Gadget types
What each kind of gadget is, in a sentence or two. 136 categories, from 2K gaming monitors to wireless meat thermometers.
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2k Gaming Monitor 10 models
A gaming monitor with a 2560 x 1440 (QHD) resolution, usually paired with a high refresh rate. The middle ground between sharpness and the frame rates a mid-range graphics card can hold.
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4k Gaming Monitor 10 models
A gaming monitor with a 3840 x 2160 (UHD) resolution and a refresh rate fast enough for games. Built for powerful graphics cards and players who want detail over raw frame rate.
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8k Gaming Monitor 5 models
A monitor with a 7680 x 4320 resolution, four times the pixels of 4K. Few games can drive it at full resolution, so it mostly serves creative work and very large screens.
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Action Camera 3 models
A small, rugged camera made to be mounted on helmets, bikes or bodies and to survive water, dust and drops. Records stabilised wide-angle video of whatever the wearer is doing.
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AIO CPU Cooler 5 models
An all-in-one liquid cooler for a desktop processor: a pump block on the CPU, sealed tubing and a radiator with fans. Moves heat to the edge of the case, where it is easier to get rid of.
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Air CPU Cooler 6 models
A desktop processor cooler made of a metal heatsink, heat pipes and one or more fans. No pump and no liquid, so it is simple, quiet and has little to go wrong.
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Android Handheld 10 models
A pocketable game console that runs Android, built around physical controls and a built-in screen. Plays Android games, cloud streaming and emulated classics.
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Angle USB Adapter 8 models
A short adapter that turns a USB plug 90 or 180 degrees. Keeps cables flush against a laptop, console or wall instead of sticking straight out.
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AR Glasses 4 models
Glasses that lay digital images over the real world, or project a large virtual screen in front of the wearer. Lighter than a headset and meant to be worn like sunglasses.
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Automatic Water Leak Detector 3 models
A sensor that sits where pipes and appliances can leak and raises an alarm when it touches water. Some models also shut off the water supply on their own.
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Backpack With USB Port 5 models
A backpack with a built-in cable path and outside USB port, so a power bank inside can charge a phone without opening the bag.
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Bird Feeder Camera 3 models
A bird feeder with a camera built in that records or streams visiting birds to a phone. Many identify the species automatically.
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Bluetooth Headphone Adapter 3 models
A small transmitter that adds Bluetooth to a device that only has a wired headphone jack, such as an in-flight system, TV or older console.
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Bluetooth Printer 3 models
A compact printer that receives jobs from a phone or laptop over Bluetooth, often printing photos, labels or receipts without ink.
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Bluetooth Speaker 3 models
A battery-powered speaker that plays audio streamed wirelessly from a phone or computer. Portable enough to take outdoors.
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Bluetooth Tracker 4 models
A small tag attached to keys, bags or wallets that a phone can locate over Bluetooth. Larger networks of nearby phones help find it when it is out of range.
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Cable Organizer 8 models
Clips, sleeves, boxes and trays that keep cables tidy, labelled and off the floor. Cheap hardware that makes a desk or travel bag easier to live with.
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Capture Card 7 models
A device that takes the video output of a console, camera or second computer and feeds it into a PC for recording or live streaming.
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Car Charger 8 models
A charger that plugs into a car's 12 V socket and powers phones, tablets and laptops over USB while driving.
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Car Dash Cam 9 models
A small camera mounted on the windscreen that records the road continuously while the car is running. Its footage is evidence after an accident.
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Cassette To MP3 Converter 3 models
A cassette player that digitises tapes as they play, saving the audio as MP3 files to a computer or memory card.
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Compact Server 3 models
A small, low-power server for running a home lab, file storage or self-hosted services around the clock without the noise of a rack machine.
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Computer Case 30 models
The enclosure that holds a desktop PC's parts. It sets which motherboards, graphics cards and coolers fit, and how well air flows through them.
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Console Charging Dock 7 models
A stand that charges game controllers or a handheld console, so they are full and in one place between sessions.
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Cooling Pad 9 models
A stand with fans that sits under a laptop, raising it and pushing air at its intakes to lower temperatures under load.
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Curved Gaming Monitor 10 models
A gaming monitor whose panel curves towards the player, filling more of the field of view. Most are ultrawide.
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DDR4 Mainboard 3 models
A motherboard built for DDR4 memory. The cheaper, mature platform for budget and older desktop processors.
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DDR4 Mini PC 13 models
A mini PC that uses DDR4 memory, typically built on an older or budget processor. Inexpensive for office work, media and light servers.
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DDR5 Mainboard 3 models
A motherboard built for DDR5 memory, the current generation, for recent desktop processors that need its higher bandwidth.
