The three cheap gadgets ZDNET readers are buying nonstop (No. 1 is weird)
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Presidents’ Day is here, and it’s a great time to grab cheap, functional—and even weird—buys. We gathered data on the products our readers purchased most in the last few days via links in ZDNET reviews, buying guides, deal posts, and other content on our site. Below are the three oddest gadgets that readers have been buying the most leading up to Presidents’ Day, and some of them are even on sale.
Three gadgets ZDNET readers are buying the most for Presidents’ Day
Ear camera (earwax removal tool)
It’s unclear why this tool remains a favorite, but it recently dropped in price—from around $14 to just $9. Our resident gadgeteer, Adrian Kingsley‑Hughes, uses it for tinkering, and it can also be used to check out your ear.
The weirdest tool I own is also one of the most useful
AirPods cleaning tool
An impulse purchase during October Prime Day, this tool is marketed as better for cleaning AirPods than Q‑tips. It has a 4.5/5‑star rating and over 10,000 reviews. The dual‑ended design features a soft bristle on one side and a sharp scraper with a small brush on the other.
Your AirPods are gross. Grab this $7 tool to keep them clean
Heat It bug‑bite zapper
Heat It is a USB‑C or Lightning accessory that plugs into your phone and delivers a warming zap intended to quell itchiness from bug bites. Expert Adrian Kingsley‑Hughes says it can make a difference for outdoorsy people, and it does work—though it’s still a bit weird.
This USB‑C accessory gave my iPhone and Android a surprisingly useful functionality
When is Presidents’ Day?
Presidents’ Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February to honor past U.S. presidents. This year it falls on Monday, Feb. 16.