10 Interesting Amazon Gadgets You Can Get For Under $50

Whether you're looking for a gift or just looking to engage in some retail therapy, sometimes finding a little, affordable gadget can be just what you need. Well, worry not because we have curated a list of 10 interesting Amazon gadgets that you can get for under $50 for just such an occasion. Whatever your reason for buying them, these gadgets will serve their purpose well.

Even if you don't necessarily need them, most of the gadgets in the list are pretty useful and will only bring convenience to your life, so purchasing them won't exactly be a bad decision. After all, while there are plenty of little-known gadgets on Amazon, they don't all make your life easier. We picked these products based on user reviews and purchases in the last month to ensure that each of them is worth the penny, whether you're buying them individually, or paired up with whatever related accessories they may have.

Perfectly cooking meat is not a beginner's task — you need to hit exactly the right temperature, at the right time so that it is neither undercooked nor overcooked. If you're struggling to nail it, this meat thermometer is here to save the day. This invention from Culina Tech lets you measure the internal temperature of the meat and provides you with an estimated cooking time until the meat is perfectly tender.

Insert the probe into the meat and connect it to your smartphone. This way, you can monitor the meat's temperature anywhere around the house with no wires lingering along the way, and take out the meat as soon as you receive an alert that it is ready. Besides, you can use the probe under various cooking conditions, like rotisserie, grill, oven, smoker or even the deep fryer, with no worries of damage.

Taste aside, the food safety experts also recommend cooking meat to a safe minimum internal temperature to ensure all the harmful bacteria and microorganisms are gone and do not pose a risk to your health in the form of food poisoning. Hence, this food thermometer should stay at your side when preparing meat dishes. And it should also go without saying that cooking meat to the right temperature retains its juicy and tender texture, giving each bite a load of flavorful goodness. Get your hands on the CulinaTech Wireless Meat Thermometer on Amazon for just $32.39.

Opening jar lids can be a real chore sometimes, especially when you are working around the kitchen and your hands are wet or greasy. Glass jars, specifically, have difficult-to-open lids, often made of tin or aluminium. And these kinds of jars are very common as well, containing everything from olives and pizza sauce.

For such instances, Emson came up with a brilliant product — an automatic jar opener. There is no rocket science behind its operation. All you have to do is set the jar opener on top of the lid, press the button and watch the magic happen. This electric wonder has two vice grips that will adjust according to the lid's size, and the higher torque power will undo the toughest of jar seals.

But why would you need this special jar opener when your hands can perform the task just fine? Not everyone is good at opening jars — for people suffering chronic conditions like from osteoarthritis, rotating stubborn lids can be nothing less than a nightmare. Plus, if you have elderly people around the house whose strength has deteriorated with age, this can make for a great gift for them. The Robotwist Automatic Jar Opener can be bought on Amazon for just as little as $19.99 after a massive 33% discount on its original price.

Light does not always reach the innermost parts of a machine or a car's engine when you are stranded in the middle of nowhere with your car refusing to start. With the Daxiongmao Endoscope Camera, that problem is in the past, thanks to the eight adjustable LED lights fitted onto the camera cable that brighten up the target area. Pair this with its wide-angle view feature and a fine video quality of 1080p, and you receive a clear, well-lit output on the screen to inspect even the tiniest of malfunctions in your tools and machines.

Besides, it is designed with an IP67 waterproof rating so you can use it with no worries of water damage for plumbing and tank inspections as well. Moreover, the endoscope camera has an 8-millimeter lens and a 16.5-foot bendable snake cable to pass through tiny spaces. So, use it to get a peek into difficult areas that cannot be viewed with the naked eye.

There's no need to connect the camera with a smartphone for it to work. Plus, the ergonomic design further aids in the easy use. Hold the camera in one hand and control all the buttons with the same hand while you use the free hand for other important tasks during the inspection. The Daxiongmao Endoscope Camera is up for grabs on Amazon for $33.99.

You've probably never seen a cellphone stand with this many features. The TechGlow Foldable Stand could be a must-have gadget if you're hooked to your phone most of the day, watching videos and movies.

Everyone eventually gets tired of holding their phone in your hand for an extended period, which makes this the foldable stand a convenient solution. Fit your smartphone into the holder, adjust the viewing angle for your comfort, and enjoy the videos. The phone mount has an adjustable height, and you can place the phone both ways — vertically or horizontally — depending on what you plan to do. This also comes in handy when you want to follow makeup or cooking tutorials and holding the phone in one hand becomes frustrating.

That's not all. The stand also offers speakers that can be connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth to enjoy uninterrupted HD sound quality, no matter how far away your phone is set. The plus point? You can also use these as external speakers with your laptop or other devices via aux cable.

This interesting gadget has more perks. Free your mind from the worry that your phone's battery will run out in the middle of a video. It has a 5,000 mAh Bluetooth speaker power bank to charge your phone while you are immersed in watching. You can get the TechGlow Foldable Cellphone Stand on Amazon for $32.99.

The Eye Massager from Latumab is a storehouse of comfort and relaxation. This product looks like a VR mask, but instead of transporting you into a digital world, it brings a world of soothing effects to your eyes and upper face.

The device is equipped with heating pads that produce a soothing temperature of 104-107 degrees Fahrenheit around your upper face, paired with soft vibrations and compressions that target just the right pressure points for a relieving massage experience. Consequently, using this massager after a long, hectic day can help with insomnia and headaches and alleviate pressure off your muscles for a stress-free sleep.

