The three cheap gadgets ZDNET readers are buying nonstop (no. 1 is weird)
Thousands are buying these bizarre, cheap gadgets—and number one is puzzling.
Deep Dive
ZDNET's aggregate purchase data reveals the three strangest gadgets readers are buying nonstop ahead of Presidents' Day. Leading the list is a $9 1080p HD ear camera for Apple and Android, followed by a $7 AirPods cleaning tool and a $30 bug bite healer. These odd, functional items have seen thousands of purchases through ZDNET links, with the ear camera dropping from $14 to its current bargain price.
Why It Matters
This viral trend highlights the market for bizarre, ultra-affordable tech gadgets that capture consumer curiosity and drive impulse buys.