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Sun Joe AJ801E – 12.6″ Electric Lawn Dethatcher & Scarifier w/ Collection Bag

$199.99 $159.99 (SALE) shopjoe.com
Get your lawn back in shape before winter hits with the Sun Joe AJ801E. Powered by a 12-amp motor, this electric lawn dethatcher and scarifier can cover a 12.6-inch-wide path, while also featuring Sun Joe’s exclusive AirBoost technology, which maximizes thatch pickup with 27 spring steel tines. It also features a convertible design with a scarifier function that enables it to cut into grass roots, plus 5-position depth control for adjusting its dethatching and scarifying depth. It also comes with an 8-gallon detachable collection bag for easy disposal of thatch and debris

$19.97 zircon.com | $41.50 zircon.com | $56.57 zircon.com | $51.99 to $117.35 (depending on retailer) zircon.com
For DIY enthusiasts and professionals, creating a safe living space is easy with Zircon’s lineup of high-tech handheld electronic tools. Their Zircon StudSensor HD55 is ideal for students looking to personalize and organize small spaces like dorm rooms or apartments. This stud edge finder makes it easy to hang shelves, mirrors, or artwork safely, featuring two scanning modes (StudScan and DeepScan) to locate stud edges at varying depths, plus WireWarning Detection alerts for detecting live AC wiring up to 2 inches deep. The Zircon Leak Alert WiFi is a smart water detector that helps prevent water damage from leaks or seasonal flooding by sending instant alerts via email, sound, and LED. The device floats in floods, has a loud alarm, a low battery indicator, and Wi-Fi connectivity. The Zircon Breaker ID Circuit Finder makes electrical projects fast, accurate, and safe for any household. It uses a transmitter and receiver to identify the correct circuit breaker by scanning the panel twice without needing to shut off power, featuring a green LED and audio tone that indicate circuit location. There’s also the Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep, a multi-function stud finder that can accurately locate the edges and center of wood and metal studs and joists behind walls, floors, and ceilings, as well as detect metal and live AC electrical wiring. It features two scanning modes (StudScan and DeepScan), WireWarning Detection alerts, and Auto Correcting technology (ACT), which automatically corrects common user errors such as when scanning begins over a stud.

XbotGo Chameleon – AI-Powered Sports Tracking Camera System

$369 $349.99 (SALE) xbotgo.com
Turn your smartphone into an AI-driven cameraman with the XbotGo Chameleon. Designed for athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts looking to elevate their game and capture every moment, this AI-powered sports tracking camera system automatically tracks players and records hands-free, using AI and phone processing for smooth tracking. It can record video at 4K resolution and up to 60 fps in a 120º FOV, integrates a 360º rotating base with 20º vertical tilt, and features auto-tracking, motion trend prediction for precise tracking, auto zoom, zone mapping to keep the camera locked on the action, and jersey number tracking. The system boasts up to 8 hours of battery life. The XbotGo app, powered by the advanced XbotVision 2.0 AI, offers you 10 sport-specific modes for automatically tracking players, ball movement, and gameplay flow, all fine-tuned for the unique pace and rules of team sports like soccer, basketball, ice hockey and more, while also allowing you to automatically generate AI highlights and enjoy seamless live streaming of your games.

Aiper Scuba X1 – Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner

$1499.99 $949.99 (SALE) aiper.store
Give your pool one last deep clean before winter comes with the Aiper Scuba X1. This advanced cordless robotic pool cleaner leverages a 4-motor dual jet propulsion system that delivers 6,600 GPH suction power, dual roller brushes that provide superior scrubbing for efficient cleaning, and a large 5L debris basket with a multi-layer MicroMesh Ultra-Fine filter that can capture particles as small as 3 microns, including dust, sand, and algae. It also features OmniSense Ultrasonic Sensors that make it capable of detecting and avoiding obstacles, WavePath 3.0 smart navigation technology, which gives it intelligent adaptive path planning to ensure 100% coverage with S- and N-shaped cleaning patterns for floors and walls, and WaveLine 2.0 technology, which delivers enhanced horizontal waterline cleaning. The robot offers 5 cleaning modes, including Floor, Wall, Waterline, and Standard, plus a Periodic mode (through the app) for automated maintenance. It boasts Wi-Fi connectivity, a 168.48Wh battery that offers up to 180 minutes of battery life, and comes with a wireless charging dock. Via the Aiper App you can control the robot’s operation wirelessly, set up cleaning schedules, and track its battery life.

