ANKER PORTABLE SD CARD READER — $16.99
SD and MicroSD cards are great, but not all computers have slots for them, and even laptops that do typically only have one. Plus, if you only have a MicroSD card, then you need an additional adapter to use it with the SD card reader anyway.
The Anker USB 3.0 SD card reader can make your life a little easier. It has both SD and MicroSD card slots that let you read and write both simultaneously on any computer. It’s compatible with all types of MicroSD cards, too, and will only set you back $16.99 from Amazon. This is a great piece of kit for photographers and on-the-go professionals.
ANKER POWERDRIVE SPEED 2 CAR USB CHARGER — $19.41
Another great gadget from Anker isn’t necessarily one you’ll carry in your pocket all day but is nonetheless something you don’t want to leave home without a speedy car charger. The PowerDrive Speed 2 USB charger plugs right into your car’s 12V outlet and features two high-speed USB ports that pump out 30 watts of combined power for juicing up your tech.
Anker’s IQ2 technology allows this handy charger to detect and automatically optimize the power output for compatible devices, letting it power many phones up to 80 percent in about 35 minutes.
PANASONIC ERGOFIT EARBUDS — $7.99
A good pair of earbuds are invaluable if you’re frequently on the move and don’t want to be without your music and other entertainment, and when it comes to in-ear headphones, you can’t beat a classic: The Panasonic ErgoFit earbuds remain one of the best and most popular pairs you can buy, with more than 50,000 Amazon reviews.
If you don’t want to dish out the cash for a pair of wireless earphones like the AirPods, these headphone earbuds are available in a variety of colors at around $8-9 on Amazon.
SoundLiberty 53 [New Upgrade] in-Ear Wireless Headphones
— $39.99
- Purified Voice Calls: Equipped with Dual Mic noise reduction technology, these true wireless earbuds make your voice be heard clearer and more coherent than ever – even in noisy environments such as in an office, a café, on the bus, the train or the car, etc.
- Impressive Hi-Fi Stereo Sound: TaoTronics SoundLiberty 53 Pro gives you an immersive sound experience. Enhanced bass performance, crystal clarity delivered by a 6mm PEEK+PET speaker drivers, you can enjoy authentic music feasts while traveling, working, excising, etc.
- Easy Pairing: Simply open the charging case and the bluetooth earphones will automatically pair with each other, then turn on bluetooth setting on your devices to pair the earbuds. You can also freely change it between single and twin mode by putting or taking the other earbud back or out of the case.
- Durable & IPX8 Water Resistant: IPX8 earbuds keep up with you during strenuous sweating workouts and prevent any penetration from splash and water. Lightweight and ergonomic construction to survive every aspect of daily life (It comes with 4 pairs US size eartips).
- Extended 30H Playtime & USB-C Quick Charging: The wireless earphones last 7 hours on a full charge and hold extra 23 hours with the charging case. The low power consumption chipset and the time-saving type c charging make it an ideal option for movies, series, dramas, gaming and enormous songs.
MPOW MINI BLUETOOTH EARPIECE — $19.39
Gone are yesterday’s bulky, goofy-looking Bluetooth earpieces — a quality miniature Bluetooth earbud like this one from Mpow is a simple, lightweight, and low-profile way to use your phone totally hands-free. Whether you’re on the road or just walking about and want to keep both of your hands untied, this handy mono headset lets you make and receive calls without even having to take out your phone.
The Mpow Bluetooth earbud is already a cheap portable gadget at its listed price of $17, but a nice little 10 percent coupon (redeemable on the product page) knocks another $1.70 off the price, letting you score this mini earpiece for just over $15 from Amazon.
TOPHOME EARBUD HOLDER AND CORD ORGANIZER – $6
Earbuds are great to have on you, but having the cable become a tangled mess in your bag or pocket is no fun to deal with (and it always seems to happen no matter how neatly you tuck them away). The Top home earbud holder and cord organizer, made of thick genuine leather, ensures you never have to deal with that hassle again.
This is the perfect gift for anyone who hates tangled cords and is currently just $6 from Amazon, so it’s a smart purchase for traveling techies.
RAVPOWER LUSTER MINI POWER BANK — $9.95
Power banks are one of those cool gadgets you want to have with you when you’re out and about, allowing you to give your portable tech a power boost without having to hunt around for the nearest outlet or USB port. The RavPower Luster mini power bank takes this portability to the next level with its pocket-friendly size and 3,350mAh internal battery. RavPower’s iSmart technology also automatically detects the proper voltage for your device to deliver faster charging on the go.
