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Promising review: "The audio performance is astonishing for its size. The bass is surprisingly deep and punchy, the mids are clear and detailed, and the highs are crisp without being harsh.

What truly impressed me, however, is the PositionIQ technology. The speaker automatically adjusts its sound profile depending on its orientation, whether it's standing upright, lying flat, or hanging by its utility loop. This seamless adaptation ensures optimal sound quality in any situation, a feature I've found incredibly useful.

The battery life is excellent, easily lasting through a full day of listening, and the Bluetooth connectivity is rock-solid. The IP67 rating provides peace of mind, knowing it can withstand dust and water, making it perfect for outdoor use.

While the price point is higher than some other Bluetooth speakers, the Bose SoundLink Flex delivers a premium audio experience that justifies the investment. If you're looking for a portable speaker that combines exceptional sound quality, rugged durability, and intelligent features, the Bose SoundLink Flex is a clear winner. It's a pocket rocket of premium sound that I highly recommend." —Emery G

Get it from Amazon for $149.78+ (available in seven colors). 

Promising review: "I’m not even gonna lie. This is probably the best $10 I’ve ever spent in my entire life. As I’ve gotten older, the heat has bothered me and I feel that I need constant airflow in order to not sweat and this fan is simply just perfect. I have used it to do my makeup when I’m brushing my hair after a shower, sometimes even when I’m cooking — it’s nice to just have airflow directly in my face, especially on these hot summer days. If you are someone that needs airflow, this is the one for you. This fan has five speeds and let me tell you she is powerful. It also lasts quite a while and it does come with a charger, which is nice. Honestly, I have gotten my entire family to buy one of these fans simply because I take this thing with me. It was a godsend when we had a barbecue, and I was the only one comfortable out in the sun. Lmao." —Whitney 

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five colors). 

Promising review: "Bought two, one for wife who is having hot flashes, and one for me, when I am outside and working. Works like a dream, dropping my core body temperature down by around 10 degrees F on a hot day. It is a great piece of gear, wished I had one last year for lawn mowing and raking.

Also good at some churches where there is no AC. Haven't fully drained the battery yet and charging seems reasonable. For the money? Worth every cent." —John Cogswell

Get it from Amazon for $24.62+ (available in five colors). 

Heather Braga, a former BuzzFeeder, is a big fan. Here's what she had to say:

"I neeeeeever thought I could become obsessed with a toothbrush, but I guess there's a first time for everything. First off, it's stunning. It's so sleek and high-tech looking. But what really sold me was the included UV-cleaning travel case and the never-ending battery life. As someone who feels like they've been living out of a suitcase recently, I love knowing that my toothbrush looks presentable (there's no grody toothpaste buildup around the head like with my old Sonicare one), and I can trust it won't die on me because the battery lasts for a month on a single charge!"

Promising review: "I've been using a Sonicare for a while but was tempted to try Suri because of its lightweight footprint (both physically and ecologically). I'm blown away. This toothbrush packs a mighty punch for such a slim profile. It is super easy to take with you traveling, and the battery seems to last forever. Most importantly, the cleaning feels great. Most other slim-profile electric toothbrushes seem cheap, but this feels like a premium product. Suri, you have a convert!" —Andrew G

Get it from Amazon for $114.73 (available in five colors).

Read more about what massage guns can (and can’t) do, plus how to use them, at Cleveland Clinic. 

Promising review: "Second purchase. I liked mine so much had a request from another household member. Equally liked. For me, this is perfect for business travel. The travel lock means I can slide into an outer pouch on my backpack for ease of access mid-flight to keep the blood moving during cross-country flights. Sits on my desk when at home to relieve shoulder tension and leg fatigue from standing 12–14 work hours. It’s not the full-size Theragun, so capability is moderately reduced, but I didn’t buy it for that. I bought mine for travel and ease of use. And it’s perfect for that." —Timothy

Get it from Amazon for $219.99+ (available in four styles/colors).

