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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Harnett County man charged with rape, assault, other crimes
A western Harnett County man is facing multiple charges, including two felony counts each of statutory rape of a child under 15 and indecent liberties. Tommy Joey Tapia, 26, of the 500 block of Thomas Farm Road between Seminole and Mamers, was indicted April 21 in Harnett County Superior Court. He was initially arrested May 14, 2024 and held on a $100,000 secured bond. That was modified to an unsecured $100,000 bond on Aug. 28, 2024, and he posted it on Sept. 3, 2024. However, his bond was revoked on May 5 due to new charges following his arrest on April 10 for violating a protective order, assault on a female and domestic violence, all misdemeanors. He is now being held on secured bond of $200,000. Tapia allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl on and after Nov. 22, 2022, according to a court document. On Dec. 16, 2023, he allegedly hit her on the head with a firearm and then threw her cell phone out the window of a car when she was 15. On April 13, 2024, he allegedly punched her in the right eye and stole her iPhone 14 Pro Max valued at $1,200. For those incidents, he is facing felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods, assault on a female and interfering with emergency communications, the latter two are misdemeanors. Tapia also faces multiple charges stemming from Jan. 14, 2024, including driving with a revoked license, expired tag, no inspection, no insurance, window tint violation, no seat belt and failure to stop at a red light. He failed to appear in court on Sept. 12 and Oct. 18, 2024. He was served with a civil suit for failure to pay child support on Feb. 27. On May 7, 2019, Tapia pleaded guilty to no driver's license and was fined $440, stemming from July 9, 2016. He failed to appear in court one time, and also was found responsible for failure to maintain lane control. He paid the fine. A charge of simple assault and communicating threats and stemming from 2015 and 2016 were dismissed. No reasons were given in eCourts.
Buzz Feed
01-05-2025
- Buzz Feed
38 Things That'll Help Your Tech Alive And Kicking For Much Longer
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. It's a lovely day to fit a screen protector into your budget instead of buying a whole new Kindle. 1. A tempered glass phone screen protector that has saved my phone time and time again from my butter hands. It's so good (and you get three for under $10!) that I've been buying from this brand consistently since ~2017. Plus, it takes just a few minutes to stick onto your screen. If you buy anything from this story, buy this. It comes with everything you need to install the screen, including cleaning wipes and dust-removing stickers. And when the protector catches your phone's fall and cracks (as seen above), it does a good job of staying put until you need to remove it. This is one of the first things I started buying consistently after joining the BuzzFeed Shopping team thanks to compelling Amazon reviews, and I swear by it now. Promising review: "Today my daughter SLAMMED my truck door shut and it bounced back open. She looked down, and her phone was what stopped it from closing. She picked it up, and the bottom corner was shattered. We took the screen protector off, and her screen was perfectly fine. To say I'm SHOCKED that the phone was still in one piece would be an understatement. 1000% recommend!!!" — Debra J Get a three-pack for the iPhone 15 Pro Max from Amazon for $7.98 (available in basically every other phone size eve r). 2. Or if you love a multitasker, an iPhone 14 Pro Max privacy phone screen protector that's privacy, but make it glitzy. It's so cute! But what's even cuter is your nosey cubicle neighbor not being able to see that you're swiping on Bumble during your coffee break. Promising review:"It's been about five months since I purchased this screen protector, and I have to say, that it's held up well. The screen is beautiful when the screen is off. I've had a lot of compliments on the screen protector, and after five months and few light drops, it hasn't cracked or gotten scratched up (minus a few wear on the screen like light scratches). Well made and overall, a great screen protector. Installation is pretty easy with the kit it comes with, and I still have the second unused that I may end up switching if at some point the screen actually cracks." — Timothy Jay Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.99 (also available for the iPhone 14 Plus/13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max). 3. A Phoozy thermal phone pouch could really come in handy this summer when you find yourself parked outside in the sun but need your phone nearby so you don't fall behind in the group text. This Shark Tank –featured product is made with NASA tech and is military-tested, but won't interfere with your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular service so your phone keeps phone-ing without overheating. PHOOZY is a small biz specializing in thermal phone and electronic cases. Promising review: "Bought this so I could have my phone around the pool and in the garden with me. It does well in Oklahoma high summer heat. Also took it on vacation to Las Vegas, and it did great on a day trip to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon. SUPER hot those days, but this kept the phone cooled down when I wasn't taking pictures with it. Well worth the money to have a functional phone when I needed it!" — Heather Bell Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors and two sizes). 4. A cooling laptop stand with a built-in fan to keep your lil' laptop going as long as possible, even if sometimes it gets a little TOO noisy when elbow deep in a spreadsheet. Merely keeping your electronics from overheating can go quite the long way in making them last longer. Promising review: "It looks small but is surprisingly heavy and therefore stable, even when using the swivel function. I love that the fan itself is removeable and has several positions. The fan is not loud at all. Keep in mind the fan is not rechargeable and does need to be plugged in viq USB-C the entire time it's being used. This stand is great for mobile use, especially when I want to use my walking pad under a table/desk — since I don't have a standing desk. There are lots of feet and grips for nonslip, which I deeply appreciate lol. Time will tell how it holds up, but I love it so far." — Mamma Bear Get it from Amazon for $50.34. 5. A surge protector you can plug your laptops, PCs, TVs, and gaming systems into so you don't have to worry about harmful power surges that can lead to data loss and shortened electronic lifetime expectancies. (Psst, power strips and surge protectors are NOT the same thing!) Amazon FYI, there are whole-house surge protectors and plug-in ones. This is a plug-in one! (You need to call in a pro for a whole-house version.) Surge protectors have ratings in joules and, according to CNET, you want a joules range of 200–400 to 2,000+. No, you don't want to plug ALL your stuff into the same surge protector. So you need to research your electronics, their positioning in your home, and the appropriate joules range for each surge protector. So this suggestion is less of a "This is top-ranked on Amazon and looks good!" Add to Cart situation, but perhaps a medium dive. Read more in this in-depth surge protector explainer. Get this Anker one with 2100 joules from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two cord lengths and two colors). 6. A pack of AirPod cleaning putty because you don't need to wait around 'til Prime Day to pick up a pair on the cheap. Turns out your built-up earwax is what's compromising the sound. Clean 'em! Airsquares is a small biz specializing in this product. And yes, you can use them on other ear buds, not just AirPods! Promising review:"I never usually write reviews but this is an exception. I've had my AirPods for over a year and when the sound quality was diminishing, I was afraid they had a short life expectancy and I would need to get a new pair! Even after using cotton buds to clean the AirPods out, I thought that was enough until my friend said there's stuff built up and hard to see, but there was nothing able to get it out! Enter this product — it literally took five minutes to clean each ear bud effectively and instantly the sound quality was as good as new! Loud, clear, less trouble connecting to my phone, etc. I really suggest giving this product. You don't need a full square to clean them, so you can pull a piece off or reuse a square with a side you haven't used! SO happy I found a solution!" — Amazon Customer Get 24 from Amazon for $16.99. 7. Goo Gone will zap all sorts of sticky messes on stuff you're trying to make outlive you, from post-sticker residue on electronics that's attracted every bit of dust in your home to a laptop that's covered in stickers you don't like. When I moved into my rental apartment years ago it came with a fridge with some stuck-on magnets I couldn't scrape off with my finger (and thus, ruined a manicure). My mom rec'd this stuff and it got rid of the mess easy-peasy. Since then I've rec'd it to a friend to successfully remove stickers from garage door windows. Note that this is flammable and you need just a drop or two! Promising review (for the laptop):"Updating my grandson's laptop that was covered in stickers. Peeled most of them off but was left with heavy sticky residue. After just a couple of applications of Goo Gone the laptop lid looked like new and smooth as glass." — RodH Promising review (for the speakers):"I used this on my JBL LSR4236P Studio Monitors, and it worked very well. For some reason, JBL decided to put some kind of weird adhesive on the front of these monitors, which caught every piece of cat hair and dust that touched it over the years. Used this with some paper towels and a little elbow grease and the adhesive came off quickly. The Picture I added: (Left) After Goo Gone (RIGHT) Before Goo Gone." — Andrew Promising review (for lots of other things): "I use it frequently to remove ultra-sticky labels from second-hand electronics and video games, and to remove other sticky gunk from them. Just a few drops go a long way, allowing me to restore these devices to their retro glory. Even new item price tags and labels can be hard to remove, sometimes leaving behind a messy residue, and without this stuff sometimes they get damaged trying to scrape the gunk off. With a drop or two of Goo Gone and letting it sit for a bit, this stuff always comes off extremely easily without marring the surface. One bottle lasts a long time." — Barefoot Birdie Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in different sizes). 