We’ve managed to accumulate dozens of things that need to be plugged in or charged almost constantly.

As the pandemic keeps more of us at home, more of us than ever are relying on our tech.

But are there ever enough outlets?

Not for us.

Enter this pop-up outlet that allows you to plug in all of your electronics that also tucks back into the wall instead of taking up space and making a mess like a bunch of power strips do.

Have you ever needed to punch in a code to get into a building while passersby lurk behind you or you’re not sure if the next person waiting to get in really belongs there?

With the rise of electronic locks, we need to be more careful than ever about privacy.

So many ATM and entry codes can be stolen simply by looking over someone’s shoulder and watching their hand movements.

But this solves the problem of the lurker.

If you told us there was a wristband phone charger available, we’d believe you but never imagine we’d want to wear it.

Luckily, someone finally realized that these things have to be aesthetically pleasing to be useful.

This wearable charger mimics some of the finest high-end bracelets.

This is a lot more useful when you’re trying to pour out a specific amount rather than trying to fill it.

It’s a great way to avoid the cooking and baking mistakes the come with simply trying to eyeball the ingredients.

Sure, we can live without it, but we’d much rather live with it!

We can see how this might come in handy if you keep a bird in the house.

Then again, you can also just gather up the crumbs and put them in one place for your feathered friends (even the ones that live outside).

Still, we’re fascinated at the idea and wonder how else we might keep food from being wasted.

People on Reddit loved this so much that other commenters offered to craft one for them. And we have to admit, it’s a cute idea.

It’s not a high-end invention, but it is something we’d be likely to buy if we saw it in a bookstore.

Like tools and superheroes/mythology? Why not store your hammer inside of Thor’s?

We can’t deny that it’s a clever idea for a toolbox!

This cookie holder can be slid down the glass as you finish your milk in order to hold your accompanying cookies.

And while we’re not a fan of soggy cookies, plenty of people like to indulge. So why not make it a one-utensil endeavor?

This might seem trivial until you try it out.

Not only does clothing look different in a variety of lights, but so does skin tone and hair color.

This allows you to get a good peek at what other people are seeing when you walk around outside or into an LED-lit office.

We never quite realized the challenges parents face when getting their little one on a public toilet.

Having to hold your little one up so they don’t fall in must be a real pain.

And while you probably still want to put something in between them and the seat, this at least allows you to let them use the bathroom without the arm workout on your part.

We’re curious about how this works to seal in carbonation of the next beverage you add, if they do work they’re a pretty brilliant design.

So many cupholders are designed to hold cans that it really helps to be able to reuse them!

If you’ve ever had a small kitchen, you know just how nice it is when things do double duty.

We’re not sure how this works if your microwave is mounted above your stove, but it certainly looks helpful for those who have their machines on their counters.

Some people think business cards have gone the way of the dodo.

But there are ways to make them more relevant.

We love the creativity employed here.

It’s an interesting idea, but also looks like it has the potential to be really dangerous since you don’t want the exhaust to accumulate.

But not everyone has the benefit of car cover in inclement weather, so this could be a low-cost way to solve this problem.

This may seem silly, but if you’ve ever taken a highlighter to the page, you know that things can get a little out of hand.

But with this cool tool, you can see what you’re about to highlight.

Who doesn’t love a drink by the pool?

A drink IN the pool is even better!

You certainly don’t want glass around (and you have to be sure to stay truly hydrated as well) – enter this floating wine glass.

Just make sure to fill one with water too.

It’s nice to have a refrigerator that gives you nice, cold, fresh water.

But it’s double nice to be able to take a whole pitcher of it to the table at a moment’s notice when you have people over.

This is such a great idea!

We’d be tempted to just play with this all day, even without the card games.

It’s certainly no big deal to pass out cards, but letting this machine do it is not just fun but could eliminate accusations of cheating.

We could watch this video all day.

Sure, you can use a coaster. But it’s also nice not to let your drips get to the bottom of your cup.

And this is an easy and elegant way to trap that moisture.

We’re just curious how easy it is to clean.

You have to like having a simple grill to begin with (and we’re not sure how easy it is to clean), but we do love anything that can be tucked away when it’s not being used.

This space-saving cooktop is a really cool outside device.

Let’s face it, it’s a drag to find a place for your pet’s food and water bowls on the floor. And having them exposed means they accumulate all sorts of dust and other particles in the air that fall to the ground.

This tucked-in pet nook allows you to keep everything neat and clean – although we can’t imagine it’s cheap to install.

Wobbly table? Fridge lose its footpad?

This cool hand-pump jack allows you to lift up heavy devices even just a little bit to be able to level them out on the bottom.

We want one!

There might not be a ton of uses for a 3-D pen, but it sure does look cool.

And we imagine there are a few creatives and other engineering types who could find a good use for this.

Plus, it just looks like fun to use!

Have you ever had a charger fray at the base because it lays at a weird angle when you’re holding or storing it?

Lots of people have – and the good ones are expensive to replace!

So while this might not look like much, we’re big fans of the idea – especially if it saves us money in the long run.

