You can plug any device into the Amazon Smart Plug to make it smart so that you can control the device in person with your voice or remotely with the app.

The AirPods Pro 3 offer improved noise cancellation, a built-in heart rate sensor for workouts, and support for Apple’s new Live Translation feature. Though the earbuds’ revised shape could be an issue for some ears, these are Apple’s most impressive AirPods so far.

The S90H is the 2026 successor to our favorite TV from 2025. It features a faster refresh rate than its predecessor and also now uses Samsung’s glare-free screen, which is great at fighting reflections.

The WH-1000XM5 are one of Sony’s top over-ear headphones. They boast excellent noise-canceling performance along with great audio quality and a truckload of convenient features.

The WH-1000XM6 are Sony’s flagship over-ear headphones. Compared to older models, they offer an improved design and enhanced noise cancellation, making them among the most impressive wireless headphones we’ve tested.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 are excellent fitness earbuds with secure ear hooks, great sound quality, and built-in heart rate monitoring. They also deliver solid noise-canceling and use the same H2 chip found on the latest AirPods.

Now redesigned as a sort of in-between foldable for Samsung’s lineup, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a smaller, more passport-like form that makes it an excellent ereader and a great fit for watching movies. Its lower price point, longer battery life, and brighter display improve upon the previous generation.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra proves to be a worthy follow-up to the successful Fold 7. It adds a faster Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, brighter displays, and a new 50MP ultrawide lens. It’s the first Samsung foldable with a silicon-carbon battery, and it now matches the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 5,000mAh capacity. Charging speeds are faster, too. Without IP68 durability and magnetic Qi2 support, there are reasons to pick another foldable instead. But if you want a thin, light, and powerful foldable for productivity, there’s no better option than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

Samsung’s latest generation of Z Flip brings the same form factor with upgraded Galaxy AI features, a thinner design, expanded camera capabilities, and more.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the compact flagship in Samsung’s latest lineup, with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display, Galaxy AI features, and a versatile triple-camera system led by a 50MP main sensor. It’s smaller and less expensive than the S26+ and S26 Ultra, making it a strong pick if you want flagship performance without a huge phone.

The S26 Ultra gives you high-end quality at every turn. It may not be the very best at everything, but comes out swinging such that it might be in the top three in just about any category you want to consider. This makes for an excellent all-arounder, though that naturally comes with a high price – until it lands in a great sale that is.

In everyday performance, the Samsung Galaxy A37 handles most apps and even light gaming admirably, but it’s easy to hit the system limits during heavy-duty multitasking and particularly intense photography sessions. The upgrades this year are minimal aside from improved nighttime photography and Object Eraser, but this shiny Samsung remains one of the better buys under $500, thanks to One UI’s long support life and a host of niche settings.

Some longtime Pixel fans will see the Pixel 11 as proof that Google is using AI as a crutch to avoid competing with bigger brands on raw specs, while still charging more. Others won’t care about specific year-over-year changes and will simply appreciate that the Pixel 11 is faster for daily tasks, far better at capturing far-away details, adds several flashy Gemini tricks, and seemingly solves the long-standing issue with 5G battery drain. Both sides have a fair argument, but ignoring rivals and inflation, the Pixel 11 is undoubtedly a good phone.

The latest Pixel Pro features built-in Gemini Intelligence to power smarter notifications, task completion, and more, making everyday activities more seamless than ever. An upgraded camera also makes it the perfect companion for catching cherished moments.

With new Gemini Intelligence-powered operations, the Google Pixel 11 Pro streamlines everyday tasks like list-making, notifications, and video capturing. The XL features a 6.8-inch display for users who prefer more screen space.

TCL’s QM6K is the brand’s entry-level Mini LED model. It offers great performance for its class, making it one of the best values out there for people who want a budget TV that doesn’t sacrifice image quality.

Ring’s Floodlight Cam Wired Plus combines the standard Spotlight Cam with a set of motion-activated floodlights for better lighting. The camera itself streams and records at 1080p resolution and is also motion-activated, and it includes a siren and two-way talk.

Sony’s WF-1000XM5 earbuds deliver excellent sound quality and noise canceling in a sleek, comfy design that’s tough to beat.

If video quality isn’t your top priority, Ring makes the best smart doorbells you can find. The 2K model has a clunkier overall footprint and a less polished appearance than the 4K, but its doorbell performance and in-app experience are just as good.

The seventh-generation iPad Mini runs on Apple’s A17 Pro processor, which spun the wheels in the iPhone 15 Pro models. It’s compatible with Apple Intelligence and supports the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C).

Apple’s latest iPad Air uses the company’s M4 processor and boasts more memory, enabling better performance for creative tasks and AI tools.

The Beats Studio Pro are wireless headphones designed to do it all, whether you want to be fully immersed in an album or take a call on the go. They offer both active noise canceling (ANC) and transparency modes, making them a versatile option for any situation.