Mudita Kompakt E-Ink Phone & Mudita Protective Case

$439 (20% Off on Black Friday / Cyber Monday) mudita.com | $20 mudita.com
For those looking to reduce their screen time on their phone, there’s the Mudita Kompakt. Designed for focus, privacy, and freedom from digital distractions, this minimalist phone has a durable ergonomic design and features a 4.3-inch E Ink screen with a simple, distraction-free interface that delivers a paper-like reading experience, plus a camera to digitize documents. It also features enhanced connectivity optimized for US and Canadian networks, while still supporting global travel, Offline+ Mode for total privacy, essential tools like offline maps for worry-free navigation, a 3.5mm headphone jack for reliable audio, and offers up to 6 days of battery life. The phone is available in 3 color options, including Black, Light Gray, and Beige. And don’t forget the Mudita Protective Case, a sleek minimalist case designed to protect your Mudita Kompakt phone. Made from durable silicone, it offers a snug fit and shields the phone against everyday bumps and scratches, while its soft-touch finish enhances grip and comfort without adding bulk. Available in 6 different colors.

Pebblebee Clip 5 & Pebblebee Card 5 – 5th-Gen Bluetooth Item Trackers

$34.99 pebblebee.com | $34.99 pebblebee.com
Pebblebee’s latest 5th gen products continue to bring the company’s leadership in sustainable, rechargeable design to the forefront, making everyday safety feel personal with market leading hardware and software that work with Apple Find My and Google’s Find Hub. So if you’re traveling this Thanksgiving, check these out: Their Pebblebee Clip 5 is a compact Bluetooth item tracker for small items like house and car keys, featuring an IP66 Water-Resistance Rating, a bright LED that helps you find your items in the dark with a brighter LED and a loud buzzer sound. It also boasts a Phone Finder function that can be enabled with a double-press on the tracker, plus an Alert function that lets you transform the tracker into a lifeline when something feels off. The Clip works with Apple Find My and Google Find My networks for wide coverage, offers up to 12 months of battery life, and charges via USB-C. There’s also the Pebblebee Card 5, a thinner Bluetooth item tracker for wallets, passport holders, and travel gear, featuring an IPX6 Water-Resistant construction and multi-sensory alarms powered by bright LEDs and a loud buzzer for finding your items. It offers the same Phone Finder and Alert functions, works with Apple Find My and Google’s Find Hub, offers up to 18 months battery, and supports wireless charging. Both devices also integrate Link scan-to-return, which enables whoever finds your item to contact you privately, even if the device’s battery is dead. Every three months, Pebblebee will drop two limited-edition colors for the Clip 5 through its Evercolor program and retire the prior pair, with their first “Gemfire” drop introducing Emerald Storm and Amethyst Purple color options.

RENEW by TRINITY Big Day Serving Board & Game Day Sandwich Board

$178 renewbytrinity.com | $110 renewbytrinity.com
Serve snacks in an elegant manner this sporting and Thanksgiving season with RENEW by TRINITY’s Serving Boards. These artisan-crafted, multi-purpose food-prep and serving boards are made from 100% upcycled bamboo chopsticks, and feature beautiful, unique multi-grain patterns. For a larger cutting surface, go with the RENEW by TRINITY Big Day Serving Board, which has a wide, rectangular-shaped 20″ x 14.1″ surface and features a beautiful, multi-grain staggered block pattern. For a smaller option, there’s the RENEW by TRINITY Game Day Sandwich Board, which has a square-shaped 10.74″ x 10.74″ surface and features gorgeous, multi-grain checkboard design.

