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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 23, 2024-- Duravant LLC (“Duravant”), a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced today that it has acquired POSS Design Limited (“POSS”), a leading manufacturer of protein processing solutions headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. POSS designs and builds innovative mechanical separation equipment, ancillary products and turnkey systems that maximize recoverable protein yields for high volume processors of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and other meats. POSS represents a strategic acquisition for Duravant as the company expands its investments in the rapidly growing protein sector. The best-in-class products and services offered by POSS are highly complementary and enhance Duravant’s capabilities to offer integrated automation solutions. “We are excited to welcome POSS to the Duravant family,” said Mike Kachmer, Chairman and CEO of Duravant. “Our partnership with POSS is a major step forward in our commitment to staying at the forefront of the protein industry, and we are excited about the new opportunities it will create for our customers and partners." Since 1978, POSS has been designing and building industry-leading separating solutions that increase throughput, minimize waste, and meet the growing capacity and efficiency needs of processors. Exclusively specializing in high quality mechanical separation technology, POSS has a broad range of products that provide custom solutions for a wide range of processing capacities. With engineering expertise to design turnkey systems that connect upstream and downstream equipment, POSS has established trusted relationships with many of the world’s leading protein processing brands. “We are thrilled to partner with Duravant as we embark on this new phase of growth,” said Ken Gulak, President of POSS. “Their global reach and advanced aftermarket capabilities through Duravant Lifecycle Services will allow us to expand into new markets and enhance the service we provide to our valued customers. We also are excited to collaborate with other Duravant operating companies such as Foodmate, Marelec, Henneken and Marlen.” About Duravant Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, Duravant is a global engineered equipment company with manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Through their portfolio of operating companies, Duravant delivers trusted end-to-end process solutions for customers and partners through engineering and integration expertise, project management and operational excellence. With worldwide sales distribution and service networks, they provide immediate and lifetime aftermarket support to all the markets they serve in the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors. Duravant’s market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation, durability and reliability. For more information, visit www.duravant.com . About POSS Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, POSS is manufacturer and service provider of innovative and highly engineered mechanical separation equipment, ancillary products and turnkey systems that maximize recoverable protein yields for high volume processors of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and other meats. Since 1978, the company has consistently led the way in developing solutions that address the needs of animal protein processors, prioritizing quality and safety while optimizing productivity and yields. Dedicated and unwavering to delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction, POSS works closely with clients to identify the best solutions for their unique processing needs. For more information, visit www.poss-separators.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241223938688/en/ CONTACT: Eleni Yianas Vice President, Marketing Eleni.yianas@duravant.com KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CANADA ILLINOIS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PACKAGING ENGINEERING RETAIL MANUFACTURING OTHER MANUFACTURING FOOD/BEVERAGE MACHINERY SOURCE: Duravant LLC Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/23/2024 01:14 PM/DISC: 12/23/2024 01:12 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241223938688/en
LUCKNOW The Samajwadi Party has started preparations for the 2027 UP assembly polls through its PDA panchayats across the state. The party will be organising at least five such gatherings in all districts of the state and the responsibility has been entrusted on the party’s state president Shyam Lal Pal. A few senior leaders believe that the PDA plank brought success for the party in the Lok Sabha elections, and this should not be changed till the 2027 elections. PDA was coined by party chief Akhilesh Yadav, which denotes Pichhda, Dalit and Alpasanhkyak (Backwards, Dalit and Minorities). “The responsibility for PDA panchayats has been given to our state president. This is our old political line in which we strengthen underprivileged people and make them aware about their rights, said SP leader Udaiveer Singh. Replying to a query if the PDA plank will work for the party in 2027 polls, Singh said: “If caste-based census is done, it will be clear which section of the society has how much share, what should be their representation, etc. Through democracy and Constitution, we will keep fighting for social justice of the marginalised section of the society.” “The PDA card is like a gamble for the SP...they took advantage of it in the Lok Sabha elections but things didn’t go well for them in the assembly bypolls. They are going to retain their PDA plan in the absence of anything better,” opined journalist Ratan Mani Lal. “For now, the PDA plank is full of possibilities for the party. There are no major elections before 2027, and I don’t see any logic in change strategy before the UP polls,” he added.
