23 Nice Tech Items Below $100

Biolite makes a number of totally different headlamps, with the BioLite HeadLamp 800 being its brightest mannequin (800 lumens) — and it is geared up with each back and front lights (the entrance gentle swivels) that provide eight totally different lighting modes. It is good for quite a lot of makes use of, whether or not you are working in a darkish surroundings or simply strolling your canine or driving a motorbike at evening. The battery is rechargeable by way of a Micro-USB connection (I do want it was USB-C).

Word that the step-down HeadLamp 425 prices $60, whereas the HeadLamp 325 is $40.

The Yoose Mini Electrical Shaver is not essentially the most highly effective electrical shaver, and I am unable to say I acquired the cleanest, closest shave utilizing it. But it surely’s actually small — concerning the dimension of some wi-fi earbuds circumstances — and it does work properly sufficient and appears and feels extra premium than I assumed it could. That makes it a very good on-the-go electrical shaver and good journey companion (it did not damage to make use of and comes with a carry case). 

Obtainable in a number of colour choices, it is IPX7 waterproof, so it may be used each moist and dry. Although it retails for $90, it usually has immediate reductions that drop its value nearer to $60.

What’s cool about Anker’s 622 magnetic battery is that it is a wi-fi battery that has an built-in magnetic flap that converts right into a stand. You will not get quick wi-fi charging from this 5,000-mAh battery (it fees at as much as 7.5 watts) nevertheless it’s slim and straightforward to hold round. 

It fees by way of USB-C and when you use a USB-C to Lightning to cost your iPhone, it should cost at a quicker charge of 12 watts. That is not as quick as what a 20-watt USB-C energy adapter can ship, nevertheless it’s quicker than 7.5 watts.

Some time again I took my child to the physician as a result of he had a bunch of ear wax constructed up in his ear and was having hassle listening to (sure, gross). The physician was in a position to dislodge it with a pressurized stream of water, which is precisely what gadgets just like the Wush Professional by Black Wolf ship. 

Designed for use within the bathe, the Wush Professional does certainly work to take away ear wax build-up. For some individuals who have delicate ears, it may be a little bit disconcerting to make use of at first, however learn the directions rigorously and begin at a decrease setting earlier than ramping issues up (there are three strain settings, and the Wush is provided with a chargeable battery). The pump inside does make some noise (it is a little bit irritating), nevertheless it’s tolerable and beats a go to to the physician for extreme build-up.

Twelve South’s HoverBar Duo is a versatile stand for iPads (and different tablets) that has a weighted base and articulating arm to regulate the angle and peak of your machine. You too can take away the HoverBar from its base and clip it to a bar or shelf utilizing the shelf clip. The second-gen mannequin has a quick-release design, however the first-gen mannequin is sort of $30 cheaper at $50.

In case you’re in search of a means to make use of your iPad within the kitchen, as a second monitor to your Mac or as a video conferencing show, the HoverBar Duo is a pleasant accent to personal and makes a terrific present for all these iPad house owners on the market.

I beforehand had the on this listing, nevertheless it had one flaw. As a result of it has an built-in Lightning cable that permits for lag-free gaming — no less than relating to button presses — you could not use it with newer iPads which have a USB-C connection. The brand new RiotPWR RP1950 controller solves that drawback by permitting you to swap out the Lightning cable module for a USB-C cable module. 

Like RiotPWR’s earlier iOS controller, which is white, the black RP1950 is a extra historically formed Xbox-like controller that features a mount to your telephone. Whereas there is not any built-in battery that retains your telephone charged whereas enjoying, just like the Spine and Razer Kishi V2, this mannequin has a pass-through charging possibility if you wish to hook up a separate Lightning cable to a battery pack or wall charger.

The controller is properly designed and would not really feel low-cost (the dock can accommodate quite a lot of iPhones, together with bigger iPhone Max fashions). Take away the dock and you need to use this with any iPad that has a Lightning or USB-C port. To swap cables, you must stick a paper clip in a gap within the backside of the controller, which releases the cable module. It is a little bit tough the primary time you do it, however as soon as you determine the way it’s accomplished, it is fairly easy.

It is also value noting that regardless that that is referred to as an “iOS controller,” it should work with Android smartphones and tablets which have USB-C ports.  

Anker’s upgraded compact charger can cost a MacBook Professional 13 at full pace. Not solely is it small for a way a lot energy it could possibly ship (it has foldable prongs), nevertheless it additionally has three ports (2 USB-C and one USB-A) that mean you can cost a number of gadgets on the similar time. Bear in mind that its 65 watts of energy is cut up between the ports when you cost a couple of machine. although. It makes use of the next-generation GaN 3 expertise. 

Again in 2020, Tribit launched the StormBox Micro, a price range model of Bose’s glorious SoundLink Micro speaker that delivered surprisingly good sound for its dimension and modest value. Now we get the StormBox Micro 2, which affords improved sound and battery life, together with a charge-out function that turns the speaker into an influence financial institution for cellular gadgets similar to smartphones and tablets. An built-in strap means that you can clip it to your backpack or your bike’s handlebars.

