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Best gadget for the summer
JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan
Boasting over 35,000 five-star Amazon reviews, online customers and our team at GH appreciate this discreet — yet powerful — hands-free neck fan that features three cooling speed settings and up to 16 hours of battery life. Lynzee Marmor, the Associate Visual Editor at GH, wears this gadget at outdoor concerts, theme parks and her everyday commute on the subway. “At a glance it looks like I’m rocking a pair of headphones around my neck, but really I’m a neck fan lady!”
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Best gadget under $10
CEHNCEH Strawberry Slicer
This tiny little gadget is a favorite in my household for making breakfast a bit easier. “It slices the strawberries perfectly for overnight oats,” according to my mom — and she’s right. With a simple push, you’ll have thin (but not too thin!) slices of strawberries filled in the cup within seconds that can be thrown into cereal, oatmeal or eaten as is.
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Best gadget for bedrooms
Cozyberry Querencia Candle Warmer
Safely enjoy flame-free gentle scent from your favorite candles with this gadget — yes, you read that right. This candle warmer melts wax candles from its strong overhead lamp, preventing indoor flames or soot. “It adds a bit of luxury to your home while making your candles last way longer,” says Emma Seymour, the Associate Director of our Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab, who bought this candle warmer a few years ago. She also noticed less smoke while using this gadget, which is ideal for those with a sensitive nose or small room.
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Best gadget for holiday decorations
BN-LINK Wireless Remote Control Electrical Outlet Switch for Lights
Now 43% Off
Holidays are fun and all until you realize you need to unplug 10 different wires every night to turn off lights and decorations. Rather than scrambling under a Christmas tree to turn the lights on and off, my family bought these handy outlets that can be used year-round. All you have to do is point the remote at the outlet and hit a button to power the outlet, easily turning your lights, Christmas village, electric Menorah or anything in the outlet (even a lamp!) on and off.
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Best gadget for a gift
DASH My Mug Ice Cream Maker Machine
It may not have as many bells and whistles as other at-home ice cream makers, but this no-fuss product gets the job done for a portion of the price. Simply follow the suggested recipes or make up your own for a sweet, frozen treat. “It was easy to use and made creamy ice cream that tasted delicious,” one user said.
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Best gadget for offices
WAITIEE Wireless Charger 3 in 1
Now 27% Off
Add some cool office gadgets to your workspace, such as this charging station that can declutter your desk. Rather than having tons of wires, charge your iPhone, Apple watch and AirPods all at once on this device that only uses one outlet. Plus, your phone will be angled upwards so that you can spot notifications or take a quick Facetime call when needed.
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Best gadget for fidgeting
HKDGYHON Toy Pen
Bring a fidget toy wherever you go with this discreet, yet fun, magnetic toy pen. The colorful pen can be used for writing notes on paper and tablets with the touchscreen style head. When you’re not writing, twist the pen into tons of different shapes and figures with the included metal spheres. “This has been very helpful for my son to help his concentration when doing his homework and keep his mind occupied,” said one Amazon reviewer.
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Best pet gadget
ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover
Now 29% Off
Pets are adorable, but cleaning up pet hair is a little less adorable. However, it doesn’t have to be difficult if you use this nifty gadget. Our experts in the GH Institute Cleaning Lab ranked this tool from ChomChom the best pet hair removal tool. “This reusable tool picked up all of the fur that was on our test surfaces after just one pass,” said Jodhaira Rodriguez, a former Reviews Analyst in the Cleaning Lab. Simply roll the tool over couches, chairs, beds and carpets and all the fur will be stored in a small compartment that you can then dump into the trash (so easy!).
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Best gadget for teeth
Waterpik ION Professional Water Flosser
Flossing can be difficult if you have braces, dental implants or dexterity issues (plus, it’s tiring!). This handheld water flosser makes cleaning your teeth much easier and better. The wireless design can be placed anywhere in your bathroom without any wires making a mess. Our testers gave the earlier version of this flosser high marks for its effective between-teeth cleaning. “I have one [area] that floss cannot reach, and this made it a breeze to reach… my dentist is going to be thrilled,” one tester said.
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Best gadget for students
Rocketbook Core Reusable Smart Notebook
Now 26% Off
Whether you’re a student taking notes or an adult who loves to journal, the Rocketbook can eliminate tons of paper waste. Rather than owning multiple notebooks and tossing or recycling them when they are full, snap a picture to store the notes in the Rocketbook app and then you can wipe away your notes from these 32 pages and restart on an empty “new” page. Plus, this gadget comes with a Pilot Frixion Pen that is a Good Housekeeping Seal Holder.
