{"id":145,"date":"2021-10-27T11:15:04","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T09:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/?p=103104"},"modified":"2021-10-27T11:29:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T09:29:12","slug":"9-of-the-best-cheap-gadgets-for-a-budget-friendly-life-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/rss_feed\/9-of-the-best-cheap-gadgets-for-a-budget-friendly-life-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"9 of the best cheap gadgets for a budget-friendly life upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Alice Tuffery\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Wednesday, 27 October 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">We love a <\/span><a href=\"\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/future-technology\/cool-gadgets\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">cool gadget<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">here at <em>Science Focus<\/em> but, inevitably, investing in the latest tech can mean our bank accounts take a hit from time to time. So, when we find an inexpensive device with the power to improve our day-to-day lives, it\u2019s fair to say we\u2019re interested.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Here are some of our favourite cheap gadgets on the market, all available for under \u00a325. Our list includes a wide variety of different gizmos, with <\/span><a href=\"\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/future-technology\/best-kitchen-gadgets-tech\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">kitchen gadgets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">, <\/span><a href=\"\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/future-technology\/best-car-gadgets\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">car gadgets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\"> and <\/span><a href=\"\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/future-technology\/best-office-gadgets\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">office gadgets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\"> in the mix.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Keep scrolling to find more budget-friendly tools to upgrade your daily life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Best cheap gadgets to buy today<\/h2>\n<h3>Fisher space pen<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" space=\"\" pen=\"\" cap-o-matic=\"\" ballpoint=\"\" matt=\"\" black=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/sciencefocus.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"sciencefocus.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 1306, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... [].forEach.call(document.querySelectorAll('.monetizer-in-text-link'), function(textLink) { textLink.innerHTML = textLink.innerHTML.trim(); }); })();\n]]><\/script><div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Fisher-Space-Pen-Cap-O-Matic-Ballpoint-Pen-Matt-Black-c91f671.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Fisher-Space-Pen-Cap-O-Matic-Ballpoint-Pen-Matt-Black-c91f671.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Fisher-Space-Pen-Cap-O-Matic-Ballpoint-Pen-Matt-Black-c91f671.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Fisher-Space-Pen-Cap-O-Matic-Ballpoint-Pen-Matt-Black-c91f671.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Fisher-Space-Pen-Cap-O-Matic-Ballpoint-Pen-Matt-Black-c91f671.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Fisher-Space-Pen-Cap-O-Matic-Ballpoint-Pen-Matt-Black-c91f671.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Fisher-Space-Pen-Cap-O-Matic-Ballpoint-Pen-Matt-Black-c91f671.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Fisher-Space-Pen-Cap-O-Matic-Ballpoint-Pen-Matt-Black-c91f671.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" 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data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Fisher-Space-Pen-Cap-O-Matic-Ballpoint-Pen-Matt-Black-c91f671.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Fisher\" space=\"\" pen=\"\" cap-o-matic=\"\" ballpoint=\"\" matt=\"\" black=\"\" title=\"&quot;Fisher\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Pens with hidden capabilities might be the ultimate gadgets \u2013 they\u2019re a staple in classic spy movies, after all. This one doesn\u2019t shoot bullets or tranquilliser darts, but it does have the ability to write in extreme conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">With its gas pressurised cartridge, it can continue working on almost any surface and at any angle \u2013 even upside down. You can use it underwater and it\u2019ll also cut through greasy surfaces without trouble. Plus, it\u2019ll continue writing at any temperature between -34\u00b0C and 121\u00b0C.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Famously, the space pen can even work outside of the Earth\u2019s atmosphere. But if you don\u2019t get the chance to put it to the test, you can still benefit from its long-lasting ink cartridges. They hold out for three times longer than the average pen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Colour-changing light bulb<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" colour=\"\" changing=\"\" light=\"\" bulb=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/sciencefocus.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"sciencefocus.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 1306, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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You can switch between 12 colours and four modes: fade, smooth, flash and strobe. The remote control also lets you adjust the brightness of the light and set timers to turn the bulb on and off automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">As added bonuses, this bulb lasts 60,000 hours and has an in-built memory to turn on with the last colour you selected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">If you\u2019re after some jazzy lighting for an upcoming party or fancy changing the colour of your room at the click of a button, this gadget will do the trick.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Car USB charging port<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" twin=\"\" usb=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/sciencefocus.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"sciencefocus.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 1306, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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In fact, at under \u00a310, it makes a sensible purchase, as it\u2019ll probably save you many headaches in the long run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Halfords has created this double USB charging gadget designed to be inserted into your car\u2019s cigarette lighter port. You can plug in two USB cables at once to top up your devices on the move, and the LED light lets you know when the power is on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Wireless LED shower speaker<\/h3>\n<ul><li><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\"><strong>Buy now<\/strong> from <\/span><a href=\"\/\/cottonon.com\/UK\/wireless-led-shower-speaker\/143932-28.html&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\"><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Typo (\u00a320.00)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Wireless-Led-Shower-Speaker-29323bd.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Wireless-Led-Shower-Speaker-29323bd.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Wireless-Led-Shower-Speaker-29323bd.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Wireless-Led-Shower-Speaker-29323bd.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Wireless-Led-Shower-Speaker-29323bd.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Wireless-Led-Shower-Speaker-29323bd.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Wireless-Led-Shower-Speaker-29323bd.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Wireless-Led-Shower-Speaker-29323bd.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Wireless-Led-Shower-Speaker-29323bd.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Wireless-Led-Shower-Speaker-29323bd.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Wireless-Led-Shower-Speaker-29323bd.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Wireless-Led-Shower-Speaker-29323bd.