The Fire TV Stick 4K Select is Amazon’s entry-level 4K streaming device. It supports 4K HDR streaming, just like the standard Fire TV Stick 4K, but it lacks Dolby Vision and has less memory. All very forgivable omissions when it’s on sale with dramatic discounts.

The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is a good fit for 4K TV owners. It supports a higher resolution than the cheaper Fire TV Stick HD and offers Dolby Vision support, which the Fire TV Stick 4K Select lacks. However, its processor isn’t as fast as the 4K Max’s.

This is Amazon’s top streaming stick. With its powerful processor and GPU, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the fastest streaming device in its price range and now supports console-free Xbox gaming via Game Pass.

The 2-Series is Amazon’s most basic smart TV. It features an HD panel rather than a 4K screen and is designed for casual viewers who want an inexpensive, entry-level TV in a smaller size.

The MacBook Air with the M5 chip keeps everything fast and effortless, whether you’re juggling work tabs, editing photos, or streaming on the couch.

This larger 15-inch version of the 2026 MacBook Air uses Apple’s M5 processor. It is available in 16GB or 24GB memory configurations with up to 512GB of storage.

Though it may not look very different from older models, this Kindle offers faster performance and higher contrast, improving on earlier models. Very few corners have been cut, really, as it also has an illuminated screen, and the resolution has come a long way from the earlier cheap Kindles. No waterproofing makes the Paperwhite a better buy when on sale, but the entry-level model is still an excellent e-reader, and it fits inside pockets much more easily than its fancier sibling. Also available in Matcha green.

Now with better sound and a faster processor, the latest Echo Show 5 is a tiny smart display that you can use for listening to music, keeping an eye on your home, and more.

The Beats Solo 4 headphones are a reliable on-ear option, and the 50-hour battery life is an especially notable feature.

Roku’s entry-level OLED TV combines all the perks of OLED panel technology, including pixel-level contrast and wide viewing angles, with Roku’s easy to use intergace.

Amazon’s fifth-generation Echo Dot offers improved sound quality over previous models, along with a temperature sensor and Eero WiFi extender capabilities.

The Apple Watch SE 3 marks the most capable generation of the brand’s budget smartwatch yet. It now comes powered by the S10 chip, with better battery life, and an always-on display.

Like to read at night before bed, but want to avoid reading on tablets and screens, but your night table lamp feels overly bright? Try this rechargeable book light instead. It gives you three options, both for what kind of light you want and how bright you want it to be, and it fits snugly onto any book. It’s also great for travel since it’s super lightweight.

The Soundcore Sleep A30 Special earbuds are ergonomically designed for a good night’s sleep, boasting optional active noise cancellation and up to 45 hours of battery life.

Samsung’s Frame TV is designed to look like a piece of art on your wall thanks to its flush mount, matte screen, and magnetic frame bezels. Its image quality is mediocre, but its style makes it a great pick for design-focused buyers.

If you are looking for a dependable Dutch oven that can handle any recipe for years to come, you can’t get better than Le Creuset. While it’s pricey, its lifetime warranty will ensure it lasts for generations.

The Braun BrewSense 12-cup coffee maker brews a standard or bold pot of coffee in under 14 minutes and is nearly silent. Its compact footprint and programmable features make it a practical choice for everyday use in any home.

The Keurig K-Express offers the convenience that made the brand famous in a compact, affordable package, perfect for first apartments and dorm rooms. The strong Brew feature adds extra flavor intensity while the removable reservoir helps streamline busy mornings.

This new generation of the Our Place Always Pan combines three metals — aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium. Our tests found it to be great at conducting heat and extremely durable.

Not only is this Guy Fieri pan affordable compared to other titanium cookware, but it also functions like a more durable traditional nonstick skillet. In testing, it was comfortable to hold and super lightweight.

Forget about the office microwave or cold sandwiches; with the Crock-Pot Lunch Crock, you can heat up a delicious meal right at your desk.

The Stanley Quencher can hold up to 40 ounces of liquid and is double-insulated to keep both hot and cold beverages at their respective temperatures for longer. The 40-ounce tumbler can keep iced drinks cold for up to two days.

The De’Longhi Stilosa Manual Espresso Machine is a simple, inexpensive machine for someone who wants to learn espresso fundamentals without paying for built-in automation. It has an incredibly compact footprint, makes excellent espresso, and has superior frothing capabilities.

The Ninja Dualbrew Pro offers all the same features and brewing options as the Ninja Specialty, with the addition of an attachment that allows the user to brew coffee from pods.

The Casabrews Espresso Machine is a sleek, compact machine that is simple and quiet to use. It consistently makes flavorful espresso with excellent crema that performs well above its price point.

This Ninja combines 8 functions into a single compact appliance: air fry, air roast, air broil, bake, bagel, toast, dehydrate, and keep warm. Its flip-up design saves valuable counter space when not in use.

The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is a versatile countertop air fryer for the cook who wants it all while saving as much space as possible in smaller kitchens. This multitasking workhorse goes beyond the typical air-fryer settings to toast, reheat, bake, roast, and dehydrate a wide range of foods.