8. A protective cable covering for keeping all sorts of critters from chewing on your cords, from cats to squirrels. They're going to have to go elsewhere for snacktime. Promising review: "These wire protectors work amazingly! I got them to keep my cats from chewing on my wires, and they do the job perfectly. They are tough to cut, but that's actually a good thing, it means they're strong and hard to break into, just as they should be. If you need reliable protection for your cables, these are a great choice!" — Clayton "The Alex Tech cord protector easily wraps around wires. I even had it continue over a hard 1/2-inch plastic cord protector. I used this to protect my trailer harness from the nut thieving tree rats, my loving wife calls squirrels. They chewed the last harness off." — CB in FL Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in a variety of sizes). 9. Or an expandable bundler that'll keep cords *neatly* contained behind your desktop, TV, stereo, gaming get my organized drift. This is a great option if you still want to protect and organize all your cords, but don't have to worry about any little chewers. Amazon, Promising review:"This was used to bundle up some 120-volt wires running the family room floor behind some chairs. We have a kitten in the chewing stage and needed to protect both the wires and the kitten. The installation was easy. The finished product looks neat." — Lion Mac Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes). 10. A sturdy Pikk-It tool with sharp metal teeth to un-ensnare tangled hair from your pricey vacuum cleaners. And perhaps even your beloved round brush dryer that you ALSO want to keep around as long as you can make it work. Simply cleaning your stuff on the reg can also go a long way in keeping it in tip-top shape! Yes it's effort, but it's well worth it. Promising review: "Cleaned three items in less than five minutes. Vacuum brush head and two hair brushes that have three girls' long hair. I can't wait to get the whole vacuum and rug cleaner bristles cleaned. I had to write this review after testing it out. Design is strong, sturdy, and handles great. Highly recommended." — Rob Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 11. Or a hairbrush cleaning tool that, yes, goes to work on a manual brush. But it'll really keep your pricey Dyson AirWrap (or not-so-pricey Revlon dryer brush) brush attachments in tip-top shape so you can keep giving yourself at-home blowouts. This tool helps get out dirt, hair, and product buildup that makes the dryer less effective. My colleague Jenae Sitzes is a big fan on her manul brush: "I finally tried out this tool with my Crave Naturals brush, which I used for (*checks Amazon order history*) TWO YEARS without every doing a deep clean of it. I mean, sure, I would regularly pull out the loose hair and whatever I could get to using my fingers, but there was always this gross layer at the bottom I couldn't reach, and I kind of just tried my best to pretend it wasn't there. LET ME TELL YOU: This tool is genius. With barely any effort, it pulled out that gross, years-old layer of *stuff* at the bottom of my brush (the photo above shows that layer already ~dislodged~ by the tool, right before I pulled it out), and now I don't have to feel disgusting every time I run it through my hair. It actually feels like it's doing a better job of *brushing* now too! Seriously, if you are a human with brushable hair on your head, you need this." Promising review (for using with a dryer brush): "It seems weird to buy a brush to clean your brush, but if you are like me and have long hair, this is a must. My hairbrushes were looking gross with hair stuck in them, and for some reason, my daughter gets a lot of lint stuck in her hair, which also gets in the brush. This thing removed it all! I also use it to remove hair from the bristles of my Revlon barrel hair dryer." — Bmu741 Get it from Amazon for $11.95. 12. A USB-powered LED light strip you can stick on to help improve your TV-watching experience by bringing in a bit of ambient light to your personal theater. Try this out to see if it gives you your desired at-home entertainment upgrade before you start measuring wall space and contemplate moving around furniture for a different TV. Promising review:"Easy to install. Lights provide ample lighting; USB allows lights to be a standalone fixture without tying up another wall socket. The USB interface also acts to turn the lights on and off with the TV. Backlighting also seems to make the screen seem sharper." — Shaun Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes). 13. A tiny but mighty tube of White Lithium Grease will help lubricate and, therefore, quiet down noisy parts that are rubbing together in the worst way possible — whether it's on your car sunroof, bicycle, garage door.... So many possibilities. At $5 a pop, it's worth buying now and keeping in your junk drawer before you need it. Reviewers have use it on their clippers, laptop fans, a garage door opener chain, snow blower parts, restoring old record players, suspension rod points in a washer, recliner parts, a car sunroof, and more. Just make sure that it's OK to use on whatever you're using. Promising review: "I use this on our garage door that gets a lot of wear and tear (upper Midwest winters and three active kids). It keeps the rails lubricated so the door runs smoothly." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $4.59. 14. An attachable LED light for your vacuum because you've been eyeing the Dyson with the dust-finding light after your friend said she bought it but you KNOW you don't need to get a whole new vacuum. This is under $20 AND, according to the reviewer quoted below, just might not be a good thing because you'll see even more dirt and dust that needs cleaning! Promising review: "Was easy to attach. I had to bring it forward a little so it would get a little more light in front. The only complaint is that it shows every bit of dust and debris in front. Now, instead of taking a few minutes to vacuum, it takes a while longer, but when I am through, the floor is clean. I am satisfied." — Radford swindell Get it from Amazon for $16.19+ (available in battery-powered or rechargeable models). 15. A pack of adhesive cord bundlers you can stick on the back of your kitchen appliances to keep power cords orderly instead of tripping up you and accidentally ripping them out of your prized KitchenAid mixer. 16. A waterproof pouch that I buy for every water-adjacent vacation I take (like Greece, Croatia, Panama, and even Iceland's Blue Lagoon) so I can freely use my phone and take pics without worrying about it dipping into a body of water. It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It also keeps out sand, dirt, and rain. With these, I find that they're good for about a day or two due to condensation and sunscreen rubbing on it. So, for a trip I'll buy two to three, except for this one where I just knew I'd be in the water at the Blue Lagoon. And while I'm on the subject, check out a TikTok I made using the phone case! On the day I went, we had to duck and run inside because of rain. And it was hailing on us when I was in the water, so I had to face a certain way to keep from getting pelted in the face. But, when in Rome! Then we went inside and ate lunch at the Lava Restaurant, and it was GORGEOUS and clear outside post-lunch. So, this case worked well taking pics in both bad and good conditions (as you can see from the two pics for comparison). I've used this case to take underwater pics, on boat rides, and have worn it with the lanyard jumping off a boat into water. So, I really trust these! Promising review:"Vacation must-have. I was skeptical about purchasing a waterproof case, but I'm so glad I did because I was able to capture fun water excursions worry free!" — Lisa D Get it from Amazon for $6.79 (available in 14 colors). 17. A keyboard cleaning gel to help get LOTS more mileage out of that wireless keyboard you bought for your WFH setup and has basically turned into a placemat for your work lunches. It'll help clean up dust, grime, and crumbs from in between the keys. You simply press it and watch it pick up allll kinds of mess. Promising review:"Working from home like a lot of people I eat at my desk. Crumbs were getting everywhere. Plus my cat loved to lay on my keyboard if I was using my laptop. It does such a great job of getting fur and crumbs up. I used a little bit at first because some of the reviews were saying it was sticking. But I didn't have that problem at all. It only now it's sticking to my keyboard and hands more. But that makes sense it's just a glob if junk. So much better than an air can. A must-have for all office desks." — Ashley Get it from Amazon for $5.99. 18. An electronics organizer with a place for just about every one of *your* and every member of your family's devices and corresponding cables so you don't get everything tangled up while searching for that ONE cord while you're on a trip. BUT reviewers also like it for at-home use. Promising review:"I've had this cord/charger organizer for three years. Been on several vacations, and it's going on another cruise (#3) next month. Not paying attention to anything negative, since I have nothing bad to say." — VB54 Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in four colors and two sizes). 19. A charging station rack so the fam's electronics can be neatly filed away (the cords get tucked into the base!) while they gas up for the next marathon of YouTube videos. This'll keep everything where you can see it AND the cords safe from trips. Promising review:"Wow, I wish I had purchased this long ago. We have five or six devices floating around/charging at any given time in our house. This is a great way to keep the charging area organized." — David Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two finishes). 20. A genius humidifier tank cleaner can help look after that lil' machine that's saving your skin and sinuses. This cartridge "swims" around the water tank, helping inhibit the growth of buildup for up to 30 days. You DO need to clean the tank! Promising review:"Just drop this in your humidifier and it keeps the water pretty darn mildew and mold free. Super easy to use, no smell, and safe. I have already repurchased and given a few to other people as well." — Kristine Get it from Amazon for $4.99. 21. A universal phone lanyard wristlet that'll serve as a little accessory but also keep your phone where it belongs, by your hand and not smashed on the ground. It's also great to prevent theft! PlusDesignCrafts is a small biz specializing in phone accessories. Promising review: "Wonderful item! Definitely works when I don't have pockets to put my phone in! Super cute colors and the quality is great!" — Morgan Fowler Get it from PlusDesignCrafts on Etsy for $8 (available in seven colors). 22. Or an adjustable guitar strap–like crossbody that'll keep your phone RIGHT where you want it. And it even has a clip-on for a zippered pouch in case you really wanna go hands-free and skip the purse. All the better to keep your phone NOT on the ground. Amazon Promising review: "I lose everything, I lose all my cards, especially my ID, definitely my phone, for sure my keys, and obviously my vape. Plus, I never have cash on me. Every problem listed solved for less than $10, and when I'm going on vacation, it will be much easier to keep my stuff secure as opposed to falling out of my pocket or being snatched, win-win." — Jennifer W. Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in eight styles). 23. And a universal phone connector patch can let you easily mix and match a wristlet, crossbody lanyard, or maybe even a bracelet you love with your phone. Cara Freeday / Etsy Cara Freeday is a Toronto-based small biz. Get it from Cara Freeday on Etsy for $3.76 (available in eight colors and with or without an initial). 24. Some moldable glue will help you extend the life of ALL kinds of chargers by wrapping it around vulnerable parts. This magical stuff *permanently* sticks to surfaces like glass, ceramic, wood, metal, and non-oily plastics. Several reviewers have also used it to repair expensive key fobs. Promising review:"I was skeptical, but this stuff has already saved me $60. My Macbook charger was fraying by the magsafe connector and I was looking at having to spend $80 on a new one. I saw this stuff online and decided to give it a try. Took one of them out of the package and it was soft and malleable, like putty. I molded and shaped it around the break in the cord, and below the break and over the magsafe connector. After 24 hours, it was hard rubber that was stuck to the cord and magsafe connector like glue. I can see this lasting a long time. It'll probably still be going strong long after I decide to retire this Macbook and move on to another. Incredible stuff!" — Scott K Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.84 (available in several color combos). 25. A Strapcicle for your Kindle that'll keep the corners from getting dinged up and keeps the screen from touching any rough surfaces when you put it face down. But perhaps most importantly, it helps you hold your Kindle in a hand-friendly way instead of falling on your nose when you start to doze off after it just gets good. Just one more chapter! One reviewer with carpal tunnel says this made it much easier to read at night. Promising review: "I will probably never go back to a Pop Socket. These are so comfortable. I do miss being able to see more of my stickers, but it's still cute, and these are more practical. They are not bulky and add protection to the corners and even prevent the screen from touching any surface you lay it on. The matching clutch adds even more protection. They fit perfectly with the Strapcicle clear case." — Clint Get it from Amazon for $15.68 (available in 11 colors and three sizes). 26. A *matte* Kindle screen protector if you can only do an e-reader without the glare. Reviewers say this does the trick! Promising review: "I'm so glad I found these! The matte aspect of it was why I wanted them, and it looks basically the same as the matte on my Kindle ColorSoft!" — Monica P Get a three-pack from Amazon for $5.94 (available in a variety of screen protector types). 27. A zippered, padded laptop sleeve (or tablet sleeve!) because throwing your laptop just into your tote hasn't been the best choice you've made recently. Vandel is a small biz specializing in laptop and tablet cases. Promising review: "I got this so I could protect my laptop (Lenovo Ideapad 5) while we traveled. It protected it in my carry-on for several flights and is super cute. Will be taking this to college as well to protect it as I go from class to class." — TJM Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 10 colors/patterns). 28. A Steam Deck screen protector you might forget you installed (because there's no glare) until you let it slip out of your hands when your cat sneaks up on you close to dinner time. Amazon Promising review: "This was easy to install, and protects very well. I installed this on my OLED model and my wife's LED model. I like that it provides glare resistance so I don't lose that from the etched glass on the OLED, and also get protection from scratches or cracks." — Mitchell Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.99. 29. Plus, a Steam Deck protective case with a detachable front that reviewers say will take up less room in your backpack than a standard carrying case. And, there's a cooling option available. Amazon Promising review: "The case works to perfectly protect your device with cutouts in all the perfect spots to plug items in. Saves me so much backpack space compared to storing the Steam Deck in the standard carrying case." — Gogoferrari "I'm mad I didn't look sooner. The wrap-around case itself adds a lot of security in the grip of the Steam Deck without being super intrusive. The texture on the grips is great. Overall, the case doesn't inhibit anything about the deck. The ports and vents are unobstructed. The power and volume buttons are covered but maintain their tactile feedback. The kickstand feels strong enough. Time will tell. The cover fits snugly. It requires some force to take off, but then you can rest assured it won't come off in a bag. There is padding against the screen as well." — Rob Get it from Amazon for $28.49+ (available in four types, including a cooling one). 30. Electronic screen–cleaning wipes that'll be a total game-changer if using window and glass cleaner and paper towels has yielded less-than-desirable results. The cleaner the screens are, the longer you can live 'til your partner starts talking about buying a new TV.... EVEO is a small biz specializing in screen cleaners. Promising review: "I wish I had come across this product a long time ago. I used to clean my electronics and screens with standard cleaners/wipes/Windex. This was a game changer and actually protects your electronics, along with cleaning them. The only downside is that they can be a little wet and take a while to dry. I use a microfiber cloth to clean up the excess. I will definitely be buying this product again when I use up what I have left." — Chris R Get 80 wipes from Amazon for $14.97. 32. Replacement joystick covers that'll work on your Switch or Switch Lite and are ready to take all kinds of punishment without budging. Promising review: "Best replacements I could hope for. I think they're more comfortable than the originals because they don't have the little notches in them, these are much smoother. They do not rotate or twist, it's truly a snug fit." — Rebecca Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in black or white). And if you're looking for other replacement parts, the brand Skull & Co has LOTS of options. 33. An Oxo (so you know it's good) laptop cleaner with a brush and microfiber pad because not every mess needs compressed air or cleaning spray. And it'll fit in your pocket so it's easy to throw in your work bag. Promising review: "This little guy surprised me. The one end did a great job cleaning my screen. It is a touch screen, so it is in constant need of cleaning. The brush end for the keyboard is very soft-bristled. So it is really good at getting debris from the flat surface, but it doesn't really reach under the keys if there is anything under there. I like it, though." — Ria Get it from Amazon for $11.99. 34. A colorful HP laptop keyboard cover to put a physical barrier in between the coffee you sip on throughout your morning and your laptop. Just in case! There's a plethora of keyboard covers on Amazon. Just double-check that you're ordering one that'll fit your laptop model! Also check out a "ghost" keyboard cover. Promising review: "I initially chose this for the aesthetic of the black and silver look, but it ended up being more than just a stylish accessory. It actually saved my laptop when I accidentally spilled something on it, providing great protection." — Tierra Smith Get it from Amazon for $6.48+ (available in 15 styles). 35. A wooden cord organizer that'll blend in with the rest of your living room furniture while keeping your stash of charging cords handy and away from the cats. I mean, it doesn't have to be pretty inside. But it sure beats buying replacement cords for the stuff you already have. LuxeDesigns is a small business that makes sustainable wood decor items for the home. Promising review: "This is a very nice box for cable management. I put it on the back of my couch for all of the various things we have plugged in, and it hides all the cords nicely. The quality is great. Keeps the cords organized well, and it's not too heavy. It has little magnets on the lid to keep it closed, but the magnets are not so strong that you can't easily open the lid with one hand." — Alyssa Fyffe Get it from Amazon for $44.97+ (available in five finishes). 36. A set of heavy-duty cord wraps to get your extension cords up and off the floor, where they can stay clean and in fighting shape for the next time you use them. They're also a great way to turn a blank garage way into a useful, organized space. Amazon Promising review: "I was sick of my cords and compressor hose hanging off of and on top of my table saw. I saw these on Amazon and have (or had) some available wall space in my workshop. What a great solution!" — LrngToFly Get a six-pack from Amazon for $16.99 (available in other sizes and quantities). 37. A gaming controller stand will keep your precious controllers tidy and ready for use. Each tier is adjustable and swivels so you can put a variety of controllers, headphones, and handheld consoles on there. Sally Elshorafa / BuzzFeed My colleague Sally Elshorafa has and loves this: "This small but mighty stand has made my life so much easier, and I'm not being dramatic. I have two little kids, including one especially grabby toddler, and we run everything through a PlayStation: TV, movies, streaming, gaming — you name it. So the controllers are in constant use and used to be constantly missing. My kids loved to grab them, press every button, or stash them in mystery locations. It was chaos. Sometimes we'd hide them ourselves to keep them out of reach, then forget where we put them. This stand solved all of it. Now the controllers have a dedicated home, the kids can't reach them, and bonus: it actually looks really good. I'm a huge fan." Get it from Amazon for $21.91+ (available in white or black). 38. A 4-in-1 vinyl record cleaner kit to keep your collection in the best shape possible so you won't doubt whether it's time to start pricing out another record player. Is it the stylus or the record? That's never a fun guessing game! Each kit includes an ultra-soft velvet record brush, bottle of cleaning liquid, stylus brush, and a storage pouch Promising review: "I've cleaned a dozen or so records with this and love it! The wood handle brush works great. It takes just two sprays of the spray to clean an entire side, and it cleans well. I recommend this for anyone that wants to preserve their collection and protect their stylus." — BobbyD87 Get it from Amazon for $22.95. Also check out some outer sleeves for your records to keep the outer record sleeves pristine, too! Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Business Insider
26-04-2025
- Business Insider
Your iPhone comes with a built-in white noise machine. Here are 3 more cool things you may not know it can do.
