110 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Quit fighting with your built-in trackpad and invest in this beauty that will make scrolling and swiping more productive and less frustrating. This one has a built-in battery, multiple sensors, and is 30% larger than its predecessor.

Pure Enrichment MistAire Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
Amazon

Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

$40 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: A humidifier is useful for babies, people in dry climates, and anyone needing to stave off a nasty cold or flu. It moisturizes the air for 16 hours, and has an automatic shut-off.


Related: Best Cheap Humidifiers

Lightimetunnel Sleep Headphones Bluetooth Wireless 3D Eye Mask
Amazon
Heartbeat Laser Projection Keyboard Black
Amazon

Bluetooth Laser Projection Keyboard

$60 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: This novel gadget is handy for working on the go, especially when you have to type emails on your smartphone. It's also compatible with most computers, smart TVs, tablets, and smartphones.

havit HV-F2056 Laptop Cooler Cooling Pad Black Blue
Amazon

Ultra Slim Laptop Cooling Pad

$28 and up from Amazon
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Why We Love It: An overheated laptop is basically useless. A cooling pad will ensure your device stays at the perfect temperature for maximum work or gaming performance.

PowerA Play and Charge Kit for Xbox One
Target

Game Controller Rechargeable Battery

$15 from Target
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Why We Love It: Losing battery midgame? Total bummer. A rechargeable battery is a smart move so your game never gets interrupted.

Xbox Controller Dual Charging Stand
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Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet 32 GB Aquamarine
Amazon

Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet

$200 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Includes a one-year subscription to Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, which grants access to more than 20,000 kid-friendly educational apps, books, movies, and more. Parents will revel in this handy child distraction.

Amazon Basics 6-Sheet High-Security Micro-Cut Paper Shredder
Amazon

AmazonBasics Paper Shredder

$51 and up from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Lightweight and equipped with an auto-reverse function to clear paper jams as well as an auto shut-off safety feature, this shredder is ideal for home offices. Shred documents — even credit cards — to save space, reduce waste, and keep secure information protected.

BRIGHTWORLD Moon Lamp Galaxy Lamp
Amazon

Moon Lamp

$23 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Getting the kids to sleep is usually not an easy feat. This interactive night light will not only keep them feeling safe, but will help lull them into a deep sleep

VTech Safe & Sound DM221 DECT 6.0 Digital Audio Baby Monitor
Amazon

Digital Audio Baby Monitor

$39 from Walmart
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Why We Love It: The two-way talk-back intercom allows you to not only hear your baby, but talk to them too. It includes a vibrating alert on the parental unit, and a nightlight on the baby unit.

Shoulderpod S1 Professional Smartphone Rig
B&H

Shoulderpod S1 Professional Smartphone Rig

$30 from B&H
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Why We Love It: Enhance your photo quality and precision with a smartphone shoulderpod. It's great for photographers, journalists, filmmakers, and travelers.

Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker Sky
Best Buy

Google Home Smart Speaker

$100 from Best Buy
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Why We Love It: Another contender in the realm of home assistants, Google Home allows you to quickly get answers from Google, play music, and is compatible with Chromecast and Nest.

NETGEAR Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router
Walmart
Anker Powerline+ II Lightning Cable Silver
Amazon

Anker Lightning Cable

$19 and up from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Sometimes you need more than one charging cable for your iPhone, and sometimes the one it comes with is either too short or doesn't last. A high-quality lightning cable will save you money in the long run.

WD My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Black
Best Buy
OtterBox Commuter Series Case for iPhone 13 Black
Amazon

OtterBox Phone Case

$32 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: It's worth the investment to save on the hundreds it could cost you to fix or replace a broken phone. Users like this option because it is slimmer and sleeker than most Otterbox models, but the brand is well regarded in general.

Nest NC2100ES Outdoor Security Camera
Amazon

Nest Outdoor Security Camera

$189 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: The beauty of the Nest security camera is much like the thermostat system — it connects seamlessly to your smartphone, has simple installation, and is excellent at detecting activity. This one can withstand rain or shine, and includes a built-in speaker and microphone.

Furbo 360° Dog Camera
Amazon

Furbo 360° Dog Camera

$210 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Have you ever wanted to know what exactly your furry friend does at home while you're away? Well, now you can with the Furbo dog camera. This device lets you watch and talk to your pet, as well as shoot out treats from your phone. All with a 360-degree view so you don't have any blind spots. It would also be great to monitor a new or sick pet.


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IBENZER MacBook Air 13-Inch Case Crystal Clear
Amazon

IBENZER MacBook Air Case

$14 and up from Amazon
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Why We Love It: The slim-fitting design molds perfectly to a MacBook Air and absorbs impact. It comes in 36 designs, so there's something for everyone. Oh, and you get screen and keyboard protectors.

CHORTAU Dual Dash Cam
Amazon

Dash Cam

$70 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: It's good to feel protected, and the dash cam does just that. Intended to record and monitor driver safety, this car camera is one of those gadgets that some people swear by. But for something that you probably (hopefully) won't need very often, we recommend sticking to one under $100.

