42 Gadgets, Gizmos, And Contraptions That Will Make You Go 'Ooooh' When You Find Out They Exist
Oxo's new compact Brew Rapid Brewer, aka the answer to any money-conscious coffee lover's prayers — this version is not only cheaper and more portable than comparable models on the market, but WAY faster making cold brew without compromising on flavor. I'm talking five minutes as opposed to overnight, like other pitchers take — and it doesn't need to be charged or plugged in. 🤯
A two-slice slim toaster to fit virtually *anywhere* in your tiny kitchen, and to look gosh darn adorable doing it. Bonus — these long slots make it ideal for larger slices of bread, like your beloved sourdoughs.
A super useful, delightfully cheap charging station end table, which features two outlets and two USB ports to power lamps and gadgets and charge your devices. Reviewers love this compact, lightweight piece for bedrooms and tight living room spaces that can use the extra outlets!
A guided visual sloth "breathing partner" you can use for meditation and calm to shift your mindset. This is designed to guide you through either the popular 4/7/8 or 5/5 "calming breaths" to help reduce stress and anxiety, using colors that fade in and out softly as cues. Bonus: it's kid-friendly!
Ninja's new *portable* Crispi Air Fryer system, perfect for people with high foodie standards and a chaotic schedule. This "all-in-one system" cooks your food in the same container you eat from, so you can pop your meal into the air fryer, cook it, and either pack it for later or eat it right out of the container.
A cleverly designed rechargeable electric candle lighter with a flexible neck so you can light all your coziest, deepest candles without worrying about the "YIKES" of being near an open flame. This is also windproof and super portable for anyone looking for options to light candles or fires outside, too!
A brand spanking new *mini* Kindle — it's faster, it's brighter, and more importantly, it's TEENSIER. The new size makes it easier to fit in the palm of your hand, easier to travel with, and a heck of a lot easier to pack in smaller clutches and purses when you're commuting. It's also glare-free and has a battery life that lasts for up to six weeks on a single charge.
A PopLite personal popcorn maker with a built-in serving bowl that will give you eight cups of movie theater-quality popcorn in two mere mortal minutes. Reviewers especially love that the popcorn doesn't burn, and the machine doesn't leave unpopped kernels like the usual microwave brands.
A unique tripod floor lamp that will draw the eye without stealing the show — the perfect solution to keep up a modern look without falling into that trap of "woof, everything suuuure does look boring in here."
A pair of waterproof wireless earbuds with AirPods Pro energy — except these feature a charging case that, bless its technologically savvy heart, has an LED display letting you know exactly how much charge is left. Reviewers also love how delightfully comfortable and sweatproof these are, making them a solid, affordable option for talking on the phone and exercising.
And a pair of wireless over-the-ear headphones crafted to look like AirPods Max, so you can still enjoy the comfort and chic style of their iconic headphones without shelling out hundreds of dollars. These feature premium cushion padding, a built-in mic with the ability to take calls, 10 hours of playtime per charge, and surprisingly decent noise blocking for the price.
A teensy undetectable laptop mouse jiggler you can slide into the USB to keep your computer active on Teams, Slack, and all those other various technological overlords that keep track of you when you're working from home. Sometimes a human has to pee or walk the dog or fall into a ten-minute TikTok abyss without worrying their screen is going to tattle on them to Daddy Capitalism!!
A magnetic rotating UFO-shaped Bluetooth speaker so you can have an ~otherworldly~ experience getting beamed up by your favorite bops.
A stuffed waffle maker to introduce yourself to the infinite glory of stuffing food into a pillowy warm carb — I'm talking jam, cheesy eggs, meats, NUTELLA (!!), pie filling, peanut butter, the whole nine yards. I'm truly shaking thinking about amassing this kind of breakfast power.
And a Lego-inspired brick waffle maker that's about to become the MVP of weekend breakfasts. Lego fans will love them for "building," waffle fans will love that they're small enough that they maximize crispy edges, and everyone will love that these are the perfect size to make whole breakfasts or eat as snacks!
A vintage-inspired crystal candle warmer to add some timeless, cozy glam in your living room or bedroom without worrying about an open flame.