Although the pocket-sized Luster mini power bank won’t fully charge your smart devices multiple times over, the 3,350mAh battery is sufficient for a full or near-full charge for most smartphones. You can score this handy portable charger for $11 on Amazon, and give your iPhone the extra juice it needs.
TESLA COIL USB RECHARGEABLE LIGHTER — $16.99
Need a light? Electric lighters like this one put a whole new spin on old-school designs. Fluid lighters can be messy and can run out of fuel quickly — the famous Zippo, while an all-American classic, is notorious for this — not to mention that lighter fluid and butane canisters are an extra expense. The Tesla Coil arc lighter, on the other hand, uses an internal rechargeable battery to project a windproof electric arc that is produced instead of a flame. The design is environmentally friendly and delivers up to 300 lights on a single charge.
When it needs more juice, simply plug it in and power it up via the included USB charging cable. No wicks, flints, fluid, or gases to fuss around with. You can score this unique tech gadget for just $16.99 from Amazon.
AMIR CLIP-ON SMARTPHONE CAMERA LENSES – $17.99
If you love to take pictures with your phone but find the camera’s capabilities a little bit limiting, then this top tech gadget is for you. The Amir clip-on camera lenses feature sturdy aluminum-and-glass construction. The bundle contains a 180-degree fisheye lens, a 0.4x super wide-angle lens, and a 10x macro zoom lens for detailed close-up shots. The metal housing is also water- and dust-resistant.
The universal clip-on design works with most popular brands of Android phones as well as the latest Apple iPhones. The Amir smartphone camera lenses come in at just $13 on Amazon. With most smartphones already sporting a high-resolution camera, this awesome attachment is a great piece of EDC gear for any burgeoning photographer — though it’s not that good for selfies.
TRAVELAMBO RFID WALLET — $9.99
- Leather lining
- Our quality protection covers any defect caused during product production and delivery. We can offer you full refund or free replacement, whichever is at your most convenience.
- SUPER MINIMALIST & SLIM: only 0.12″ thick, sizing 3.3″ X 4.1″ X 0.12″ extremely convenient to be carried around in your front or back pocket. 100% GENUINE LEATHER: soft and durable.
- RFID BLOCKING TESTED & APPROVED BY INDEPENDENT LAB TESTS. Our wallets have been tested for 13.56 MHz Frequency in which our credit cards, debit cards, driver license and ID cards operate. PLEASE BE NOTED THAT the signal of some ID badge, access cards and hotel room cards which operates in 142 KHz, can not be blocked by this wallet.
- ENHANCES PERSONAL SECURITY: We leverage top RFID technology to block RFID signals used to electronically scan your wallet as someone passes by unnoticed. This keeps your vital information in driver license, debit cards and credit cards from being stolen.
- P FUNCTIONALITY: Our RFID wallet not only offers security, it’s also very functional. It features 6 card slots for you to place your most frequently used cards.
SAMSUNG EVO SELECT MICROSD CARD AND ADAPTER — $8
It never hurts to have a bit of extra storage (especially when you’re frequently on the move), and now you can replace those bulky thumb drives with this super-compact MicroSD card from Samsung. The Evo Select MicroSD card offers a lot of space and speed for the money, with 95MB per second read and 20MB per second write speeds. It even comes with an SD adapter (or you can use it with the Anker card reader if your computer lacks an SD card slot).
The Samsung Evo Select MicroSD card with SD adapter can be yours from Amazon for as little as $8 for the 32GB model.
STREAMLIGHT 73001 NANO KEYCHAIN FLASHLIGHT— $6.34
Many of us have flashlights on our phones, but they aren’t always convenient to use or the best option. This nano torch from Streamlight, one of the best flashlight makers around, is the perfect addition to any keychain. This powerful and compact flashlight is perfect for navigating small, dimly lit spaces or just providing LED light where it’s needed the most.
The Streamlight 73001 keychain flashlight is available for around $6.34 on Amazon, and makes the perfect night light when you need it most.
GERBER SHARD KEYCHAIN TOOL — $7
Perhaps the most simply designed tool in your arsenal, this key chain companion should not be underestimated. With 7 essentials functions built in, this airline-safe tool is ideal for everyday travel and tasks. A titanium nitride coating protects against corrosion for long use.
