{"id":56604,"date":"2023-11-24T21:25:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T21:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/24\/the-best-black-friday-deals-for-some-of-the-verge-staffs-favorite-stuff\/"},"modified":"2023-11-24T21:25:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T21:25:32","slug":"the-best-black-friday-deals-for-some-of-the-verge-staffs-favorite-stuff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/24\/the-best-black-friday-deals-for-some-of-the-verge-staffs-favorite-stuff\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Black Friday deals for some of The Verge staff\u2019s favorite stuff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>The Black Friday sales are underway! For more deals we recommend across all categories, be sure to check out the rest of the\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23971107\/black-friday-2023-best-deals-tech-earbuds-gaming-tablets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Black Friday deals worth buying here<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Every month or so, we like to ask our staff <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22344288\/favorite-gadgets-tech-lgear-aptops-headphones-kitchen-recommendations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">about their favorite stuff<\/a> \u2014 whether it\u2019s pet toys, travel aids, kitchen gadgets, or straightforward tech.  And the results are usually very different, very interesting, and a lot of fun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">In celebration of the annual post-Thanksgiving sales, we looked through some of our recent \u201cfavorites\u201d articles and found deals on a lot of the tech, kitchen tools, travel aids, and pet toys we like. So we thought we\u2019d list a few in case you have read about them in the past and thought, well, that sort of sounds good, but it\u2019s a bit pricey. (Or \u2014 that\u2019s pretty cheap, but maybe I\u2019ll wait until the price goes down some more&#8230;)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">So here are some of our staff\u2019s most-liked gear and gadgets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\"><strong>Tech tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><h4 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading my-20 font-polysans text-24 font-light leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-26 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Electronics repair kit<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Alex Cranz, managing editor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1730x1068\/1920x1280\/filters:focal(865x534:866x535):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24864218\/Screenshot_2023_08_21_at_2.14.28_PM.png 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1730x1068\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(865x534:866x535):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24864218\/Screenshot_2023_08_21_at_2.14.28_PM.png 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1730x1068\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(865x534:866x535):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24864218\/Screenshot_2023_08_21_at_2.14.28_PM.png 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1730x1068\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(865x534:866x535):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24864218\/Screenshot_2023_08_21_at_2.14.28_PM.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">A 46-piece screwdriver kits that can help you repair practically any tech device out there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">I own at least two of these little\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TEKTON-28301-Everybit-Electronics-Precision\/dp\/B00VJYWRKW?tag=theverge02-20&amp;ascsubtag=___vg__p_23601489__t_w__r_https:\/\/voxmedia.stories.usechorus.com\/__d_D&amp;tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tekton Everybit Tech Rescue Kits<\/a>, and I frequently buy them for friends and family, too, because for an average price of $35, you get a screwdriver with nearly every bit you\u2019d need for most gadgets (including the weird ones for Apple products), a plastic and a metal spudger, tweezers, and a suction cup. I\u2019ve replaced batteries in iPhones with this kit. I\u2019ve built entire PCs with this kit. I\u2019ve swapped out backplates on Steam Decks and housings of Joy-Con controllers with one of these kits. I\u2019ve even used it to repair my eyeglasses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">One of the best parts of the kit is it all goes in a single case that can be tossed in a computer bag or purse or be left in a desk drawer at the office. But honestly, the main reason I love it is the selection and quality of the bits. Too often, precision screwdrivers have super soft bits that strip the first time you use them with a screw that\u2019s been tightened by a machine. Given that most gadgets have at least one too-tight screw, I\u2019ve gone through quite a few cheap screwdriver kits before I settled on this one. While I\u2019m slowly building out a high-quality selection of precision screwdrivers, most people don\u2019t have that luxury or necessity. This is a great alternative \u2014 plus, you feel like kind of a badass when someone asks you to help fix a gadget, and you just pull this kit out of your bag in the middle of Starbucks and get to work.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Electric screwdriver<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Dan Seifert, deputy editor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mb-20 sm:mr-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" data-item-id=\"BejyXg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08Z74BLX9?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"Hoto electric screwdriver parts\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1400x934\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(700x467:701x468):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24995872\/Hoto_Electric_Screwdriver_Lifestyle_Press_Image.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1400x934\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(700x467:701x468):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24995872\/Hoto_Electric_Screwdriver_Lifestyle_Press_Image.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">Hoto\u2019s electric screwdriver is perfect for making small- to medium-sized repairs around the house. In addition to a USB-C port, the screwdriver comes with a case and 12 steel bits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Cranz can talk all she wants about that little screwdriver kit, but I\u2019m here to say the Hoto electric screwdriver is one of the best cheap tools you can keep in your kitchen gadget drawer. It\u2019s compact, comes with enough bits to cover anything you might need, and is ridiculously powerful \u2014 I\u2019ve used it to drill screws into walls without bothering with a pilot hole. It also charges over USB-C and has a handy light when it turns on to help you see where you\u2019re screwin\u2019. My only complaint is that the bits themselves are stored in the case and not on the screwdriver itself, but at this price, there\u2019s really little to find fault with here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">This screwdriver is so nice I\u2019ve now bought it twice \u2014 because once he saw mine, my father-in-law insisted on having one, so it was an easy Father\u2019s Day gift.