12 Most useful gadgets you can buy now

Gadgets are, by definition, useful. They help make tasks easier or give you capabilities that you otherwise wouldn't have. And that's the theme of Friday's roundup: gadgets that are extremely useful. These are some of the most practical items out there—devices that can seal bags of garbage or call for help when you need it. Check out this post for devices that are real problem solvers.

Whether it’s a magnetic organizer to keep the mess in place or a satellite communicator to help you be in touch even when you’re off the grid, these are some of the most useful gadgets you can buy now. Each of these products serve a purpose you can definitely make use of in your everyday life.

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So which one should you start with? Whether you’re at home or work, this roundup has something for everyone. Make your life easier with these gadgets by your side.

Bivy Stick Blue Satellite Communicator Device

First on our list of the most useful gadgets is the Bivy Stick Blue Satellite Communicator Device. This safety gadget lets you share your location with a loved one easily when you’re in a rural area. It also gives you weather reports, initiates SOS, and sends messages.

LHiDS Creative MagEasy Magnetic Essentials Organizer

Keep your work items tidy with the LHiDS Creative MagEasy Magnetic Essentials Organizer. This customizable and portable desk organizer keeps your workspace accessories tidy and out of sight, helping you boost your productivity.

Ring Alarm Second Generation Smart Home Security Device

Access emergency services faster with the Ring Alarm Second Generation Smart Home Security Device. This new Ring has quick-access buttons for contacting emergency services.

townew Self-Changing Trash Can

Another of our most useful gadgets is the townew Self-Changing Trash Can. This handy gadget automatically seals garbage bags when they’re full, so you won’t have smelly odors filling your kitchen. Once you throw the trash away, this trash can installs a new bag automatically.

UVENA RFID-Blocking Card

Protect your money and your information with the UVENA FRID-Blocking Card. This slim card fits into your wallet and has a smart microchip and antenna to absorb RFID signals within a 2.5-centimeter radius.

Hövding 3 Urban Cyclist Airbag

The Hövding 3 Urban Cyclist Airbag is on our list of most useful gadgets because it just might be safer than a helmet. This airbag reads your movements 200 times per second and inflates around your head and neck in an accident.

BackOSage Decompression Massage Belt

Get instant relief for your spinal pain with the BackOSage Decompression Massage Belt. This back therapy treatment delivers an eight-in-one solution to help with sore muscles and stiffness. There’s even cold therapy for inflammation.

igloohome Smart Keybox 3 Intelligent Lockbox

Store all kinds of keys and access cards with the igloohome Smart Keybox 3 Intelligent Lockbox. This smart lockbox is big enough to fit house keys and access cards. What’s more, you can hand it off to anyone you want since it lets you generate PINs on-the-go and send them to others via WhatsApp, SMS, Facebook Messenger, and more.

Philips 5000i Series Extra-Large Air Purifier

Remove up to 99.97 % of allergens in your air at home with the Philips 5000i Series Extra-Large Air Purifier. This heavy-duty air purifier filters particles as tiny as 0.3 microns. HEPA filters take out allergens, bacteria, viruses, pollen, and gases.

iPad 8th Generation Creative Tablet

You’re going to love the iPad 8th Generation Creative Tablet, another of our most useful gadgets. It boasts the A12 bionic chip, which is up to 40% faster than the previous model’s CPU. And its fast GPU will let you game and work with high-resolution content.

Fitbit Sense Advanced Health Smartwatch

Be informed about your health at all times with the Fitbit Sense Advanced Health Smartwatch. This activity tracker monitors your heart rate, stress, and health with a biosensor core and an EDA sensor. This gadget even includes an ECG app to help you understand if your heart rate is average.

Quip Smart Electric Toothbrush Oral Cleaner

Another great item on our list of most useful gadgets is the Quip Smart Electric Toothbrush Oral Cleaner. This electric toothbrush provides timed sonic vibrations to guide your brushing. You can even track your performance via the iOS app.

No matter what you’ve got planned for your day, you can make it easier with some of the items on this list of our most useful gadgets. Tell us which of these devices you liked the most or if you have any to recommend.

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