Apple took the world by storm with the iPhone in 2007, and its crown jewel is only getting more features that can be lifesavers — or just really cool. I upgraded from the iPod Touch to an iPhone 5 as a 13-year-old in 2012, so I consider myself a bit of an expert. Yet years later, my iPhone 14 Pro Max seems to be outpacing me with innovations. I've grown used to the old ways of manual functions, typing queries into the Safari search bar, and having to rely on my memory. As Apple introduces new features, I've picked up on the tools that I see every day — like sending voice notes over iMessage or searching for apps instead of looking for them in all of my folders. However, there are more obscure additions that I hadn't made use of. These days, top-of-the-line iPhones cost over $1,000, and Apple analysts have said they could become much more expensive if President Donald Trump follows through with the steep tariffs he wants to impose on China, the main hub for iPhone manufacturing. I decided it's time to get my money's worth out of my handset since I won't be getting an upgrade for a while. Here are four ways I'll be putting Apple's software to good use. Shortcut Automations Apple launched the Shortcuts app as part of iOS 12 in 2018. It was marketed as a time-saving app that could perform actions according to custom commands. I remember the "I'm Being Pulled Over" feature being a big deal in 2020. When activated it would begin recording your interaction with police during traffic stops, but that's the last I paid attention to Shortcuts. I perused the app again and found a number of customizable features that could come in handy. What's more, they can be automated. For a trial run, I made a command for my phone to automatically FaceTime my friend whenever he sent me the word "hey." It worked, though it's probably not a command he'd like me to keep on. You can use Shortcuts for things like: Turning on "Do Not Disturb" when you open a certain app. Sending a message when you leave a location. Changing your wallpaper every day. Voice Isolation Voice Isolation is one of my favorite iPhone features of this decade. Since its release in 2021, I've been singing its praises to anyone I talk to on the phone. In New York City, I find myself talking in a loud environment as soon as I step out of my door. Inside, my two dogs go wild with barking whenever someone gets too close to the windows. Voice Isolation, however, silences all of the fuss. When my best friends and I fell into the habit of group FaceTime calls, we discovered that we could isolate our voices and silence non-vocal background noise. So, when a ambulance whizzes by with a loud siren, my friends can still hear me recapping my day. You can enable it by pressing "Phone Controls" in the Control Center while you're on the phone. Clean Up Safari Tabs Automatically If you're an organized technology user, you probably don't need this. However, if you're like me, you're welcome. I like to leave my Safari tabs open as a way to keep track of places I want to visit, things I want to buy, and any other helpful sites that I might need to refer to. Naturally, many many tabs are never revisited again as I continue to add more. Eighty-nine tabs is modest compared to the 150+ that I've proven to be capable of. I'm hoping that will change now that I know I can set my tabs to automatically close after a period of time. I think I'll start with monthly tab closings — just to ease myself into the concept. Follow these steps to close all of your tabs: Settings > Safari > Close Tabs. Background Sounds The most zen discovery of the group is also the coolest. I've played rain sounds and white noise before by looking them up on Apple Music, but I learned that they've been built into my iPhone. Through the Settings app, you can turn on Background Sounds to hear calming sounds like the ocean, dark noise, or a crackling fire. The sounds will continue playing behind other media if you that setting toggled on. Follow these steps to enable Background Sounds: Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Background Sounds.
Buzz Feed
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
33 Newer Tech Products That Can Only Make Life Easier
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. When people see this cleverly-shaped toaster and tiny see-through air fryer in your kitchen, they're going to think you're a genius. 1. A dimmable flexible clip-on mushroom light so versatile that it'll become your Emotional Support Shroom — this gizmo clips to desks, cribs, bedside tables, and computer monitors to give an ambient, soft glow that's easy on the eyeballs when you're trying to focus. (Also, it's just so darn precious??) Reviewers especially love this lamp for small spaces, since it doesn't take up valuable surface area! Promising review: "I love the way the light looks and the many colors, but honestly I love the flexibility of the neck. I can manipulate it to fit the function of what I am doing. I have used it as reading light and mood light by the bed. I had no problem reading my book at night. I have used it as a task light to do arts and crafts. More recently, I have used it at work and it now has a permanent spot at my desk. The light was a great value for the money for me." — Terese Get it from Amazon for $35.99. 2. A two-slice slim toaster to fit virtually *anywhere* in your tiny kitchen, and to look gosh darn adorable doing it. Bonus — these long slots make it ideal for larger slices of bread, like your beloved sourdoughs. Psst — if you're looking to save space in your kitchen and don't want to sacrifice on aesthetic, check out Bella's matching line of compact, affordable kitchen appliances! Promising review:"The narrow width of this toaster helps free up real estate on my small countertop, plus it accommodates two slices of toast, English muffins or bagels as well as a regular width toaster. It comes in a beautiful teal color which I love. And the three toast levels ensure you don't burn food and the quality of the toast is just right — from light to brown. I highly recommend it!" — Joyce Hill Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four styles). 3. An iPhone 14 Pro Max privacy phone screen protector with some real "XOXO, Gossip Girl" vibes — when you tilt this gradient tempered glass protector, nobody will be able to snoop on what TikToks you're watching (or catch you texting your situationship mid-drinks 😬). There are options for the iPhone 14 Plus/13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, too! Promising review:"It's been about five months since I purchased this screen protector, and I have to say, that it's held up well. The screen is beautiful when the screen is off. I've had a lot of compliments on the screen protector, and after five months and few light drops, it hasn't cracked or gotten scratched up (minus a few wear on the screen like light scratches). Well made and overall, a great screen protector. Installation is pretty easy with the kit it comes with, and I still have the second unused that I may end up switching if at some point the screen actually cracks." — Timothy Jay Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.99. 4. An oh-so-snuggly Kindle, iPad, and phone lap pillow holder so you can stream content or read the latest fairy, dragon, and/or "dead girl found in the woods" book in the *ultimate* comfort. This can rotate and easily adjust the angle of the screen, and even comes with a little spot to hold a snack! Amazon Promising review:"I love everything about this! Easy to use! Works great for phones or Kindles! Decently priced, lightweight, and very sturdy! The soft pillow provides a comfortable lap experience while reading!" — Kimberly Get it from Amazon for $35.99. 5. A foldable smart walking pad that packs up so neatly you'll feel like a magician at the end of your walking sesh. This slim profile, remote-controlled treadmill even has super sensitive gravity sensors throughout to decelerate or accelerate if it senses you getting too close to back or front. This walking pad goes from 0.5mph to 3.75mph. Promising review: "Good, simple walking pad at a solid price point. It works well, and is easy to move and store. The folding mechanism functions well, and the wheels roll easily. Controlled relatively easily with the remote or app. Doesn't seem especially noisy, considering that it's a small treadmill. Very small footprint once it's folded and tucked away." — Joel Wills Get it from Amazon for $319.99 (clip the $80 off coupon on the product page for this price). 6. A 3-in-1 charging station so you can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, *and* AirPods all at the same time, like a lil' hub for them to juice up at the end of the day. This also functions as a night-light with three different brightness levels so you can read at night or gently wake yourself in the morning! Promising review: "I am very pleased with this purchase. It charges quickly. It has a sleek design that looks nice and not bulky on my bedroom night stand. The reading light is great because it functions well without disturbing my husband. Easy set up and customer service." — Carla Daniels Get it from Amazon for $39.99. 7. Plus a tiny 3-in-1 portable charger you can fold down to the size of a little macaron, but expand to charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time. If you have trips on the horizon or you're a busy human in general, you need to get yourself one of these adorable UFOs, fast. Promising review:"These are fabulous for travel — they charge three devices from just one USB port, especially [helpful] when frequenting hotel rooms. The first one is now permanently stationed bedside to help clean up the clutter, and this will go into my briefcase for future excursions. Compact, and effective!" — see2xu Get it from Amazon for $76.49 (available in four colors). 8. A wireless remote control outlet plug with a small remote that lets you turn devices on and off from across the room, whether it's a light fixture, a fan, a garbage disposal, or any other household electronic you don't feel like getting up or crouching down to turn on and off. You can even install the remote on the wall for easy access! Promising review: "Oh my goodness. This light switch is the best. Got it for my 89-year-old aunt to use with her nightstand light. I affixed the control button to her headboard of the bed. The push buttons are large and that makes it perfect. Thank you!" — Karla Get it from Amazon for $21.99. 9. A brand spanking new *mini* Kindle — it's faster, it's brighter, and more importantly, it's TEENSIER. The new size makes it easier to fit in the palm of your hand, easier to travel with, and a heck of a lot easier to pack in smaller clutches and purses when you're commuting. It's also glare-free and has a battery life that lasts for up to six weeks on a single charge. Check out a TikTok of the mini Kindle in action. Promising review:"This is such a great Kindle! It's lightweight, the perfect size for going in a purse or bag, and the matcha is SUCH a great color. I already have a Paperwhite SE that I love, so I decided to get this Kindle for travel purposes. The battery life isn't as great as my Paperwhite, but it still lasts me a while with daily reading! It fits perfectly in my hands and makes reading very comfortable. The only thing it is missing is the warm light option, but that is not a deal breaker for me. If you are looking for a lightweight and comfortable Kindle, this is the one for you." — Christine Heath Get it from Amazon for $109.99 (available in black and matcha, and with or without an ad lock screen). 