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source 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title=\"&quot;Wireless\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">You don\u2019t need to spend a fortune to get a disco experience in your very own shower! This nifty little speaker fixes to glass or tiles with a suction cup and plays your favourite music \u2013 with LED light show accompaniment \u2013 for up to five hours per charge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Here\u2019s the twist: you can even take calls while you lather up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">The speaker works with most smartphones and devices and you can top up the battery with a USB cable. Once it\u2019s in situ and within 10 metres of your synced device, you can adjust the volume to your personal preference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Choose your favourite colour and finish before you buy. We love this wood effect version, but there are also floral, rainbow and iridescent options available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>ProCook cooking blowtorch<\/h3>\n<ul><li><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\"><strong>Buy now<\/strong> from <\/span><a href=\"\/\/www.procook.co.uk\/product\/procook-blowtorch-silver&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\"><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">ProCook (\u00a315.00)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C269&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C269&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=573%2C382&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=573%2C382&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-103111\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Cooking-Blowtorch-541ff9c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=573%2C382&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;ProCook\" cooking=\"\" blowtorch=\"\" title=\"&quot;ProCook\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">You can\u2019t get much more hardcore than a blowtorch when it comes to cheap gadgets. This one is designed to add a moreish layer of caramelised goodness to foods like cr\u00e8me brul\u00e9e and meringue \u2013 a great excuse for investing in another fun gadget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">While the blowtorch is one of the more dangerous items on this list, it comes with a number of features to keep you safe while you use it. There\u2019s an anti-flare flame and a useful nozzle for adjusting it, as well as a grippy, ribbed holder to stop it slipping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">It comes with an empty gas cylinder you fill with butane, so you can use the blowtorch again and again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Victorinox Tinker Swiss Army Knife<\/h3>\n<ul><li><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\"><strong>Buy now<\/strong> from <\/span><a href=\"\/\/www.victorinox.com\/uk\/en\/Products\/Swiss-Army-Knives\/Medium-Pocket-Knives\/Tinker-Small\/p\/0.4603&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\"><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Victorinox (\u00a318.00)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-103113\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Victorinox-Tinker-Swiss-Army-Knife-7732450.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Victorinox\" tinker=\"\" swiss=\"\" army=\"\" knife=\"\" title=\"&quot;Victorinox\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">No list of affordable gadgets would be complete without a nod to the Swiss Army knife. <\/span><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Victorinox is the brand behind the iconic tool and has been manufacturing them since the 1880s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">There are a huge variety of Swiss Army knives out there, but the Tinker is a fantastic option for the first-time owner. It comes in at just \u00a318 and has 12 different functions. As well as separate large and small blades, the tool includes a can and bottle opener, wire stripper and three screwdrivers. There\u2019s also a toothpick and tweezers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">As you\u2019d expect from a Swiss Army knife, this little gadget is compact and lightweight, at just 1.4cm long and 54g.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>ProCook milk frother<\/h3>\n<ul><li><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\"><strong>Buy now<\/strong> from <\/span><a href=\"\/\/www.procook.co.uk\/product\/procook-milk-frother-800ml&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\"><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">ProCook (\u00a319.00)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-103112\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/ProCook-Milk-Frother-c4d23f3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;ProCook\" milk=\"\" frother=\"\" title=\"&quot;ProCook\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">If you want to spend a bit of money to massively upgrade your morning coffee, try a manual milk frother. It\u2019ll help you replicate your favourite cafe cappuccino or latte, but it\u2019s also ideal for creating thick, foamy hot chocolate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">ProCook sells this effective frother for everyday use. It has a practical design made from stainless steel and can hold up to 800ml of milk. With the pump pushed down, the pot is just 12cm tall, so it should fit easily into cupboards and drawers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Plus, the whole thing is dishwasher safe, which makes for a hassle-free clean up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Electronic diffuser<\/h3>\n<ul><li><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\"><strong>Buy now<\/strong> from <\/span><a href=\"\/\/www.wayfair.co.uk\/home-decor\/pdp\/cello-dome-aroma-fan-essential-oil-diffusers-cglo1035.html&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\"><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Wayfair (\u00a318.99)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/Dome-Aroma-Fan-Essential-Oil-Diffusers-4ef7416.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Dome\" aroma=\"\" fan=\"\" essential=\"\" oil=\"\" diffusers=\"\" title=\"&quot;Dome\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">An electronic diffuser can create a calming atmosphere with relaxi<\/span><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">ng scents and mood lighting. It\u2019s a practical, sustainable and cost-effective alternative to candles, incense sticks and disposable room sprays, as you can use it again and again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">Firstly, choose your scented oil and add it to the diffuser pad. Then, set the LED lighting; select a solid colour or let the gadget cycle through all the different tones. The diffuser will fill the room with the calming fragrance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">This simple, modern diffuser is just 7cm by 8.5cm, so it\u2019s small enough to be inconspicuous in most rooms. When power is low, top it up using the USB cable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Energizer portable power bank<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" max=\"\" polymer=\"\" portable=\"\" power=\"\" bank=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/sciencefocus.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"sciencefocus.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 1306, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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Whether you use your phone a lot while out and about or just don\u2019t want to risk getting caught out in the future, this item is a wise purchase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">We\u2019ve chosen this power bank because of its high review score. Customers love it for its reliability and lightweight and compact design, making it easy to take on the move. The bank can charge most smartphones up to three times, but it has two USB outputs for simultaneous top-ups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"&quot;font-weight:\">There\u2019s also an LED light to tell you when the battery is low, when it\u2019s charging and when it\u2019s at 100 per cent capacity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Alice Tuffery Published: Wednesday, 27 October 2021 at 12:00 am We love a cool gadget here at Science Focus but, inevitably, investing in the latest tech can mean our bank accounts take a hit from time to time. 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