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The man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train used a shirt to fan the flames, a prosecutor said at his arraignment on murder charges. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, who federal immigration officials said is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the US illegally, was not required to enter a plea and did not speak at the hearing in Brooklyn criminal court. He will remain jailed at the city’s Rikers Island complex and is due back in court on Friday. His lawyer did not ask for bail. Zapeta is charged with two counts of murder, accusing him of intentionally killing the woman and killing her while committing arson. He is also charged with one count of arson. The top charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez called the attack a “gruesome and senseless act of violence” and said it would be “met with the most serious consequences.” The apparently random attack occurred Sunday morning on a train stopped at the Coney Island station. The victim’s identification is still pending. Authorities say Zapeta approached the woman, who may have been sleeping in the train, and set her clothing on fire with a lighter. Zapeta then fanned the flames with a shirt, engulfing her in fire, Assistant District Attorney Ari Rottenberg said in court Tuesday. Zapeta sat on a bench on the subway platform and watched, Rottenberg said. According to Rottenberg, Zapeta told detectives that he didn’t know what happened but identified himself in images of the attack. Zapeta’s lawyer, public defender Andrew Friedman, did not speak to reporters after the arraignment. Video on social media appears to show some people looking on from the platform and at least one police officer walking by while the woman is on fire inside the train. NYPD Transit Chief Joseph Gulotta said Sunday that several officers responded to the fire and one stayed to keep the crime scene “the way it’s supposed to be” while the others went to get fire extinguishers and transit workers. “Officers who were on patrol on an upper level of that station smelled and saw smoke and went to investigate. What they saw was a person standing inside the train car fully engulfed in flames,” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. They eventually put the fire out, but “unfortunately, it was too late,” Tisch said, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Zapeta was taken into custody Sunday afternoon while riding a train on the same subway line after teenagers recognised him from images circulated by the police. A Brooklyn address for Zapeta released by police matches a shelter that provides housing and substance abuse support. Federal immigration officials said Zapeta was deported in 2018 but later reentered the US illegally. The crime deepened a growing sense of unease among some New Yorkers about the safety of the subway system, amplified by graphic video of the attack that ricocheted across social media. Overall, crime is down in the transit system compared to last year. But murders are up, with nine killings this year through to November compared to five during the same period last year. There have also been several high-profile incidents, including one in September where police inadvertently shot two bystanders and a fellow officer when they opened fire on a man holding a knife in front of a train. Earlier this month, a Manhattan jury acquitted former Marine Daniel Penny in the chokehold death last year of an agitated subway rider. The case became a flashpoint in debates over safety, homelessness and mental illness on the system.Stocks wavered on Wall Street in afternoon trading Thursday, as gains in tech companies and retailers helped temper losses elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 was down less than 0.1% after drifting between small gains and losses. The benchmark index is coming off a three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 6 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 1:52 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite was down less than 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened after the Christmas holiday. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.9%, Micron Technology was up 1% and Adobe gained 0.8%. While tech stocks overall were in the green, some heavyweights were a drag on the market. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.1%. Meta Platforms fell 0.7%, Amazon was down 0.6%, and Netflix gave up 1.1%. Tesla was among the biggest decliners in the S&P 500, down 1.9%. Health care stocks helped lift the market. CVS Health rose 1.7% and Walgreens Boots Alliance rose 3% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 2.8%, Best Buy was up 2.2% and Dollar Tree gained 2.7%. Retailers are hoping for a solid sales this holiday season, and the day after Christmas traditionally ranks among the top 10 biggest shopping days of the year, as consumers go online or rush to stores to cash in gift cards and raid bargain bins. U.S.