19 Impossibly Cool Gadgets

Are you a sucker for cool gadgets? Keep reading for 19 impossibly cool inventions that are smart, convenient and just plain awesome. As always, the prices listed may fluctuate over time.

1. Forté for iPhone

What’s even more incredible than the latest model of the iPhone—iPhone 12? The Forté for iPhone is a wireless charging stand that works with the 12’s Apple MagSafe Charger. The MagSafe Charger snaps into the Forté like a kind of vertical dock. While your phone is displayed upright, it’s actually wirelessly charging at 15 Watts. The platform even tilts to a proper viewing angle (at 70 degrees) or can be used to charge Apple AirPods as well. It is absolutely the gadget of the year.

Buy at Twelve South for $39.99.

2. Glitter Mini Vacuum

Initially, this mini vacuum was designed for crafters who needed a swift, more convenient way to clean up glitter. Thus, the Glitter Mini Vacuum was born, but thankfully, you can use it for so much more than just crafting sparkles. It’s perfect for vacuuming up messes on countertops, tables, desks and really any compact space that requires special attention. It charges with a USB cord, and you can even use it in cars.

Buy at Zulily for $14.99.

3. Original Jokari Adjustable Baggy Rack Stand

Before you rule this one out as being inconsequential, just hear us out. The Original Jokari Adjustable Baggy Rack Stand is, yes, a stand for plastic baggies, so you can better leverage the bag while you scoop food (or whatever else) inside. Even though you may be thinking, “Oh, I don’t need that!” trust us when we say it’s beyond convenient.

4. Twelve South AirFly Wireless Transmitter

5. Press and Measure Herb Infuser

You may not think you need a Press and Measure Herb Infuser but trust us, you do—and that’s kind of the whole point. This kitchen gadget makes your cooking all the tastier, no matter how talented you are around a stove. That’s because the Press and Measure Herb Infuser allows amateur cooks to infuse fresh herbs and spices into their favorite extra virgin olive oil. The top part of this ingenious invention is a measuring cup of sorts (without the cup) so that you can perfectly measure down to the teaspoon how much infused oil you need.

Buy at Uncommon Goods for $18.

6. Nado Care Pet Hair Remover

For people with pets, an effective solution for picking up pet hair is always a high priority. But as you probably know, most of those products that swear they get all the hair caked into your carpet or pushed down into the couch really don’t work all that great. If you’re still drowning in the aftermath of your dog’s shedding, the Nado Care Pet Hair Remover is a reusable option that actually works. Without adhesive, sticky tape or even a power source, this hair remover tool runs back and forth across your furniture and clothes to pick up any hair.

7. Ronxs Electric Lighter

8. Conair Battery Operated Fabric Defuzzer

We all know that crappy feeling when we realize our clothes have gotten all fuzzy in the wash. Previously, there was no coming back from that yucky pilling that sometimes happens, but now, the Conair Battery Operated Fabric Defuzzer is the perfect solution in gadget form. A 4.5-star rating and nearly 75,000 ratings make clear that this defuzzer is the real deal. Battery operated and available in six different colors, the Conair Battery Operated Fabric Defuzzer shaves your fabric to remove pills, broken and matted fibers and lint, then automatically separates them into a removable lint catcher for easy disposable. It’s also compact enough to take on the go, making it super convenient for travel, weddings and any emergency pilling situations that may happen away from home.

9. Clear Shower XL Rainfall Shower Head

Another TikTok favorite, the Clear Shower XL Rainfall Shower Head, transforms your bathroom into a spa with just a quick installation. This showerhead is made of acrylic glass in the shape of a rectangle to provide wide coverage and high pressure designed to mimic that of a waterfall.

10. Kitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel

You know how most amateur pizza cutters just like, absolutely suck? Yeah, not this one. This is the real deal. Worthy of a professional pizzeria, the Kitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel has earned itself a whopping 4.7 stars and more than 26,000 ratings for its easy-to-cut sliceability. It features an ergonomic handle, fits right in the palm of your hand and is sharp enough to cut through even the thickest of Sicilian pie. And it’s safe, too—there’s a protective blade guard, plus, it’s small, so it stores away easily. If you need to give it a thorough cleaning, it disassembles part by part and is dishwasher safe.