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1500\/480x320\/filters:focal(750x750:751x751):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24864286\/micro_cutter.jpg 480w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1500\/540x360\/filters:focal(750x750:751x751):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24864286\/micro_cutter.jpg 540w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1500\/640x427\/filters:focal(750x750:751x751):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24864286\/micro_cutter.jpg 640w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1500\/750x500\/filters:focal(750x750:751x751):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24864286\/micro_cutter.jpg 750w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1500\/828x552\/filters:focal(750x750:751x751):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24864286\/micro_cutter.jpg 828w, 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1500\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(750x750:751x751):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24864286\/micro_cutter.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1500\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(750x750:751x751):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24864286\/micro_cutter.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">A cutting tool with a ceramic blade that\u2019s quick, easy, and safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">I admit TikTok made me buy this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Slice-00100-Clamshell-Packaging-Scrapbooking\/dp\/B002OOVC84\/?th=1&amp;tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">small safety cutter<\/a>, but it\u2019s been indispensable to someone who may or may not have an online shopping addiction. The Slice Micro Ceramic Blade safety cutter\u2019s tiny blade cuts through paper packaging tape cleanly, opens plastic wrapping, and keeps me from going insane opening blister packaging. It doesn\u2019t damage whatever is inside, which unfortunately happens very often with my regular metal box cutter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">The downside is that it\u2019s so small you may lose track of it if not in use, but it does have a handy dandy hole for a keyring and a built-in magnet. And while it doesn\u2019t fully slice through a cardboard box, it will still leave a scratch, although that could ultimately damage the ceramic blade if not used properly. I\u2019ve had my Slice Micro for a few months, so I\u2019m not worried about it dulling yet, but it is unclear if the blade is replaceable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Headphone hanger<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Kaitlin Hatton, audience manager<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mb-20 sm:mr-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" data-item-id=\"XaOXhf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anchor-ORIGINAL-Under-Desk-Headphone-Stand\/dp\/B00P31BMHG?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/376x376\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 376w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/384x384\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 384w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/415x415\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 415w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/480x480\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 480w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/540x540\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 540w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/640x640\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 640w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/750x750\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 750w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/828x828\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 828w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/1080x1080\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/1200x1200\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/1440x1440\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/1920x1920\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/2048x2048\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/2400x2400\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/2400x2400\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><a class=\"relative hidden aspect-standard h-min w-full\" data-item-id=\"XaOXhf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anchor-ORIGINAL-Under-Desk-Headphone-Stand\/dp\/B00P31BMHG?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/415x277\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 415w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/480x320\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 480w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/540x360\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 540w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/640x427\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 640w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/750x500\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 750w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/828x552\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 828w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/1080x720\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/1200x800\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/1440x960\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/1920x1280\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1000\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(825x524:826x525):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23644682\/elevate_headphone_desk_hanger.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">An under-desk dual headphone hanger that uses 3M adhesive for mounting and an included Velcro strap to anchor a headphone cable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">I gave this a try for one of our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@verge\/video\/7175270603086269742\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok videos<\/a>, and it has not disappointed me yet. I use it to hold my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07QBVWFGC\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;tag=theverge02-20&amp;ascsubtag=___vg__p_23331701__t_w__r_https:\/\/www.google.com\/__d_D&amp;tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Razer Kraken headset<\/a>\u00a0and some extra cords. It\u2019s small enough to remain out of the way but large enough to hold more than the headset itself. It has a pretty strong hold and doesn\u2019t give, even as I raise my standing desk up and down several times a day. It\u2019s not the prettiest accessory one can attach to their desk, but it is highly functional.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Charging station<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Jess Weatherbed, news writer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mb-20 sm:mr-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" data-item-id=\"oingdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Belkin-Wireless-Charger-Charging-WIZ001ttWH\/dp\/B086KNLM5M\/ref=sr_1_4??tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"Apple phone and watch on charging stand\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" 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class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">Charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once with this three-in-one charging dock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">I got this as a birthday present from my partner after several months of arguing over our sleeping arrangements. Something about me trailing the charging cables for my devices in the bed being \u201cdangerous\u201d and \u201cextremely uncomfortable\u201d&#8230; Anyway, after begrudgingly acknowledging my poor charging habits, I have to admit that having this on my desk has had benefits outside of not garroting myself mid-slumber.