Gadgets

At the risk of being trolled by IP lovers out there, the truth is, you don't really need an Instant Pot. In fact, you don't really need many kitchen appliances on the market. But then again, what's the fun in that?  While there are always manual workarounds, appliances do regularly save you time, elbow grease, and headaches while cooking. And this ease of use is the reason why even Michelin-starred chefs will opt for cooking with devices such as a sous-vide instead of hovering over an open flame.  So if you're looking to fully trick out your kitchen in the new year, the good news is that many top-tier appliances are on sale right now (and have price tags that rival Black Friday promotions).  Read more...More about Gadgets, Home, Food, Kitchen, and Mashable Shopping

TL;DR: The soothing Evertone Prosage deep tissue massager is on sale for $92.65 with code MERRYSAVE15. It's time to get started on our annual commitment to self-improvement.  This year, many people will pursue a New Year's resolution that deals with an altogether more intangible goal: like being mindful, or present, or empathetic. It is (almost) 2020, after all. However, others will stick to the traditional routes, like ditching alcohol for January and killing themselves at the gym after gaining 14 pounds between Thanksgiving and NYE. If you're opting for the latter, you're going to need a way to soothe those aching muscles after destroying them with your newly adopted Crossfit / HIIT / Peloton routine. Read more...More about Gadgets, Health, Massage, Mashable Shopping, and Massage Guns

TL;DR: Keep your glasses and jewelry clean with the Smartclean Vision.7 or Jewelry.6 devices on sale for up to $29 off. Glasses are supposed to be clear. Jewelry is supposed to be sparkly. Why, then, does it seem so impossible to keep them this way?  If you're sick of smudgy, grungy accessories, allow us to introduce these Smartclean Ultrasonic Cleaners. Essentially high-tech bathtubs for your jewelry and glasses, these machines use water and vibrations to remove dirt, fingerprints, and stubborn smudges with ease.  Just fill up either the Smartclean Vision.7 (for eyeglasses) or Jewelry.6 (for earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings) with regular water, switch it on, and leave your stuff inside it to gently, but efficiently, restore them to brand-new-like quality. The 15W motors generate microscopic bubbles and ultrasonic vibrations to knock off any dirt, grime, and oil. The whole process literally just takes five minutes. Read more...More about Gadgets, Accessories, Mashable Shopping,

We need to talk about AirPods Pro tips. The actual ear tips.  Those soft silicone pieces are one of the biggest design changes Apple introduced with the first "pro" version of its AirPods. It's the reason the newest AirPods are both more comfortable and able to block out ambient noise.  Apple encourages you to experiment with different sized tips in order to get the right fit (and there's an elaborate "ear tip ft test" meant to help you accomplish just that). But what's less clear upon busting open your new box of AirPods is that the tips work a bit differently than the earbuds you're used to. Read more...More about Tech, Gadgets, Airpods, Airpods Pro, and Tech

Unless you live under a rock, you know you can find just about anything on the internet – even things you never knew existed. But having constant access to super cool stuff means you need to be extra careful when it comes to figuring out what's actually worth the money and what's a cheap gimmick. You don't want to end up filling your home with a bunch of pointless junk — Marie Kondo would be so disappointed.  Don't worry — we're here to help you spark some joy. We've scoured the internet for weird, wonderful, and straight-up random products that might usually go unnoticed. And no, they're not just cheap gimmicks, they're actually useful products that will shockingly improve your day-to-day life (without letting our pal Marie down.) Read more...More about Tech, Gadgets, Mashable Shopping, Culture, and Consumer Tech

Amazon hosted its annual hardware event on Sept. 25, where the company announced the introduction of a slew of new products. Dave Limp, senior vice president of devices, opened up the event with a talk on privacy before jumping into why everyone was really there. You can now say “Alexa, tell me what you heard,” and the smart assistant will read you back your last voice command. Coming later, you’ll be able to ask, “Alexa, why did you do that?” for cases in which Alexa does something you don’t understand. SEE ALSO: These are all the Echo speakers Amazon showed off at its big event In addition to some privacy updates, Alexa is getting some fun new upgrades. Later this year there will be a Samuel L. Jackson voice option, for when you want a change of pace in how the smart assistant speaks to you. Read more...More about Gadgets, Amazon, Alexa, Echo,

We're saying goodbye to summer and ushering in fall, and we could all use a pick-me-up (and something more than a pumpkin spice latte, thank you). This season, not only is the temperature dropping but so are the prices on these items: Dell Chromebook 11-inch 16GB WiFi Grey (Certified Refurbished) Make no mistake, this Chromebook may be small, but it's packed with a powerful Intel Celeron processor and a 16GB SSD storage to load web pages faster and house all your essential files. It's equipped with a 10-hour battery and built to the U.S. Military Standard, too, so it can last you a long time. Grab it on sale for $104.99. Read more...More about Gadgets, Headphones, Speakers, Charging, and Mashable Shopping

The dog days of summer have come and gone, folks. But that doesn't mean the fun is over. In fact, something (debatably) more exciting has arrived: sale season. Starting with Labor Day weekend, the season of deals upon deals is about to take off. To celebrate, we've dug into the Mashable Shop and have rounded up 10 sales on great gadgets and gizmos you'll use year-round. Plus, you can slash an extra 15% off everything using the coupon code SAVE15TODAY.  Take this much-needed three-day weekend to treat yo' self. You deserve it. For the MacBook Pro owner: 6-in-1 USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro Image: mbeat Read more...More about Gadgets, Charger, Mashable Shopping, Tech, and Consumer Tech

Not a Prime member? Don't want to deal with all the hype around Prime Day? Boycotting Amazon? Here are ten deals from the Mashable Shop that you can get right here, right now.  An electric grill that you can use indoors Don't let bad weather (or lack of outside space) stop you from grilling your favorite foods. Whether you want to whip up burgers, hot dogs, or steak, this refurbished Power Smokeless indoor electric 1500W grill can cook those babies up to perfection. It produces 80% less smoke than run-of-the-mill grills, and includes a griddle plate should you want to switch to frying. It usually goes for $129.93, but you can get it for $57.99 — a savings of 55%. Read more...More about Gadgets, Apple Watch, Work Life, Mashable Shopping, and Tech

When our Founding Fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence some 243 years ago, they (probably) didn't intend for future generations of Americans to commemorate the momentous occasion with *checks notes* discounts on espresso and smart air conditioners. And yet here we are.  Those items and more are currently on sale in the Mashable Shop, and you can lower their prices even further just by entering the coupon code FIREWORK15 at checkout to save an additional 15%. (Hustle, though — these limited-time savings will fizzle out faster than a Roman candle in the rain.) This one's for you, John Adams: Read more...More about Tech, Gadgets, Fourth Of July, Mashable Shopping, and Shopping List