10 Cool Gadgets For Teens Reviewed in 2024

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There's no way you have heard of the Echo yet and if you haven't, you're in for a surprise. This device comes at a surprisingly affordable price especially when you consider everything you can do with this speaker. In reality, it's not just a speaker at all. Echo enables you to make phone calls, connect various devices in your house such as garage doors, lights, phones, television, etc., it can even order products for you based on your order history.

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Your teenager could even order a pizza through Alexa if they really wanted to! This speaker is perfect for a teenager's room if they're fans of playing music; it'll connect to your Spotify, Prime, iTunes, or iHeartRadio accounts. If you don't have any of those, don't worry -- Amazon offers free music as well. This is the speaker to rule all speakers and can be used easily by your entire family which makes it a great investment and one of the most useful gadgets you'll ever use.

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What does this gadget have to offer teens, though? With the use of Alexa, kids can request any song they want and Alexa will immediately find and play it. They can request specific television shows or movies, hear fun facts, and even get the weather report if they really want to. Similar to Siri on the iPhone, Alexa is the artificial intelligence behind the Echo that can make any of your wishes, her command.

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Teens can take the Echo anywhere they want because of its small and compact size.

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To add a little bit of fun and flair to this device, Belkin has created it in several different fun, vibrant colors. Each jack has been decked out so that it's not just a boring audio splitter, it's one that's chic and stylish.

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Rather than your child excluding their family or friends, you can now give them the chance to listen to music without it being a solo venture. This is also great while on road trips or vacations and won't make your teenager feel like they're giving off an "isolation" vibe.

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Your teenager will be happy to know that the days of listening through one earpiece or sharing earbuds is over thanks to the creation of audio splitters. Now, all you need is one device, be it a walkman, iPod, smartphone, tablet, or some other MP3 player, and your teen and up to five of their friends can listen to the same song, show, or movie.

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This is a small but cool invention and one that will save a lot of headphones.

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This is compact and doesn’t have wires dangling out and getting tangled or twisted. It’s a smart and efficient design; the charging ports fold right back into the block so it seals up nice and clean when it’s not in use. The Jackery Portable Charger is meant for Apple products and can charge various iPhone generations including 5, 6, 7, 8, X, XR, XS, and XS Max. It also has a mini USB charging station that folds out of the opposing end.

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As much as it’s popular to complain about technology, keep in mind how simple it is to connect with your family from far away now, and how convenient it is to be able to get directions to literally anywhere within seconds. Teenagers are attached to their phones for a reason; these gadgets let them talk to friends and there’s a whole wealth of information available to them at any time. Make sure they’re never stranded with a low battery with the Jackery portable charger.

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This is great for just about anyone with a phone. You might want to keep it out of rough little hands (but we also don’t expect your toddler to be racking up a phone bill, so they likely won’t need this). Otherwise, it’s a handy tool for anyone that uses their electronics frequently out in public.

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It’s super compact and can travel just about anywhere with you. This is a smart gift if you have a teen that’s driving themselves to school now, carpooling with friends, or needs you to provide them transport. Knowing where they are can help ease some of the anxiety of watching them branch out on their own.

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You can choose between eight different colors and styles, including a camouflage pattern, trio triangle pattern, and solid colors such as black, white, seafoam green, red, blue, and gray. It can play up to twelve hours of music on a single charge.

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Music livens just about anything up. Whether you’re swimming in the backyard, looking for a reliable shower speaker, want something your kid can carry in their backpack, or just need a good system you can move from room to room in the house, the JBL Flip 4 has a long lifespan and is easy to use.

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This is just right for teens and pre-teens. Music is often a way to explore self-discovery and identity so they’ll likely want to be blasting their anthems whenever and wherever they can.

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The JBL Flip 4 measures about 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8”. It weighs just one pound, making it a great little device to cart around to various events or parties.

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This neat little gadget is easily attached to the top of any type of cell phone and even comes with a rubber grip to prevent slipping and sliding while taking photos. It's not overly bulky and won't weigh your phone down or block much of the screen, which is great when you need to use the self-timer or additional front-facing flash.

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The SRL Selfie Ring Light keeps your teen from having to deal with all of those washed-out looking photos that they'd get without the addition of extra light. It's great for nighttime videos and photos at dusk, and can even be used for group photos and videos.

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Some might see this gadget as just adding to vanity, but teens love to take pictures and everyone knows how disappointing it can be when you have the perfect shot and angle, but poor, dull lighting. This selfie ring can be taken on camping trips, pulled out during outdoor holidays such as the 4th of July, and even used while in a dimly lit restaurant.

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You're getting nearly professional-grade lighting that won't cause a harsh or yellow glow on your teen's face for a fraction of the price. This light is portable, easily used, and will change the future of selfies forever.