Apple Watch Series 7 GPS 41mm Smart Watch Starlight Aluminum Case with Starlight Sport Band
Amazon

Apple Watch Series 7

$299 and up from Amazon
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Why We Love It: The Apple Watch offers much more than just fitness tracking and monitoring. It features workout apps, can call or text message, offers help from Siri, and is linked to Apple Pay. There's a more expensive Apple Watch ($399) that includes cellular data.

Kodak Mini 3 Retro 3"x3" Portable Photo Printer Black
Amazon
PECHAM 3mm Extended High Precise Large Gaming Mouse Pad XXL Black
Amazon

Non-Slip Water-Resistant Mouse Pad

$13 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: This non-slip mouse pad extends to cover your mouse and keyboard, ensuring no movement while using your computer. It's water-resistant and has an ultra smooth surface.

Oral-B Pro Crossaction 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush White
Amazon

Oral-B Pro Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

$50 from Target
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Why We Love It: The electric toothbrush removes 300% more plaque than a manual toothbrush, and has a two-minute timer so you know you're brushing for the dentist-recommended length of time.


Related: Best Cheap Electric Toothbrushes

Container Store Cable Zipper White
Amazon

Cable Zipper

$15 from Container Store
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Why We Love It: Keep your office tidy with a convenient cord organizer. This cable zipper keeps all your important wires neatly in place.

Café Smart Drip 10-Cup Coffee Maker with Wi-Fi Brushed Stainless Metal
Best Buy
Mohu Arc Indoor Curved HDTV Antenna 40-Mile Range White
Best Buy

HDTV Antenna

$35 from Best Buy
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Why We Love It: Get HD programming free to your television with this paper-thin antenna.

ASAKUKI Smart Wi-Fi Essential Oil Diffuser
Amazon

Smart Essential Oil Diffuser

$34 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: A relaxing addition to any room, this therapeutic diffuser includes misting functions as well as an auto-shutoff when the water is low. And like most things in modern life, it's compatible with Alexa or an app.

Smarty Pear Leo's Loo Too Wi-Fi Enabled Cat Litter Box Avocado Green
Chewy

Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box

$600 from Chewy
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Why We Love It: This self-cleaning litter box rakes waste into the covered compartment after your cat uses it, and has a timer that resets if safety sensors detect the cat has re-entered. It also has a cover to keep extra littler from leaving the box. The price is worth the convenience and cleanliness.

Cat Mate C3000 Automatic Dog & Cat Feeder 26-Cup
Chewy
iRobot Roomba i7+ 7550 Robot Vacuum with Automatic Dirt Disposal
Amazon

iRobot Roomba i7+

$730 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Although it is without a doubt on the pricier side, a Roomba is the ultimate device in easy home cleaning. This model maps and adapts to your home's nooks and crannies, empties its own debris, and allows you to control it from your smartphone.


Related: Cheap Robotic Vacuum Cleaners

Hansong Makeup Tri-Fold Vanity Mirror with Lights and Bluetooth
Amazon

Hansong Bluetooth Vanity Mirror

$60 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Prep for the day while listening to your favorite music. It also features 2x, 3x, and 10x magnification, bright LED lights, and a USB charging station.

Ring Video Doorbell 4
Amazon

Ring Video Doorbell 4

$220 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: See who's at your door even when you're not home. This device will alert you on your phone when someone rings the doorbell.

Rubbermaid Reveal Cordless Battery Power Scrubber
Amazon

Rubbermaid Power Scrubber

$20 from Target
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Why We Love It: Great for quickly cleaning tile surfaces in the bathroom or kitchen. The oscillating head scrubs 60 times per second and has interchangeable accessory brushes depending on your surface.

iRobot Braava 380 Robot Mop Black
Best Buy

Braava Robotic Mop

$300 from Best Buy
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Why We Love It: Essentially a mopping Roomba, the iRobot Mop cleans your floors at the push of a button. Reviewers love that it's quieter than expected.

Crockpot 20-Ounce Lunch Crock Food Warmer Blush Pink
Amazon

Crock-Pot Food Warmer

$35 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Save money (and calories) by skipping fast food for lunch. You can carry your leftovers and heat them up to perfection, or cook soups, oatmeal, and more right at your desk.

Swingline Fusion 7000L Thermal & Cold Laminator 1703098
Amazon

Swingline Fusion Laminator

$304 from Target
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Why We Love It: The hackworthy uses for a lamination machine are endless. Not only is it handy for kids' school projects, but also for organizational uses around the house, such as chore lists, weekly menus, recipe cards, and scrapbooking.

Vibrant All in ONE Tea Infuser Bottle
Amazon

Tea Infuser Thermos

$25 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: The stainless steel, vacuum insulated bottle is great for keeping drinks cold or hot. It comes with a tea infuser basket with removable steeper so you can use the strainer for fruit infusions.