Promising review: "I literally use this — several times a day! This is so very worth the price and investment and I love the tablets - this saves me so much time and energy. I love it esp for pump parts because it fully dries them and keeps them sterilized for up to 3 days I believe it you set it in the storage setting. I absolutely LOVEEEE this and thinks it is well worth the small investment because it saves so much sanity. I can throw in a load of bottles and clean my living room and they’re done! I love that this actually washes and has the capability of sanitizing if necessary. You can also remove some of the attachments and fit more bottles inside. I have also traveled with this out of state cuz it’s that worth not having to worry about handwashing and drying the pump parts fully prior to storing/using. I always rinse my bottles or dishes prior to loading up. It also doesn’t take up much room and it’s easy to set up. I highly recommend this if you pump or use bottles of any kind. This is very high quality and I’ve never had any issues with it leaking or not performing properly. It’s easy, reliable and makes life as a mom easier and that was the main objective. Every new mom needs this for sure!" —Rachel Moriel 

Get it from Amazon for $299.99 (available in two colors).

Promising reviews: "The Brick phone blocker has been one of the most effective tools I’ve used to reduce screen time and stay focused. It’s simple to set up, works reliably, and creates just enough friction to keep me from mindlessly reaching for distracting apps. The physical aspect makes it much harder to override in a moment of weakness. If you’re serious about improving focus, productivity, or being more present, this is absolutely worth it." —Nat

"Wow, this product has completely exceeded my expectations. I wasn’t sure at first if the Brick could actually keep me off my phone, but it’s genuinely changed my screen time habits. I’m getting so much more done during the day and finishing my work earlier because I’m able to stay focused and be more productive. Even my boss has noticed the difference, but I’m keeping this little device my secret. I’ll let him think it’s all me. 🤓" —Abby W.

Promising review: "This Anker power bank is super popular, super hyped, every tech influencer has it and talks about it and says 'you should buy it.' And honestly, the reason is that it really does what you need it to do. It outputs enough power to charge a MacBook in a pinch (I have a M1 max for work), it's got built in cables so you don't have to always carry extra USB-c cables to plug in and charge. Just about anything you need to charge, you can plug into this its' very convenient.

It even supports passthrough charging so you can use it as somewhat of a charging hub, plugging it in to your wall plug to charge, then plugging other devices into it to passthrough charge overnight.

It's a bit heavy, but really what power bank that outputs this much power and holds this much charge isn't? It's honestly an indispensable part of my EDC loadout now and I never think now about whether I'll have enough charge for any of my devices during the day." —Leandro Villanueva

Get it from Amazon for $119. 99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I play pickleball 5–6 times a week and occasionally have wrist or knee strains from it. At times, I really needed an ice pack but it’s not practical due to it not retaining its cold in just a short amount of time. I saw an ad for this Therabody Recovery Therm Cube and it was exactly what I was looking for. It’s tiny, fits in my bag, runs either hot, cold or both and runs for a long time per charge. I just use it for spot treatment at the moment but appreciate the included straps in case I need to wrap an area. It’s not cheap but it looks like it’s well made and I have high hopes it will last for years. I highly recommend!" —Spezaled

Promising reviews: "I love this thing. Ever since having my children and using white noise with them I can’t sleep without it myself. All the other ones I tried were either too fake, or my brain would find the loop and it’s all it could focus on, or with other fan-like ones the sound wasn’t right or loud enough, and they weren’t able to be connected to an app to change the volume. At first I thought this item was way too expensive, but man I would have spent less money if I just bought this one first instead of all the others. Highly recommend it. I’ve used it every night for the last year and a half and no problems with it either."—Sarah D