Lumi Labs Lumi Max – Portable 1080p FHD Smart Projector w/ Google TV

$399 grablumi.com
There’s no better time for a movie night with your loved ones than after Thanskgiving dinner. The Lumi Max is an advanced portable smart projector that can display video at a native 1080p FHD resolution (4K supported) with 400 ANSI lumens of brightness and HDR10 decoding support. It features an adjustable screen size from 40″ up to 120″, intelligent obstacle avoidance, plus auto-focus and automatic keystone correction. It also comes equipped with two 5W speakers powered by Dolby Audio that deliver rich sound, offers 7 different audio modes, has 16GB of flash storage, 2GB RAM, and runs on Android TV OS. The projector integrates multiple connection ports, including an HDMI 2.1 input with 4K compatibility, a USB 2.0 port, and an Aux output. It also comes with a remote control, boasts Bluetooth 5.0 and dual band Wi-Fi connectivity, and is also compatible with Google TV via the Google Home App.

Harry Potter GoChess Wizard Lite

$349; https://particula-tech.com/products/gochess-wizard-lite or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQCJNQLC
The Harry Potter GoChess set offers a magical new way to learn, improve, and play chess with friends and family. Enhanced with cutting-edge AI, this limited-edition board is an unforgettable fusion of fantasy and strategy, an enchanting collectible for every Harry Potter fan and a powerful tool for players of all levels. It reimagines the iconic Wizard’s Chess scene from “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.” GoChess features real-time visual tips and hints, and AI-powered movement, allowing the chess pieces to move autonomously and recreate the magical experience of Wizard’s Chess. It seamlessly integrates with leading chess platforms like Chess.com and Lichess, Additionally, the remote play capability allows users to enjoy playing on a physical board from anywhere in the world. Key features include: real-time feedback, smart light indicators, AI coaching with hints and alerts, and the choice of online play, solo with AI, or over the board.

MÄNNKITCHEN XL Pepper Cannon & MÄNNKITCHEN Pepper Cannon

$249.99 mannkitchen.com | $199.99 mannkitchen.com
Ensure all your Thanksgiving meals are seasoned to perfection with MÄNNKITCHEN’s Pepper Cannons. Their new XL MÄNNKITCHEN Pepper Cannon is a professional-grade pepper mill designed for commercial kitchens and restaurants, which has an aerospace-grade anodized aluminum construction that makes it non-reactive and easy to clean. It features a 3/4 cup (3.5 oz.) capacity for storing peppercorn, plus a removable base cup that offers an additional ⅓ cup (1.25 oz.) capacity for storing pre-ground pepper for easy one-hand seasoning. It’s equipped with a high-carbon stainless steel burr powered by a double-bearing supported drive shaft, which offers a grind range from 6 mesh size (cracked pepper) to over 60 mesh size (extra fine ground pepper), plus a quick-release push-button top that allows for effortless filling without making a mess. For passionate home chefs, there’s the smaller, original MÄNNKITCHEN Pepper Cannon, which has a standard ½ cup (2.3 oz.) capacity for storing peppercorn with an additional ⅓ cup (1.25 oz.) capacity via its removable base cup, offering you an adjustable grind range from 8 mesh size up to 60 mesh size.

Kara Water Kara Pure 2 – Next-Gen Air-to-Water Dispenser

MSRP $5999, Early Bird Price $3,899 karawater.com
This Holiday Season, ensure your tap water is properly filtered and safe to drink with the Kara Water Kara Pure 2. This next-generation air-to-water dispenser uses patented AirDrive advanced desiccant technology, which enables it to produce up to 10 liters of pure, ionized drinking water daily that’s free of bacetria and biological contaminents,  thanks to its multiple UV-C sterilizers. Its water is sourced from the humidity in the air, fortified with 6 natural, healthy minerals, and has an unbeatable pH value of 9.2+, making it the healthiest alkaline water to drink. The device also features a five-stage water filtration system, a large touchscreen with a water temperature selection function, and offers a simple plug-and-play installation right out of the box.

This article highlights a range of innovative gadgets and tools designed for various purposes — from DIY projects, sports tracking to pool cleaning, smartphone use, and even chess. Information was provided by David Novak, The GadgetGUY Executive Editor and Producer of The GadgetGRAM Network.