Written by Rob Waugh, Dailymail.Com Technology Correspondent
Updated February 26, 2023 23:26, February 27, 2023 13:51
You might not think you can buy electronics on Amazon for $50, but you’d be wrong.
From cat entertainment systems to neon bathroom lights and “smart eye masks,” online marketplaces are full of weird and wonderful bargains you never knew you needed.
Who actually buys the weirder stuff here? Although questionable, many of these are described as “gifts,” so perhaps the recipient is just grateful they didn’t get socks.
Read 14 of the best tech gadgets you can buy for under $50 on Amazon.
Bluetooth “smart” eye mask ($26.99)
Who wouldn’t want to wear a glowing mask while sleeping?
At $26.99, Zumusen is an absolute bargain.
The eye mask pairs with your tablet or smartphone via Bluetooth and allows you to listen to podcasts and music playlists late at night.
The three-dimensional three-dimensional design also has excellent light blocking properties.
You can also use white noise or nature sounds to calm your mood, as it comes with 8 relaxing sounds.
Buy here.
Feed and chat with your pets from anywhere ($41.99)
This Wi-Fi enabled KaloKen cat feeder connects to your smartphone, so you can set and monitor mealtimes and talk to your cat while you’re on the go.
You can record a 20-second “meal call” that plays when food is dispensed.
Buy here.
Bluetooth Garden Torch Speaker ($49.99)
Who doesn’t love a garden torch? Who doesn’t love a Bluetooth speaker? Who wouldn’t want a gadget that elegantly combines the two?
This Bluetooth torch speaker provides 10W audio and is iP65 water resistant, so you can leave it outdoors.
It’s also a handy flashlight.
It can be hung or planted in the ground using stakes.
Buy here.
Cat Laser Entertainment System ($16.03)
This cute automatic laser toy takes all the hassle out of making your cat chase a laser pointer.
When activated, a laser is aimed across the room while your pet follows a dot of light across the floor. The fun is endless.
It’s powered by 4 AA batteries and has a 15-minute timer so your cat won’t spend all day chasing bolts.
Lightsaber chopsticks ($11.97)
These chopsticks are powered by a camera battery and illuminated with red and blue LEDs, making them ideal for both Jedi and Sith Lords.
The BPA-free plastic saber is food safe and turns on at the touch of a button.
Buy here.
Hamburger phone ($15.87)
We’re not sure who the target market is for this hamburger-shaped landline phone, but it’s certainly eye-catching.
Features are pretty barebones, with a redial button and an LED busy light.
Buy here.
Motorized paper airplane ($19.99)
Have you ever looked at a paper airplane and thought, “I wish it had a motor?”
If so, Amazon has your back.
PowerUp 2.0 uses electric motors and propellers to provide up to 30 seconds of flight time.
Buy here.
Lights that light up when you clap ($21.99)
Who needs Alexa? The Clapper light system claims to be the original home automation system. This is a wall plug that lights up when you clap.
You can also clap once for one appliance and twice for another appliance. Or you can set it to clap when you hear a sound (for example, when you’re out and about).
Buy here.
Pritom 7 inch tablet ($49.99)
You can’t get an iPad for that kind of money, but the Priton Tronpad 7-inch Android offers great value for money.
It runs Android 11, offers Google Play Store for app downloads, and has a 6-hour battery life.
Buy here.
Toilet lighting ($13.88)
These toilet lights use motion sensors to add LED light to your nighttime toilet visits. There are 16 LED color options.
The manufacturer suggests “adding fun and excitement” with color changing modes.
The motion sensor has a sensitivity of 160 degrees and is completely waterproof.
Zingbird Wireless Earphones ($29.99)
There are a surprising number of earphones for sale under $50 here, but don’t expect big name brands.
Zingbird offers up to 60 hours of playback time (earbuds last about 5 hours). It has a battery display so you can see how much time you have left.
In addition to wireless charging, charging via USB-C is also possible.
Buy here.
Floating Photo Frame ($26.99)
What better way to show that you really love someone than by displaying their photo in your front room, suspended in the air and illuminated by LED lights?
That’s the promise of this photo frame that uses magnets and LED lighting to suspend a single photo.
Buy here.
Portable neck fan ($22.99)
Feeling a little warm? Amazon is here to help with this USB rechargeable portable neck fan that is battery powered and lets you cool your fan anywhere.
It has 3 wind speeds and is powered by a 2400mAh battery that allows you to work for up to 8.5 hours between charges.
Cat tracking collar ($15.99)
It’s one of life’s great mysteries. What does a cat actually do all day? You can answer that by attaching her AirTag to your cat.
Apple’s AirTag system allows you to track your cat’s location via BlueTooth. The collar is designed to not fall or dangle.
Buy here.
canned beer bluetooth speaker
It may have been an unfortunate name during the pandemic, but this Corona beer speaker lets you listen to music while rooting for your famous drink.
It has Bluetooth and an Aux-in cable so you can connect it to non-Bluetooth devices such as PCs.
Buy here.
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