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Best alarm clock gadget
JALL Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock
Say goodbye to blaring alarm clocks in the dark with this sunrise alarm clock that slowly wakes you up by increasing its brightness throughout 10, 20 or 30 minutes and gently playing one of eight sounds. Available in white, gray and a wood grain shade, this sleek and helpful gadget comes at an unbeatable price for what it is. “What we love most is that it comes with some of the features you’ll find in more premium, and pricey, alarm clocks like FM radio and a night light,” said Olivia Lipski, Senior Reviews Writer & Analyst.
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Best gadgets for bathrooms
NiuYichee Set of 4 Water Absorbent Diatomite Tray
If your bathroom counter, desk or side tables are covered in water, consider these trays that absorb moisture from cups, soap dispensers, makeup and more while keeping everything dry. “I brought it to work and I put my iced coffee cup that I make every morning on there and now the water doesn’t go onto my desk,” said one user who claimed that “it works better than a regular coaster” for keeping condensation of her desk.
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Best gadget for wine lovers
Secura Electric Wine Opener
Now 35% Off
Never struggle to open a wine bottle again with this rechargeable electric wine bottle opener. My brother gave this gadget as a gift for Mother’s Day years ago and my entire family and party guests love this device. It removes corks in a matter of seconds and rarely needs to be recharged. Plus, the design is ergonomic and makes it especially easier to open wine bottles for those with arthritis or weak hands.
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Best travel gadget
Conair Handheld Garment Steamer for Clothes
Now 33% Off
Wear wrinkle-free clothes on your next vacation after using this handheld garment steamer from Conair. The portable device won a Good Housekeeping Cleaning Award, is available in five colors and can eliminate wrinkles on clothing with just a bit of water and a power outlet. Our experts loved that the head of this clothing steamer pivots and how quickly it heats up. Throw it in your carry on and feel free to fold clothes as tightly as you want into your luggage — this device will fix the wrinkles once you reach your destination.
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Best gadget for dog owners
Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar
Let your dog run free in the yard without worrying about losing them thanks to this dog GPS tracker. Our tech and pet experts loved the extra features the Fi collar has, including the step and sleep tracker, that helps you check on your pet’s overall well-being. Plus, the app is easy to use and can show you an entire history of where your pet wandered off to if they accidentally escape an unlocked gate.
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Best gadget for Coffee Lovers
Dimux Coffee Warmer with Mug Set
Coffee and tea lovers who drink slowly or tend to forget they had a hot drink at all (something I am guilty of) can benefit from this useful gadget. The coaster keeps mugs nice and warm so that you can take your time sipping hot coffee, tea or hot chocolate without it getting cold before you finish your cup. I love this mug warmer set because it’s compatible with other ceramic, glass, metal and enamel gloves and can even make my room temperature coffee hot again after a few minutes.
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Best gadget for note taking
TSJ OFFICE Acrylic Dry-Erase White Board
Write your to-do list, doodle or jot down notes in a meeting with this desktop dry-erase board. We love how the transparent acrylic material gives it a more sophisticated and elevated appearance than a traditional whiteboard. Don’t forget to grab some dry-erase markers.
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Best
Sweet Alice Gravity Electric Pepper and Salt Grinder Set
Now 33% Off
Another item that’s a star in my kitchen is this electric salt and pepper set. These gadgets grind salt and pepper for you within seconds, which makes cooking faster and always gets a few “ooos” and “ahhs” from guests at the dinner table. My family likes that these light up so that you can tell they’re working since it can be difficult to tell if salt is pouring out or not at times.
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Best gadget for post-workout recovery
Therabody TheraGun Mini 2.0 Handheld Electric Massage Gun
Enjoy an at-home massage after a strenuous workout with this Good Housekeeping Fitness Award winner. This massage gun from TheraGun includes three built-in speeds and three attachments that deliver a percussion-style massage. Use the Therabody app for pre-made treatment routines or to create your own massage session that will alleviate pain and help tight muscles recover. “I thought the massage was surprisingly effective, and it definitely helped relax some sore areas,” one athlete told us.
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Best kitchen gadget
GreenLife 3-in-1 Breakfast Maker Station
Now 10% Off
Small kitchens call for clever solutions. Our experts in the Kitchen Lab love this budget-friendly 3-in-1 breakfast station that can toast bread, cook thinly sliced bacon and fry an egg all at once within a few minutes. “The griddle’s nonstick properties exceeded our expectations as fried eggs were released smoothly,” said Eva Bleyer, the Kitchen Appliances Lab Reviews Analyst at the GH Institute. Available in four colors, this petite kitchen gadget will quicken your breakfast making skills each morning so that you can get to work on time.
Isabella (she/her) covers commerce and product-related content in the home, lifestyle, fitness, technology and beauty. She graduated from Binghamton University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in English: Literature & Rhetoric. Before joining GH, she was an editorial assistant at Prevention, where she covered health topics and celebrity news.
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