Well, maybe they’re not always meant to be monsters, but making a kid’s drawing come to life can get pretty creepy.

Then again, they don’t realize that. And they’ll probably be thrilled – and have their creativity stoked – by seeing their design come off the page.

Rainy nights can be dangerous if you’re a pedestrian.

But if fluorescent orange just isn’t your color, there’s another option.

This umbrella allows you to stay dry AND alert others to your presence.

For those with small yards and the desire to have company over (once it’s safe again), this convertible picnic table is a great solution.

It’s a bench when you’re on your own (and one with a backrest!) and a family’s sized table when it’s time for dinner.

In Singapore, citizens who want one can apply for a special card that allows them to simply tap it against the crosswalk button in order to buy extra time while crossing the street.

If you’ve ever tried to get across 4 lanes of traffic, you can see why this would be helpful – especially when you’ve lost your hustle.

Some of us do enjoy a cold shower, but if an icy spritz isn’t your preferred way to wake up, this shower lets you start running the water so that it’s warm when you jump in.

And it’s great for those small showers that force you to contort yourself just to turn them on without getting sprayed.

Honey is messy.

Even if you manage to be neat with it, lids can get sticky and leave behind a crusty mess.

So if you like your tea with honey, these balls with a gelatin coating are the perfect beverage solution.

We’ve long had shower radios, but these Bluetooth speakers are something truly special since they run on the water you’re already producing.

It’s a guilt-free way to enjoy singing in your shower!

We’d be curious to know how well these work because they’re pretty brilliant.

Rechargeable batteries can be kind of a pain. But being able to charge a battery with a connecter you already own might convince us to be more sustainable.

Sometimes you really need to indulge, while other times you just need a bite.

The cool thing about this candy bar is that it allows you to measure what you’re eating more precisely so that you can really be sure of how many calories you’re putting in your body (that is, if you want to know).

We have to make sure our cats are entertained if we’re going to get a moment to relax.

Now that most of us have flat-screen TVs, our cats can’t stand on top of them anymore (though they certainly try). This cool mounted cat climber allows them to get within your field of vision without making you worry that they’re going to fall.

Hotels can be noisy and sometimes there’s not much you can do about it since that noise is from the street.

It’s always great to have a white noise machine when you sleep, though you might not have the space to travel with one.

That’s why we love the idea of hotels having them built right into the room!

For those of us who deal with numbers on a regular basis, this is a great mouse to have the eliminates the need to carry around a calculator or hijack your phone when you may be using it for something else.

Necessary? Probably not. Cool? Certainly!

It gets dark early, so for those who like to exercise in the winter after 5 pm, these LED-lit snowboards are a great solution.

Hopefully, you’re not snowboarding near traffic – they’re really just for illuminating the area around you.

Light fixtures can be a challenge. But if you want a real conversation piece, check out this giant pencil lamp.

We love that the cord is part of the design, so there’s no need to hide it!

How did this take so long to become a thing?

We’ve received so many damaged items in the mail – hats included – that we’re wondering why everyone doesn’t just use these. You can put an item in one pocket instead of filling a box up with a whole ream of them too.

Walking across campus late at night and need to signal for help?

This whistle strap backpack could be the answer your looking for – and you’ll never have to rummage around in your bag to find it!

You have to have a certain kind of cat to get use out of one of these. Not all cats are happy to be confined.

But if you get them used to it when they’re young, this will let you take them on all sorts of family adventures.

Pens always manage to run out of ink mid-sentence.

But now you can see your ink shortage coming with this clear pen with a warning system.

That way you’ll know if you need to pack a backup.

Hey, people with long hair need tools too. And if they’re already sporting metal, why not make it multi-functional?

Sometimes you really do need a small ruler in a pinch – and need we even make a case for the bottle opener?

That’s a clever hack, even if it only works for someone who inexplicable goes to work with their shirt untucked.

But hey, if there’s no dress code and you need to keep your classes clean, who are we to judge?

See, now how hard was it to just convert bags we already had into ones that don’t ruin our pizzas?

We kind of love this idea, even if it doesn’t necessarily let us reuse the bag.

Some people are really confused about why women get so excited when an item has pockets.

And all we can say is that sounds like it comes from someone whose clothing has always had pockets.

We get that they mess up the line of a dress sometimes, but with poufy wedding dresses, they should practically be mandatory!

We have the sensor technology and it’s not that expensive, so why are we still queueing up in long lines and peeping under doors in the ladies’ bathroom (it’s always the ladies room)?

Just give us a break already and let us use some tech to save our time AND bladders!

No one really asks you to leave the door open 1/8th of the way, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy this doormat.

At least when someone complains you left the door all the way open you can tell them it was really just 1/3rd of the way open.

We’ve absolutely been there – you’re in a hotel and you get downstairs only to realize you don’t have what you need to go out into inclement weather.

We could use a heads up that it’s raining.

If you stay on a high floor, sometimes you just can’t tell.

It’s nerdy, yes. But it’s also useful.

You probably wouldn’t find us wearing one, but it’s precisely the kind of thing a dad would wear to your outdoor school function just to be appropriately mortifying.