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">My iPhone, Apple Watch, and wireless earbuds rarely run out of juice, as I no longer fall asleep before plugging them in. I\u2019ve also taken to using the charger\u2019s upright positioning for phones to my advantage \u2014 serving as a desk clock, a tiny display for Slack or Discord, and as a hub to remotely control the various smart devices around my home. It helps me separate the device from being my phone and instead helps me build the habit of it being another tool to boost my productivity. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Temperature-controlled smart mug<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Dan Seifert, deputy editor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">As a number of my colleagues likely remember, I once vociferously criticized buying a $100-plus coffee mug that did nothing other than keep your coffee (or tea, or hot cocoa, or whatever liquid you like to drink hot) at the exact temperature you set it to. Perhaps this was a case of a schoolyard bully negging the kid they have a crush on to hide their true feelings, because I\u2019ve been coveting one of those fancy Ember mugs for years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">And when Best Buy put its <a href=\"https:\/\/shop-links.co\/cf9N7v1IqHE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exclusive blue color of the Ember Mug V2<\/a> on sale for Black Friday [two years ago], I finally bit. Reader, this mug is fantastic. It keeps my coffee hot no matter how long I take to consume it, I never have to bother with microwaving a room temperature mug, and I can even tweak its settings depending on what I\u2019m drinking out of it (coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon, usually). I even get the joy of occasionally updating the firmware on my coffee mug, a sentence that would have made no sense to anyone just a few years ago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">To be clear, this is a completely frivolous product that nobody actually needs. It makes a mildly annoying thing slightly less annoying and its drawbacks (cost, can\u2019t put it in the dishwasher, did I mention the cost?) probably outweigh those benefits for most people. It\u2019s a little embarrassing how much I like it, which is why it\u2019s a perfect guilty pleasure. 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src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:976x650\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(488x325:489x326):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24610096\/Ember_Mug_2_Lifestyle_Press_Image.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">The Ember Mug 2 is a temperature-controlled smart mug that keeps beverages hot. The accompanying iOS and Android apps allow you to dial in a specific temperature, from 120 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\"><strong>Help for the cook<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">A multipurpose rice cooker<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Victoria Song, senior reviewer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mb-20 sm:mr-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" data-item-id=\"6KNLZI\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10-Uncooked-Cooker-1-0-Liter\/dp\/B0074CDG6C?tag=theverge02-20\" 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1350x900\/480x320\/filters:focal(1102x426:1103x427):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23283680\/ricewarmer.jpg 480w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1350x900\/540x360\/filters:focal(1102x426:1103x427):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23283680\/ricewarmer.jpg 540w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1350x900\/640x427\/filters:focal(1102x426:1103x427):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23283680\/ricewarmer.jpg 640w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1350x900\/750x500\/filters:focal(1102x426:1103x427):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23283680\/ricewarmer.jpg 750w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1350x900\/828x552\/filters:focal(1102x426:1103x427):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23283680\/ricewarmer.jpg 828w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1350x900\/1080x720\/filters:focal(1102x426:1103x427):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23283680\/ricewarmer.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1350x900\/1200x800\/filters:focal(1102x426:1103x427):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23283680\/ricewarmer.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1350x900\/1440x960\/filters:focal(1102x426:1103x427):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23283680\/ricewarmer.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1350x900\/1920x1280\/filters:focal(1102x426:1103x427):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23283680\/ricewarmer.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1350x900\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(1102x426:1103x427):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23283680\/ricewarmer.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1350x900\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1102x426:1103x427):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23283680\/ricewarmer.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1350x900\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1102x426:1103x427):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23283680\/ricewarmer.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">A 5.5-cup-capacity rice cooker and warmer that not only cooks rice but also comes with a steaming basket to double as a steamer and a cake menu setting to bake cakes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">A lot of people will tell you that rice cookers are single-use appliances meant only for rice \u2014 they\u2019re wrong. A rice cooker is <em>best<\/em> at cooking rice, but it can do a lot of the same things as an Instant Pot. For instance, you can use it to cook hardboiled eggs or oatmeal, steam vegetables, make porridge, make one-pot meals, and even bake a cake.