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 bought 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 purchasing 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, loves it for tinkering, and it’s also handy for checking 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 dual‑ended tool (soft bristle on one side, sharp scraper and small brush on the other) is marketed for cleaning AirPods better than Q‑tips. It holds a 4.5/5‑star rating with over 10,000 reviews.

Your AirPods are gross. Grab this $7 tool to keep them clean

Heat It bug‑bite zapper

Available with USB‑C or Lightning adapters, this accessory plugs into your phone and delivers a warming zap to soothe itchiness from bug bites. Adrian Kingsley‑Hughes says it can make a difference for outdoorsy folks, 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.