23 Great Tech Gifts Under $100

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

Be aware 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 can not say I bought the cleanest, closest shave utilizing it. But it surely’s actually small — concerning the measurement of some wi-fi earbuds instances — and it does work properly sufficient and appears and feels extra premium than I assumed it could. That makes it an excellent on-the-go electrical shaver and good journey companion (it did not damage to make use of and comes with a carry case). 

Accessible in a number of coloration choices, it is IPX7 waterproof, so it may be used each moist and dry. Although it retails for $90, it typically has immediate reductions that drop its worth 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 costs at as much as 7.5 watts) but it surely’s slim and simple to hold round. 

It costs by way of USB-C and when you use a USB-C to Lightning to cost your iPhone, it’ll cost at a quicker price of 12 watts. That is not as quick as what a 20-watt USB-C energy adapter can ship, but it surely’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 bother listening to (sure, gross). The physician was in a position to dislodge it with a pressurized stream of water, which is precisely what units 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 bit of disconcerting to make use of at first, however learn the directions fastidiously and begin at a decrease setting earlier than ramping issues up (there are three strain settings, and the Wush is supplied with a chargeable battery). The pump inside does make some noise (it is a bit of irritating), but it surely’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 can too 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 almost $30 cheaper at $50.

For those who’re searching for a method 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 an important reward for all these iPad house owners on the market.

I beforehand had the on this listing, but it surely had one flaw. As a result of it has an built-in Lightning cable that enables for lag-free gaming — at the least in the case of button presses — you could not use it with newer iPads which have a USB-C connection. The brand new RiotPWR RP1950 controller solves that downside 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 in your cellphone. Whereas there is no built-in battery that retains your cellphone 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 does not really feel low cost (the dock can accommodate a wide range 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, it’s a must to stick a paper clip in a gap within the backside of the controller, which releases the cable module. It is a bit of tough the primary time you do it, however as soon as you determine the way it’s executed, it is fairly simple.

It is also value noting that regardless that that is known as an “iOS controller,” it’ll 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 the way a lot energy it could possibly ship (it has foldable prongs), but it surely additionally has three ports (2 USB-C and one USB-A) that permit you to cost a number of units on the similar time. Bear in mind that its 65 watts of energy is break up between the ports when you cost a couple of machine. although. It makes use of the next-generation GaN 3 know-how. 

Again in 2020, Tribit launched the StormBox Micro, a finances model of Bose’s glorious SoundLink Micro speaker that delivered surprisingly good sound for its measurement and modest worth. Now we get the StormBox Micro 2, which presents improved sound and battery life, together with a charge-out function that turns the speaker into an influence financial institution for cellular units reminiscent of smartphones and tablets. An built-in strap lets you clip it to your backpack or your bike’s handlebars.

Like the unique, it is a superb worth and simple to suggest when you’re searching for a brilliant compact moveable wi-fi speaker. It is also value noting you can 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 finances on-ear CH-520 headphones are an intriguing possibility for under round $50.

They lack noise canceling and are fairly no-frills, however they function good sound for his or her worth, 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 reasonable quantity ranges). Moreover, they’ve multipoint Bluetooth pairing, so you may pair them with two units concurrently (reminiscent of a smartphone and laptop) and change audio. Voice-calling efficiency is first rate, although lower than the extent of what you get with the CH-720N. 

Be aware that there is no wired possibility — this can be a wi-fi Bluetooth-only headphone. The CH-520 presents general balanced sound with first rate readability. The bass has some punch to it however does not pack a wallop, and you are not going to get fairly as large a soundstage as you get from Sony’s dearer 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 might. I attempted the white coloration, however additionally they are available in blue and black. 

We actually favored this Lightning-connected controller from startup Spine when it first got here out in its authentic black model. You possibly can nonetheless get that mannequin, but it surely 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 Change-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 bit of embarrassed however he’ll most certainly respect it. Panasonic says its ER-GK80-S has a novel V-shaped head that is “constructed to go in all places” — and with precision. It comes with two attachments, has nearly two hours of battery life and can be utilized moist or dry. A journey case is included. It is a superb manscaping machine.

The listing worth lately crept above $100, however Amazon at the moment has it discounted so you may 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 nearly $20 cheaper at $80. It is also concerning the measurement of a softball (3.4 inches, or 8.7 cm, in diameter), costs with a USB-C cable (a full cost presents as much as 200 minutes of battery life) and has three vibration pace choices.

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

The Roku Extremely has all the time been a nice 4K HDR streamer. Because the flagship in Roku’s in depth line of sticks and gamers, its bag of nifty methods 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 enables 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 usually on sale lately for $70 (it lists for $100) and has an Ethernet port for many who wish to go together with a wired connection.

There’s nothing like a bit of mixing on the go to create these wholesome smoothies and protein shakes. That is the place the BlendJet 2 is available in. Accessible in a number of coloration choices and outfitted with a chargeable battery, it is extra highly effective than you may anticipate and it could possibly whip up smoothies with out having to plug in anyplace. It costs 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’ll get the 32-ounce jar model as a standalone merchandise but it surely’s at the moment an add-on accent. 

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

The step-down Alpenglow 250 presents 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.