Gadgets and gizmos are the gifts that keep on giving. They make your life easier and look good doing it — and it's even better when they're affordable. We scoured Amazon to find the coolest, most innovative tech products on the market that will make your life easier — all under $50.
Treat yourself to the Alexa-enabled Echo Dot smart speaker, which will help you get your home and life in order. Organize your daily tasks and monthly events with the Rocketbook Reusable Everyday Planner, which lets you transfer your written notes to any cloud-based system, like Google Drive. We even included a few kitchen gadgets you never knew you needed, including an electric can opener, an electric spice grinder, and a digital measuring cup. Shop our top picks ahead.
Get a good night's sleep with the Sleep Headphones and Eye Mask ($20, originally $23). It lets you listen to music while you sleep and also makes your space pitch black.
You'll never misread a measurement again with this handy Digital Kitchen Food Scale and Measuring Cup ($25). It's as precise as it can get.
The Smartish 3-in-1 Crown Joule ($20) is a six-foot charging cable that has the iPhone lightning adapter, a USB-C adapter, and a micro USB adapter all in one wire. The cable is wrapped in fabric for flexibility, durability, and fewer tangles. It comes in pink, teal, gray, and beige.
This handy Great Useful Stuff Multi-Device Charging Station ($40) is perfect for neatly charging and storing electronics. It'll help organize your home office.
Control any appliance or electronic in your home with the Amazon Smart Plug ($25). Schedule lights, fans, and appliances to turn on and off automatically, or control them remotely when you're away.
This Premium 2-in-1 Car Cup Warmer Cooler Smart Car Cup Holder ($40, originally $44) is a genius invention. It keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot in the car.
If you dabble in the great outdoors, you'll love these LuminAID Solar Inflatable Lanterns ($25, originally $30). They're solar-powered LED lights with multiple brightness settings, and they're also lightweight and inflatable — making them easy to transport and take into water.
The Rocketbook Reusable Everyday Planner ($38) is a 48-page reusable smart planner that contains daily, weekly, and monthly planning templates. Your handwritten notes and agendas will be uploaded to your favorite cloud-based service, so you can access them via your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. It even has dedicated templates for specific projects, to-do lists, and more. It comes with the Pilot FriXion Pen and a microfiber cloth.
Whether you work from home or need a moment of zen on the go, this portable Viktor Jurgen Neck Massage Pillow ($40, originally $60) is a must. It's also great for the lower body.
If you fly a lot, you know the struggle of having wireless headphones — and having to pay $2 to watch a movie on the plane's television. That's why this Twelve South AirFly Pro ($50, originally $55) is so brilliant — simply plug the device into the screen, and it syncs to your headphones. Now you'll actually be able to use those AirPods on a plane!
The Anker Wireless Charger Pad ($11, originally $14) is perfect for bedside tables, desks, or common areas around your home. It's compatible with Qi-certified Apple devices, including AirPods. It comes in black, navy blue, and white.
Perfect for desks and bedside tables, the JoyGeek Wireless Charging Station ($42, originally $60) is great for consolidating your charging area. It's compatible with most Apple iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods.
Love taking selfies? Get the LITTIL Selfie One ($40). It's a rechargable clip-on ring light that works for both the front and back camera on smartphones and other devices. It has three adjustable light modes, including warm and cool light.
The Echo Dot ($40, originally $50) will be your new best friend. You can ask Alexa to play music, set timers, call anyone hands-free, control the rest of your smart home, get the news, access information about almost anything, and so much more.
Hate opening cans? The Kitchen Mama Electric Can Opener ($30, originally $35) is here to help. You can open any can with a simple push of a button. Plus, its ergonomic design is easy to grip.
The PitPat Dog Activity Monitor and Fitness Tracker ($39) is a must have for tracking your dog's fitness. With the accompanying app, you can track things like daily exercise, rest, distance, and calories burned. It's lightweight and waterproof.
If you have trouble sleeping, invest in the Restful Bedtime Bulb Low-Blue Light Bulb For Healthy Sleep and Baby ($20). These bulbs will prep your eyes and environment for bedtime.
The chic, retro Divoom Planet-9 Smart Mood Lamp ($37) is a cordless table lamp that will set the ambience of any room. You can customize the lighting with the accompanying app. It comes in green, pink, and red.
The Anker PowerPort Cube ($15, originally $20) is great for travel. It has a five-foot extension cord, three outlets, and three USB ports.
Ditch your mortar and pestle for the FinaMill ($45). A battery-operated spice grinder with adjustable coarseness, it comes with two pods for grinding and storing your spices and blends.