-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4% and 16%, respectively. The Japanese automakers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. Traders got a labor market update. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week , though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labor Department reported. Treasury yields turned mostly lower in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.57% from 4.59% late Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar. Still, U.S. markets have historically gotten a boost at year’s end despite lower trading volumes. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the U.S. market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up roughly 26% so far this year and remains near its most recent all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to next week, including updates on pending home sales and home prices, a report on U.S. construction spending and snapshots of manufacturing activity. AP Business Writers Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott contributed.
Hole-in-one heartbreak: Tiger, Charlie Woods fall in playoff during PNC ChampionshipThe majority of Gen Z workers are using generative A.I. tools in their jobs, according to a new survey. The Harris Poll and Google Workspace research also found a resounding 93 percent of those who identified as Gen Z used two or more tools on a weekly basis. And, 79 percent of millennials do the same. Google released the findings on Monday, and the organizations received responses from more than 1,000 U.S.-based “ knowledge workers ,” such as engineers, tech workers, analysts, and others whose main capital is what they know. The participants were between 22 and 39 years old and either have or aspire to hold a leadership role at work. “Our research shows that emerging leaders are adopting A.I. to increase their impact at work,” Yulie Kwon Kim, Google Workspace’s vice president of Product, said in a statement . “Rising leaders are not simply using A.I. as a tool for efficiency, but as a catalyst to help grow their careers.” The survey also found that 82 percent of those individuals are leveraging A.I. tools in their work, with 70 percent using the technology for drafting emails or helping overcome language barriers. When it comes to writing, 88 percent said that A.I. could help them use the right tone and 87 percent said it could make them more comfortable composing longer emails. Furthermore, 90 percent said they would be more confident joining meetings “on the go” if they knew A.I. was taking notes for them. Google also said its data shows how A.I. can help to scale business-critical skills, such as collaborating with others, communicating effectively, and leading a team. For example, 86 percent of respondents said A.I. could help make leaders become better managers, and 47 percent said it could aid communication to improve problem solving. Nearly all – 98 percent – anticipate that A.I. will have an impact on their industry or workplace within the next five years. “The future of work is here – and it’s A.I.-powered,” Kwon Kim added. “Rising leaders are not only advocating for A.I. – they’re deploying this technology in meaningful ways, from improving communication with colleagues to freeing up time for strategic work.” Google has major financial stakes in the success of A.I., and Google Workspace includes multiple A.I.-powered tools. Earlier this year, citing needs for new electricity sources to support A.I. technologies, Google said it would buy power from the nuclear energy company Kairos Power and expects to bring the first small modular reactor online by 2030. The announcement came after a similar move by Microsoft , as companies increasingly look for cleaner energy sources that can also meet surging demand from data centers and artificial intelligence. With reporting from The Associated Press
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Yogi to launch UPAGRISE project as World Bank sanctions ₹2.8k cr loanShoppers have found a clever way to snap up one of Ninja's newest bestsellers for a fraction of even the sale price. The 'Sip Perfect' travel mug only launched in the UK this month but already has a devoted following among coffee and tea drinkers, with many dubbing it the 'perfect' insulated cup. The mug comes in a trio of stylish colours with options in black, white and green. It launched costing £29.99 and the Boxing Day sale sees it reduced by a third to £19.99 , a chunky saving for anyone looking to snag the game-changing gadget. However, savvy shoppers have spotted a way to bag it for even less thanks to a money saving site. Bargain hunters who sign up with TopCashback in time for the Boxing Day sales can get the mug for £3.66 by signing up as a new member. READ MORE: Charlotte Tilbury unveils up to 40% off beauty kits in massive Boxing Day sale READ MORE: I'm a size 12 and I tried on jeans from New Look, River Island, Next and M&S to find the best fit As you'd expect from the innovative brand, which has transformed UK homes with gadgets bringing new technology to everything from air fryers to barbecues, this