A portable car vacuum that lets you explore the great outdoors or enjoy a particularly messy snack without worrying about it all piling up until you have to get an expensive deep car clean. With this easy peasy gadget, you can scoop it all up and leave your interiors looking brand spanking new.
A fast-heating straightener brush with four different temperature settings to get the job done fast, effectively, and as healthily as possible — the teeth are coated with keratin ceramic to protect hair and minimize breakage, and the curved comb shape makes sure you get *right* to the root.
A shockingly affordable, high quality recliner massage chair that will make you feel like you're sitting in one of those faaaancy pants movie theaters from the comfort of your own home. Dare you not to buy a *fleet* of these once everyone in the fam starts fighting for their Comfy Chair Time.
A hands-free electric citrus juicer that'll make you be all, "Look, Ma! No hands!!" while you're making your beloved fresh orange juice, grapefruit juice, and lemonade. All you do is set the cut fruit in and press a button, and let this machine and its handy pulp filters take care of the rest. Psst — reviewers *also* love this for making fresh cocktails 👀.
A deeply adorable retro-style portable Bluetooth keyboard you can connect to your tablet, phone, or computer to easily type if you're working while traveling (or just want to e-mail everyone about that croissant you just ate). Reviewers especially love the satisfying ~clickety clack~ feel of the keys!
An electric travel kettle for all the tea, coffee, and oatmeal monsters out there who want instant, portable access to their lifeblood. People love this for at-home use when they're not traveling, too — it boils SUPER fast for quick cuppas, and has a small profile that makes it easy to put away.
A SnapPower GuideLight to put all your night-lights out of business — this subtle but effective light installs under your outlets, so it will feel like little fairies are guiding you through the hall when it's dark at night. Reviewers love that with this clever installation, the light doesn't take up valuable outlet space!
Our Place's new Splendor Blender, a super strong, ridiculously beautiful personal blender perfect for making smoothies and shakes on the go — particularly because it comes with an adorable personal cup and drinking lid set. Also, a moment for this aesthetic, please?? Our Place never misses.
A vintage-inspired essential oil diffuser to waft calming scents through your space and add a subtle touch of ~quiet luxury~ by serving double time as decor.
Birdie, an indoor carbon dioxide monitor that — bless her dramatic heart — flips over and "dies" if the air quality in your home goes down, prompting you to open a window or run an air purifier so you can breathe easier. Once Birdie is happy with the air quality again, she'll pop back up!
A charging port with a built-in Apple Watch charger to let you simultaneously charge three devices from one hotel outlet — a total boon when there's one one measly bedside outlet for all your beloved gadgets and gizmos.
Plus a tiny 3-in-1 portable charger you can fold down to the size of a little macaron, but expand to charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time. If you have trips on the horizon or you're a busy human in general, you need to get yourself one of these adorable UFOs, fast.
A USB-rechargeable portable water flosser that gets the job done just as effectively without having to lug a planet-size device in your bag. A lot of reviewers love the small profile of this gizmo so much they use it as as every day one at home, too!
A sleek one-button electric wine bottle opener because TBH, nobody has time to lament a cork getting stuck in their bottle and google a bunch of hacks to fix it anymore. This rechargeable beauty will safely pop it open without any of the hassle.
A Sharkbanz magnetic shark repeller for some peace of mind when you're out in the ocean with friends and don't necessarily want to make any new ones. This band uses electroreception to deter sharks (without causing them any harm!) so they'll instinctually steer clear of the bands. These magnets don't require any battery or charging, so they'll always be raring to go.
An adorable mini toaster oven reviewers are calling an Easy-Bake Oven for adults — this teensy gizmo is perfect for a single-serve toast, a quick lil' dessert, and an easy leftovers reheat.
A northern lights projector for anyone whose heart is in the magic of the cosmos, but whose butt would much rather be snuggled on a couch than freezing by a glacier. Bonus: This also plays soothing noises and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker!