10. A USB-rechargeable portable water flosser that gets the job done just as effectively without having to lug a planet-size device in your bag. A lot of reviewers love the small profile of this gizmo so much they use it as as every day one at home, too! Promising review: "Great travel product. It is exactly what I was looking for. Super portable to throw in my work bag and easy to put together. Love that it USB charges. Great combinations of water pressure." — MJ Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 11. A guided visual "breathing partner" you can use for meditation and calm to shift your mindset. This is designed to guide you through either the popular 4/7/8 or 5/5 "calming breaths" to help reduce stress and anxiety, using colors that fade in and out softly as cues. Bonus: it's kid friendly! Mindset is a small business that specializes in calming personal care and decor products. Promising review:"I started meditating over a decade ago. Intermittent in the beginning, progressing deeper, and finding new joys over time. With Breathing Buddha, the last thoughts have dropped away as counting breath always seemed to keep me conscious of, well, counting. Granted, I have always dropped the counting after a handful of breaths, but Breathing Buddha has made for a delightful transition as I realize it doesn't have to count at all. It is a lovely concept, well executed, and very easy to start using." — Lynn Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (available in two styles). 12. A super useful, delightfully cheap charging station end table, which features two outlets and two USB ports to power lamps and gadgets and charge your devices. Reviewers love this compact, lightweight piece for bedrooms and tight living room spaces that can use the extra outlets! Promising review: "Good for small spaces. I needed this end table for a smaller space next to my couch. It fits perfectly and I love that it has an outlet and USB ports. The bottom will also fit an 11-inch basket so I can store things in there if needed." — Darcy Neuman Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three colors). 13. A slim profile ink-free thermal Bluetooth printer you can boss around from your computer, phone, or tablet to quickly print black and white images on thermal paper — excellent for printing shipping labels, articles, or quick memos on the go. Travelers also love how ridiculously portable it is! Amazon Check out a TikTok of the portable ink-free Bluetooth printer in action. This requires thermal paper to operate — grab 100 sheets on Amazon for $18.69! Promising review: "This specific printer is lightweight but very sturdy. The app is super easy to use; it's got a media library that has layouts and other clipart styles. The printer is also relatively quiet and I have not had any issues with loading the paper straight, you just have to be dedicated to inserting the paper. Do not be super gentle with the paper or it will print on the paper crooked. Customer support is awesome and the quality if nice and worth the price, in my opinion. The paper, as stated in other reviews, is costly however I think not paying for ink evens it out." — Kapizanami Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (clip the $6 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in three colors). 14. A crossbody iPhone wallet that's a *much* more cost-effective solution than the $98 Bandolier version, with all the same cuteness and functionality. Amazon Promising review: "Bought with hesitation for traveling! Didn't think I'd like it that much but cannot believe how much I loved this thing! It looks like real leather and it's well made. Held my phone very snuggly. Lots of room in the wallet part. I got this for travel because I didn't want to have to carry a purse all day. This was amazing to have! It held my cash and cards and left me hand free which was sooo nice. The strap is long enough so you can talk on the phone comfortably with it still connected." — Dee Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in iPhone four sizes and four colors). 15. Ninja's new *portable* Crispi Air Fryer system, perfect for people with high foodie standards and a chaotic schedule. This "all-in-one system" cooks your food in the same container you eat from, so you can pop your meal into the air fryer, cook it, and either pack it for later or eat it right out of the container. Amazon, Check out a TikTok of the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer System in action. Each air fryer comes with the"PowerPod," two containers (a 4-quart and a 6-quart), and lids. The PowerPod has auto-shutoff and four modes: Max Crisp, Bake, Air Fry, and Recrisp. The "feet" are heat-safe, so you can prop it on any surface without worrying! Promising review: "I got my Ninja Crisper today and reheated some stuffed bread with feta cheese and spinach, and it did a wonderful job. I t was like it just came out of the oven the first time. Nice and crispy outside, but the inside heated just right. I love that the bottom glass can be covered with the lid it comes with. They come with a metal plate you can put in the glass bottom part, and it actually fits into the lid, so it doesn't get lost. The glass makes a difference in the taste, too. It is a great product and well worth it." — Jennifer Get it from Amazon for $179.99 (available in three colors). 16. An Apple-compatible locator tag that functions just like an AirTag, but at a more affordable price. Bonus — this even comes with a waterproof case, making it even more handy for keeping track of important objects (and even more important pets!!). Promising review: "Perfect tracker with a stylish touch! They function perfectly with the Apple Find My app, and I use them for my backpack, keys, and luggage. No more worrying about lost things thanks to the extremely accurate tracking and easy setup! I adore that I can rely on it to protect my AirTag in any conditions. This is the perfect tracker if you're an iOS user searching for something dependable, useful, and stylish! I give it 5 stars! Highly recommended!" — JoyfulGenius Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in six styles and in a four-pack). 17. Oxo's new compact Brew Rapid Brewer, aka the answer to any money-conscious coffee lover's prayers — this version is not only cheaper and more portable than comparable models on the market, but WAY faster making cold brew without compromising on flavor. I'm talking five minutes as opposed to overnight, like other pitchers take — and it doesn't need to be charged or plugged in. 🤯 Amazon You can use this to brew hot coffee *and* cold brew by adding coffee grounds to the top portion, tamping it down, letting it steep, and pumping into a carafe full of hot or cold water. Promising review: "Simple to use and cheaper than that other brand. This is about the best tasting coffee I have ever made at home. Easy to clean. Sturdy. Portable." — Alex Bonick Get it from Amazon for $39.99. 18. "Plaud," an AI voice recorder and notes generator that's basically a personal assistant that fits in your pocket. This gadget not only transcribes audio from meetings in real time, but uses ChatGPT to create summaries, minutes logs, and to-do lists based on the audio. Now, those meetings that couldn't be emails can get condensed into one! Amazon, This is also an EXCELLENT tool for students who want to summarize lectures! Promising review: "Love this product! Very user friendly, and the app is easy to navigate. Can transcribe and summarize meeting notes in a couple of minutes and allows you to choose what layout (meeting notes, transcript, mind map) you would like. Allows you to edit notes if needed and replay the meeting. This handy device can record phone calls. Just place it in the holder and attach to your phone, and switch the button to the phone option for those on-the-go phone conferences. Very helpful and convenient!!" — Rachele Get it from Amazon for $159 (available in two colors). 19. Birdie, an indoor carbon dioxide monitor that — bless her dramatic heart — flips over and "dies" if the air quality in your home goes down, prompting you to open a window or run an air purifier so you can breathe easier. Once Birdie is happy with the air quality again, she'll pop back up! Amazon Promising review: "Super easy to set up, and it works! We set ours up, and after charging it and mounting it, the bird fell down. We opened the windows, and about 10 minutes later, the bird went upright. People have commented how cool it look, going to buy as a gift for a family member as well." — M English Get it from Amazon for $149 (clip the $40 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in five styles). 20. A fast-heating straightener brush with four different temperature settings to get the job done fast, effectively, and as healthily as possible — the teeth are coated with keratin ceramic to protect hair and minimize breakage, and the curved comb shape makes sure you get *right* to the root. Amazon This is designed to work on all hair and curl types! Promising review: "I have fine curly hair and have always used straighteners, and they did okay, but never got down to the root of my hair. With typical straighteners my hair starts curling again by the end of the day. I am amazed at how well this did, and will never go back to any other straightener. My hair stayed straight all day and cut my hair straightening time in half. Amazing product and extremely affordable." — Twin tornadoes Get it from Amazon for $30.99 (available in five styles). 21. And a travel-size version of The Knot Dr. by Conair, which is an all-in-one hairdryer brush that looked at the mega-expensive Dyson AirWrap and said, "Game, set, MATCH." This affordable option works on all hair types so you can give yourself a full volumized blow-out at home in the fraction of the time it takes with an ordinary blow-dryer, without spending the big buckaroonies on expensive hair tools. Amazon Promising review: "Exactly what I needed and works great. I have a large brush dryer and took too much room when traveling. I was hesitant about buying a smaller one because my hair is very curly and didn't think it would work because of the lower watts. But it did! It's light, smaller, and will take up less room in my suitcase. I highly recommend it. Love it!" — Ana Estrella Get it from Amazon for $33.95. 22. A delightful aesthetic cord wrapper you can attach to your kitchen gizmos to neatly tuck the cords out of sight when they're not in use. These ones are especially precious because of the subtle scalloped edges (which also help keep the cords in place when they're wrapped)! Promising review: "I cannot stand cords and any sort of clutter. I have been looking for something like this product for a long time. They are super easy to use, functional, and have a cute design. I am very happy with them and hope they hold up well." — Lulu P. Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two colors and multipacks). 