Technology has taken over the world and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to slow down anytime soon. And as a millennial, I’m more than okay with it. There are so many handy different gadgets out there that solve problems I didn’t even know that I had. As someone who spends a lot of time shopping around on Amazon, I’ve come across quite a few tech items that I didn’t even know existed.
But now that I know about them, my life will never be the same. From robot mops that literally do the cleaning for you to portable espresso machines that are perfect for camping trips to the Tile Mate that lets you track your belongings so you never lose anything ever again, Amazon has some killer tech gadgets. So, if you’re like me and always looking for the next best thing, this one’s for you. These 37 tech gadgets are definitely worth getting excited about.
Take Your Own Photos With This Tripod
As someone who takes her own Instagram pictures, my tripod is a lifesaver. In fact, I wouldn’t be able to take the pictures I do without it. The coolest part about this one is that not only can it be used as a standing tripod with the wireless remote, but it also collapses down and can be used as a selfie stick.
Charge Multiple Devices With This Charging Station
We live in a world run by technology these days. There’s a good chance that you have multiple devices sitting at home while you read this right now. And with multiple devices come multiple cords and tangled messes. That’s why this charging station is so handy. It allows you to charge six devices at once without any messy cords.
Stay Bug Free With This Insect Trap
The weather is starting to warm up which means the bugs are about to be out and about in full force. To keep them at bay, use this insect trap. Unlike others that zap the bugs, this one lures them in with light before trapping them on sticky paper. This means you won’t hear any annoying buzzing when using it.
Keep Your Brushes Looking Brand New With This Cleaner
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not very good at cleaning my makeup brushes. But it’s something I’m trying to get better at. And now it’s super easy to do with this makeup brush cleaner. Just add water and soap/cleaning solution, dip the brush, and spin it to get rid of any dirt, bacteria, and makeup.
This Doorbell Doesn’t Require Any Fancy Wiring
I am currently renting a condo that does not have a doorbell. But it’s something that I wanted to have. Renting means that I couldn’t mess with any fancy wiring, so I was searching for something wireless. That’s when I came across this doorbell. With over 50 chime sounds and 4 volume settings, it’s the perfect doorbell for me.
Campers Needs This Collapsible Lantern
I can’t imagine going on any camping trip without this lantern. It may be small but boy is it mighty. When you’re out during the day, hiking, swimming, or just lounging in your hammock with a book, you can leave it out to charge (thanks to its solar panels), so that you get bright light as soon as the sun goes down.
Become A Cooking Pro With This Thermometer
Cooking meat is difficult. I can’t count how many times I’ve cooked chicken or steak, cut it open thinking it was done, only to find that the center is still raw. Avoid doing this and get the perfect temperature every single time with this thermometer. It gives you a reading within 2-3 seconds and is extremely accurate, so you can become a professional chef in no time.
Froth Milk Like A Pro With This Frother
I make my own coffee at home almost every single day. It’s one of the few ways that I save money. But no at-home latte would be complete without a good milk frother. This one is super simple to use yet does such a great job. Just heat up the milk of your choice, turn it on, and get coffee that’s arguably better than any coffee shop.
Make Espresso Anywhere You Go With This Portable Espresso Machine
Speaking of coffee, if you’re always on the go, whether it be on trips or constantly moving for work, this portable espresso machine is a game-changer. Just add coffee grinds and hot water, pump it for pressure, and get creamy espresso that’ll give you the extra pep in your step.
Turn Your House Into A Smart Home With The Echo Dot
I absolutely swear by my Echo Dot. I use it to play music, set reminders, make shopping lists, and control my smart appliances. If you have yet to experience Alexa, I highly recommend you do so now.
Turn Your Smart Phone Into A Gaming Machine With This VR Headset
Take yourself to new worlds with this VR headset. All you have to do is slide your smartphone into the opening at the front of the headset and you’ll immediately be transported. Fight off zombies, explore new cities, and more.