Like the unique, it is a wonderful worth and straightforward to advocate when you’re in search of a brilliant compact transportable wi-fi speaker. It is also value noting that you may save 15% by activating the immediate coupon on the product web page. 

Sony launched its new entry-level CH-720N noise-canceling headphones in 2023. They’re fairly good, however if you cannot afford them (they listing for $150), the corporate’s new price range on-ear CH-520 headphones are an intriguing possibility for less than round $50.

They lack noise canceling and are fairly no-frills, however they function good sound for his or her value, are light-weight and fairly comfy for on-ear headphones, and still have glorious battery life (they’re rated for as much as 50 hours at average quantity ranges). Moreover, they’ve multipoint Bluetooth pairing, so you possibly can pair them with two gadgets concurrently (similar to a smartphone and laptop) and change audio. Voice-calling efficiency is first rate, although less than the extent of what you get with the CH-720N. 

Word that there is not any wired possibility — this can be a wi-fi Bluetooth-only headphone. The CH-520 affords general balanced sound with first rate readability. The bass has some punch to it however would not pack a wallop, and you are not going to get fairly as large a soundstage as you get from Sony’s costlier over-ear headphones. However these undoubtedly sound higher than Sony’s earlier entry-level on-ear headphones, they usually sound higher than I assumed they’d. I attempted the white colour, however additionally they are available blue and black. 

We actually appreciated this Lightning-connected controller from startup Spine when it first got here out in its authentic black model. You may nonetheless get that mannequin, nevertheless it now is available in a white PlayStation model to be used with the PS Distant Play app.

Just like the Razer Kishi, it turns any iPhone 6S or later right into a Nintendo Swap-style gaming expertise, with added smarts for social and chatty avid gamers. Just like the Kishi, it connects by way of Lightning with pass-through charging however has no built-in battery. Whereas the Kishi V2 is now extra Spine-like in its design (with higher ergonomics) the Spine controller nonetheless holds a bonus within the software program division with a superior companion app.

Whoever you are getting this for could also be a little bit embarrassed however he’ll most probably admire it. Panasonic says its ER-GK80-S has a singular V-shaped head that is “constructed to go in all places” — and with precision. It comes with two attachments, has virtually two hours of battery life and can be utilized moist or dry. A journey case is included. It is a wonderful manscaping machine.

The listing value lately crept above $100, however Amazon at present has it discounted so you possibly can nonetheless decide it up for round $100. 

I like Hyperice’s Hypersphere Mini ($99) therapeutic massage ball, however Theragun’s new Wave Solo therapeutic massage ball is arguably a tad higher and virtually $20 cheaper at $80. It is also concerning the dimension of a softball (3.4 inches, or 8.7 cm, in diameter), fees with a USB-C cable (a full cost affords as much as 200 minutes of battery life) and has three vibration pace choices.

It is a nice possibility for pinpointing drawback areas as hip flexors that you simply would possibly roll out with a lacrosse ball. There’s additionally a Wave Duo model for $99 that is good for rolling on both facet of the backbone or putting on the high of your shoulder behind your neck whereas mendacity down.

The Roku Extremely has all the time been a effective 4K HDR streamer. Because the flagship in Roku’s intensive line of sticks and gamers, its bag of nifty tips features a distant finder and a distant with programmable distant buttons. This model provides higher Wi-Fi, a quicker processor and the flexibility to stream in Dolby Imaginative and prescient — a long-awaited function that permits it to raised compete with the greatest streamers from Amazon, Apple and Google. 

Sure, the , which prices round $40, is a greater worth, however the upgraded Extremely is commonly on sale lately for $70 (it lists for $100) and has an Ethernet port for many who need to go together with a wired connection.

There’s nothing like a little bit mixing on the go to create these wholesome smoothies and protein shakes. That is the place the BlendJet 2 is available in. Obtainable in a number of colour choices and geared up with a chargeable battery, it is extra highly effective than you would possibly count on and it could possibly whip up smoothies with out having to plug in wherever. It fees by way of USB-C (you get about 15 blends per cost) and is totally waterproof.

The mannequin proven right here has a 16-ounce jar, however now you can purchase an XL 32-ounce jar for $30 additional. I am hoping sometime that you can get the 32-ounce jar model as a standalone merchandise nevertheless it’s at present an add-on accent. 

BioLite has a number of transportable lighting choices and the Alpenglow 500 is certainly one of its more moderen additions to its line. It is a transportable “lantern” that has a number of modes and colour choices. As its title implies, it delivers 500 lumens of sunshine, and it’s certainly fairly shiny.

The step-down Alpenglow 250 affords 250 lumens for $15 much less. Each are rated for five hours of battery life on the excessive setting and as much as 200 hours on the low setting.