Wear the massager on your face, turn it on, and select from the five different modes. The Beauty mode enables heat and music, while the Sleep mode brings compression and music. For a combination of compression, heat and music, put on the Clear mode. The Vitality mode produces vibrations, compression and music. To enjoy all four features together, go for the Automatic mode. Oh, and where does that music come from? Directly from your favorite playlist by pairing the device with your smartphone. 

One thing we should mention here is that this electric heat massager is not recommended if you have undergone eye surgeries or have any other eye-related problems. The massager is made with Protein PU Leather that is breathable, easy to clean, and rests gently against your skin. The Latumab Eye Massager is available for $32.99 on Amazon.

The carefully crafted design of the Amazon Echo Pop will only enhance the look and appeal wherever you choose to place it. Available in four different colors, the smart speaker will let bring all the features of Amazon's Alexa virtual assistant to a room without clashing with the theme.

Pair the speaker with your smartphone and command Alexa to play whatever audio you want, be it podcasts, music or anything else and enjoy the crisp and surreal sound quality in the room. What is even better is that the Echo Pop can control any smart device around your house. The microphone feature lets you ask Alexa to perform any action throughout your house with simple voice commands, so you can control your smart lights and appliances on the go.

Oh, and do remember one thing — to activate Alexa and make it perform tasks, you've got to say its name. Without the mention of "Alexa," the device won't start listening to you — the blue lights on the Echo Pop indicate that the assistant is currently listening.

This Alexa-compatible gadget also comes to your support for everyday tasks, like setting up reminders, alarms, hands-free calling and more. And no, it doesn't cost a fortune, but only a little amount of $29.99 for the Amazon Echo Pop. Furthermore, you can also bundle it up with a Shelf Wall Mount for $44.98.

Locking the doors and windows isn't always enough to dispel the fear of your house getting robbed — after all, many burglars are smart enough to figure out when you aren't home and how to pick a lock. However, this FakeTV Burglar Deterrent Device will bamboozle them into thinking that someone is always home. 

The device mimics the light output of a 40-inch HDTV and projects the light onto your house's windows or curtains so it appears to any outsider that someone is home and watching TV. To give this a more believable look, the device has different light effects, such as scene changes, fades, and flicks to ensure that the lights are not stagnant.

There are 12 bright LEDs fitted into the device, which only consumes the power equivalent to a normal nightlight, so leaving it on while you're on vacation won't weigh heavy on your electricity bill. With this device, there are no demands for a Wi-Fi connection, downloading a separate app or annoying software updates every other day. Simply plug it in, turn it on, and set the timer to when you want the device to start functioning.

Plus, the charcoal color and compact size make it possible to camouflage the device easily on your shelf or table without anyone noticing it much. The projection is so realistic that it doesn't necessarily have to face the window directly, but any direction would do and make it look convincing enough from the outside. Amazon offers this FakeTV Burglar Deterrent at $39.95.

The Zippo FireFast Bellows lets you sustain fires by providing ample oxygen to them. Using this battery-operated bellows will eliminate the efforts and struggles brought by handheld fans traditionally used to fan the flames. This is a great tool for starting and maintaining a campfire, and it'll be helpful for fireplaces, barbecues, and charcoal grilling as well.

It has impeller-style fan vents to ensure sufficient airflow for the fire to ignite, and it's lightweight, with a non-slip grip and an ergonomic design to fit into your hands and stay there.

With a flame-retardant nozzle, you can closely point the bellows right toward the fire with no worries of it catching fire itself or becoming hot quickly. Ideally, direct the bellows from different directions and distances to quickly stoke the fire and ensure every small kindling is lit up. Moreover, it has a one-touch operation for seamless use with no technical configurations or unnecessary connections. The Zippo FireFast Bellows gadget costs $24.00 on Amazon.

A portable robot-shaped USB charger with two USB-C ports and one USB-A port, that you can carry with you wherever you go. To stir things up, the LED screen displays different expressions to indicate the current battery level of the connected device. For instance, a sad face if the battery is low and a happy face for a charged battery. Hence, you don't have to constantly tap the phone again and again to evaluate the charge levels.

The charger can support iPhones, many Samsung Galaxy S phones, Google Pixel smartphones and even MacBooks, iPads, and AirPods. The 65W power output ensures that all your devices are efficiently charged, even if all three of them are plugged in at the same time. The cute design also has magnetic feet so you can place it firmly onto any metal surface without the risk of falling.

You would think that charging multiple devices simultaneously with a single charging block may cause it to heat up rapidly, therefore posing a danger. The Ugreen Uno Block is equipped with GaNFast Technology that allows for 95% energy conversion and lower heat generation — it's a great option if you're always on the lookout for useful USB gadgets on Amazon. While you can get the Ugreen Charging Block for $32.49 on Amazon, the $43.59 bundle also gives you a USB-C-to-USB-C cable, and if you want a pair of them, the bundle will cost $48.88.

The Carson X-Scope is an interesting tool made especially to cater to kids' sense of curiosity and exploration. You get a microscope, telescope, fold-out magnifier, directional compass, flashlight, digital clock and a signal whistle — seven functions fitted into one compact design.

It makes for a great travel companion when you are taking your kids out for an adventurous day. The telescope can help them explore faraway sights in detail, while the microscope lets them assess the tiniest of wonders in the world outside. Moreover, the signal whistle makes this a potentially useful camping gadget — your kid can use it if they get lost while you are out in the forests on an adventure. The flashlight tool can also illuminate the path ahead in dark surroundings so nobody panics. 

All these integrations do not mean that you have to carry a heavy load with you. It is designed meticulously to be lightweight and fit well into your pocket, so storage isn't an issue. Head onto Amazon to purchase the Carson Pocket Tool for $14.99.