23. An electric travel kettle for all the tea, coffee, and oatmeal monsters out there who want instant, portable access to their lifeblood. People love this for at-home use when they're not traveling, too — it boils SUPER fast for quick cuppas, and has a small profile that makes it easy to put away. Promising review:"This gorgeous lil' portable kettle has been the best companion during all my travels this year! I drink a LOT of tea and am religious about making my special elixirs and healing potions every morning. I appreciate how quickly it heats up, and how long it keeps water hot. I have always followed the directions and use common sense when handling it, and have never had any issues with anything so far. Very satisfied with this purchase! Would highly recommend." — Sassy Mama Get it from Amazon for $27.53 (clip the 15% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in six colors). 24. A self-cleaning electric toilet brush to go full YEE! HAWWWW! on the grime in your toilet bowl. If you're dealing with hard water stains, this is an excellent way to get the toilet bowl sparkling again without having to scrub hard. When you put it away, the base will light up blue to let you know it's sanitizing the brush! Promising review: "I always have a ring in my toilet because I have hard water and this brush does a wonderful job of cleaning it right off! It is so easy to use and I love the blue light that automatically comes on after cleaning to get rid of bacteria. This brush actually makes cleaning toilets fun!" — Ashley Picard Get it from Amazon for $27.19 (available in white, black, and a two-pack). 25. Ray-Ban's Meta Smart Glasses, which are enabled with Meta AI to basically make you feel like you're an undercover operative living in the ~future~. These voice-enabled glasses can take pictures and videos from your "perspective" whenever you ask, so you can seamlessly take pictures of trips and still live in the moment. This also also a great tour guide — it can get information about your environment, scan QR codes, and take calls with tiny, discreet speakers. This was featured on Oprah's Favorite Things for 2024 — check out more of Oprah's past picks on Amazon's gift shop! Promising review: "I love them! I feel like a spy wearing these! They come in handy when I want to be hands-free! The sound quality is amazing! The video and picture quality is great!! 👍🏽 These are the best. besides, right now, I feel special because everyone is curious because I'm the only one I know that has them! Great product!" — Stillbeauty Get it from Amazon for $299+ (available in three colors). 26. A set of succulent-shaped outdoor lights to help light up your path when you get home at night *and* make your entry way so darn cute that it'll look like a family of fairies just moved into your attic. 27. Our Place's new Splendor Blender, a super strong, ridiculously beautiful personal blender perfect for making smoothies and shakes on the go — particularly because it comes with an adorable personal cup and drinking lid set. Also, a moment for this aesthetic, please?? Our Place never misses. Promising review: "This blender is perfect! It can be left on the counter because it is so pretty and it's super strong. Everyone loves to make their own individual smoothie in the house, it blends big frozen strawberries with no problem, and it's aesthetically lovely! We love it!" — Amazon Shopper 77 Get it from Amazon for $125 (available in four colors). 28. A vintage-inspired essential oil diffuser to waft calming scents through your space and add a subtle touch of ~quiet luxury~ by serving double time as decor. Amazon (According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA.) Promising review:"This really is a game changer for my space, it covers a really large area and smells so good. Plus this holds so much water. This is the perfect size to sit on the end table in the family room. You can hardly tell it's there, but when you, do it's a beautiful display." — Customer Get it from Amazon for $48.99 (clip the $9 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in two styles). 29. A moon lamp candle warmer so you can get all the celestial vibes *and* the coziness of a soothing candle wafting through your space (without worrying about an open flame)! Amazon Promising review:"I received this as a gift for my birthday and it looks absolutely beautiful. The heat level, timer, everything about it is amazing!!!!" — Kristen Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available as a regular candle warmer). 30. A stylish fitness smartwatch that's a chic, affordable, user-friendly version of all the tricked-out expensive ones that aren't half as cute anyway. This water-resistant watch not only takes calls and texts and monitors your sleep, but has 70 different activity modes for fitness tracking, including the ability to track your heart rate, steps, and calories for each workout. Promising review: "This watch is elegant and simple all at once. Can be worn with any genre of clothing. Easy to use and has all the sort after features. Love the sleep monitoring app. Great value at price point. Functions like expensive brands." — Barbara Hubbard Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three colors). 31. A portable, extendable power strip to save your technologically-dependent butt when you end up in a hotel with one (1) measly outlet. Even if it's an absurd distance from the bed, this will extend so your gadgets are all close by, and easily charge all of them at once. 32. A Wi-Fi–connected, voice-controlled Café Couture Oven with 14 essential cooking modes so you can air fry, CrispFinish, bake, broil, roast, and more, giving you so many truly elite cooking options that — gasp — you may never order takeout again?? Bless this near-sentient oven for doing all your bidding for you! Amazon This was featured on Oprah's Favorite Things for 2024 — check out more of Oprah's picks on Amazon's gift shop! Promising review: "I cannot say enough good things! Size perfect! Not too large, not too small, it's the Goldilocks of countertop ovens. And it's so pretty, too. Does everything you want it to do. After reading reviews about how people just hand wash the basket, I was skeptical, but I have to tell you, no matter what you cook in, it is soooo easy to hand wash and comes out looking new. The air fry option is truly the best I've experienced thus far, not to mention the other, like, 10 cooking options you have. The price is shockingly low for this beauty, and I cannot recommend it enough." — Karen Get it from Amazon for $328.96 (available in three colors). 33. A sleek waterproof smart sensor bathroom wastebasket so you can feel like you have magic germ-prevention powers when you're doing the otherwise boring task of throwing away your snot-filled tissues and used makeup wipes. Psst — this takes two AA batteries! Promising review: "Great little trash can. Easy to assemble — the three wooden legs are simple to attach. It fits well in small spaces. Lid opens and closes by a wave of the hand to the sensor located in front. Holds a grocery size bag. Very sturdy, and although it's lightweight, it does not look cheap. Great value for the money." — Anita Gordon Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in white and black and in multipacks). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Buzz Feed
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
31 Cool Things That'll Show You ~A Whole New World~
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · Tell me, Princess, when did you last let your heart decide... to treat yourself to some fun new products. 1. A HappyLight sunlamp with seemingly magical properties to help improve your energy levels and mood. It's a no-brainer buy for anyone who has become trapped inside a deep, dark cave after trying to snag a magical lamp out of it. Oops. Amazon Read more about sunlamps and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) at Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. Promising review:"I work from home at night. I never see the light of day during the winter. This light has been a joy to have and gives great light at my desk to work with, with the benefit of mimicking sun exposure. It's very easy to use and to replace bulbs." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (clip the $10 off coupon on the product page for this price). 2. Gradient tempered glass for your iPhone — it'll act as a privacy screen so the Nosy Nancy who sits in the cubicle next to you won't be able to see you're listening to a Disney hits soundtrack, will help filter blue light, protect your screen from scratches, and adds a little bit of *~flair~* to your phone in the process. Psst: Read more about the effects of blue light and eye strain at UC Davis Health and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Promising review:"I am so glad I ordered this privacy screen. It is perfect, easy on the eyes and aesthetically pleasing. My partner could not see my screen while seated next to me which I was thankful for since I was finishing up some last minute Christmas shopping." — Amazon Customer Get a set of two for the iPhone 14 Pro Max from Amazon for $18.99 (also available for iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro Max). 3. Mirrored cat-eye sunglasses I imagine Princess Jasmine would get a lot of use out of in sunny Agrabah. Plus, reviewers are actually obsessed with them — they have over 12,000 5-star ratings! They're reminiscent of styles designed by Dior but so inexpensive you won't bawl your eyes out if you accidentally sit on them. 😅 Promising review:"I love these. They remind me of my Dior glasses. They are adorable. They just look expensive, and apparently, they have polarization — good sun protection. They are very comfortable and functional." — Nicole Brennan Get them from Amazon for $14.99 (available in nine styles). 4. Laneige Lip Glowy Balm in a variety of delectable scents that'll *totally* take that kiss you're going to share with the street-rat-turned-prince to the next level 😘. Amazon Promising review:"I adore this gloss in all flavors. The feel is wonderful. It's not sticky or greasy. The scents are all lovely, and it gives the perfect amount of sheen. It's my go-to!" — Marci Jones Get it from Amazon for $19 (available in eight scents). 5. A NeeDoh "Dream Drop," a must-have sensory fidget toy for anyone who needs something to do with their hands when things get seriously tense between Aladdin and Genie. This lil' squish block is super satisfying to play with and reviewers love that it isn't sticky (no gross debris to try to clean). Schylling is a small business that specializes in modern and retro toys, games, and sets. Promising review: "Great, and I love that it has a tray to sit on. I love how firm this is to squeeze, and the slow release is really relaxing. The included dish is a great touch — it keeps it clean and gives it a dedicated spot to rest." — AZMOM Get it from Amazon for $7.75 (the color is either blue, pink, or purple, and it gets selected for you at random)! Check out the rest of the Needoh fidget toy options on their Amazon storefront! 