{
  "id": 20083568,
  "title": "11 gadgets under $10 that solve everyday problems",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/11-gadgets-under-10-that-solve-everyday-problems",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-15T00:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2310535/affordable-gadgets-under-10-dollars/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Turning on the bathroom light in the dead of night can be a blinding experience. This inconvenience led to the creation of motion sensor lights that activate automatically, saving you from disturbing your sleeping partner. These lights, such as the Star-Spangled LED Puck Light, cost around $10 and are battery-powered or plug directly into a socket. They use LED bulbs that run on minimal energy, ensuring long-lasting use. In cars without built-in infotainment systems, peeling-off phone magnets provide an easy solution for mounting phones on the dashboard. These magnets, like the $6.99 WixGear option, are simple to use and offer a permanent fix, though they should be used carefully to avoid distractions while driving. Cleaning your keyboard can be a daunting task, but tools like handheld vacuum cleaners can make it quicker and more efficient. The Hyashee earbud cleaning pen, priced at $6.99, is a handy solution for cleaning earbuds, eliminating the need to send them back for repair.",
  "summary": "Lots of tech purchases run into the hundreds of dollars, but you don't have to spend a lot to make some upgrades.",
  "key_points": [
    "Motion sensor lights prevent disturbing sleeping partners at night",
    "Phone magnets offer dashboard phone mounting solution for non-infotainment cars",
    "Handheld vacuum cleaners efficiently clean keyboards"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Low-cost specialized tools provide immediate fixes for common household frustrations, allowing consumers to maintain their electronics and navigate daily inconveniences without investing in expensive, permanent hardware upgrades.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}