is not a bog-standard travel mug. It locks shut making it totally leak-proof but also has a specially invented HeatStore technology that cools drinks down to the perfect sipping temperature in minutes but then holds it there for hours. One happy customer described it as 'top class' although also flagged it was a bit heavy, adding: "I had high expectations of this product as Ninja has a reputation for quality and I’m pleased to say it didn’t disappoint. As an outreach worker a good thermal cup is an important part of my “kit” I decided to use this mug for a few days before writing the review to make sure I had put it through its paces. It looks great and has the quality finish you expect from Ninja. It didn’t leak even when in the bottom of my bag. I followed the instructions about preheating the cup and I think my filter coffee was hotter than when I poured it from the pot. It stayed hot for several hours which is brilliant when you are away from access to drink making facilities. I used the cup while working from home and again it kept my drink hot for hours. "It’s easy to clean, looks great and has a tough external shell. It fitted nicely into the cup holder on my car. The only slightly negative thing I would have to say about this cup is, it’s a bit heavy but worth dealing with that as the product is a good one. I’m very impressed." Another shopper described it as 'great for mums on the go,' adding: This is perfect. As a new mum with a newborn baby I use this to keep my tea, hot chocolate and cappuccino nice and hot. I take this out with me whilst travelling and I love it! The only thing I would suggest is that they could add handles to the cup as well." Another praised it for being dishwasher safe: "The cup is stylish and keeps drinks hot for quite a number of hours. It washes well both in the dishwasher and by hand and it is easy to separate the different parts. The cup doesn’t fit in my car’s central cup holders but fits in the door. The cup doesn’t leak but I would have preferred a lid that closes automatically once you stop pressing on it because I have forgotten to close it a few times, this is user error." However, not everyone is converted despite the most negative review on the site still being three stars. The critic compared the mug unfavourably to another Ninja product, saying: "Doesnt keep drinks hot for long. I have the flask and that keeps hot drinks hot all day so I thought the travel mug would be the same. I should have just stuck to the flask. Not worth buying." Go to TopCashback and sign up as a 'Get Cashback Now ' Search for Ninja, click 'Get Cashback Now ' and purchase as normal. You're entitled to £15 cashback when you spend £15 or more on any item including the Ninja Sip Perfect Travel Mug. Cashback will then track and appear in your TopCashback account within seven working days of your purchase. Alternatively, Amazon has slashed the price of this FAB Travel Mug, Reusable Coffee Cup to £11.99.Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she's transgender
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49ers QB Brock Purdy resumes throwing but status for this week remains unknown73 Graham Value All-Stars: Of 38 'Safer,' Buy Any Of 29 'Ideal' December Choices1. A cleverly designed rechargeable electric candle lighter with a flexible neck so you can light all your coziest, deepest candles without worrying about the "YIKES" of being near an open flame. This is also windproof and super portable for anyone looking for options to light candles or fires outside, too! Promising review : "I absolutely love this product. Now I’m able to light candles where the candle wax has melted down, and it’s hard to reach inside the jar. I also love the fact that you charge this with a USB cable, and the charge lasts for a long time. It has indicator lights to let you know how much of a charge is remaining. I’ve only had to charge it once since I purchased it. I Very durable and a great value for the price. I definitely recommend this. " — Cassandra S. "Another product I got from TikTok. It’s a necessity. No more struggling and almost burning yourself. Stays charged for days. A week at most if you use it frequently." — Nijada Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in five colors and in two packs). 2. A hands-free portable phone charger you will be *so* happy you invested in when you find yourself out and about all day with your battery dwindling. This sticks right into your phone plug and chills there so easily that you might forget it's there in the first place, and it's designed to quickly give your phone one full charge. Promising review: "I used these several times for the past year, traveling for business and leisure. It is always a challenge to find an outlet at the airport since some airports do not offer a charging station. Using those types can also be a security risk. That's why I love using these portable chargers. They are lightweight and fit in my travel handbag/or small backpack pocket. The portable chargers take about 30–35 minutes to fully charge if dead. Once charged, they charge fast and hold a charge for many hours." — J Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in six colors). 