On Google.<\/em><\/p>\nOne great thing about this job is that we get to write about all kinds of gadgets. Often times, what catches our attention isn’t a hot-ticket thing like a new iPhone, but something smaller, stranger, and sometimes more obscure. These are things you never knew existed, but they enter your life and change it for the better.<\/p>\n
And looking at the list of the best-selling gadgets ZDNET readers are buying so far in 2026, it looks like readers share our fondness for little gadgets that prove to be super useful.<\/p>\n
Too:<\/strong> 12 travel gadgets that can upgrade your spring break<\/strong><\/p>\nSo let’s take a look at what our readers have been buying from the beginning of the year through April. Note: (Your privacy is protected \u2013 we only have access to aggregate data from our user base, and we have no way to identify individual people’s purchases.)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The 10 most popular gadgets among ZDNET readers in 2026 (so far)<\/h2>\n\n
\n
show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Whereas
The Chipolo One Point Key Fob is much like the AirTag, powered by a Battery that lasts for about a year. It’s also water-resistant as per the IPX5 standard (which means it’s splashproof). This is a great tag, and helps a lot to eliminate frustration (and arguments) that arise from things like lost keys!<\/p>\nToo<\/strong>: : I Finally Found Bluetooth Trackers for Android That Beat AirTags<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n read more
Show Expert Tech<\/span> show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n read more
Show Expert Tech<\/span> show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n read more
Show Expert Tech<\/span> show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Well, possibly one of the weirdest gadgets to make it onto ZDNET \u2014 a 1080p smartphone-controlled camera that will go into your ear and help you remove wax accumulation.<\/p>\n
ZDNET’s Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says, “I can’t confirm or deny that I’ve put it in my ears at any time, so it’s not on this list.” “It’s a super-useful camera for peeking into cracks, looking for water leaks, lost screws and bolts, and other stuff I can get my eyes on wherever I can.”<\/p>\n
The professional end of the camera is only 0.17 inches\/4.3 mm in diameter, so it’s perfect for checking random spots. And the business end of the unit is IP67 rated for water and shmu resistance, and can be cleaned with a cloth or alcohol wipe.<\/p>\n
Too:<\/strong> The weirdest tool I have is also one of the most useful<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n read more
Show Expert Tech<\/span> show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n read more
Show Expert Tech<\/span> show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n read more
Show Expert Tech<\/span> show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n
This toolkit is proof that good tools last a long time. Expert Adrian Kingsley-Hughes purchased his Vera Tool Check Plus kit in 2015, and he says it’s still going strong. <\/p>\n
“The Tool-Chek Plus keeps everything together in a sturdy polymer carrying case. It has a small 1\/4-inch ratchet, a screwdriver bit holder, and a selection of bits and sockets, and everything is of the highest possible quality. The ratchet may look small, but in this case looks are deceptive,” says Kingsley-Hughes. <\/p>\n
Also: This is my all-time favorite tool kit \u2013 that’s why it’s still in use after 10 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n read more
Show Expert Tech<\/span> show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Expert Adrian Kingsley-Hughes and I can both vouch for this strange gadget. If you love being outside but are prone to insect bites, this unusual accessory could be a game-changer. Heat it up It’s a USB-C phone bug bite zapper that soothes the itch. It is perfect for the upcoming summer months and is small enough to take anywhere.<\/p>\n
Too: <\/strong>This USB-C accessory gave my iPhone and Android an unexpectedly useful superpower<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n read more
Show Expert Tech<\/span> show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n read more
Show Expert Tech<\/span> show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Kayla Solino\/ZDNET<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n read more
Show Expert Tech<\/span> show less<\/span> <\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n