We originally published this list of 10 cool tech gifts and gadgets to buy on Amazon under 100 dollars in 2016. We are now updating it on November 17, 2017. The first product to bring to your attention is a portable projector. Insider Monkey recently reviewed and secured a 20% discount for DBPOWER’s RD-180 1200 Lumens LED Portable Projector. Simply put, this small, lightweight projector exceeded our expectations, especially since it’s priced under $100. You can read our review and get the coupon code here.
Whether you are looking for gift ideas or you simply want to get rid of some cash on cool tech gadgets, there are plenty options on the list below. Now, truth be told, most of these won’t really improve your life in any measurable way. But that’s not the reason we buy these things, is it? No, the real reason is that we are trying to fill the emptiness in our souls and the void in our lives with a piece of technology that, let be honest, just isn’t designed for that. So, we move on to the next cool gadget, as we pointlessly browse through Amazon and spend our money on trinkets, we don’t really need. Well, that escalated quickly. Anyway, it’s your money, spend it however you like. I write Internet listicles for a living, who am I to judge you?
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By the way, if this list is too rich for you, perhaps best things to buy on Amazon under $20 are more up your alley. If you have an excess of cash, proceed.
10. Amazon Fire
Price on Amazon: $70
Somehow, Amazon Fire always ends up on these lists. Considering what you get for seventy bucks, it’s not really a wonder. It makes you think why Apple products cost so much, though.
9. Grush The Gaming Toothbrush for Kids
Price on Amazon: $53.21
A toothbrush that senses kids’ brushing technique and uploads it to the cloud? Sure, why not. Kids will have fun brushing their teeth, and you’ll be a proud parent once you present the cloud data to their dentist.
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8. Silicon Power 1TB Rugged Armor A60 Military-grade Shockproof/Water-Resistant External Hard Drive
Price on Amazon: $57.99
1TB in an 8-ounce package, you have to admit that’s pretty dense. A 2TB version will set you back $108, so it’s beyond the scope of this list. The manufacturer claims that the drive is built to military specs, so it should be able to withstand occasional bump.
7. Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear
Price on Amazon: $69
Sennheiser has always been a synonym for a quality sound, if you don’t mind spending little extra on their products. But far more importantly than a quality of the sound, they claim that Momentum In-Ear are tangle-free. That’s a bold statement. 
6. Jabra Move Wireless Headphones
Price on Amazon: $69.98
Finally, a pair of wireless headphones that won’t break the bank. For less than $70 you get a very decent-sounding headphones, able to connect to any Bluetooth device. For reasons unknown, the red ones are the cheapest. The black ones are $15 more.
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5. Samsung External Blu-ray Writer
Price on Amazon: $79.50
Need to burn a quick BD on the move? This is the gadget for you. It works with almost every BD format and, with a software support, you can use it to play them back as well. A well-deserved spot on this list of 10 cool tech gifts and gadgets to buy on Amazon under 100 dollars.
4. Acoustic Research Portable Wireless Speaker
Price on Amazon: $79.98
Acoustic Research has several wireless speakers among their products, in the same price range and with identical characteristics. We choose this one based on the design, so feel free to browse around and see which one you like best.
3. Linksys AC1200 MAX Wi-Fi Range Extender
Price on Amazon: $79.99
Tired of walking around the house or back yard searching for that Wi-Fi sweet spot? Get one of these and your troubles are over. Well, at least when Wi-Fi range is concerned. It won’t cure your social anxieties, but will make Netflix and chill a far more accessible option.
2. olloclip 4-IN-1 for iPhone
Price on Amazon: $79.99
With Olloclip 4-IN-1 lens, you can turn your iPhone into a (semi)professional camera in no time. It offers a wide lens, a fisheye lens, and two macro lenses (15x and 10x), enough for some very decent pictures.
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1. Samsung Gear VR
Price on Amazon: $99.99
And on the top of our list of 10 cool tech gifts and gadgets to buy on Amazon under 100 dollars we have Samsung virtual reality rig. Currently, a best-seller in its category, Samsung Gear VR headset will require that you have a compatible phone. Seems like an obvious condition, but with Donald Trump as a potential GOP candidate for the presidency, one can’t really take any chance with disclaimers these days.