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Dehumidifier 3 models
An appliance that pulls moisture out of the air, collecting it as water, to stop damp, mould and condensation in a room.
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Digital Photo Frame 7 models
A screen in a picture frame that shows a rotating slideshow of photos, often loaded remotely by family over Wi-Fi.
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Docking Station 8 models
A hub that connects a laptop to monitors, wired network, power and peripherals through one cable, turning it into a desk setup.
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Drone 5 models
A small remote-controlled aircraft, usually a quadcopter, carrying a stabilised camera for aerial photos and video.
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E Reader 5 models
A reading device with an electronic paper screen that looks like print, is easy on the eyes in sunlight and lasts weeks per charge.
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eGPU Docking Station 16 models
An enclosure that connects a desktop graphics card to a laptop or mini PC over Thunderbolt, USB4 or OCuLink, for gaming or GPU compute.
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Electric Jar Opener 5 models
A battery-powered gadget that grips a jar lid and twists it off at the press of a button. Made for anyone with weak grip or sore hands.
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Electric Toothbrush 5 models
A toothbrush whose head moves on its own, by oscillating or vibrating, to clean more thoroughly than a manual brush. Most have timers and pressure sensors.
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Ergonomic Mouse 5 models
A mouse shaped to keep the hand and wrist in a more natural position, often vertical, to reduce strain over long working days.
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Fitness Tracker 7 models
A light wrist band that counts steps, tracks heart rate, sleep and workouts, and syncs the data to a phone app.
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Foldable Phone 7 models
A smartphone with a flexible screen that folds in half, either into a compact flip phone or open into a small tablet.
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Folding Mouse 2 models
A slim travel mouse that folds or flattens to fit a pocket or laptop bag, then pops into shape for use.
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Game Controller 5 models
A handheld gamepad for playing on a console, PC or phone, with sticks, buttons and triggers.
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Gaming Android Tablet 7 models
An Android tablet with a fast processor, high refresh rate screen and cooling suited to long gaming sessions.
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Gaming Chair 3 models
A desk chair built for long sessions, with a high back, adjustable armrests and lumbar support.
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Gaming DDR4 Ram 3 models
DDR4 memory modules rated for higher speeds and tighter timings than standard, often with heat spreaders and lighting.
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Gaming DDR5 Ram 3 models
DDR5 memory modules tuned for high speeds and low latency on current gaming platforms.
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Gaming Laptop 5 models
A laptop with a dedicated graphics card, fast screen and stronger cooling, built to play modern games on the go.
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Gaming Mouse 10 models
A mouse with a precise optical sensor, low-latency connection and extra buttons, built for fast, accurate aiming.
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Gaming Phone 6 models
A smartphone tuned for games, with a top processor, aggressive cooling, high refresh rate screen and shoulder triggers.
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Gaming Tablet 3 models
A tablet chosen or designed for playing games, with a fast chip and a high refresh rate screen.
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GaN Charger 3 models
A charger built on gallium nitride transistors, which run cooler than silicon, so it can deliver more watts from a much smaller body.
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Gimbal Stabilizer 3 models
A motorised handle that holds a phone or camera level and steady while the operator moves, for smooth, shake-free video.
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Graphics Tablet 5 models
A pressure-sensitive drawing surface used with a pen to draw, paint or edit photos on a computer. Some include a screen.
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Handheld Gaming PC 15 models
A portable gaming computer with a built-in screen and controls that runs Windows or SteamOS and plays a full PC game library.
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Hardware Password Vault 5 models
A physical device that stores passwords or security keys offline and enters them on demand, keeping them away from malware.
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Head Mounted Display 4 models
A screen worn on the head that places a large private display in front of the eyes, for watching video or using a computer.
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High Wattage Power Bank 10 models
A battery pack with enough output, often 100 W or more, to charge laptops as well as phones and tablets.
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Humidifier 2 models
An appliance that adds moisture to dry indoor air as a fine mist or vapour, easing dry skin, throats and static.
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Ice Maker 3 models
A countertop machine that makes batches of ice in minutes from a water reservoir, without needing a freezer.
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KVM Switch 3 models
A box that lets one keyboard, monitor and mouse control two or more computers, switching between them at the press of a button.
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Laptop Charger 13 models
A power adapter that charges a laptop, increasingly over USB-C Power Delivery so one charger works across brands.
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Laptop Sleeve 2 models
A padded fitted case that protects a laptop from scratches and knocks inside a bag.
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Laptop Stand 3 models
A stand that raises a laptop's screen closer to eye level, improving posture and airflow underneath.
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LLM Laptop 5 models
A laptop with enough memory and GPU or NPU power to run large language models locally, without sending data to the cloud.