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Kindles are still all the rage as far as the latest in reading technology goes and we're pretty sure that your teen probably needs this. Just like a laptop is an investment in the future, Kindles help encourage kids to read any type of books, not just those for leisure reading. Kindles all your teen access to thousands of books, many of which are unbelievably affordable and even free of charge.

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In addition to all of the amazing literature your child will have access to, they'll also be able to make notes on the pages, highlight, and search for specific sections or parts of their favorite books. Keeping their place is easy as well with the help of a digital bookmark and a reminder so that the book automatically opens to the last page that was left "open". Reading has been made fun again but also highly portable; there's no need to carry around several books, remember a bookmark, or deal with folded ears on every ten or so pages without one.

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Of course, this is an awesome gadget but it's also an excellent investment for the future. If your child isn't too keen on reading then this might encourage them to start and if they are, this will allow them to grow the habit and have all of their favorite books in one safe place.

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The Kindle e-reader is equipped to deal with all types of study, reading, and research, and it's also equipped to deal with it all in any type of environment. The non-glare screen allows your teen to take their reader with them anywhere, any time of day.

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The goggles might look uncomfortable, but they're designed to fit most head sizes and also with comfort in mind. They're padded and intended for long-term use so that your teenager won't be bothered by their fit in the slightest. It works with most smartphones and allows your teen to see things in 3D, making them feel as though they're actually going through the motions and dwelling in a world or scenario that they're not.

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Virtual reality is something we've only really seen in sci-fi movies and TV shows, but now you can have that same advanced technology in your own home. Any teen who loves gaming and is fascinated by the notion of being able to feel like you're in another reality besides your own will absolutely love this VR headset.

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Any teen who loves gaming and is fascinated by the notion of being able to feel like you're in another reality besides your own will absolutely love this VR headset.

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It's an all-included deal that will definitely have your teen going wild over all the things they can experience without leaving home.

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This tiny little ball might not look like much but it really is a pretty crazy gadget. Similar to the Echo, this sphere isn't all it seems -- It can be controlled via a smartphone app and is actually a robot! You can race it, play games with it, and even use it for coding. This is one electronic buddy your teen will be thrilled to receive as a gift.

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This is a cute little way of finding something else for your teen to do with their phone beside social media. It's fun, exciting, and totally futuristic which will engage and entertain them for sure. The most recent addition to this little robot is its capability to play games and function as a game controller. All you have to do is download the app and your teen will be ready to go with no need to purchase an entire game system or anything extra.

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Simply download the app and wait for this robot to respond... To your face, that is! That's right; this little guy actually reads facial expression and acts on them. It's artificial intelligence at its best and we can't imagine anyone, let alone a teen, who isn't fascinated by it.

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The product is very small and portable. Your teen can take it anywhere.

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It lights up in full color LED effects so your child will feel like they're actually looking out a futuristic, laser model of their favorite spacecraft. There's no better way to make them feel like they're actually part of their favorite movie series rather than just watching it, than by giving them part of the action.

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his lamp is stunning and features full detail, in fact, you get more detail in this lamp than you do in many buildable models of the airship. It's truly unique and something that your teen will love showing off to their family and friends.

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This bedside lamp is truly one of a kind. For all the Star Wars fans out there, this is a must-have, no doubts about it. It's not often that you'll find a lamp that does exactly what this one does and while there is plenty of Millennium Falcon memorabilia out there, there's only one 3D Millennium Falcon lamp.

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This isn't an item you can take with you and it doesn't really do anything, but it will look incredible in a teen's room, especially if they are Star Wars fans.

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It features two USB plugs so that your child can charge up to two devices at once (this is great for cellphones) but what we really love is its Bluetooth capability. It functions just like some of the newer cars do so this would be excellent for a teen who just got their first car if it's not a new model.

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Through the Bluetooth, this device makes hands-free phone calls possible whether you're making them or answering them, and also allows them to connect their music wirelessly. They'll be able to easily skip ahead or go back a song by simply hitting the button on either side of the device without even taking their eyes off the road. This is perfect for use in their parent's cars as well and allows them to have control over every important aspect of their phones while in the passenger seat -- We just hope you like their taste in music!

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This FM Transmitter might be the perfect little gadget for your teenager. It's easily plugged into a cigarette lighter and can be used for several different functions, all of which are hands-free.

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A Bluetooth capability is a great tool when driving. This device connects easily to your cell phone and allows you full control over the important tasks on it without even needing to touch it. Going hands-free is so important but also challenging in today's age of technology. This device takes an old-school concept such as making use of outdated cigarette lighters and has turned it into something useful and beneficial in the way of car safety.