DryGuy DX Forced Air Boot Dryer and Garment Dryer
Amazon

DryGuy DX Boot and Garment Dryer

$84 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: This gadget is great for people in rainy climates or outdoor professionals. It uses forced warm air to dry and eliminate odors from damp or wet boots without harming shoe construction.

Wrangler 20-Inch Carry-On Smart Luggage with Cup Holder and USB Port Navy Blue
Amazon

20" Smart Spinner Carry-On Luggage

$55 and up from Amazon
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Why We Love It: This "smart" carry-on suitcase has a charging port so you can juice up your smartphone. The built-in cup and phone holders are just a bonus. It comes in four colors and is expandable for extra packing.


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Epson ES-200 Duplex Mobile Color Document Scanner
Staples
Canon PIXMA MG3620 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer Black
Best Buy

Canon Wireless All-in-One Printer

$70 from Best Buy
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Why We Love It: The perfect printer for home offices, this one can print, scan, or copy documents. You can print from a mobile device or select cloud services via Wi-Fi.

ICEWATER 3-in-1 Insulated Smart Water Bottle Black
Amazon

Bluetooth Smart Cup

$25 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: This is one smart, multitasking cup that glows to remind you to stay hydrated. It's also a 360-degree Bluetooth speaker, so you can get your jam on while taking sips.

HealthSmart Digital Standard Blood Pressure Monitor for Wrist
Amazon

Digital Blood Pressure Monitor

$34 and up from Amazon
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Why We Love It: If you're sick of driving to the drugstore to check your BP, this will do the job at home, with memory capacity for two users. It also can detect an irregular heartbeat.

Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-qt. 9-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
Kohl's

Instant Pot Programmable Multicooker

$110 from Kohl's
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Why We Love It: This machine is nine appliances in one — pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker, steamer, sauté pan, food warmer, sous vide, sterilizer, and even yogurt maker. It has 13 smart programs and a timer.

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Medium Lumen (75W) Smart Button Starter Kit
Amazon

Philips Smart Bulb Starter Kit

$180 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Control your home's lighting remotely wherever you are. It has voice control with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, or Google Assistant.

WeMo Smart Plug with Thread White
Best Buy
Google Nest Protect Smoke Alarm and Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector, Battery Operated White
Amazon

Nest Protect Smart Alarm Detector

$107 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: It will detect smoke and carbon monoxide, uses a friendly (but loud) human voice to do so, and will also send messages to a smartphone app. You can also use your phone to silence it.

Flippy Tablet Pillow Stand Weave
Amazon

Flippy Device Pillow

$30 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: This versatile pillow can fold into several positions and hold a variety of tablets, phones, and ereaders. It's great for kids in the car, or streaming movies in bed.

iClever BK03 Foldable Portable Keyboard with Stand Holder
Amazon

Universal Foldable Keyboard

$37 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: Ultra-thin and lightweight, this keyboard can fold up to pocket size and fit in your purse or backpack. It has Bluetooth so you don't have to worry about lugging around wires, and it's compatible with iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows.

Targus Slim Stylus for Touch-Screen Displays, Metallic Blue
Office Depot

Slim Stylus Pen

$15 from Office Depot
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Why We Love It: This pen allows you to navigate touch screens with precision. It's great for graphic designers and will keep your screen free of finger smudges.

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock 4th Gen Silver
Amazon

Smart Lock Home Kit

$207 from Amazon
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Why We Love It: An auto-locking home security system that lets you specify who gets access. Create virtual keys for family and friends, and set specific times of access.

GEKO Smart Whistle
GEKO

GEKO Smart Safety Whistle

$40 from GEKO
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Why We Love It: Sensing danger? Press or blow on this whistle and it will automatically send emergency texts, emails, or even calls to preselected contacts. It'll then track your location via GPS every three minutes until deactivated.

Jackery Explorer 290 Portable Power Solar Generator Black
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Jackery Portable Power Station

$250 from Best Buy
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Why We Love It: Whether it's for emergencies or your next RV camping trip, this portable solar-powered generator can keep your electronics going for hours — without the fumes that come along with gas generators. This compact generator has also received rave reviews, though consumers are quick to point out that the solar panels are sold separately.

Tile Pro (2022) 1-Pack Black
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Tile Pro

$35 from Best Buy
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Why We Love It: Forgetful? This high-tech key finder can help you located your keys, backpack, or purse from up to 400 feet away. Just fire up the Tile app, and you'll be able to ring the device and see its most recent location on a map.

Kasa HS300 Smart Plug Power Strip White
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TP-Link Kasa Smart Power Strip

$60 from Dell
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Why We Love It: The Kasa Wi-Fi power strip lets you see real-time energy consumption, control six outlets individually, and charge devices with three USB ports. It's also compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and other voice-operated systems, allowing you to remotely turn appliances and lights off and on.