Expand Your Mac’s Capabilities With This Adapter
I’ll be an Apple user until the day that I die. I love their products and have nothing but good things to say about them. However, I do have a bone to pick with them about changing the ports in the computer. When I got a new laptop last year, I had to get this adapter to continue to use some cords. And while having to pay for an adapter is a pain, this one has been extremely useful and a worthy purchase. Use it for USB cords, thunderbolt cords, and SD cards!
Curl Up With Your Favorite Book With This Reading Light
Rather than watching TV before bed, I read. It helps me unwind before bed and helps make me sleepy. But because I am trying to relax, I don’t like leaving the lights on. That’s why this reading light is so handy. It sits around your neck so you can stay hands-free, and illuminates the area in front of you so you can see your book without harsh overhead lights.
Protect Your Appliances With This Surge Protector
If your home has any appliances (which it most likely does), you need this surge protector. It has 4 USB ports and 5 AC ports as well, so you can plug in multiple devices at one time. Should you run into a power surge, this will protect them, extending their lifetime.
Record Your Movements With This Dash Camera
If there’s one thing that I’ve learned these past couple of years, it’s that you never know when you’re going to need a dash camera. Whether it be to capture an accident or road rage, there are many instances where this comes in handy. This one is easy to set up and offers great picture quality–even at night.
This Electric Lighter Will Last You Years
Ditch your disposable lighters and try out this electric lighter instead. If you’re an avid candle burner like me, this will save you time and money. Rather than running out of gas, this one runs out of battery. All you have to do is charge it (which can be done in less than an hour), before using it again for days. It’s said to be the equivalent of over 300 disposable lighters.
Relieve Aches And Pains With This Heating Pad
If you struggle with any aches or pains, you need this heating pad. It’s not the cheap flimsy ones you may have grown up with, but rather a long-lasting sturdy one that gets the job. Use it for your back, stomach, wrists–you name it.
Play Music Anywhere With This Bluetooth Speaker
I’m one of those people who literally can’t sit in silence. I always have to have music playing. Whether I’m working, cleaning, working out, reading, driving, I always have something on. So I carry this Bluetooth speaker with me pretty much everywhere. It’s waterproof, easily portable, and offers great sound quality. Use it for camping trips, long showers, or days at the beach.
Get Squeaky Clean Floors With This Robot Mop
Who doesn’t want a robot mop that does all of the cleaning for you while you kick back and relax? I know that I do! This one reaches all of those hard-to-reach places and has three different types of cleaning modes depending on what jet pad you use–wet mopping, damp mopping, and dry sweeping.
Get Quick Readings With This Blood Pressure Monitor
If you or someone you love monitors their blood pressure on a daily basis, consider getting this blood pressure monitor. It gives you a full reading–with clinically accurate results–in a matter of minutes.
Detail Your Car With This Wheel Brush
To get a sparkling clean car that looks brand new, you need some heavy-duty tools. But you don’t need to spend a ton of money on them. At under $20, this wheel brush gets rid of grime, muck, and dust, leaving you with a car that is spotless.
Make Your Own Sundaes With This Ice Cream Maker
If you want to take your at-home dessert nights up a notch, get this ice cream maker. It aerates your ingredients, leaving you with smooth, soft ice cream that’s comparable to what you’d get at your local ice cream shop. It even has three condiment containers for sprinkles, chocolate chips, and more.
Use Your Phone And This Scale To Track Your Progress
If you’ve started on your fitness journey and you want to keep track of your progress, get this scale. It stands out amongst its competition thanks to its app that helps you track all of the important stats–BMI, muscle mass, visceral fat, metabolic age, and more. You can see your results on your phone seconds after you step on.
Fall Asleep Instantly With This White Noise Machine
Whether you struggle to fall asleep or just want a little extra something-something to help you stay asleep peacefully, this white noise machine is super useful. Play sounds of the ocean, a thunderstorm, a peaceful summer night, simple white noise, and more, to help you sleep soundly and wake up feeling refreshed.
