Here I bring you a selection of the weird gadgets and gear that I’ve come across this year that I’ve found to be surprisingly useful. I mean, I never knew that battery-heated jackets were a thing before this year!
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Check out our ZDNet Recommends directory or Holiday Gifts hub for some more inspiration. This is perfect not only for people who have to be out and about in the cold for work, but also for those who have a dog that needs walking no matter the weather, or who just enjoy nature no matter what the weather. And prices start from $7! This lightweight yet super tough titanium adjustable wrench is at home both on a desk or a toolbox.
18/8 stainless steel made with kitchen-grade stainless steel, so they’re puncture- and rust-resistantDishwasher safe because no one needs more work to doThick gauge steel makes for stronger, more durable drinkware to resist dents and dingsDouble-wall vacuum insulation keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot until the last sipNo sweat design say adios to damp or frostbit fingers
This unique worry coin is upcycled from a discarded bowling ball. They have shaped them with one concave side for maximum satisfaction when holding between forefinger and thumb. Each Bowling Ball Worry Coin will have unique colors and patterns.
Finger friendly designFeatures a high-tech ceramic blade that’s almost as hard as diamonds; lasts longer than steel and never rustsNon-Slip Rubberized Finish with Built-in Magnet and Key-Ring HoleCutting tool that’s quick, easy, and safe1% of Slice sales are donated to fund Autism research at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital - Stanford University
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