6. "Plaud," an AI voice recorder and notes generator that uses ChatGPT to summarize audio — forget wasting another second handwriting a sticky note that'll only get lost in the bottom of your bag, never to see the light of day. You won't even need to manually open your Notes app to type up to-do lists! This tool is basically going to become the Iago to your Jafar, the Abu to your Aladdin, the Raja to your see where I'm going with this. Promising review: "Love this product! Very user-friendly, and the app is easy to navigate. Can transcribe and summarize meeting notes in a couple of minutes and allows you to choose what layout (meeting notes, transcript, mind map) you would like. Allows you to edit notes if needed and replay the meeting. This handy device can record phone calls. Just place it in the holder and attach it to your phone, and switch the button to the phone option for those on-the-go phone conferences. Very helpful and convenient!!" — Rachele Get it from Amazon for $159 (available in two colors). 7. Plus, a reusable smart notebook to seamlessly combine your love of handwritten notes with the ease of taking them digitally. (Here's to you, Rocketbook app!) As you write in this seemingly magical notebook, your notes will *also* be recorded in the app. Is it 2025 or 3025? This set includes the notebook, a Pilot Frixion pen, and a microfiber cloth to wipe it all away. Once wiped away, they'll be transported through cloud services with the Rocketbook app, which is available for both iOS and Android. Promising review:"Love my Rocketbook Fusion! I thought this looked cool, and so I ordered one. Then I joined a group on social media that is for owners of Rocketbooks, and my brain has been blown. There is soooooo much one can do with these notebooks! I love having it to take notes while I'm on a Zoom call for work. I am more engaged, and I process more when I'm taking notes in writing. I've always had stacks of notebooks. Small ones for different projects at work. Another for personal thoughts. Another for a nonprofit I'm on the board of. Of course a planner or two for good measure. Now I have one. One thin notebook. And several fun pens... Now I can meal plan, project track, journal, and take notes all in one place! Rocketbook also puts out some great videos with ideas on how to personalize the pages for your individual needs. Possibilities are endless!" — Nikola Sievert Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in two sizes and 14 colors). 8. A portable HP photo printer for anyone who has been super lazy about finishing up the album dedicated to their Disney vacation — no need to log onto another site to order photos or, gasp, go pick them up at an actual store. This gadget will promptly print all your pics directly from your phone, plus each photo has a sticky backing that'll make them easy to pop into a book. Promising review:"I was tired of running to the store for a few pictures and waiting for half an hour. This is what I decided to try, and it was super easy — a no-brainer. I loved it, and it didn't take much effort to make a project for my kids." — Monrudee kavan Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in five colors and as a starter bundle). 9. Venus Visage teeth whitening pens — apply it directly to your teeth, let it sit a minute or two, hum "Friend Like Me" for a bit (because this tool is DEFINITELY about to be considered a new bestie), and enjoy your fresh-looking pearly whites. You can use each pen about 20 times and should expect your teeth to lighten 4–8 shades. Promising review:"I have only used the two original pens that I purchased and can already see an improvement. I am older than 60 and drink coffee daily and red wine weekly." — vicki houska Get a two-pack from Amazon for $17.95. 10. A Dawn Platinum Powerwash dish spray that would be worthy of taking up one of your three Genie wishes — it comes in various delectable scents and works wonders on caked-on food and grease. All you have to do is spritz, let it sit, then rinse it off! Reviewers are obsessed with it — it has over 89,000 5-star reviews. (WOW!!!) I use this stuff constantly and can confirm it's fantastic. I use it on my frying pans and the grill pans from my griddler (which is ALWAYS a pain to clean). It loosens all the gunk and makes cleaning burnt bits and pieces much easier. It also really does smell incredible — very fresh and delightful! I recently swapped from the "fresh" scent to the "apple" one, and wow, it smells delicious. It also works great for removing stains on clothes (I've seen it remove coffee from a white tee with my very own eyes). Promising review:"This makes it so easy to keep my sink clear of dishes. I use it constantly throughout the day. Every time I use a dish, I give it a quick spray, wash it, rinse it, and put it in a dish drainer. It is wonderful. I wish it was a little cheaper as I'm constantly using it; other than that, I love it." — Linda W. Get a pack of four Amazon for $16.88 (available in four scents). 11. A pet hair remover with a unique patented brush design that'll let you invite guests to sit down without fear of them being covered head-to-toe in your dog's smelly hair (or tiger fur, if you're Princess Jasmine). ChomChom is a small business. Promising reviews:"I've had it in my possession for like two hours and I've cleaned everything. The couch, the blinds, the cat tree pad, the chair; I'm obsessed. I feel like this thing should win an award for being so awesome. It should be in raffle baskets, giveaways, and silent auctions for every event that highlights 'things cat people need.' It's better than those sticky rollers, it's better than the one-directional velvet wand thing that I always use the wrong way. It's the best." — Meowser Check out our ChomChom pet hair remover review for more deets! Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four colors). 12. Luigi's sink and drain plunger — a miniature tool you'll pat yourself on the back for buying when your bathroom sink finally exclaims, "I'VE HAD IT WITH YOU AND YOUR HAIR SHEDDING!" I can only imagine this would be a regular argument between Aladdin and Jasmine — she arguably has the most fabulous Disney Princess hair. Please note how hard I'm trying not to make a Super Mario Bros. plumbing joke right now. Promising review:"Y'all, this thing is amazing! My kitchen sink was completely clogged for four days. I've been trying to clear the drain with a different sink plunger that I already had and it didn't do diddly squat. I was about to give up and call a plumber. Then I decided to order this. It completely cleared the drain in like three minutes. So then I decided to take it to the bathroom sink that had been draining extremely slowly, and within a minute, I had the water running so quickly and smoothly again. I got the small one, and it's the perfect size for kitchen and bathroom sinks." — JNeen Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 13. A rapid egg cooker with the ability to make hard-boiled eggs, poached eggs, scrambled eggs, and omelets — which is about two more kinds than I know how to make on my own. Shh, don't tell anyone I'm about to rely on this gadget to make it seem like I know how to cook. With over 101,000 5-star reviews, you certainly can't go wrong. Promising reviews:"We bought this in 2020. Used it almost every day without any issues, and finally, after three years, it's time to replace it. Such an amazing product to last so long." — Shal Check out our deep dive into the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker here. Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in two sizes and 10 colors). 14. A veggie chopper because none of us have time to cry at the club anymore — and by "club," I mean your kitchen, and by "us," I mean myself (I'm reserving it for when Aladdin sets Genie free at the end of the movie). Anyways, this baby will dice up anything you throw in it at record speed. Chop, chop! Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets. Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. Promising review:"Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food, and it has a generous container." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $29.97 (available in four colors). 15. A microwave pasta cooker that'll provide you with perfectly al dente noodles with the least effort possible — add some butter and parm to those babies, plop yourself in front of the couch, hit "play" on the "Prince Ali" scene, and dig in. 🍝 Promising review:"I don't want to get all gushy over a pasta maker, but man...I really love this gizmo! I like spaghetti with normal Prego-type sauce or sometimes just with butter and Romano cheese sprinkled on. But I'm lazy and impatient, and I don't like things that take a long time to make, with a bunch of steps and a big cleanup afterward. The Fasta Pasta is perfect for me. I get the exact amount of correctly-measured spaghetti; it's faster than boiling water in a big pot then having to watch and stir the pasta; the pasta comes out perfectly cooked every time; and the cleanup is a snap." — Smilin Sam Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 16. A COSRX reparative snail mucin essence whose creation might actually have been someone's wish from an all-powerful sorcerer — it soothes damaged skin, repairs dark spots, absorbs quickly, and will leave your face feeling delightfully moisturized. Promising review:" I have used so many products to help with my dry, red, and inflamed skin. During the winter, it is so hard to keep my skin moisturized throughout the day. Within two days, I saw such a huge difference. So calming and gives you a nice, moisturized glow. I feel so much better knowing my skin is healing. I will use this in my routine for the rest of my life!" — Christina A. Get it from Amazon for $18.99. 17. I Dew Care's "Tap Secret" mattifying powder shampoo — it's benzene-free, comes in five hair colors, and will be your savior when, oops, you've overslept again before work because you stayed up late watching '90s Disney movies again. Sleepyhead? Certainly not you!!! The powder-based dry shampoo works just like spray formulas — apply to the area you want to refresh and then shake out the excess powder with your fingertips or a brush. Promising review: "This stuff works better than Batiste at absorbing oil. I have very wavy, fine, greasy hair, and I can go an additional day without washing it now." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $18 (available in six shades). 18. A tea tree oil body wash jam-packed with mint, aloe, and tea tree soap to help moisturize skin and soothe common skin irritations (not to mention it also smells DELIGHTFUL thanks to the addition of jojoba oil, coconut oil, and olive oil). Here's to hoping they're selling this in the Agrabah markets so Jasmine can get her hands (literally) on it. Read more about tea tree oil and how it can help with acne from Mayo Clinic Promising review:"I have been struggling with tinea versicolor for over a year now and have not found anything to soothe the itching/pain that comes with it other than this. I have only been using the body wash for about a week, and it's made an enormous difference! I have tried prescription creams, medicated lotions, etc., but I have never had results like this! Such good stuff. 10/10 recommend" — Blackburn's Get it from Amazon for $13.77. 