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">I grew up with giant 10-cup rice cookers at home, but I didn\u2019t appreciate how versatile this appliance was until I left the country for college. A tiny two-cup rice cooker kept me fed in my cramped 250-square-foot Tokyo apartment. It was programmable, so I could wash my rice, stick it in the cooker, and know that when I woke up late for class, I could still whip up some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/ochazuke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ochazuke<\/a> or oatmeal for a quick, cheap, and nutritious breakfast. (It also took the hassle out of steel-cut oats.) Whenever I had a craving for sweets, it was so easy to take pancake mix and <a href=\"https:\/\/tasty.co\/recipe\/easy-rice-cooker-fluffy-cheese-cake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bake a Japanese-style cheesecake<\/a> for one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">I\u2019ve since graduated to a 5.5-cup <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22958216\/kitchen-tools-personal-gear-gadgets-favorites#:~:text=49%20AT%20WALMART-,Zojirushi%20Micom%20Rice%20Cooker%C2%A0,-I%20flipping%20adore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker<\/a>, and it\u2019s one of the handiest tools I have for meal prepping. When I was sick this past winter, I made ample use of its porridge setting to make a congee-type dish with chicken and ginger \u2014 just like my mom used to make when I was a kid. The fact that it\u2019ll keep something warm for <em>days<\/em>, meant I could crawl out of bed, scoop out some porridge, and crawl back into bed with minimal effort. When I\u2019m feeling lazy, I throw eggs in there, and bam \u2014 some extra hard-boiled protein. Mine also comes with a little basket, so it\u2019s super easy to throw in veggies or steam frozen dumplings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">But what I like most is that rice cookers are more space-efficient than Instant Pots. In my kitchen, the <em>one<\/em> spot where I could fit an Instant Pot is instead occupied by a rice cooker, blender, and spoon rest. A multitasking kitchen gadget that doesn\u2019t take over your entire counter? That\u2019s a must if you live in a small space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Old-fashioned toaster oven<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Amelia Holowaty Krales, senior photo editor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1766x1036\/1200x800\/filters:focal(883x518:884x519):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24542640\/Screen_Shot_2023_03_28_at_11.49.11_AM.png 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1766x1036\/1440x960\/filters:focal(883x518:884x519):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24542640\/Screen_Shot_2023_03_28_at_11.49.11_AM.png 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1766x1036\/1920x1280\/filters:focal(883x518:884x519):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24542640\/Screen_Shot_2023_03_28_at_11.49.11_AM.png 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1766x1036\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(883x518:884x519):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24542640\/Screen_Shot_2023_03_28_at_11.49.11_AM.png 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1766x1036\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(883x518:884x519):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24542640\/Screen_Shot_2023_03_28_at_11.49.11_AM.png 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1766x1036\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(883x518:884x519):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24542640\/Screen_Shot_2023_03_28_at_11.49.11_AM.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">A solid, basic toaster oven that fits four slices of toast or a nine-inch pizza.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">I love a toaster oven! It\u2019s compact, works fast, and is perfect for reheating pizza, making nachos, and yes, even toast. I use my toaster oven more than my regular oven for sure \u2014 and probably more than any other item in my kitchen. I have a pretty basic model like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B015YUDYVM\/?tag=thewire06-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;ascsubtag=AwEAAAAAAAAAARWd&amp;tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one<\/a>, but these days, many come with other features, like air frying and convection oven capabilities. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Seal in your fresh food<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:964x702\/1920x1280\/filters:focal(345x326:346x327):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24540766\/Screen_Shot_2023_03_27_at_4.42.03_PM.png 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:964x702\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(345x326:346x327):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24540766\/Screen_Shot_2023_03_27_at_4.42.03_PM.png 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:964x702\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(345x326:346x327):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24540766\/Screen_Shot_2023_03_27_at_4.42.03_PM.png 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:964x702\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(345x326:346x327):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24540766\/Screen_Shot_2023_03_27_at_4.42.03_PM.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">Keep food fresh by squeezing all the air out of the package and sealing it for long- or short-term storage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">I never knew how much I needed a vacuum sealer until I actually got one. I\u2019m the type of person who shops at wholesale clubs despite only needing food for two people, so when I buy meat, I get <em>a lot<\/em> of it all at once, some of which inevitably gets stored in my fridge or freezer. That\u2019s where my vacuum sealer comes in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">While I can\u2019t speak to the quality of other vacuum sealers, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/FoodSaver-Settings-Including-Marinate-Handheld\/dp\/B0892M5VW4?tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FoodSaver I have<\/a> is awesome. Not only does the thing help keep raw meat and other food fresher for longer in the fridge but it also helps save space in the freezer (each package of meat becomes much flatter when all the air is sucked out of it). With this little machine, I can load up whatever I want in one of the FoodSaver bags, insert the open end into the machine, which vacuums up all the air and then closes the bag using its heat sealing feature in one fell swoop. It\u2019s pretty neat! <em>\u2013 <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\"><strong>For the traveler<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Carry-on backpack<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1724x1142\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(862x571:863x572):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24698781\/Screenshot_2023_06_02_at_11.34.29_AM.png 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1724x1142\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(862x571:863x572):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24698781\/Screenshot_2023_06_02_at_11.34.29_AM.png 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1724x1142\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(862x571:863x572):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24698781\/Screenshot_2023_06_02_at_11.34.29_AM.