JELLY COMB FOLDING BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD – $39.99
These folding keyboards are nothing new, but most of them — even fairly compact models — aren’t very pocket-friendly gear. This folding wireless keyboard from Jelly Comb is the perfect solution, giving you a miniature set of QWERTY keys that folds down to roughly the size of a large smartphone for easy storage. Its metal and polymer construction is both durable and light, weighing in at roughly seven ounces.
The Jelly Comb folding wireless keyboard is compatible with any capable iPhone, Windows, or Android phone or tablet, and is available for $39.99 from Amazon.
BELLABEAT LEAF URBAN HEALTH TRACKER — $97.20
The Bellabeat Leaf Urban health tracker is the fitness tracker that she’ll actually want to wear. This fitness accessory can be worn as a necklace or bracelet without looking bulky or obtrusive, and syncs with both iOS and Android to collect activity metrics via the companion app.
The Bellabeat tracks steps taken, calories burned, sleep quality, stress levels, menstrual cycles, and more. You can pick up this perfect hands-free tech gift for as low as $97.20 from Amazon, and check out our review to see why we love the Bellabeat family of stylish health trackers.
TILE MATE ITEM FINDER 4-PACK — $69.99
The one major drawback with cool tiny gadgets these days is that they can easily get lost. If you need some help keeping tabs on the small stuff, Tile item finders are just the ticket. The keychain-sized Tile Mate is a diminutive 1.3 inches long and is just 0.2 inches thick. Simply attach a tracker to any item and you can use the Tile companion app to locate it virtually anywhere. Even without the app, you can still find nearby items by remotely making the Tile vibrate, flash, or ring.
A single Tile costs around $23+, but this four-pack of four Mate trackers is available on Amazon for $69.99 with free shipping. Also be sure to take a look at our other favorite trackers for more options.
8BITDO MINI ZERO BLUETOOTH GAMEPAD
If you grew up with a Nintendo Game Boy, your younger self probably would have never believed that one day we’d be carrying around computer phones and iPads capable of playing 3D games. Now, you can level up your gaming even further with this retro compact gamepad from 8BitDo.
This keychain-sized SNES-style controller features 12 buttons and a Famicom-inspired color scheme. Simply sync the 8BitDo gamepad with your phone or tablet and get playing. The 8BitDo Mini Zero rings in at just from Amazon, making this cheap gadget tough to pass up (and the perfect small gift for gamers).
AMAZFIT BIP BLUETOOTH SMARTWATCH — $112.89
This tech gadget isn’t one of those tech accessories you put in your pocket, it’s something you can wear all day. The Amazfit Bip smartwatch is an attractive and affordable entry-level timepiece that syncs with your Android or iOS mobile device and sends notifications and incoming messages right to your wrist, similar to an Apple Watch (although not quite as feature-rich). The device’s bright display is always on and is easy on the eyes, and the internal battery can run for an entire month before needing a full 2.5-hour recharge.
With GPS, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and more, the Amazfit Bip punches well above its weight when it comes to price-versus-performance. If prices on the other top smartwatches give you sticker shock, then you can pick up this affordable alternative for just $80 from Amazon.
ANKER POWERCORE 10,000MAH POWER BANK — $19.99
If the palm-sized PowerCore+ charger whets your appetite for cool gadgets but you want something with a bit more juice, the Anker PowerCore 10,000 is another excellent pocket-friendly power bank. Its 10,000mAh battery can charge your iPhone multiple times, even though this PowerCore is barely larger in length and width than a credit card.
Like its smaller sibling, this unit also boasts Anker’s proprietary PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technology, which optimizes charging speed for different devices, ensuring that you’re not waiting around too long for your gadgets to recharge. This very practical charger rings in at just $32 on Amazon.
EWA TINY BLUETOOTH SPEAKER — $18.99
Wireless speakers are arguably the most popular implementation of Bluetooth technology today, allowing you to take your music virtually anywhere. Most of these speakers won’t easily fit in your pocket, but this one from Ewa is an exception. This tiny, cool tech gadget packs a six-hour battery life, delivering great sound from a package that fits in the palm of your hand.
Measuring less than two inches on each side, the Ewa speaker can be your pocket party companion for as little as $15 from Amazon. It may not come with Alexa like the Amazon Echo hub, but it’s a great way to bring your music with you.