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One of the great things about this job is that we get to write about all sorts of gadgets. Many times, the stuff that catches our eye isn't the hot-ticket item like a new iPhone, but the smaller, stranger, and sometimes more obscure stuff. These are things you might never have known existed, but they enter your life and change it for the better.
And looking at the list of top-selling gadgets that readers have been buying so far in 2026, it seems that readers share our taste for smaller gadgets that turn out to be super useful.
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So let's take a quick look at what our readers have been buying from the beginning of the year through April. Note: (Your privacy is protected -- we only have access to aggregate data from our user base, and there is no way for us to identify individual people's purchases.)
The 10 most popular gadgets among readers in 2026 (so far)
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The Chipolo One Point key fob is very much like an AirTag, powered by a
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1. Chipolo One Point Bluetooth finder tags
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The Chipolo One Point key fob is very much like an AirTag, powered by a
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Tinkering tools have been a hot hit this year for readers, and these pliers are clearly not the exception. gadget reviewer Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says these pliers are a cheaper alternative to flashy and expensive multitools he's tried in the past.
Also: These unassuming pliers replaced my multitool for a fraction of the cost
2. Knipex Cobra XS Water Pump Pliers
Tinkering tools have been a hot hit this year for readers, and these pliers are clearly not the exception. gadget reviewer Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says these pliers are a cheaper alternative to flashy and expensive multitools he's tried in the past.
Also: These unassuming pliers replaced my multitool for a fraction of the cost
Another quirky gadget, this thermal camera is our #3 top seller so far for 2026. Expert Adrian Kingsely-Hughes says thermal cameras are "infinitely useful," and this one from Thermal Master is a solid addition to any Android (or iPhone) user's toolkit.
Also: This tiny accessory gives your Android thermal vision superpowers (and works on iPhone, too)
3. Thermal Master P2 Pro
Another quirky gadget, this thermal camera is our #3 top seller so far for 2026. Expert Adrian Kingsely-Hughes says thermal cameras are "infinitely useful," and this one from Thermal Master is a solid addition to any Android (or iPhone) user's toolkit.
Also: This tiny accessory gives your Android thermal vision superpowers (and works on iPhone, too)
OK, probably one of the weirdest gadgets to make it onto -- a 1080p smartphone-controlled camera that's supposed to go into your ear and help you excavate wax buildup.
"I can't confirm or deny whether I've stuck this in my ear at any point, that's not why it's on this list," 's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says. "This is a super-handy camera for poking into crevices, looking for water leaks, lost screws and bolts, and other stu...