19. Mighty Patch hydrocolloid stickers that'll save you when a big ol' pimple pops up the night before the date you've been excited about all week (and you SHOULD be — it's with that cute guy from the market who flies around on a magic carpet with his pet monkey!). BuzzFeed editor Amanda Davis is a fan. "I've tried various (countless 😅) pimple patches in the past, and Mighty Patch definitely takes the cake. I stick it on and honestly forget that it's even there. The adhesive is strong, so it stays on during my tossing and turning at night, but I often wear it during the day, too! I work from home, and it's not noticeable during my video calls, which I truly, truly appreciate. For more deets, check out my full Mighty Patch review!" Hero Cosmetics is an Asian woman-founded brand and home of The Mighty Patch. Ju Rhyu launched the brand in 2017, which has evolved with products such as cleansers, toners, nose strip Mighty Patches, and more! Promising review:" Using this product has been a game-changer. It's as if the adhesion of it literally pulls all of the bad stuff from the spot, and you'll know when it's time to remove it when it turns up white on your sticker — so easy to remove, and my spot has gone drastically down. I'm on my fourth box, or maybe fifth? They're my go-to at the slightest spot I get to try to nip it in the bud. Might I add that my hormonal cystic acne spots have been majorly suppressed by these — as soon as I feel one coming on, I take a hot washcloth to the area and put a sticker on overnight for a couple of nights, and the deep underneath, feeling of that spot is gone. I love these so much, and you will too." — Deborah Hart Get a pack of 36 stickers from Amazon for $11.69. 20. A LilyAna Naturals eye cream designed to decrease puffiness and dark circles, so if you've been up far too late crying over the fact your dad says you must marry a prince, this cream will be there for you come morning. LilyAna Naturals is a small business! Promising review:"I have been using this daily for about eight months now. I am 60-years-old. It reduced the puffiness and bags under my eyes. I am Sicilian and have dark circles. It has brightened up my eye area. I am very surprised as I have paid much more for eye creams that have done so much less. I recently had precancerous cells removed at the bridge of my nose. After healing, I was left with a dark scar. The dermatologist told me that it would heal over time. Since I began to apply this eye cream, the mark has almost disappeared entirely. I shop constantly from Amazon. This is the first time that I have taken the time to write a review. That's how impressed I am with this product. If you decide to purchase this, you won't be sorry." — Lynda M. Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes). 21. A pack of Biodance overnight collagen masks that'll work harder than Aladdin trying his best to impress Jasmine as Prince Ali. Apply it before you hit the hay to reap the benefits (firmer skin, more elasticity, minimized pores) while you dream. Most reviewers recommend doing this treatment once per week. Promising review: "Caught wind of this on TikTok and decided to give it a whirl. Honestly, it's pretty solid! It really makes my skin look tight and shiny like I just came out of a professional facial. It's an overnight mask, so yeah, it does have to stay on for a while, which is a bit of a hassle, but the payoff? Totally worth it. My skin feels more elastic, and the pores look minimized, too. If you don't mind the long wear time, this mask could be a game changer for your skincare routine!" — Nala Get a set of four from Amazon for $19. 22. A winged eyeliner stamp because you and I know you simply don't have the time (or patience) to try and flawlessly recreate Princess Jasmine's look. Let this baby do the work for you so you can move on to other finding a genie to grant you three wishes. 😅 Promising review:"Let me start by saying this isn't my first cat eye rodeo. I've tried the taping method, normal liquid liner, plastic winged stamping devices, stencils, all of it! Well, this gem arrived, and I immediately had to try it out, all while laughing at how terrible this would probably turn to my surprise, I put the left cat eye on first, and it was perfect. I thought this was a fluke and did the right it came out clean and perfect! I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE BEEN ABLE TO DO A CAT EYE IN UNDER 10 MINUTES, LET ALONE THE TWO MINUTES THIS TOOK TO DO! There were no sloppy streaks that I had to touch up or anything you would expect. Just a clean, crisp line. I can now do a cat eye EVERY day and look/feel like a badass. Everyone can think I spend hours doing my makeup in the morning." — LadyMeow Get it from Amazon for $14.98 (available in three sizes and a combo pack). 23. A breathtaking essential oil diffuser you'd likely find in The Cave of Wonders a la Aladdin. It's so gorgeous Jafar would probably try to steal it for himself. (According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA.) Promising review:"This really is a game changer for my space. It covers a really large area and smells so good. Plus, this holds so much water. This is the perfect size to sit on the end table in the family room. You can hardly tell it's there, but when you do, it's a beautiful display." — Customer Get it from Amazon for $48.99 (clip the $9 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in two styles). 24. Beckham Hotel Collection bed pillows I bet Aladdin and Abu would've appreciated having them on hand when they were sleeping in their rock-hard hideaway. They didn't — but you can certainly pick 'em up to comfortably enjoy your umpteenth viewing of the movie. Promising review:"I purchased them two years ago. They are the most wonderful and comfy pillows I've ever had. When I read the reviews saying they washed up badly, I was ready to buy new ones. Lo and behold, I washed them and dried them in the dryer, and they turned out great. I just have the older type stackable washer and dryer set, not large, just regular sized. I put both pillows in the washer on gentle, then put both pillows in the dryer. I ran the dryer on medium heat and ran the cycle several times, just to make sure. I'm happy they turned out so well 'cause I love these pillows!" — T. Rune Get a set of two from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in Standard/Queen or King sizing). 25. SweatBlock wipes Aladdin certainly could've used after dodging palace guards left and right — and all for some bread! These babies are prescription strength and designed to take on hyperhidrosis, nervous sweating, and hormonal sweating. Amazon This stuff is VERY strong, so if you have sensitive skin, consider doing a spot test before going all-in. Promising review: "For anyone who might be skeptical, please allow me to put you at ease. If you have hyperhidrosis, meaning it can be 9 degrees outside and you're still sweating under your arms, this product has the potential to change your life. I would sweat THROUGH a sports coat before noon. Enter the Sweat Block product. I've had it for three weeks, and it is life-changing. I DO NOT sweat under my arms anymore. I'm still on the original box that I bought three weeks ago. I had to write a review after I was cleaning the garage today in 85-degree heat. I was sweating through my shirt on my back — BUT NOT MY UNDERARMS. It is amazing!" — Frosty McGee Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $19.99. 26. A back pain relief gel pack you can wear hot *or* cold for anyone who feels it is way too soon in their life to constantly be muttering "ouuuuuch, my back!" (I'm talking to YOU, fellow '90s kids). Reviewers swear by it for help with relief of lower back, sciatic, coccyx, and tailbone pain — might as well give it a try, right? Amazon, Each of these comes equipped with two gel packs, so you can alternate between hot and cold whenever you need! Promising review: "This was perfect for my sore back. It comes with two inserts. That is nice because I was able to keep one in the fridge and the other to warm up in the microwave. The belt they go in works great for lower back pain. I could wear it at work when my back was bad." — Brandie Collins Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 27. A "Cup Cozy Pillow" to prevent your drinks from spilling all over your remote when you crack up laughing at the Genie's hilarious impressions — it has not one, not two, not three, not four, but FIIIIIIIVE cup holder spots available! Amazon Cup Cozy Pillow is a small business that specializes in family-friendly snack and drink organizers. Check out a TikTok of the Cup Cozy Deluxe Pillow in action. Promising review:"This thing is great! I'm home on maternity leave with my new baby and spend most of my time on the couch under a sleeping baby. This product makes it easy for me to keep my drinks, remote, etc., close by, even with dogs running around. It's a little more expensive than I would have liked, but it works, and I love it, so money well spent!" — Amber Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in nine colors). 28. The Wand, a handheld filter designed to remove the histamines and sulfites in alcohol that may trigger headaches and hangovers. This lil' gadget will have you singing out "a whooooole new woooooorld" the morning after a wine-soaked Disney karaoke night. PureWine is a small business! Read more about sulfite allergies and wine at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:"OMG!!!! This works. I love wine, but have terrible allergies to the histamines, sulfites, and preservatives in wine. I actually use one wand for two glasses of wine. I was very skeptical, but it works like a dream! Thank you, PureWine. This is really a breakthrough for me." — Penny Froh Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.98. 29. A Kitsch heatless curling set — wrap your hair into it before hitting the hay, remove it when you wake up, and then stare at yourself and your Disney Princess hair. It's as easy as that — no heat needed! Kitsch is a small business! Promising review:"I was thoroughly impressed at how well this worked!!! My daughter has very long thick hair and I did not honestly expect this to work as well as it did!!! I am now going to purchase one for myself!!! Highly recommend!!!!" — Steven Schoorens Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in nine styles). 30. The JVN no heat air dry cream if you accidentally spent your morning watching Aladdin sequels and no longer have the time to sit with a hair dryer — this can be used on damp or dry hair to help transform your look from frizzy to fabulous. Promising review:"After 20+ years of trying to find a product to help me manage my curly hair, Jonathan Van Ness has done it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this product. First, it smells absolutely amazing and makes me feel like I am using a high-quality, salon-quality product. I love how well it manages frizz and how soft it makes my hair feel." — Samantha Laquinta Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in two sizes). 31. And a weighted eye mask that'll give your tired eyes the relaxing treat they deserve after a long night of cruising around in the sky on a magic carpet. Sweet dreams, eyeballs. You've earned a break. Amazon Promising review: "Love these. These are soft and very comfortable, and they seriously black out every bit of ligh t. I love them. I would highly recommend. I'll probably never sleep without them again." — AJ Get a pack of two from Amazon for $16.99 (available in seven sets). Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