The Chefman 4-Quart Air Fryer is small but mighty, and the best small air fryer we tested. The window lets you keep an eye on your food during cooking, so you don’t need to keep opening it as often and losing heat.

Perfect for gatherings and family dinners, this large, 7-quart slow cooker can prepare a variety of dishes, like chili, stew, and soup. It’s a fairly simple model, but it features low, high, and warm settings to cover basic functions.

The Vitamix 5200 is an easy-to-use, easy-to-clean blender with the power and speed variation to handle any task, making it the best blender we’ve tested overall.

The Magic Bullet is a punchy little machine with outstanding accessories, blending smoothies, shakes, and other drinks reliably at a surprisingly agreeable price.

The Cosori 13-Quart Air Fryer Toaster Oven does an outstanding job making frozen fries and comes with useful extras, including a rotisserie basket.
It can cook on two levels without taking up valuable counter space.

The Breville the Barista Express is the best all-in-one, semi-automatic espresso machine you can find. Though newer, more expensive models have been released, this one is still our favorite.

Heavy doughs, creams, and more need a mixer, and a whisk won’t cut it. If you don’t want to splurge on a big stand mixer, this is a compact and affordable alternative to get most mixing jobs done.

Coffee is a serious necessity for some, and the AeroPress is small, simple, portable, and easy-to-use way to brew a highly competitive, frothy cup of coffee somewhere between a French press and an espresso.

Even as a budget-friendly robot vacuum, the Roborock Q7 M5 7+ you don’t feel like cleaning performance is compromised and offers smart features like smart home mapping and a decent number of cleaning customization options.

Levoit’s cordless stick vacuum offers great performance for the price. It can clean for up to 50 minutes, has three power settings, and has a special ability to store upright.

The Bissell PowerClean FurFinder is a great value-driven cordless vacuum with three suction settings, bright LED lights, a tangle-free brush-roll, and up to 40 minutes of battery life. Bonus, it can stand upright when not in use, and the wall-dock has space to store the two attachments.

Dyson’s most affordable cordless vacuum packs plenty of oomph with up to 40 minutes of battery life for tackling messes big and small.

The eufy E25 is the perfect pick for pet owners as it avoids a range of objects and suctions all materials well from carpet and rugs, doesn’t tangle with hair, and the roller style mop self-cleans as it goes.

Carpet and upholstery cleaners can often be large, bulky contraptions that clutter busy closet floor space. The portable Bissell Little Green Mini is a great option for small spaces like apartments and condos because it’s small enough to fit in cupboards, on shelves, or even under your sink.

Dyson’s latest floorcare innovation is the PencilVac, an ultra-thin cordless vacuum for hard floors, featuring a redesigned cleaner head that resists hair tangles and can suction up debris from any direction.

The battery-powered Ego Power+ LB6504 Cordless Leaf Blower packs power and portability into a compact, easy-to-use package without fumes or messy fuel tanks.

Bedsure’s sub-$50 Down Alternative Comforter features polyester fill stuffed inside a brushed polyester shell. It’s available in over a dozen colors.

These sunglasses are everywhere. We’ve spotted them on Love Island, on influencers, and all over New York City. What makes them so popular is their unanimously flattering shape and gold edges that make them look like they cost way more than they do.

The Dyson Airwrap may get all the hype for doling out salon-quality blowouts at home, but the Shark FlexStyle is another wonderful multi-styling tool, and it’s about half the price. The system comes with a powerful hair dryer and five attachments to help style hair with ease.

“My favorite part is the adjustable tab that make them feel more tailored to my waistline,” says senior associate style editor Gabrielle Chase.

We love CRZ Yoga for keeping prices affordable while still offering breathable, comfortable designs. This cropped half-zip won’t stifle you mid-workout.

A popular dupe for viral brand-name sweatsuits, this Anrabess set is ultra-comfy but at a fraction of the price and comes in several different colors.

Using 14 recycled plastic bottles to make this men’s hoodie, the SeaBreeze is soft and comfortable. It is sustainable and has built-in UPF 50 protection from the sun.

These Dream Paris sandals have a whopping 24K reviews and four stars on Amazon. We put them to the test ourselves and agree with all the rave reviews about their comfort and walkability — and the best part is that they’re under $40.

These versatile heels take you from a walking tour to a dinner reservation. And they feel surprisingly like the classic Crocs clogs, down to the ultra-lightweight foam construction and the little massage bumps on the footbed.

These sandals get our hard-won most comfortable heel overall award because of their brilliantly contoured footbed (seriously, you have to try it to believe it), straps that won’t give you blisters, and huge variety of colors.

These affordable sneakers have nearly every feature podiatrists like in a walking shoe and costs less than $100. “These have been my go-to walking shoes for a year straight,” writes senior associate style editor Gabrielle Chase. “The cushioning feels so soft and light.”

If your travels permit a sportier look, this pair is our top waterproof pick. Available in a variety of earthy tones, they’re versatile for walking rainy city sidewalks or hiking through the woods.