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Black Friday tech gifts under $100
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Sebastián Astiazarán López
Tech gifts that punch above their price, all under $100 and even better on Black Friday. Stuff I'd actually use or give to a friend.
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Audio
 
Smart home
 
Everyday carry

Audio

Speakers and earbuds that sound great without the premium price.

 
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Pocket-sized, loud enough for a desk or a picnic and it survives splashes. A safe gift for almost anyone.
JBL Go 4 - Ultra-Portable
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Noise cancelling that is surprisingly good for the price, with a long battery life. My pick for the commute or the gym when AirPods Pro are too much.
Soundcore by Anker Space A40 Wireless NC
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Over-ear ANC with about 40 hours of battery for well under $100. Great for focus at the desk or long flights.
Soundcore by Anker Q30 Hybrid ANC Headphones
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Smart home

Cheap upgrades that make the house a little smarter and safer.

 
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Great for timers, music and controlling lights without reaching for my phone. An easy first smart-home gadget, especially on sale.
2022 Echo Dot 5th Gen Smart Speaker | Charcoal
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Cheap way to check on the apartment or a pet while I am out. Setup took me a few minutes.
Blink Mini - Compact Indoor Smart Camera
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Turn lamps and chargers on a schedule or by voice. Four-packs go on sale a lot, so wait for the deal.
Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini 15A
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Easy way to make a desk or TV corner feel finished, and the app controls are simple. Cheap and fun on sale.
Govee Smart RGB LED Strip Lights 65.6ft
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Everyday carry

Small gadgets that live in my pocket, bag or desk and get used daily.

 
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Slim enough to forget in my bag and it charges my phone about twice. The one I grab for travel days and long shifts.
Anker Power Bank, 10000mAh Portable Charger
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Clipped to my keys and gym bag so I stop wasting ten minutes looking for them. Works great if you are on iPhone.
Apple AirTag (2nd Generation)
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Tiny GaN charger that fast-charges my phone and even a tablet. I like keeping one in the bag and one by the bed.
Anker Nano Phone Charger
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Quiet clicks, slim body and it works on pretty much any surface. A cheap upgrade for a laptop setup or a gift.
Logitech Pebble M350 Wireless Mouse
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