A miniature arcade Atari so you can spend your day off in a time machine to the '80s — this itty bitty console is loaded up with ten playable retro-style games, including Pac-Man, Breakout, Asteroids, and more. Reviewers also mention how much they love giving them as gifts!
A reviewer-beloved electric fondue set for an investment in your future happiness, because I'm hard-pressed to think of anything a vat of melted cheese and chocolate *won't* fix.
A belted portable cordless vibrating heating pad to ease your cramps and pains (*glares pointedly at my uterus*) and/or keep you nice and cozy. The fact that it looks vaguely like a piece of superhero armor is just an added perk.
A stylish fitness smartwatch that's a chic, affordable, user-friendly version of all the tricked-out expensive ones that aren't half as cute anyway. This water-resistant watch not only takes calls and texts and monitors your sleep, but has 70 different activity modes for fitness tracking, including the ability to track your heart rate, steps, and calories for each workout.
A zero-ink, app-enabled Kodak instant phone photo printer to essentially transform your phone into a Polaroid camera, but with the ability to pick and choose which photos you print. You can even edit photos within the app for better lighting or fun little graphics to add your own personal touch!
A touchless waterproof bathroom trashcan to help minimize the touching of all the icky germs that come with existing in a bathroom. Pet owners also love this for minimizing ~treasure hunts~ from their four-legged friends.
A Stealth core trainer that turns exercising into a *game* so you can trick your body into working out by occupying your brain with the business of "stealth speed gliding" and "galaxy adventure," which are just two of the catchy games in this system that help work your core.
A cozy two-in-one sandwich maker with uniquely-designed nonstick plates you can use to make everything from grilled cheese sandwiches to quesadillas to pizza pockets to omelettes. Sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of the CRUNNCHHHH of perfectly crisped sandwich edges.
A rotating disco ball diffuser because sometimes "come on Barbie let's go party" secretly means "come on Barbie let's diffuse some citrus essential oils and try to shake off that afternoon nap." This lil' bub will give you the best of both worlds.
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Freeze! The Ninja FrostVault is on sale at Amazon right now just in time for summer
I love the outdoors. Any excuse I get you best believe I am out on a hike or at the beach. But my favorite sunny day activity? It has to be a picnic or barbeque with friends and some cold sodas to wash it all down. The best cooler is the easiest way to make sure your food stays fresh and your drinks stay ice cold when you head out this summer. If you want the creme de la creme of coolers, you need look no further than the Ninja FrostVault. When I tested it, it actually kept ice frozen for five days. On top of that, after eight days the cans of soda in there were still ice cold. Right now the Ninja FrostVault cooler is reduced down to $249 for a limited time only. The cooler usually retails for $299, so this 17% saving is a real win. The Ninja FrostVault cooler is the most impressive cooler I have tried and has become my go-to for hot summer adventures. The 45QT cooler can hold up to 68 cans and keeps them cool for 8 days! The wheels also mean you don't have to carry it, making it easy to maneuver even when full. There is so much to love about the Ninja Frost Vault cooler. Beyond the fact that it kept my drinks ice cold for eight days, it is so easy to use. I have curated a list of how to get the most out of your cooler, but honestly, the Ninja does all of the hard work for you. The cooler weights 30.2-pounds and is on wheels, so even when it is full to the brim with your favorite food and drink ready to enjoy a barbeque, it is actually ridiculously easy to maneuver. I had to enlist a helping hand to carry it down some steps when it was full, but once it was on solid ground I was away. The wheels are made from a durable plastic so you can literally go anywhere and not worry about causing a puncture. The FrostVault also has a Dry Zone. This is a drawer that pulls out at the bottom of the cooler. I like this feature since you don't have to add any ice to it and therefore don't have to worry about any condensation. The cold simply transfers from the insulated walls right into the drawer. Even after the eight days of testing I did the drawer was still freezing cold to the touch. The cooler is available in Slate Grey, Olive, or Cloud White, so you can pick the best cooler to fit your summer vibe. And at a discounted price I would totally recommend grabbing the cooler now so you are ready for summer. Don't forget to read my full Ninja FrostVault review to find out exactly how I got on with the cooler and get to know all of the specs that make it so great.