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">Expandable backpack that comes with a lot of storage space and packing cubes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Earlier this year, I committed to traveling more, and so I took a look at the gear I had that could be replaced after years of trekking the globe. My ratty old secondhand carry-on bag was the first thing to be replaced. After several days of weighing the pros and cons of various travel bags, I stumbled upon this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0B6GCSV1S\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lumesner carry-on backpack<\/a> on Amazon, and it fit all of my needs. It can carry a laptop, several days\u2019 worth of clothes, my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0BNLWRF5V\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">40oz Hydro Flask bottle<\/a>, and more. The bag even includes some packing cubes. It\u2019s very comfortable, and the weight is well distributed when it\u2019s completely full. It\u2019s an inexpensive alternative to many name-brand carry-on bags, too. So far, I\u2019ve used it on a handful of trips, and the quality has held up. It also holds onto pet fur, though, so I had to add a small lint roller to my travel necessities. But that\u2019s just life while traveling with a dog anyway. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">An extension cord for awkward situations<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Sarah Jeong, deputy features 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:762x812\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(381x406:382x407):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24699348\/Screenshot_2023_06_02_at_2.55.18_PM.png 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:762x812\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(381x406:382x407):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24699348\/Screenshot_2023_06_02_at_2.55.18_PM.png 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:762x812\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(381x406:382x407):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24699348\/Screenshot_2023_06_02_at_2.55.18_PM.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">This all-in-one 20W USB C power cube boasts three AC outlets, two USB-A ports, and one USB-C port.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Nobody wants to carry a power strip or an extension cord with them on their vacation. It\u2019s probably unnecessary if you\u2019re staying in relatively modern buildings and definitely unnecessary if you\u2019re camping. But sometimes you want to stay in a charming historical hotel or a lovely cabin in the woods, and it\u2019s only when you go to charge your devices at night that you realize that the only electrical socket in the bedroom is in the corner farthest away from the bed and there\u2019s already two lamps plugged into it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Older buildings especially suffer from what I can only describe as loose socket syndrome, where those very convenient modern boxy socket extenders with five different USB and USB-C charging ports simply cannot stay in place and fall right out of the wall because they\u2019re too heavy. After one (totally pleasant) vacation where I had to charge my phone, watch, AirPods, and laptop in a weird corner of my room with the plug-in charging hub propped up on a strategically balanced mountain of books and sham pillows, I bought this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B09PGZHCXR\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1&amp;tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anker combination extension cord \/ power strip<\/a>. It\u2019s not a full power strip \u2014\u00a0just a cube with a few sockets along with USB and USB-C charging ports at the end of a five-foot cable. I\u2019ve brought it on a few trips since then. It takes up extra space in my suitcase but each time has left me feeling vindicated about the purchase.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">The three prongs at the end of the cable are static, rather than folding flat for easy packing. This is key because the loose sockets of older buildings reject the beautiful convenience of folding prongs. There are more than enough sockets for one person, and with some finagling (and maybe an extra charging brick), it can accommodate two people\u2019s devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">If you\u2019re traveling overseas, don\u2019t forget to purchase a different plug type for the region you\u2019re going to or pack an adapter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">A portable smart speaker<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Brandon Widder, senior commerce editor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">For the longest time, my go-to portable speaker for camping and backpacking was the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?xs=1&amp;id=1025X1701640&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultimateears.com%2Fen-us%2Fwireless-speakers%2Froll-2.html&amp;xcust=___vg__p_22902432__t_w__r_https:\/\/www.google.com\/__d_D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultimate Ears Roll 2<\/a>. It was small and efficient, but it didn\u2019t mesh well with the rest of my audio setup, especially on those sweltering summer days when I barely made it beyond the confines of my own backyard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">A couple of years ago, however, I splurged on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22368487\/sonos-roam-bluetooth-speaker-review-features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sonos Roam<\/a>. The rugged, pint-sized device is on the pricier side when compared to other Bluetooth speakers, but it produces solid sound for the size, offers wireless charging, and can automatically jump between my home Wi-Fi network and Bluetooth, a convenience I\u2019ve come to appreciate when strapping the speaker to my bike and heading out the door.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">And while I might not be able to fire off my usual quips at Alexa when I take it into the backcountry \u2014 the Roam only supports voice commands when connected to Wi-Fi \u2014 I certainly can still do it poolside with a 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src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:2040x1360\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(1020x680:1021x681):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/22422267\/RoamKitchen.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">The Sonos Roam is a truly portable Sonos speaker with a rugged design that\u2019s built to withstand the elements. It also features wireless charging and supports AirPlay 2, Alexa, and Google Assistant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Universal Travel Adaptor\u00a0<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Victoria 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1264x696\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(632x348:633x349):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24699548\/Screenshot_2023_06_02_at_4.04.53_PM.png 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1264x696\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(632x348:633x349):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24699548\/Screenshot_2023_06_02_at_4.04.53_PM.