3. And a wireless charging desk and mousepad to make juicing up your phone and AirPods so thoughtlessly easy that you might literally just set them down and recharge them by accident. Promising review : "Loved putting my phone down and have it charge while working and not have to think about it. The added bonus of having it look good with a wireless mouse and keyboard setup. The mouse works wonderfully on the pad. Pad feels sturdy and will last a long time. Ordered the medium, and thankfully, it worked out that it fit my setup area perfectly. Overall, great item to have for my workspace." — Ken Situ Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in eight colors and five sizes). 4. A Larq , a self-cleaning water bottle designed with UV-C LED tech that not only purifies water in 60 seconds, but cleans the inner surfaces of the bottle — which it can do up to a full month on a single charge. Reviewers swear by this for making their water taste better, and for keeping water icy cold for hours! Larq is a small business that specializes in water purification products. Promising review: "We fill large bottles up every day and keep them cold in the fridge. The quality is outstanding. We love them. We had very bad tasting water and this made it taste great. It doesn't smell and it is easy to hold. The smaller one is good for travel. These also saved a lot of money because we didn't have to buy bottled water." — Mary Ann Get it from Amazon for $99+ (available in six colors and two sizes). 5. A wireless charger bedside lamp with a built-in speaker so you can have what is arguably a lil' nightlight, television, and boombox all in one — this not only charges your phone, but lets you prop it up as a stand so you can stream content through the Bluetooth speaker. Check out a TikTok of the bedside lamp in action. Promising review : "I wasn’t expecting much from this product based on the price. A night-light at best. I was pleasantly surprised to find it was a light with three different settings. I love that feature. The Bluetooth speaker has amazing sound quality for my bedroom and can be heard all through the master bathroom and both master closets. How cool is that?! It also has a phone charger that works. Just hook your phone cord into the lamp and place your phone on the charger pad. I highly recommend this item!!" — Bunny Honey Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (clip the $10 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in four styles). 6. And a gorgeously designed Hatch Restore 2 — this sunrise alarm and sound machine works overtime as a touch-controlled smart light, bedtime reading light, and even a wind-down light that helps you get into a healthier sleep routine at night, which is especially important to maintain when it's dark out for so long. Other bedside lamps could truly never. Hatch Restore lets you personalize a "bedtime routine" for each night to train your brain to recognize sleep cues and get a better night's rest. Options include changing the light settings to more amber tones to help produce melatonin for sleep, soothing noise options, and sleep meditations and sleep stories you can get in the Hatch app. Promising review: "The Hatch Restore 2 is truly a game changer for those looking to improve their night’s sleep and wake-up routine. It’s been the best bedside companion and has improved my overall health and well-being. The combination of sounds, lights, buttons, and aesthetics really all come to play to make this feel like a truly premium device. There are touch adjustments to adjust the volume and brightness of the clock, which work really well. My favorite feature is the physical buttons which you can press to start or stop the routines; it feels very intentional when I get ready for bed and really gets me in the right mindset to begin my bedtime routine ." — Natasha Advani Get it from Amazon for $169.99 (available in three styles). 7. A pair of waterproof wireless earbuds with a charging case that, bless its technologically savvy heart, has an LED display letting you know exactly how much charge is left. Reviewers also love how delightfully comfortable and sweatproof these are, making them a solid, affordable option for multitasking humans who talk on the phone or exercise. Promising review: "I use these every day at work! Love these — easy to learn and to use. Best thing about them? Well, everything, lol. Good sound, they hold a charge for long periods, and I don’t have to worry about them losing power. I can answer my phone easily and then go back to music without a problem. Definitely a great buy and worth the money! Love this color, too!" — Erin Get it from Amazon for $21.59 (clip the 40% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in eight colors). 8. And a pair of wireless over-the-ear headphones crafted to look like AirPods Max, so you can still enjoy the comfort and chic style of their iconic headphones without shelling out hundreds of dollars. These feature premium cushion padding, a built-in mic with the ability to take calls, 10 hours of playtime per charge, and surprisingly decent noise blocking for the price. iJoy is a small business that specializes in headphones and tech accessories. I own a pair of these, and because I'm vain as heck and need to own all things pink, but I was decently surprised by how well they muffle noise! I feel like these are ideal for people who still want to hear some of the world around them (read: parents, people working in open offices), but still want to listen to their tunes comfortably . The charge on these goes for at least four hours (I haven't tried it beyond that yet), and the Bluetooth connects to my devices super easily. Excellent pair of headphones for the price point. Promising review : "These headphones surprised me. I thought they were not going to be as great because of how cheap they are, but the bass is amazing! The noise cancellation is so good that I can’t hear anything. The volume is loud and sound quality is a win , and just how I like it. Very snug and comfy, recommend! Thanks TikTok, lol :)." — Chevelle Revero Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in five colors). 