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    35 Nifty Gadgets That Made Me Think, “Dang, That’s Clever”

    On my merry way to becoming a cyborg.

    1. A Bluetooth headband that'll work just like a set of headphones, except you can actually rest your head on your pillow while you use it. Reviewers say the sound doesn't leak, so the person next to you (like your snoozing S.O) won't be able to hear your tunes.

    A person lying on their side while wearing the headband over their eyes

    2. A pair of blue light-blocking glasses that'll save you from a headache after long days of staring at a screen. Reviewers say these babies have even helped them get a better night's sleep, especially after wearing 'em during Netflix binges before bed.

    A person wearing the stylish, cat eye shaped anti-blue light glasses

    3. An electric fabric shaver that'll remove rogue threads and lint from your pilling sweaters. You can use it on your furniture, too, to give your couch or rugs an instant refresh!

    4. An anti-identity theft stamp that'll make tossing out sensitive documents a cinch. Now you won’t have to shell out big bucks on a paper shredder.

    A person using the rolling stamp to cover their personal information on a document

    5. A floating lamp (!!!) that'll make you "ooh" and "ahh" every time you look at it. It uses magnets (or magic?) to levitate and rotate IN THE AIR.

    6. A white noise machine that'll help you sleep like a literal baby. You can also use it as a light, for a softer alternative to your bright overheads.

    A toddler sleeping beside the white noise night light

    7. A sleek Oura ring that'll track your personal health insights while you wear it. It's paired with a free mobile app that'll let you check in on your sleep, activity, and recovery progress.

    The Oura ring

    8. This colourful spinning top that'll give you a little something to play with when you're feeling bored or stressed out. Reviewers rave about how perfectly balanced it is and that it'll spin for a surprisingly long time.

    The spinning top on a reflective table

    9. This Instax photo printer that'll let you print pics right from your phone! All you have to do is download the free app and connect your Bluetooth.

    Two people using the printer

    10. These brush and scrubbing pad attachments for your drill, so you can give your apartment the deepest clean it's ever seen. It comes with 11 brushes, each in varying sizes and textures — to make sure no surface is left unwashed!

    11. A sheet of light-dimming stickers that'll make sure all of your blinkin' and bloopin' gadgets don't annoy you when you're trying to get some shut eye.

    12. A doggy water bottle that'll dispense aqua into its lid with the press of a button. Reviewers love that it replaces the need to carry a bowl around on long walks.

    13. A wireless charging mount for your car, so your phone won't die mid-navigation. You can use it to keep your AirPods charged on the go, too!

    The phone charging mount on a car dash board

    14. A drone camera, because you've always been intrigued by those wild bird's-eye view shots on the 'gram. Reviewers say this thing is great for beginners and love that it gives them a whole 18 minutes of flight time.

    A person sitting next to the flying quadcopter drone

    15. An electric bottle opener that'll uncork your wine so you don't have to. It also comes with a handy foil cutter (with a lil' stand to keep it on!), so you won't need to hack at your Chablis with a kitchen knife, like, ever again.

    The electic wine opener on a stand next to the foil cutting device

    16. A ring light phone stand that'll make setting up for a livestream or video call easy as pie. Reviewers love that it has different lighting levels and say that it's super sturdy and easy to clamp on and off.

    A person using the phone ring light stand

    17. A facial steamer that'll open up those clogged pores for a deep cleanse. Reviewers are obsessed with it and say it's the perfect thing to use before doing a mask treatment.

    The facial steamer on a low table next to four face tools

    18. Or this facial cleansing brush that will literally vibrate the dirt off of your face. It has a heated massage option (!!!) that can help to promote circulation and blood flow.

    A wet facial massage brush

    19. A glasses holder, so you can stop misplacing your specs. It attaches with super-strong magnets, so you won't have to jab holes through all of your shirts to use it.

    A person putting their glasses through the glasses holder on their shirt

    20. A lens attachment for your phone's camera, so you can start honing in on your photography skills (without splurging on a wild camera). It comes with a macro, wide, and fish-eye lens, so you can experiment with different styles.

    A clip-on lens on an iphone

    21. An electric nail sander that'll help you get your pooch's paws in order, without freaking them out with clippers. Reviewers say it's quiet, which is a big plus for noise-sensitive pups.

    A dog lounging in some grass while it gets its nails sanded

    22. This 3-in-one charging station that'll rid your nightstand of cluttered devices and tangled cords. Reviewers love how sleek it looks and that it can be separated in two for when they don't need to use the entire thing.

    A phone, airpods case, and apple watch charging together on the charging platform

    23. A pair of motion-sensor night lights that'll save you from walking into your doorway when you get up for a midnight pee. You can adjust the brightness on these babies, so you can avoid blinding yourself every time you walk by them.

    The motion sensor night light plugged into an AC outlet

    24. A spinning makeup brush cleaner that'll clean and dry your dirty makeup brushes in under a minute. Your kabuki brush (and your skin) will thank you.

    25. A mug warmer that'll save you from making the trip to the microwave every time you forget about your cup of tea. Reviewers say it's great to keep on their WFH desk and that it works well on large mugs, too.

    A mug heater next to a person using a laptop

    26. A clamp that'll transform your dumbbells into kettlebells for a more comfortable squat. Reviewers love that it turns the weights they already own into multipurpose training gear, so they don't have to splurge on pricy equipment.

    A dumbell with the clamp attached to its bar

    27. A sunrise alarm clock that'll gently wake you up by tricking your senses into thinking it’s light out, even if it isn’t. The crescendo of nature sounds and gradual brightening will replace the jarring ringtone you’re probably using now.

    The light alarm clock shining with a warm light on a bedside table next to a succulent

    28. A strapless posture trainer that'll remind you to sit up straight with a gentle vibration. It's super discreet, and even comes with a free app to help you track your progress.

    A person wearing the posture corrector on their back while looking at the app on their phone

    29. A pancake batter mixer that'll save you from dirtying a million dishes before breakfast. It comes with a whisk ball that will smooth out any clumps with a few shakes and a spout that'll let you squeeze out the batter (without any spills!).

    30. A flexible phone stand that'll save you from constantly looking down. Just clip it onto the edge of your desk or nightstand, and ta-da! Sweet, sweet neck relief.

    The flexible phone stand clipped onto a bedside table

    31. A teeny-tiny bike storage rack that'll tuck your summertime ride away, as well as free up some floor space. With one clip per bike, installation is wildly minimal — just mount it onto a wall and pop the front wheel in.

    32. A Tile Pro Bluetooth tracker that'll help you find your keys, phone, wallet, or whatever else you tend to lose. You can connect it to a free app that'll help you find your lost item, even when your Bluetooth is out of reach.

    A tile pro on a keychain with keys

    33. A handheld clothes steamer that'll zap the wrinkles out of your favourite blouse, making it look good as new. Now you'll look (and feel) more put together, even if you're just hangin' at home all day.

    A person holding the handheld steamer while it blows out steam

    34. A handy dandy paw cleaner that'll give your dog's lil' stompers a thorough wash. It has soft silicone bristles for a gentle cleanse that'll be perfect after a muddy stroll through the dog park.

    35. And finally, a reusable notebook with pages you can wipe clean with a cloth. It's equipped with scanning codes you can use with a free app to transfer your handwritten notes to your phone or laptop, so you'll always have 'em saved.

    A person writing a grocery list on the pad

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