54 Prime Day steals under $25 you won’t want to miss
We at The Verge love a good gadget or tchotchke, especially when it's not too expensive. But with the rising cost of just about everything these days, many once-cheap gadgets aren't so affordable anymore.
Amazon and other retailers sell all sorts of products from word salad brand names, but only some of it is handy and affordable enough to be worth telling you about. We're highlighting some of our favorite picks that don't suck and are on sale for Amazon Prime Day.
Some of them you've likely seen us recommend before, but there are newcomers, too. Some are simple desk items or note-taking tools that might help you in your work day, and others are purely just for fun - while being nicely giftable. Regardless, they're all things we have tested or bought that we think are worth your money.
Tile Slim (2024)The Tile Slim is thin enough to fit into a wallet, luggage tag, or similar items. It offers a 350-foot Bluetooth range, regardless of which platform you're on, and up to three years of battery life.
Where to Buy:Fanttik S1 Electric ScrewdriverA tiny cordless driver that comes with five double-ended bits for most basic around-the-house projects and Ikea-level builds.
Where to Buy:Hoto 24-in-1 Mini Screwdriver SetA simple screwdriver for small projects and simple repairs, with 24 included bits stored in the chassis.
Where to Buy:Blink Video Doorbell (second-gen)The latest Blink Video Doorbell is a nice step up from its predecessor, offering a 1080p head-to-toe view and more accurate motion alerts. The second-gen model promises up to two years of battery life, while an infrared night vision mode allows you to get a beat on visitors when it's dark outside. When someone does drop by, you don't even need to get up to answer, as it supports two-way talk through the Blink app.
Where to Buy:Nothing CMF Buds 2AThe CMF Buds 2A deliver decent sound and noise cancellation. They also offer useful extras like customizable EQ settings, multipoint connectivity, and IP54 water and dust resistance.
Where to Buy:8BitDo Ultimate Mini Wired Controller for XboxA simple and affordable wired controller for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. It's size is friendly to smaller hands and its sticks use anti-drift Hall effect sensors. The cute translucent colors are just icing on the cake.
Where to Buy:Vampliers 5-inch Mini Stripped Screw Remover PliersAn invaluable tool for those of us who make mistakes with screwdrivers. (All of us.)
Where to Buy:Rak Magnetic WristbandLosing a screw, washer, or drill bit during a repair is a pain, but magnets are here to help. The smarties at Rak designed a multi-section magnetic wristband that'll let dad keep spares conveniently attached to his wrist, so he can easily grab what he needs (or stow pieces) while he's at work.
Where to Buy:Apple AirTag (2nd gen)AirTags might be popular for tracking baggage at the airport, but they're also handy for keeping tabs on EDC. Apple's latest trackers can pinpoint items more precisely - and from farther away - than the OG model, and they have a louder speaker.
Where to Buy:Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K PlusThe latest version of Amazon's zippy Fire TV Stick 4K streams in 4K resolution, as its name suggests, and features support for Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Atmos / Vision, and HDR10 Plus.
Where to Buy:Update, June 25th: Removed an expired deal and added new ones on the Tile Slim and a couple of screwdrivers.