Testing Viral Temu Gadgets

The holiday season is in full swing, which means it's time to hunt for deals and keep those viral videos honest. This week, I’ve got just that! In today’s newly posted video, I put several gadgets - heavily promoted online and available from Temu and other vendors - to the test. Plus, I’ve found some great deals on products I’ve personally used and recommend. Let’s dive into today’s Freakin’ News!

NEW VIDEO ALERT
Testing Viral Temu Gadgets

My latest video is live, and today I’m diving into five viral gadgets I found on Temu, ranging in price from just $1.70 to about $10. These are the types of products you’ve probably seen circulating online, but do they actually deliver on their promises?

Here’s what I tested:
🔧 An egg topper: Perfectly cracked eggs or perfectly useless?
🧊 A one-click ice cube tray: Innovative or impractical?
🍋 A manual fruit juicer: More juice or more hassle?
🍴 A dental floss dispenser: Travel-friendly or trouble-filled?
🥜 A peanut sheller: Nutshell breaker or hand-crank headache?

Click below to see which gadgets (if any) stood out and which ones should stay in your online cart.

If you don’t have time to watch, you can always read the written version here.

DEALS
Shark Stratos: 44% Off

I’m a big fan of Shark vacuums, and the Stratos is still my go-to cleaning machine two years after I reviewed it. Right now, you can grab the Stratos for 44% off during their Cyber Week Sale. They also have a lot of other great items marked down. If the price has held you back from picking up one of these units, now is the perfect time to take a closer look! These sales are available from the Shark website.

If you want to see this in action, check out my full review of the Shark Stratos here.

1TB microSD Card: 27% Off

I don’t review Micro SD cards, but I use them often. I just picked up a 1-terabyte card on sale for about $80 (they’re usually over $100). These are great for phones, tablets, gaming systems, and more. Personally, I use them as a secondary backup for critical data. While it may not be the fastest card on the market, when capacity is what matters most, this is an excellent choice.

Roku Streaming Stick: 42% Off

I use one of these on an older TV in my house, and it transformed my outdated, "dumb" TV into a smart TV with a wide range of apps and features. This Amazon deal probably won’t last, but 42% off is a significant discount on one of Roku’s better offerings. According to my price tracker, it hasn’t been this cheap in at least three months. If you’ve been thinking about trying out a Roku, now’s a great time to save a few bucks!

Quick Tip to keep your toaster oven cleaner longer: Line the crumb tray with aluminum foil or a reusable silicone mat. Just replace or wash as needed!

ON THIS DATE
Best of 2023 (2023)

Exactly one year ago today, I released my Best of 2023, where I counted down my favorite items reviewed that year. I’m currently wrapping up my Best of 2024 (which should be posted this weekend), but if you can’t wait, now is the perfect time to revisit last year’s top picks!

Don’t want to watch it? You can read my written version here.

SMART SHOPPING
Three Tips for Wiser Shopping

Check What’s Included. Always read the product description for included accessories. Some items require additional purchases to function, or sometimes smaller components are tucked away in what appears to be packing materials.

Size Matters. Measure your space before buying furniture or appliances to avoid returns and disappointment.

Set Alerts. Use price-tracking tools to set alerts for when products drop in price. I use the Microsoft Shopping extension, which has saved me hundreds over the past year.

SHORT SPOTLIGHT
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