9. A user-friendly hexagonal productivity timer with six present countdown times you can initiate just by flipping it on its side. Not only does it have an oh-so-satisfying display screen you can use to count up or down, but it has a "mute" option so you won't disturb your coworkers when you're trying to do an email answering power hour (help). Promising review: "Love love love this product. Simple design, works great. I time myself during writing sessions so I'm not sitting in long stretches. This little timer is perfectly shaped and has several pre-programmed time options. Highly recommend." — Mimi Foster Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three styles). 10. A deeply adorable retro-style portable Bluetooth keyboard you can connect to your tablet, phone, or computer to easily type on the go. Reviewers especially love the satisfying ~clickety clack~ feel of the keys! Promising review: "I got this keyboard because of its aesthetic. The look did not disappoint. Love it! Super easy to connect to my iPhone and iPad. It makes my typing and note creating on my phone quicker and cuter. I will purchase another for an upcoming friend’s birthday. I know she’ll love it as well!" — NT Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (clip the $3 off coupon on the product page for this price). 11. A stylish fitness smartwatch that's a chic, affordable, user-friendly version of all the tricked-out expensive ones that aren't half as cute anyway. This water-resistant watch not only takes calls and texts and monitors your sleep, but has 70 different activity modes for fitness tracking, including the ability to track your heart rate, steps, and calories for each workout. Promising review : "This watch is elegant and simple all at once. Can be worn with any genre of clothing. Easy to use and has all the sort after features. Love the sleep monitoring app. Great value at price point. Functions like expensive brands." — Barbara Hubbard Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (clip the $20 coupon on the product page for this price; available in three colors). 12. A flexible power strip complete with three outlets, two USB ports, and a 5-foot extension cable designed so you can fit it into weird nooks and crannies around or under your desk while still being able to plug in bulky chargers. iJoy is a small business that specializes in headphones and tech accessories. Promising review : "I rarely write a review (this is the second in the past few years). One of the best purchases in a long time. Nice design and very practical. It solves all of my problems as it can go in any direction. It's worth every penny. I turned around and bought two more. I am about to buy my fourth one. Love this!" — Pond P. Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in four colors). 13. And a six-outlet wall charger designed specifically for larger chargers that also comes equipped with two USB fast-charging ports *and* a night-light, so your WFH, kitchen, or living room setup is as organized as possible. Promising review: "Better than any strip! Saw this on TikTok and it’s everything. Love the auto night-light feature. So versatile and compact. Worth every penny. Will be ordering more." — Kelly Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (available in two styles and three colors). 14. A portable car vacuum that lets you explore the great outdoors or enjoy a particularly messy snack without sitting in the evidence until the next time you do a deep car clean. With this easy peasy gadget, you can scoop it all up and leave your interiors looking brand spanking new. Promising review: "This was the perfect solution for a busy mom as myself. I have three little ones, and every day, there is a mess of some sort in the backseat. It saves time and money to not have to go to a carwash place and keep feeding the machine . It’s simple to use and a great size. I wish the suction was a little better, but for the price and quality, I can’t complain. It’s a must!" — Amazon Customer "TikTok made me buy it. I NEVER leave reviews buttt I was surprised at how well and powerful this vacuum was! And it wasn’t loud. 10 out of 10 recommended. Go buy it and try it for yourself." — Jessica D. Williams Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in four colors). 15. And a bagless, touchless stationary vacuum that'll suck the gunk on your floors right up instead of wrangling with a dustpan full of hair clumps that keep falling out or a heavy vacuum cleaner. Why lug a vacuum around when you can get the job done with a lightweight broom instead? EyeVac is a small business that specializes in vacuums for home and commercial use. Promising review: "Saw it on TikTok and knew I had to have one. I hate cleaning but get annoyed with the clumps of dog hair and bits of things on my kitchen floor. I usually just vacuum my tile with the vacuum which is a pain. This thing is so easy to just sweet things into and it sucks them right up. Sure, it's more expensive than my actual vacuum, but I've only had it three days and have used it two times." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $129 (clip the $20 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in three colors). 16. A sleek one-button electric wine bottle opener because TBH, nobody has time to lament a cork getting stuck in their bottle and google a bunch of hacks to fix it anymore. This rechargeable beauty will safely pop it open without any of the hassle. Promising review: "I have had this wine bottle opener for over two years and I'm so happy with this purchase. I love the aesthetic and that I can leave it on the counter. When you receive the product, you just have to plug it in to charge, and then it’s ready to use. It’s convenient to have the foil cutter. It’s also still sharp after two years. In just a few seconds, the bottle is opened, and I’m ready to enjoy a glass of wine!" — Rebecca Anne Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in six styles). 17. An electric knife that makes carving turkey, roast beef, and ham such a breeze that you'll low key be like, "Um, Thanksgiving dinner every night??" Reviewers also LOVE this for getting clean, even slices on bread loaves and trickier veggies like tomatoes. Check out a TikTok of the electric knife in action. Promising review : "Super easy to hold and use, the on button is perfectly placed, and the blade length is just right for carving turkeys or large cuts of beef. Super sharp blades and a case with meat fork makes for a complete package." — john alexander Get it from Amazon for $42 (available in two styles). 18. A two-slice touch screen toaster with all the fanciness of the $350 TikTok-famous version and none of the "YIKESSSSS" of the price tag. This lets you select seven different toastiness levels for your bread, and specify if you're putting other carbs in there, like bagels, English muffins, waffles, and even gluten-free bread. Promising review: "I love this toaster! It has all the options I need: lifter, countdown timer, visual icon of the toast colors, and all the toast varieties anyone could want, from white to grain to bagel to waffle to English muffin to gluten-free. It not only has reheat and defrost options, you can even add more toasting time, too. Truly, it has all the bells and whistles anyone could want and is easy to use. " — Tanya Feddern-Bekcan Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in six colors and in a four-slice toaster style). 19. A zero-ink, app-enabled Kodak instant phone photo printer to essentially transform your phone into a Polaroid camera, but with the ability to pick and choose which photos you print. You can even edit photos within the app for better lighting or fun little graphics to add your own personal touch! This is compatible with Zink's zero ink printer paper — you can snag 20 sheets of it on Amazon for $9.99 ! Promising review: "I take lots of photos but rarely do I ever print them out. We travel in our RV, and I like to keep some photos of places that we've been in the RV on our photo board. I really like it; it's a lot of fun. The color is pretty good, prints pretty fast, and the little backgrounds that you can stick them to are a fun touch. There's also some other stickers and frames that you could add to the pictures. I also keep a notebook of all the places that we've traveled (with campsite-specific info), and I try to keep one picture to represent each place in the notebook . It's perfect for this." — Link family Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in four colors and as a starter bundle that includes photo paper, frames, and other accessories). 20. And a slim profile ink-free Bluetooth printer you can boss around from your computer, phone, or tablet to quickly print black and white images on thermal paper — excellent for printing shipping labels, articles, or quick memos on the go. Travelers also love how ridiculously portable it is! Check out a TikTok of the portable ink-free Bluetooth printer in action. This requires thermal paper to operate — grab 100 sheets on Amazon for $20.99 ! Promising review : "This specific printer is lightweight but very sturdy. The app is super easy to use ; it's got a media library that has layouts and other clipart styles. The printer is also relatively quiet and I have not had any issues with loading the paper straight, you just have to be dedicated to inserting the paper. Do not be super gentle with the paper or it will print on the paper crooked. Customer support is awesome and the quality if nice and worth the price, in my opinion. The paper, as stated in other reviews, is costly however I think not paying for ink evens it out." — Kapizanami Get it from Amazon for $128.99 (clip the $8 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in three colors). 