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">Epicka\u2019s Universal Travel Adapter is an all-in-one adapter that includes four different plugs that cover over 150 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">In my youth, I forgot to pack plug adaptors for international trips one too many times. Buying them once you\u2019ve landed in another country isn\u2019t always easy, either. And if you\u2019re like me, your relatives in rural Korea don\u2019t always have more than one plug for your American devices \u2014 in which case, you\u2019ll have to share with your six other cousins. Nope. Absolutely not. Which is why I never leave this country without a universal travel adaptor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Basically, it\u2019s six plug adaptors in one. Depending on which one you get, it might come with USB ports so you can charge multiple devices in one outlet. Granted, it\u2019s bulkier than buying one or two specialized adaptor plugs, but if you\u2019ve got a multi-continent itinerary, it\u2019s a game-changer. What I like about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/EPICKA-Universal-Travel-Adapter-Power\/dp\/B078S3M2NX?tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one from Epicka<\/a> is that it comes with a spare fuse in case things go sideways with voltage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">The only caveat is that, although it says \u201cuniversal,\u201d it\u2019s technically only the four most common types of plugs. That\u2019ll get you by in <em>most<\/em> countries, but it\u2019s not a guarantee in places like Brazil, South Africa, or India. Even so, I\u2019ll take this over price gouging at airport electronics shops or having to take time out of my schedule to visit a local hardware store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Lovely lights<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Brandon Widder, senior commerce editor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">I\u2019m a big fan of ambient lighting, even when I\u2019m 50 miles from the nearest outlet. And while I\u2019ve long been a proponent of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/FCCED60C-F96E-4F4C-95CD-3F533D9803B7\/?tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MPOWERD\u2019s solar-powered Luci lanterns<\/a>, I recently picked up the company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B08JGSHYWX\/?tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">like-minded string lights<\/a> for car camping and overnight jaunts in the backcountry when I don\u2019t mind toting a little extra weight with me.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">The 18-foot string is certainly not the brightest you can buy \u2014 it packs a series of 100-lumen LEDs, whereas your average headlamp might offer 400 \u2014 but it can swap between six different colors and features a 2,000mAh battery for when your phone needs some emergency juice. Best of all, you can charge the lights via USB or solar, meaning you can spend less time worrying about how to keep them going and more time taking in the vibes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mb-20 sm:mr-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" data-item-id=\"lYpcC7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=b5770911-39dc-46ac-ba0f-b49dbb30c5c7&amp;website_id=0f9b0f6f-13ac-4498-8e0f-b3beae765e07&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fb%2Fmpowerd-solar-string-lights\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"A string 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1001\/1080x720\/filters:focal(750x501:751x502):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24755629\/lights.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1001\/1200x800\/filters:focal(750x501:751x502):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24755629\/lights.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1001\/1440x960\/filters:focal(750x501:751x502):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24755629\/lights.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1001\/1920x1280\/filters:focal(750x501:751x502):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24755629\/lights.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1001\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(750x501:751x502):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24755629\/lights.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1001\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(750x501:751x502):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24755629\/lights.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1500x1001\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(750x501:751x502):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24755629\/lights.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">If you want to add color to your campsite, this 18-foot cord contains 20 LEDs that transmit six colors: violet, turquoise, green, blue, pink, and white.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Memory card holder and reader<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Becca Farsace, senior producer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full 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So when fellow video extraordinaire Vjeran Pavic (<em>The Verge<\/em>\u2019s supervising producer) recently surprised me with a very cute birthday note and this magical\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PGYTECH-CreateMate-High-Speed-Interface-Smartphones\/dp\/B0C3R5MGJ1\/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=pgytech+sd+card+case&amp;qid=1692215765&amp;sprefix=peytech+sd+car%2Caps%2C94&amp;sr=8-3&amp;tag=theverge02-20&amp;ascsubtag=___vg__p_23601489__t_w__r_https:\/\/voxmedia.stories.usechorus.com\/__d_D&amp;tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">little gadget<\/a>, I was elated.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">And if that wasn\u2019t enough, it has a carabiner hook. It is everything I have ever wanted in a rubber case and more. To have both my SD card reader and all my cards in one place is priceless (well, actually $39.95). Thank you, Vjeran. &lt;3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">A portable speaker for an aging car<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Barbara Krasnoff, reviews editor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:6720x4480\/1200x800\/filters:focal(3735x2214:3736x2215):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23948206\/High_Resolution_JPG_Wonderboom_3_LIFE_Product_Double_Up.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:6720x4480\/1440x960\/filters:focal(3735x2214:3736x2215):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23948206\/High_Resolution_JPG_Wonderboom_3_LIFE_Product_Double_Up.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:6720x4480\/1920x1280\/filters:focal(3735x2214:3736x2215):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23948206\/High_Resolution_JPG_Wonderboom_3_LIFE_Product_Double_Up.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:6720x4480\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(3735x2214:3736x2215):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23948206\/High_Resolution_JPG_Wonderboom_3_LIFE_Product_Double_Up.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:6720x4480\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(3735x2214:3736x2215):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23948206\/High_Resolution_JPG_Wonderboom_3_LIFE_Product_Double_Up.jpg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:6720x4480\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(3735x2214:3736x2215):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23948206\/High_Resolution_JPG_Wonderboom_3_LIFE_Product_Double_Up.