11. Wali AMM002-B Outlet Wall Mount Stand

12. Makerstep Over the Sink Colander Strainer Basket

While the initial invention of the colander was genius, the Makerstep Over the Sink Colander Strainer Basket takes convenience to the next level. An actual basket, it situates over the sink, holding itself upright, so you don’t have to juggle the colander and the boiling hot pot of pasta.

13. Apple AirTag

If you’ve ever used your Apple Smart Watch to ping the location of your phone, or if you’ve ever heavily relied on the Find My app, you’re about to obsess over the Apple AirTag. Very similar in concept, the Apple AirTag uses Bluetooth technology to keep track of just about anything—phone, wallet, keys, backpack, AirPods, luggage, etc.

You can even activate it with Siri; just say, “Hey, Siri, find my wallet” or whatever item you’ve outfitted with AirTag. This nifty little thing then uses Precision Finding to track your item. If it’s much further away, it connects to hundreds of millions of other Apple devices on the Find My network to locate it accurately.

Welcome to the future!

Buy at Verizon for $29.97.

14. Luxsego Shower Head with Replacement Hose and Bracket

What is it with TikTok and viral showerheads?! We guess the social media platform has a lot of opinions on bathroom details. Anyway, the Luxsego Shower Head with Replacement Hose and Bracket has gained a ton of popularity on the app, with people really loving its spa-like vibes. This showerhead is unlike many others because of its alleged purifying abilities—inside, there are gray mineral balls and red mineral balls, both of which work together to filter impurities in the water and provide essential minerals to the skin.

15. Nataliey Record Player Design Car Perfume

Besides being totally tiny and totally cute, the Nataliey Record Player Design Car Perfume is a funny little gadget you never knew you needed but now living without it isn’t an option.

Charming, hilarious and an ideal gift for all music enthusiasts who swear that everything sounds better on vinyl, the world’s smallest Victrola is actually an air freshener for your car. With a retro wood design and aromatherapy clip designed to look like a vinyl record, the Nataliey Record Player Design Car Perfume fits your vibe and mood and even comes with three different disc covers of long-lasting fragrances. Groovy!

16. Premium Innovative Defrosting Tray

Raise your hand if you ever planned to make chicken or salmon for dinner, only to realize that you didn’t take it out of the freezer to let it thaw out first. We’re all guilty one time or another. In such frustrating scenarios, the Premium Innovative Defrosting Tray really comes in handy (and helps you from feeling like too much of a dunce). The perfect solution to your thawing-out troubles, it acts as a natural thermal conductor to transfer heat into your food, therefore reducing the defrost time. The best part is it also preserves the food’s flavor, texture and nutrients so that you don’t have to sacrifice anything!

Buy at Sharper Image for $99.99.

17. Qodascooper

Pet parents everywhere know it’s not exactly glamorous to pick up poop, but alas, it’s something we simply have to do. Whether you’re scooping up after your dog or cleaning out the kitty litter, pet poo is just a fact of life. But luckily, the Qodascooper makes it a smidge more glamorous—or at least, not as bad.

Now, with this handy gadget, you can scoop poop without touching it! Instead of having to turn the poop bag inside out and then—gross—grab the stool with your protected hand, the Qodascooper provides a plastic barrier between you and the poo in the shape of a clip.

Buy at Qodascooper for $23.99.

18. HoverBar Duo

As tech neck and other device-related posture problems become more and more popular, solutions like the HoverBar Duo become more and more necessary. This easy-to-use gadget is just an adjustable, hands-free iPad or iPhone stand that allows you to “hold” your device at eye level. Ideal for Zoom calls, watching a movie, gaming or working with multiple screens, the HoverBar Duo also comes with a weighted desktop stand and desk clamp for use all around the house (or office).

Buy at Twelve South for $79.99.

19. Pocket DJ Mixer

The Pocket DJ Mixer may not be for everyone, but if you’re the kind of person this appeals to, we want to be your friend. Like, yesterday. Just think of all the bachelor or bachelorette parties you planned that would have been better off with a portable, wireless DJ mixer! You could have done a sick transition in between jams, and the whole limo crowd would’ve gone wild.

Still, it’s not too late! The Pocket DJ Mixer connects to the headphone jack of your mp3 player, laptop or smartphone to up the ante. The mini mixing board works similarly to a traditional one, so as long as you know how to lay down the tunes, the music at your next mini-event will be fire.

Buy at Uncommon Goods for $100.

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