"I have a roommate who goes to sleep before I do, I'm usually awake and on my laptop and he snores. I immediately set this up to turn on at 9:00 p.m. and to slowly build up to the maximum volume I have it set play at over a 5 minute period. The noise that this creates is able to drown out the sound of my key presses and also diminish the sound I hear when my roommate is snoring. This has resulted in both of us getting a better quality of sleep. I also have this set so that the three buttons on the top only light up when I am pressing them, so there is no light in the room at night. This is about the same size as a cereal bowl. The fabric lining around the exterior will likely catch and filter any dust that could get into the mechanism therefore enhancing the durability. The timer is great to have because I have set it to turn on at the same time every night and turn off at the same time every morning. This device truly is a set it and forget it white noise machine that will play as softly or as loudly as you would ever want a machine to be. It's a little on the expensive side but I doubt I will ever need to buy another machine of its type for the duration of this device's lifespan." —Neill 

Get it from Amazon for $99 (available in two colors). 

Promising review: "My wife and I came across one of these during a stay at a high-end resort in Sedona and she was immediately impressed by how well it worked. I tracked it down on Amazon and picked one up as a gift — and it delivered exactly what she remembered.

The heat-up time is fast and the 1,200W really shows in how quickly it removes wrinkles. The heated ironing plate is what sets this apart from cheaper steamers — you can tackle stubborn wrinkles that a basic steamer would struggle with. The included heat-resistant glove is a thoughtful touch and makes it much more comfortable to smooth garments while steaming. The beige color also looks great and feels like a quality appliance rather than a cheap gadget.

The water tank is on the smaller side, so you may need to refill mid-session if you are doing several garments. That is really the only minor drawback. For dress shirts, blouses, or anything delicate where a traditional iron feels like overkill, this thing is hard to beat. My wife uses it constantly and loves it. Highly recommend as a gift for anyone who cares about how their clothes look." —Anonymous

Get it from Amazon for $144+ (available in four colors). 

Here's what Deputy Editorial Director Elizabeth Lilly has to say:

"This was an impromptu purchase once I realized just how bad my circa-2018 Asos midi coat was looking. It was SERIOUSLY fuzzy, and I'd been walking around in it, not even realizing it. How embarrassing for me! So I took this fabric shaver to it while I finally watched Lost about a year ago. It's a little loud, but it did some WORK. Here's a pic of a sleeve where you can see the difference it's making and also a glamour shot of the gobs of lint and fuzz it's removed from the coat. And unlike with other fabric shavers, there's no guessing how much charge the battery has left. This gadget has a little % countdown that's clear to read. My beloved coat looks brand-new!"

Promising review: "This just might be one of the best little gadgets I’ve ever bought from Amazon or anywhere for that matter. There’s no reason to buy a more expensive metal lint remover as they call it. I call it a pill ball remover. Although it does remove lint, too.

Not only was I impressed, I was shocked at how well it worked. This little light weight rechargeable pill ball eater charges quickly and is light enough to take with you when you travel if you feel the need. It causes no fabric damage whatsoever if you keep the clothing on a flat surface a you fix it. In fact, it treated the material very gently. I could hear it eating up those pill balls. My tops looked brand new when I finished using this on them. It is so fast and easy to use and actually fun." —Customer review

Get it from Amazon for $11.69+ (available in two colors).

Check out a TikTok of the whisk in action. 

Promising review: "This is one of the coolest gizmos I’ve purchased! And it works like a charm, especially for scrambled eggs. I’ve always struggled with getting the egg white and yolk blended well together. This tool does the trick. I found it most effective with liquids. Any kind of sauce or salad dressing can be well blended with this tool too." —Austin

Promising review: "Saves me from auto logouts! My brother recommended this handy gadget. I work from home and have three monitors. When I leave my desk for lunch, the computer goes to sleep, and when I come back, everything is logged out, and whatever was on three monitors ends up on two. SO frustrating. This is programmable for three settings, and I use it on the minimal movement, so when I come back, everything is just as I left it. Revolutionary! Just remember to turn it on!" —Isaiah

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two colors). 

It can weigh items ranging between 0.1 ounces–22 pounds, and comes with AAA batteries so you can try it out right away. Plus, it features a tare function, which allows you to place a mixing vessel (e.g., bowl) on top, zero out the weight, then add your ingredients and weigh just those. 

