From disposable smartphone chargers to a cup that changes the taste of water to tiny computers, these Israeli-designed gadgets will surely win you best-present-giver status for this holiday season.
In the US, the average holiday spending on gifts is $830, according to a 2015 Gallup poll.
ISRAEL21c has sifted through the best of Israeli design to keep your bank account balanced while shopping for the ultimate gift. Here’s our list of 13 best gadgets for under $100 this holiday, starting with the least expensive item.
Mobeego
Mobeego’s disposable charger will save you when you can’t find an outlet or if you left your charger at home. The initial outlay is about $8 for a disposable charging unit and a miniature adapter for both Android and iOS phones, which fits on a key ring or in your wallet. Simply stock up on the one-time use power shots (about $2.50). The Israeli team of entrepreneurs says each unopened charger lasts about 10 years.
MySticko
MySticko is a simple-to-use gadget, just five centimeters long, that sticks almost anything to a range of surfaces. It boasts more than 50 uses, from smartphone holder in the car to dishtowel hanger to a soda-can holder on a lawn chair. It was designed by eNovi, an Israeli company focused on “offering solutions to many little everyday problems.”
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