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">The rugged Wonderboom 3 packs plenty of punch for its size, allowing you to dish out 360-degree sound for up to 14 hours with or without stereo pairing. It also floats, rendering it a potential pool party mainstay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Okay, it\u2019s time to admit it \u2014 I have a well-used, not-at-all-new, not-at-all-smart car. It\u2019s a 2007 Honda Civic, and the most technologically advanced thing it does is allow me to roll down the windows by pressing a button. No Bluetooth, no screens \u2014 nothing like that. It\u2019s not that I don\u2019t <em>like<\/em> having tech in my car, but I\u2019m the sort of car owner who holds onto their auto as long as possible until it starts to become more expensive to fix it than to buy a new one. And so far, I haven\u2019t hit that milestone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Not that there aren\u2019t issues, the most serious of which lately is that the port that I used to plug into in order to listen to my music on the car\u2019s stereo system no longer works. (Not to mention the fact that my Pixel 6 doesn\u2019t have an audio port anyway.) So I\u2019ve compromised by using a small portable speaker from Ultimate Ears, paired via Bluetooth to my phone, to act as the speaker for my mapping directions, music, and audiobooks. At least this way, I won\u2019t have to depend on the very old-fashioned method of listening to whatever happens to be on the radio.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">A mobile tripod for holiday snaps<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Jess Weatherbed, news writer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mb-20 sm:mr-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" data-item-id=\"COLjIa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ATUMTEK-Extendable-Bluetooth-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B0923WVVN4\/ref=sr_1_3?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"Selfie stick as a tripod and as an expanded stick, with a Bluetooth enabled remote.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1488x1222\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(744x611:745x612):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24699314\/Screenshot_2023_06_02_at_2.34.21_PM.png 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1488x1222\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(744x611:745x612):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24699314\/Screenshot_2023_06_02_at_2.34.21_PM.png 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1488x1222\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(744x611:745x612):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24699314\/Screenshot_2023_06_02_at_2.34.21_PM.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">Expanding up to 60 inches, workable as a tripod, and with a Bluetooth-enabled remote, this selfie stick makes photo taking much, much easier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">When you go on holiday with your partner or family, you generally get stuck with three options when it comes to taking group photographs: a cramped selfie, leaving someone out to take the picture, or asking a total stranger to take it for you. Not to be dramatic or anything, but I\u2019d rather not ruin my vacation by trying to figure out which individuals nearby are the least likely to dip the minute I hand over my phone. And it\u2019s depressing to think that my mum is in so few of our family photos because she was always the person on the other side of the camera.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">A decent Bluetooth-enabled tripod can resolve these issues. I\u2019ve had good experiences using\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ATUMTEK-Extendable-Bluetooth-Recording-Streaming\/dp\/B0923WVVN4\/ref=sr_1_3?tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atumtek\u2019s 60-inch Self-Stick Tripod<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 it features a discrete, detachable Bluetooth shutter remote that you can pair with your smartphone, sparing you from having to set a timer and run like hell. Simply get into position and use the remote to snap as many shots as you need to ensure it\u2019s caught you at a flattering angle. It also extends up to 60 inches to squeeze everyone into a group selfie if you\u2019re using it as a selfie stick. This could be a brilliant gift for any \u201cInstagram boyfriends\u201d who spend hours of their vacations as their partner\u2019s dedicated paparazzi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\"><strong>Products for your pet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Hair remover<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Mitchell Clark, former news writer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mb-20 sm:mr-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" data-item-id=\"WwsdEa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pet-Dog-Cat-Hair-Remover-Couch\/dp\/B00BAGTNAQ?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:275x275\/1080x720\/filters:focal(138x138:139x139):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23344553\/chomchom.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:275x275\/1200x800\/filters:focal(138x138:139x139):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23344553\/chomchom.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:275x275\/1440x960\/filters:focal(138x138:139x139):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23344553\/chomchom.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:275x275\/1920x1280\/filters:focal(138x138:139x139):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23344553\/chomchom.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:275x275\/2048x1365\/filters:focal(138x138:139x139):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23344553\/chomchom.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:275x275\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(138x138:139x139):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23344553\/chomchom.jpeg 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:275x275\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(138x138:139x139):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23344553\/chomchom.jpeg\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">The ChomChom is a reusable cat and dog hair remover that works great for furniture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pet-Dog-Cat-Hair-Remover-Couch\/dp\/B00BAGTNAQ\/?th=1&amp;tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ChomChom pet hair remover<\/strong><\/a> is an extraordinarily simple device \u2014 it\u2019s basically a couple of pieces of plastic, fabric, and rubber. But through some dark magic, it\u2019s better at getting cat hair off my couch, cat tree, and other upholstery than even the adhesive-laden lint rollers (though those are still superior if the thing you\u2019re trying to de-pet is yourself). I\u2019d explain more, but honestly, I think the ChomChom can best be explained with this GIF:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component clear-both block\">\n<div class=\"my-9\">\n<p><figcaption class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline text-gray-13 dark:text-gray-e9 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-black [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-63\"><em>ChomChom pet hair remover.<\/em><\/figcaption><cite class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup inline not-italic text-gray-63 dark:text-gray-bd [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-gray\">GIF by Mitchell Clark \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">I know I\u2019m stretching the definition of \u201ctech\u201d here, but I just had to share the ChomChom because the first time I saw someone use it, my jaw dropped. I hope it can change your life like it did mine. (Note: as far as I can tell, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pet-Hair-Remover-Cat-Roller\/dp\/B07F178K9N\/?tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">limited-edition cat ChomChom<\/a> that I paid extra for is 0 percent more functional than the regular one. It was still worth it, though.