Promising review: "I got this after rekindling my interest in sourdough baking. Since I haven't really baked that much before, I was content just using my standard measuring cup. When I started using this, I noticed there can be a big difference between grams and cups. I must say, I was hesitant to use this scale right away because I thought it would have a big learning curve. However, I was up and running in minutes. It was easy to make my plate a '0' and begin the weighing process. I just finished baking a zucchini sourdough quick loaf and it came out much better than my previous attempts without weighing ingredients. I like the look of this scale and think I'll get a lot of use out of it." —Karin Foster

Get it from Amazon for $22.31+ (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "This digital meat thermometer is the best I've ever had. I own others, but they are either too bulky to fit in the drawer or too hard to read. This one is small and lightweight; it's easy to pull out the probe and very easy to read the temperature. I purchased several as stocking stuffers for Christmas. They make a gift that will be appreciated for its size and ease of use, but most importantly, it will be a gift that gets used instead of put away in the closet." —Yardleydoc

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three colors).

Includes: 1,200W Beast Mega Blender Base, stainless steel blade, 1,100mL stainless-steel blending vessel, 1,200mL +500mL Tritan blending vessels, 2x storage lids, drinking lid, carry cap, straw cap, 2x straws, and blade wrench

Promising review: "I wanted a separate, smaller appliance for smoothies, sauces, and blending veggies for soup. I thoroughly researched everything out there. Even though it requires trust in spending the money, it is more than worth it. I use the BEAST every day, and it is powerful, easy to clean, the speed is amazing, it's durable, and my smoothies are the best ever. I recommend this over any other blender in the marketplace." —Candace Sinclair

Get it from Amazon for $229 (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "This compact air purifier has been an absolute lifesaver for my bedroom allergy flares. It is small enough to sit comfortably on a nightstand or in a tight corner, yet it keeps the air feeling noticeably crisp and clean all day long. Setting up the companion app over Wi-Fi was painless, and it gives you a clear look at your actual indoor air quality in real time. The absolute best feature is the auto mode, which lets the built-in sensors monitor the room and kick up the fan speed automatically whenever it detects pet dander or dust floating around. 

When it comes to noise, it is practically silent on the lower night settings, meaning you can easily sleep right next to it without any annoying humming or clicking. While the marketing text claims it can handle up to a thousand square feet, it truly shines as a dedicated unit for a standard bedroom, office, or nursery where it can cycle the air constantly. The fabric pre-filter on the outside also does a fantastic job of catching heavy pet hair before it even reaches the main filter, making maintenance a breeze." —Paris Bodhi

Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "I purchased this unit in April of 2023, I use it heavily, many times a day. At first I used it for soda flavors, but then started using teat packets to make fruit flavored water. On average, daily use is at least 4–5 liters per day. I have used several other carbonators in the past, this one has outlasted all of them. It's also looks great and is exceptionally well made. It looks as good as the day I bought it. The best part of the design is the open housing; it is much easier to clean as it air dries naturally, the drip plate is easy to remove, and also is old metal. So you don't get the wear and tear that you see on ones made from plastic." —Paul D

Get it from Amazon for $249.95 (available in 10 colors). 

This mug is designed with a built-in, rechargeable battery and an LED light that indicates when your drink has reached a perfect temperature. 

Promising reviews: "I honestly went into this thinking that this product would not work as I envision it in my head, but, oh my god, it's unbelievable. I loved it so much that I bought the bigger 14-ounce I find myself drinking my tea faster. What I love is that no matter what I am doing, even when I get super busy, I return and my tea is still nice and warm, the way I like it. Definitely a must if you are a tea or coffee drinker." —TS Jones

"I love hot coffee but hate when it gets lukewarm. Always feel like I’m rushing to finish it. With the Ember, my coffee stays the perfect temp the whole time. I’m looking forward to my morning cup 100x more now, and enjoy every sip. Love this product." —Chris Smith

Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in two sizes and in four colors). 