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LLM Mini PC 5 models
A mini PC with large, fast unified memory and a strong GPU or NPU, sized to run large language models on the desk.
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Mechanical Keyboard 7 models
A keyboard with an individual mechanical switch under each key, giving consistent feel, durability and room to customise.
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Memory Card Reader 3 models
An adapter that reads SD, microSD and other memory cards over USB, for copying photos and video off cameras and drones.
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Mesh Wi-Fi System 3 models
A set of Wi-Fi units placed around a home that work as one network, covering rooms a single router cannot reach.
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Mini PC 42 models
A small desktop computer, often palm sized, with laptop-class parts. Handles office work, media and home servers while taking almost no desk space.
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Mini Split Keyboard 2 models
A compact keyboard split into two halves that sit apart, letting the shoulders and wrists stay straighter while typing.
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Modular PC 2 models
A computer built from swappable modules, so parts can be replaced or upgraded without replacing the whole machine.
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Monitor Arm 7 models
A clamp-mounted arm that holds a monitor above the desk and lets it be moved, tilted and rotated freely.
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NAS Network Attached Storage 3 models
A storage box on the home network that holds drives for backups, media and shared files, reachable from every device.
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Neck Fan 2 models
A bladeless fan worn around the neck that blows cool air at the face and neck, hands free.
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Noise Cancelling Headphones 3 models
Headphones that use microphones and opposing sound waves to cancel outside noise such as engines and chatter.
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Open Ear Earbuds 3 models
Earbuds that sit beside or over the ear canal instead of inside it, keeping the wearer aware of traffic and conversation.
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Ozone Generator 5 models
A device that produces ozone gas to break down odours and kill mould and bacteria in empty rooms or cars. Not for occupied spaces.
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Personal Desktop Evaporative Air Cooler 2 models
A small fan that blows air through a water-soaked pad, cooling the air around one person at a desk or bedside.
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Personal Thermo Device 2 models
A wearable that warms or cools the skin on demand to make the wearer feel more comfortable without changing the room temperature.
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Phone Case 2 models
A cover that protects a smartphone from drops and scratches, sometimes adding grip, a stand or a wallet.
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Phone Charger 6 models
A wall adapter that charges a smartphone, rated by its output in watts and the fast-charging standards it supports.
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Phone Cooler 3 models
A clip-on fan, often with a Peltier plate, that cools the back of a phone during gaming to stop it throttling.
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Portable Espresso Maker 3 models
A hand-held espresso maker that builds brewing pressure by hand pump or battery, for real espresso while travelling or camping.
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Portable Handheld Fan 2 models
A small battery-powered fan held in the hand or set on a desk, for personal cooling on the move.
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Portable Monitor 13 models
A thin, light screen powered over a single USB-C cable, used as a second display for laptops, phones and consoles on the go.
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Portable Power Station 9 models
A large battery with mains sockets, USB ports and often solar input, for running appliances during outages or off grid.
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Portable Projector 3 models
A small battery-powered projector that throws a large picture on any wall, for movies outdoors or presentations on the road.
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Portable SSD 4 models
A pocket-sized external solid-state drive for fast backups and file transfer over USB or Thunderbolt.
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Projector 3 models
A device that projects a large video image onto a wall or screen, for home cinema or presentations.
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PSU 20 models
The power supply unit of a desktop PC, which converts mains power into the voltages its parts need. Rated by wattage and efficiency.
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Rapid Photo Album Scanner 3 models
A scanner that digitises stacks of printed photos quickly, feeding them through or capturing album pages in seconds.
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Retro Digital Camera 3 models
A digital camera styled after film cameras, with physical dials and a deliberately vintage look or image character.
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Retro Gaming Console 3 models
A console that plays classic games from earlier generations, either as a modern reissue or through emulation.
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RGB Lighting Controller 2 models
A hub that powers and syncs addressable RGB fans and light strips inside a PC or around a desk.
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Ring Light 3 models
A circular LED light that gives even, shadow-free lighting on a face, for video calls, streaming and photography.
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Robot Vacuum 3 models
A self-driving vacuum that maps the home and cleans the floors on a schedule, often mopping and emptying itself too.
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Robot Window Cleaner 2 models
A robot that clings to glass by suction and cleans windows on its own, safety-tethered for high panes.
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Rollable Screen Device 2 models
A device whose flexible screen rolls out to grow larger, then retracts to stay compact.
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Scent Diffuser 2 models
A device that disperses essential oils or fragrance into a room as a fine mist.
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Screen Protector 2 models
A thin film or tempered glass sheet that covers a device's screen, taking scratches and cracks in its place.
