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    37 Gadgets You Probably Didn't Realize You Needed In Your Life Until Now

    From a personalized fan that'll help you keep your cool to a smart hair dryer that'll keep you *looking* cool, there's so many fun must-have gadgets in here you might want to guard your credit card.

    1. A storm cloud weather predictor, perfect for helping you decide if you need a jacket without even glancing at a weather app.

    a glass cloud with water and crystals inside and a light wooden base

    2. A smart hair dryer that'll work with you to prevent bad hair days before they even start.

    the purple hair dryer with magnetic attachments

    3. A pasta machine you can use the next time you host ~la famiglia~ for a Sunday Fundays.

    4. A mini waving inflatable tube man that'll make you want to throw your hands up in the air and yell "WOOHOO!"

    a reviewer photo of the tiny red inflatable tube man

    5. A waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker, so you'll never have to fumble with headphone wires at the beach or pool again.

    a model holding the speaker in red

    6. A 4-foot Street Fighter arcade machine to help you achieve your childhood dreams of owning an arcade — only you can do it from the comfort of your own home.

    7. A rechargeable lighter, so you can light every candle in your house to create the *perfect* ambience without concern you'll run out of lighter fluid.

    8. Solar-powered LED garden lights that'll change colors and create the illusion of rising bubbles that'll make your yard feel like an escape to Alice's Wonderland.

    Solar powered lights in different colors lighting up a pathway

    9. A portable projector you can set up in your yard for the ultimate movie night your kids will never forget — good luck convincing them to watch anything other than Frozen.

    a mother and child watching a disney movie using the cinemood in their yard

    10. A Furbo treat camera that'll let you remind your pup what a good boy they are no matter where you are in the world.

    11. A microphone to provide crystal clear audio if you're a gamer who moonlights as a YouTuber, streaming your gameplay for all to see. Who knows — maybe this'll be your ticket to internet fame!

    12. A fabric shaver that'll keep everything from sweaters to furniture looking fresh and lint-free.

    13. A Sonos sound bar with Alexa built-in so when you're done cranking up the volume to feel like you're really inside the Millennium Falcon while re-watching Star Wars for the zillionth time you can ask Alexa to play the soundtrack for you.

    14. A motion-activated toilet light, a must-have for anyone who is tired of stumbling over themselves when they get up in the middle of the night to pee.

    15. A BBQ tool that'll act as a spatula, tongs, and brush all in one! No more fumbling around for the right grill gadget while your burgers are ready to be flipped.

    a model using the bbq gadget

    16. A doggie doorbell to provide your pet with a way to let you know they want to come inside and prevent them from scratching up your doors.

    a dog touching their nose to a yellow doorbell

    17. Globe string lights that'll transform your backyard into the hipster haven you've always imagined it could be.

    the string lights in the back of someone's home

    18. A pretty power strip with a braided cord you'll point out to anyone who visits your house because it's practically perfect in every way.

    a lavender power strip

    19. Alure Three-Barrel Curling Iron Wand to help you create salon-like curls in a fragment of time, so you can get on with your life instead of fussing with your locks.

    20. A mini tower with 10 outlets that'll act as a battery backup so (God forbid!) the power goes out, you won't lose all the progress you made building your mansion on The Sims.

    the tower

    21. A steering wheel accessory for the Nintendo Switch that'll make you feel like a real racer from the comfort of your living room.

    two black steering wheels with a joycon fitted inside each

    22. Or a kid-sized Model Y Tesla toy car complete with a honking horn and actual working steering to start your tykes driving lessons earlier than you ever thought possible.

    23. An HDMI splitter, so you won't need to fumble with any cables when you want to switch between your PS4 or Xbox.

    24. A Cricut Joy for anyone who loves making everyone in the family feel special with homemade cards — this gadget will take your skills to the next level!

    a small blue cricut joy machine

    25. An all-in-one vacuum and mop that'll leave your entire home fresh 'n' clean with you having to hit pause *or* your roomie having to lift a finger — a gesture you'll both appreciate.

    the vacuum/mop

    26. A heated massager pillow anyone will be happy to have waiting at home for them after a no good very bad day.

    27. A selfie ring light for flattering photos you can ~click, click, click, and post~ like Ariana Grande on Instagram.

    28. Disco lights for your bathtub, that'll encourage you to have a dance party while soaking in a sea of bubbles.

    a bath tub with the disco lights throughout it

    29. A Super Mario-inspired projector light you can count on to leave you *starry-eyed* whether you're nodding off or taking down all your friends in Mario Kart.

    the star-shaped lamp

    30. An essential oil diffuser that'll make your home smell like the soothing yoga studio you vowed to go to once a week but never found the time to return to because life always seems to get in the way. Deeeeep breaths.

    31. Quip's new starter set which includes a toothbrush you can connect to an app on your phone that'll provide detailed info on your teeth-brushing habits.

    32. A mug warmer, because even if you're the self-proclaimed "busiest person on the planet" you deserve to have hot coffee.

    33. A personal fan you'll be forever grateful for after moving into an apartment where you don't have control of your heat.

    a pink small desk fan

    34. A Theragun mini, ideal if stress and your workouts wear your body out and you'd likely benefit from an at-home solution to soothe your tired muscles.

    a model using the black, handheld mini theragun

    35. An Echelon Smart Bike to make you feel like you're in the midst of an intense workout class without the added pressure of *actually* being around people.

    36. A breakfast sandwich maker for those rainy Sunday mornings where all you want is a cure to your hangover but can't physically venture further than your kitchen.

    37. And a mermaid skeleton who'll dance and sing "What a Feeling" and help you convince your roomie it's time to kick off *spooky season* in your apartment.

    The approval you'll receive from me when you finally cave and order the breakfast sandwich maker:

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