Here's what Elizabeth, who uses this gadget on the regular, had to say:

"I'm a voracious reader, and getting a Kindle has been a total game-changer for me. (I caved during quarantine in March 2020 and haven't looked back since.) I love physical books and still get them from the library and buy them at bookstores. But being able to load up my Kindle with a bunch of library books through the Libby app and throwing it in my bag to read on the subway (I live in New York City) has helped me squeeze in so much more reading. And it's even more convenient when I'm traveling. I'm horrible at sleeping on planes, so I'm able to knock out several books on my slim Kindle that easily slips into the back of an airplane seatback pocket." 

Promising review: "Love the new Kindle! It's a perfect carry-and-go size, it is so easy to use, and setup took less than five minutes! The screen is clear, and it is easy to switch between light and dark mode. The matcha color is also a huge plus! I am so pleased with this new purchase!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $149.99 (available in two colors and with or without ads/ a Kindle Unlimited subscription).

Promising review: "I love hard-boiled eggs for protein, especially when I’m on the go as a student/worker, but it’s hard to wait for the water to boil, then put in the eggs and get ready all at the same time. This cooker is amazing!! Saves me time, it’s quick, and I don’t have to watch it while it cooks — I can go get ready, and then I hear a loud buzzer notifying me when the eggs are done! (The buzzer is really loud; it sounds like a basketball game buzzer.) I was surprised how fast the eggs cooked." —Megan

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in six colors). 

Read more about the Dash Egg Cooker here.

Check out Bella's matching line of compact, affordable kitchen appliances! 

Promising review: "I never thought I’d describe a toaster as beautiful, but this one truly is! The sleek, stylish design looks fantastic on my countertop and doesn’t take up much space, which I love.

The best part is that it fits my homemade sourdough slices perfectly. No more squishing the bread or cutting it in half to make it fit. I can pop in a full slice, and it comes out evenly toasted every time.

If you enjoy artisan bread and appreciate appliances that are both functional and attractive, this toaster is a winner. Who knew a toaster could be this beautiful?" —M Ko 

Get it from Amazon for $21.87+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I am really enjoying using this product! The duo design makes it perfect for sensitive areas, and hard to reach spots. The vibration is also very powerful with several modes to control the strength. I also love pairing it with the Therabody app for custom rolling routines!" —Shayla C. 

Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in three designs). 

Note: It requires four AAA batteries, so be sure to grab some.

Promising review: "I am genuinely blown away by this electric salt and pepper grinder set! Not only are they incredibly sleek and modern — adding the perfect aesthetic touch to my kitchen — but they also function flawlessly. The adjustable grind settings are super easy to use, and the LED light is surprisingly handy for seeing exactly how much seasoning you’re adding. They’re lightweight but feel sturdy, and the motor is powerful yet quiet. No clogging, no uneven grinding — just smooth, consistent performance every time. I’ve gotten so many compliments on these from friends and family, and I honestly can’t imagine going back to manual grinders after using these." —Sabra Schuller

Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in 19 colors).

Promising review: "This is a great humidifier! It has a nice sized tank so I don't have to constantly refill it. I adore that it is only three components and makes for super easy cleaning; being that they are stainless steel and NO filter is even better!! My plants are extremely happy with the extra moisture in the air and I no longer wake up with a sore throat from snoring dry air. I highly recommend a humidifier in all of the main areas of your home for improved daily life all around!" —Christina

"I have owned this Carepod One Stainless-Steel Humidifer for over a year now and it was WORTH the purchase! There has been no issues with it whatsoever. It is extremely quiet so I have no problem letting it run overnight. Ever since purchasing it, I have also noticed a positive difference with my skin. It sits nicely on my dresser and isn’t too big. It is definitely worth the splurge as it is a reliable humidifier." —M

Promising review: "This is a fantastic light! I use it every evening to continue reading while my son sleeps, it does not wake him or impede my sleep after I’m ready to go to bed. Great product." —Brian Masters

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