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Security Camera 3 models
A camera that watches a home inside or out, sending motion alerts and live video to a phone.
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Single Board Computer 6 models
A complete computer on one small circuit board, popular for learning, tinkering, robotics and home servers. The Raspberry Pi is the best known.
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Smart Doorbell 3 models
A doorbell with a camera, microphone and speaker that sends the visitor's video to a phone so the door can be answered from anywhere.
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Smart Fish Finder 3 models
A castable or boat-mounted sonar that shows fish, depth and the bottom contour on a phone.
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Smart Home Hub 3 models
A central controller that links smart lights, locks, sensors and plugs from different brands so they work together.
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Smart Luggage Tracker 5 models
A tracker made to travel inside checked bags, showing where luggage is when an airline loses it.
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Smart Plug 3 models
A plug adapter that turns any appliance on or off from a phone, voice assistant or schedule, often measuring power use.
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Smart Refrigerator 3 models
A fridge with Wi-Fi, screens or cameras that help manage food, monitor temperatures and alert when a door is open.
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Smart Ring 3 models
A ring that tracks sleep, heart rate and activity from the finger. A screenless alternative to a fitness tracker.
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Smart Space Heater 3 models
A portable heater with thermostats, schedules and app or voice control, for warming one room efficiently.
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Smartwatch 6 models
A wrist computer that shows notifications, runs apps and tracks health and fitness, paired with a phone.
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Solar Power Bank 2 models
A power bank with a solar panel that slowly recharges itself in sunlight, for hiking and emergencies.
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Standing Desk Converter 2 models
A platform that sits on an existing desk and raises the keyboard and screen, so the user can switch between sitting and standing.
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Sticker Printer 2 models
A small thermal printer that prints labels and stickers from a phone, without ink.
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Streaming Microphone 6 models
A USB or XLR microphone built for clear voice on streams, podcasts and calls, often with gain control and monitoring.
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Tablet Stylus 2 models
A pen for a tablet screen that allows precise writing, drawing and note taking, often with pressure sensitivity.
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Tactical Flashlight 5 models
A compact, very bright, rugged flashlight with a durable body and simple controls, built for outdoor and emergency use.
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Thunderbolt 5 Cable 5 models
A cable certified for Thunderbolt 5, carrying up to 80 Gbps (120 Gbps boosted) data, video and up to 240 W power over USB-C.
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Thunderbolt Dock 3 models
A docking station that connects over Thunderbolt for the bandwidth to drive multiple high-resolution monitors and fast storage through one cable.
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Trackball Mouse 6 models
A pointing device with a ball rolled by thumb or fingers while the device stays still. Needs little desk space and less wrist movement.
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Trackpad 3 models
A standalone touch surface for a desktop computer, offering multi-finger gestures as an alternative to a mouse.
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Tripod 2 models
A three-legged stand that holds a camera or phone steady for sharp photos, long exposures and hands-free video.
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UMPC 10 models
An ultra-mobile PC: a full computer with a keyboard and a screen around 7 to 8 inches, smaller than any laptop.
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USB Flash Drive 3 models
A small plug-in USB storage stick for carrying and transferring files.
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USB-C Hub 3 models
A compact adapter that adds USB-A, HDMI, card reader and other ports to a laptop with only USB-C.
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USB4v2 Cable 5 models
A cable certified for USB4 Version 2.0, carrying up to 80 Gbps of data along with video and power over USB-C.
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Vacuum Broom 3 models
A lightweight cordless stick vacuum for quick cleanups, standing in for a broom and dustpan.
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VR Headset 5 models
A headset that fully covers the eyes with screens and tracks head and hand movement, placing the wearer inside a virtual world.
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Webcam 3 models
A camera that clips to a monitor or laptop for video calls and streaming, rated by resolution, low-light quality and autofocus.
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Wi-Fi 8 Router 3 models
A router built on Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn), the generation after Wi-Fi 7, aimed at more reliable connections in crowded networks.
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Wi-Fi Router 3 models
The box that creates a home's wireless network and shares the internet connection among every device.
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Wireless Charging Pad 2 models
A flat pad that charges a phone or earbuds laid on top of it, using Qi wireless charging.
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Wireless Charging Stand 2 models
An upright Qi charger that holds a phone at a viewing angle while it charges wirelessly.
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Wireless Earbuds 8 models
Small earbuds with no cable between them, connected over Bluetooth and charged in a pocket case.
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Wireless Keyboard And Mouse Combo 3 models
A matching keyboard and mouse that share one wireless receiver or Bluetooth link, for a clean desk without cables.
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Wireless Meat Thermometer 5 models
A probe left inside meat while it cooks that reports the internal temperature to a phone, so it comes off the heat at the right moment.
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