Keep Your Coffee Hot With This Mug Warmer
There’s nothing worse than making yourself a cup of coffee, neglecting it while you throw yourself into work, and then drinking it later to find that it’s cold. Rather than dumping it or microwaving it, you can use this mug warmer. It keeps all of your beverages warm or hot (depending on your preferences), so you can enjoy your drinks for long periods of time.
Get The Light You Need With This Light Therapy Lamp
As someone who works from home full-time, there are often days when I do not leave my house for hours at a time. I’m talking about staying inside for 10 hours at a time. It’s not the best thing for your mental health. As humans, we need sunlight to help with our moods, but that’s not always possible. This light therapy lamp imitates the light of the sun (without the harmful UV rays), so you can boost your mood, improve focus, and regulate sleep.
Turn Your Phone Into A Professional Camera With This Lens Kit
While the newest iPhones have amazing cameras, they can always be better with this lens kit. It comes with a wide-angle, a macro lens, and a wide-angle + macro lens. Unlike other lenses on the market, these won’t give you barrel distortion or vignetting, so your pictures will look insanely professional.
This Water Bottle Tracks Your Water Intake
It can be argued that most people don’t drink enough water. I definitely don’t. But I want to get better about it, and I find that I tend to drink more when drinking out of a water bottle. So I’ve been eyeing this one that tracks your water intake with sensor technology and syncs to your phone using an app. It even glows when it’s time to drink more water.
Treat Your Kids To These Headphones
If you have kids, then you’re probably familiar with constantly hearing their Youtube videos or Tiktok videos. That’s all my younger siblings do. If you’re tired of listening to it (I don’t blame you), get them these headphones. They offer some noise reduction without being too loud. This means they can’t blow out their hearing.
Illuminate Your Home With These LED Lights
To illuminate your space, use these LED lights. The four-pack sticks to surfaces using non-damaging adhesive (or you can use the included screws if you want) and helps brighten up a room. Use them in your kitchen, pantry, hallway, closet, bathroom, etc.
Get A Deep Tissue Massage At Home With This Massager
To get those knots out after a long day of work, use this massager. With over 4,000 reviews and a 4.5-star rating, there’s a reason this massager is so popular on Amazon. It offers a deep kneading shiatsu massage that helps you truly relax. And at under $50, it’s a steal.
Use The Sun To Charge This Portable Charger
There’s nothing worse than being out and about only to have your phone die. When I know that I’m going to be out for extended periods of time, I try to keep a portable charger on me. In fact, I keep this one in my car. It’s solar-powered, so I know that it will always work when I need it most. All I need is the sun! You never know when you may run into an emergency after all.
Ditch Germs With This UV Sanitizing Box
If there’s one thing that has changed for me in the last couple of years, it’s how much I pay attention to germs. If I even hear someone cough, I cringe a little. And while I use plenty of hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes, there are a lot of surfaces that go untouched. Yet they’re some of the dirtiest. Like your phone. With this UV sanitizing box, you can kill the germs in a matter of minutes.
This Soap Dispenser Is Touchless
Stop pumping your soap with greasy dirty hands and use this touchless soap dispenser instead. The infrared technology detects motion which triggers a quick and efficient pump of soap, giving you a more hygienic way to wash your hands.
Get Out On The Water With This RC Boat
There’s nothing more fun than driving down remote control cars and boats around. I promise you, if you haven’t tried it, you need to. Your kids will get a kick out of it. Try out this remote control boat! Use it in the pool, the lake, the river, etc.
Achieve The Perfect Makeup Look With This Mirror
To achieve the perfect makeup look, you need a good mirror and good lighting–and this mirror offers both. It has a 36-piece LED panel that illuminates everything that you’re doing, so you can get prime lighting. Not to mention the fact that it rotates 180º and has 1X, 2X, and 3X magnification.
Never Lose Your Belongings Again With The Tile Mate
If you’re always losing your keys or other belongings, it’s time to get the tile mate. Connect it to your belongings and use the app to track it down if you lose it. If it’s within Bluetooth range, you can even ping the Tile itself. You’ll never lose your things again.