When it comes to technology, we all know that it’s not always affordable. Some of the best inventions come at a high price, that in some cases doesn’t match up to the expectations of users. Not the price tag is the indicator that shows the device needs attention, but the features it has and things it could do for you.
If you are a guy who loves getting things for less money, then the following review of top 5 technology inventions, that comes at $50 or less, is the right one for you. I am sure that the list that you’ll see next will suit a wider audience, because these are products that could be used in all of our daily lives, and I personally find them all really helpful. Special thanks to UrAvrgConsumer for the great review and ideas!
5. Google Home Mini
The Home Mini is, as you can guess by its name, a smaller version of the Google Home speaker, that the company released last year. It has all the same capabilities but comes at a smaller price: $49 versus the larger speaker’s $129 tag.The Home Mini is a voice-controlled speaker that can be used to play music, control smart home gadgets, answer trivia questions, add things to a shopping list, create calendar appointments, or play video on a Chromecast-enabled screen. Recently, Google added the ability to place phone calls from the Home speakers, as well as use them to locate your phone if you’ve misplaced it somewhere in your home.
4. Aukey 46W Wall Adapter
This dual-port Aukey USB Wall Adapter wall charger packs a total 56.5W of power into its compact form. Use it to charge a USB-C laptop and USB-A device simultaneously at home, or slip it in your backpack or laptop bag and get your USB-powered portable technology charged on a business trip or vacation. It’s easy to store as the side that makes the connection to the wall, the plug, folds to the inside and this way it’s both protected and smaller. It is also designed to work with most popular USB-powered devices including USB-C laptops, tablets, iPhones, Android phones, wireless speakers & headphones, wearables, and photography gear. The price of this gadget is $40.
3.iOttie Wireless Car Charger
If you are searching for a wireless car charger and a holder all-in-one, then the iOttie Wireless Car Charger is the perfect option for you. Holding your phone while driving is a risky task, so you’d better find yourself a holder like this one, as it can be put anywhere on your deck and you can adjust it by your preference as it’s incredibly flexible. If you don’t want wires to tangle up in your car, then you’ll love it even more, when you understand that it works as a wireless charger for almost all of the phones that support this type of charging system. The viewing angles are improved with a telescopic arm to bring the device closer and a 17mm ball joint to allow the mount to change from landscape to portrait mode, all while charging your device! The iOttie Easy One Touch Wireless is an ingeniously engineered and designed mounting solution and is the true definition of innovation, that will cost you only $40.
2.J&TOP Portable Dock for Nintendo Switch
We’ve already covered the Nintendo Switch platform and how it basically works, but we haven’t discussed the additional features it has. One of them is the J&TOP Portable Dock, that compared to the original dock for the Nintendo Switch is times more lightweight, compact and ergonomic, designed with many holes that won’t let your system overheat. The needed for connection ports that are on the original dock are here as well. Half the size compared to the original one, but it doesn’t lack any of the features – phenomenal! The price that it comes at is incredible, valued at only $35, which is less than a half, compared to the $80 price of the original one from Nintendo.
1.Selfie Stick & Tripod Combo
This selfie stick and tripod combo are perfect for people who love adventures and taking photos anywhere! It has an all-metal standard 1/4-inch tripod screw and socket – firmly mount the monopod onto the mini tripod and you’ll form an extendable tripod stand. Your smartphone is held by a clamp that is up to 1/2 inch wider than typical selfie stick or tripod phone clamps, so it will surely fit in your smartphone, as it’s designed to suit most of those out there. All of the features and gadgets that come with the pack of this one are incredible, made with nice materials, so it could be as much durable as it could be. You can mount not only your phone but cameras as well. If you are searching a gift for a friend that loves adventures, then this $40 pack is the best deal out there!