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Fuzzy cat bed<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Elizabeth Lopatto, senior reporter<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div 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dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Jeeves loves to be in the office with me while I work. (I assume she\u2019s supervising.) Anyway, to make her cozier, I got her this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B077XVZP17\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?th=1&amp;tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>fuzzy cat bed<\/strong><\/a>. At first, she was afraid of it \u2014 she\u2019s extremely shy around new people and objects \u2014\u00a0but now, a year later, it\u2019s her favorite place to sit that isn\u2019t my lap. Usually, she spends the afternoon snuggled up in it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Distracting dog toy<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Kaitlin Hatton, audience manager<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div 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https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1672x1100\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(836x550:837x551):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23344768\/Screen_Shot_2022_03_25_at_10.46.14_AM.png 2400w\" src=\"https:\/\/duet-cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/0x0:1672x1100\/2400x1600\/filters:focal(836x550:837x551):format(webp)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23344768\/Screen_Shot_2022_03_25_at_10.46.14_AM.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap sm:block\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup w-full border-t border-franklin pt-12 font-fkroman -tracking-1  [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black sm:border-t-0 sm:py-0\">Plush duck squeaky dog toy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Trudee, otherwise known as My Boss, is notoriously insistent on being the focus of my attention. At any given moment, she has 20 toys strewn about my apartment, but she will not play with them unless I\u2019m watching her \u2014 like literally, no distractions, sitting within feet of her, just staring at her chew on her toys for hours on end.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Don\u2019t get me wrong. I love staring at my dog, but she doesn\u2019t get the enrichment she deserves when her activity levels are tied directly to my ability to give her undivided attention. That is, until I bought the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011l7UqB\/%5Bp_id:1011l394533%5D\/pubref:___vg__p_22759110__t_w__r_https:\/\/www.google.com\/__d_D\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fpet-fit-life-plush-wand-squeaky-dog%2Fdp%2F167003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pet Fit For Life Plush Wand<\/strong><\/a>. It has a toy attached to a long chewable rope that is suspended from a metal pole. Now, I not only toss the toy about the room from the comfort of my couch but also Trudee is so distracted by chasing it that she doesn\u2019t notice if I am not making direct eye contact. It\u2019s a win-win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Slow cat feeder<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mb-20 sm:mr-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" data-item-id=\"xGw6np\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Catit-Senses-2-0-Food-Tree-dp-B00D3NI31Y\/dp\/B00D3NI31Y\/ref=dp_ob_title_pet?th=1&amp;tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span 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their eating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">Despite many standoffs in pursuit of an acceptable wet food, our cat Olivia remains addicted to dry food. Last year, I recommended the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Catit-Senses-2-0-Digger-Cats\/dp\/B015P13QMM\/?tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catit Senses 2.0 slow feeder<\/a>, a pedestal with five plastic cups that slows down her eating pace.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\">This year, my in-laws gifted us the even more intense sequel, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Catit-Senses-2-0-Food-Tree-dp-B00D3NI31Y\/dp\/B00D3NI31Y\/ref=dp_ob_title_pet?tag=theverge02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Catit Design Senses food<\/strong> maze<\/a>. This is a three-level tower that you load from the top; your cat then has to reach in with their paw to move food down each level. It\u2019s intense! I would estimate that it takes her about three times as long to finish a meal in the tower as in her older slow feeder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-heading mb-20 mt-40 font-polysans text-26 font-medium leading-110 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple md:text-30 [&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;&gt;a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;&gt;a]:shadow-underline-white\">Self-cleaning litter box<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Antonio G. Di Benedetto, commerce writer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--product-card clear-both my-40 flex flex-col border-t border-franklin pt-20 sm:flex-row\"><a class=\"relative block aspect-square h-min w-full sm:float-left sm:mb-20 sm:mr-20 sm:w-[300px] sm:min-w-[300px]\" data-item-id=\"9et6u0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PETKIT-Self-Cleaning-Scooping-Automatic-Multiple\/dp\/B08T9CCP1M?tag=theverge02-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" 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Picture that, but instead, it\u2019s clumped-up cat pee smearing across the underside as you pull it out. Yeah, not ideal. So it handles the daily duties, but it keeps me on schedule, or I end up wrist-deep in the other doodies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em>Feeling a little overwhelmed on what deals to pounce on? Need some tech buying advice? Our Verge Deals team is here for your retail therapy, and we\u2019ll be answering your burning shopping questions for Cyber Monday live on November 27th at 11AM ET. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2023\/11\/24\/23974446\/whatre-ya-buyin-this-cyber-monday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Leave a question here.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph mb-20 font-fkroman text-18 leading-160 -tracking-1 selection:bg-franklin-20 dark:text-white dark:selection:bg-blurple [&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&amp;_a:hover]:shadow-highlight-blurple [&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&amp;_a]:shadow-underline-white\"><em><strong>Update November 24th, 4:25PM ET:\u00a0<\/strong>Vetted existing deals, adjusted pricing, and added three new items, including the Sonos Roam and Ember Mug 2.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23969272\/black-friday-cyber-monday-tech-deals-verge-staff-favorites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Black Friday sales are underway! 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