Things that earn their charging cable.
Gadgets and gear that solve real problems, not imaginary ones.
Last updated June 10, 2026
ChargePoint HomeFlex Level 2 Home EV Charger
A serious home charging station backed by the largest EV network in North America, with app control and up to 45 miles of range added per hour.
Refoss Home Energy Monitor with 16-Circuit Sensors
A whole-home energy monitor that lives entirely on your local network — no cloud account, no subscription, no data leaving your house.
Valve Steam Deck OLED 1TB Handheld Gaming Console
The OLED upgrade makes an already compelling handheld feel like the version Valve always wanted to ship.
eufy Security SoloCam S340 Solar Pan & Tilt Camera
A solar-powered outdoor camera with dual lenses, 360° pan-and-tilt coverage, and no subscription fees eating at your wallet.
Divoom Ditoo Pro Retro Pixel Art Bluetooth Speaker
A 16x16 LED pixel screen meets a 15W desk speaker — customizable, nostalgic, and genuinely useful beyond just playing music.
Brick Phone Access Blocker
A small physical object that makes ignoring your phone feel intentional rather than impossible — no subscription required.
KYY Portable Monitor 15.6-inch 1080P IPS
A slim, no-driver-needed second screen that fits in a bag and works with laptops, phones, consoles, and more for under $70.
Ray-Ban Meta Skyler Smart Glasses
Classic Ray-Ban frames with a built-in camera, open-ear audio, and Meta AI on call — the pair that makes wearable tech look like it's not trying.
Govee Smart RGBWW LED Bulbs (A19, 4 Pack)
A four-pack of app- and voice-controlled color bulbs with music sync and sunrise/sunset scheduling for under $33.
Wyze Cam v4 Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera
A 2.5K home security camera with color night vision and no mandatory subscription — rare at $39.99.
RingConn Gen 2 Smart Ring
A 2-gram ring that tracks sleep apnea, heart rate, stress, and more — with no ongoing subscription eating into that $299.
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker
A 140W outdoor speaker that also moonlights as a power bank — genuinely useful when you're far from an outlet.
DJI Osmo Mobile 8 Advanced Tracking Combo Gimbal
A phone gimbal that bundles tracking, a microphone, a light, an extension rod, and a tripod into one foldable package — for $149.
DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo Drone
A sub-249g drone with 4K video and 10km transmission range that slips into a bag without requiring a checked bag negotiation.