21. A tiny 3-in-1 portable charger that folds down to the size of a little macaron, but cleverly expands to charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time. If you have trips on the horizon or you're a busy human in general, you need to get yourself one of these adorable UFOs, fast. Promising review: "These are fabulous for travel — they charge three devices from just one USB port, especially [helpful] when frequenting hotel rooms. The first one is now permanently stationed bedside to help clean up the clutter, and this will go into my briefcase for future excursions. Compact, and effective!" — see2xu Get it from Amazon for $76.49 (clip the 15% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in four colors). 22. Ray-Ban's Meta Smart Glasses , which are enabled with Meta AI to basically make you feel like you're an undercover operative living in the ~future~. These voice-enabled glasses can take pictures and videos from your "perspective" whenever you ask, can get information about your environment, scan QR codes, and even play music or take calls with tiny, discreet speakers. This was featured on Oprah's Favorite Things for 2024 — check out more of Oprah's picks on Amazon's gift shop ! Promising review : "I love them! I feel like a spy wearing these! They come in handy when I want to be hands-free! The sound quality is amazing! The video and picture quality is great!! 👍🏽 These are the best. besides, right now, I feel special because everyone is curious because I’m the only one I know that has them! Great product!" — Stillbeauty Get it from Amazon for $299+ (available in three colors). 23. "Plaud," an AI voice recorder and notes generator that's basically a personal assistant that fits in your pocket. This gadget not only transcribes audio from meetings in real time, but uses ChatGPT to create summaries, minutes logs, and to-do lists based on the audio. Now, those meetings that couldn't be emails can get condensed into one! This is also an EXCELLENT tool for students who want to summarize lectures! Promising review: "Love this product! Very user-friendly, and the app is easy to navigate . Can transcribe and summarize meeting notes in a couple of minutes and allows you to choose what layout (meeting notes, transcript, mind map) you would like. Allows you to edit notes if needed and replay the meeting. This handy device can record phone calls. Just place it in the holder and attach to your phone, and switch the button to the phone option for those on-the-go phone conferences. Very helpful and convenient!!" — Rachele Get it from Amazon for $159 (available in two colors). 24. A portable mug warmer with three different temperature settings so you can take your sweet, sweeeeet time enjoying your morning cuppa without worrying about having to reheat it in the microwave or chugging lukewarm coffee. Bonus: it also operates as a candle warmer! Promising review: "LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Love the look. Love the temperature settings, although I don't believe I will use the lower ones since the 170 seems to be just right for me. Very simple to operate. Perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for my daughter-in-law." — rkd Get it from Amazon for $20.79 (clip the 20% off coupon on the product page for this price). 25. Or a fancy version, the Ember temperature-controlled "smart mug," to treat your taste buds like royalty by making sure they only ever taste coffee, hot cocoa, soup, and tea at the *precisely* perfect temperature. The mug will maintain specific heat for up to 80 minutes alone, or however long you want with the warming pad, and both can be easily controlled manually or with presets from an app on your phone. Promising review: "You know that feeling when you sip hot chocolate, and it doesn't burn your mouth but feels hot and warms your chest all the way down? I just found out that that's 141 degrees! (At least for me.) I'm very impressed with this. It maintains the heat and doesn't burn the coffee. If you drink coffee slowly and want to use a mug instead of tumbler — and don't enjoy increasingly lukewarm, then cold, coffee — this is worth it." — Samuel Wilwerding Get it from Amazon for $94.89+ (available in two sizes and 13 colors). 26. A sleek makeup brush UV sanitizer for anyone who's prone to breakouts — this gizmo has a UV-C light to kill 99.9% of all viruses and bacteria, preventing skin irritants and keeping your beloved brushes in tip-top shape. Brushean is a small business that specializes in UV-C light personal care technology. Promising review: "This first caught my eyes when I saw how chic and cute it is. Then I found out it actually help sanitize makeup brushes! I wear makeup regularly, but to be honest, I don't clean my brushes frequently enough. I found it kind of frustrating to clean my brushes. Not sure why but it always takes a REALLY LONG TIME for my brushes to dry. This is such a lifesaver as I know I can sanitize my brushes every time I use them with just one click! I don't have to worry about skin issues caused by dirty brushes anymore! It also makes a really good/cute gift. Very happy with this purchase." — Cyn Get it from Amazon for $89 . 27. A Wi-Fi–connected, voice-controlled Café Couture Oven with 14 essential cooking modes so you can air fry, CrispFinish, bake, broil, roast, and more, giving you so many truly elite cooking options that — gasp — you may never order takeout again?? Bless this near-sentient oven for doing all your bidding for you! This was featured on Oprah's Favorite Things for 2024 — check out more of Oprah's picks on Amazon's gift shop ! Promising review: "I cannot say enough good things! Size perfect! Not too large, not too small, it's the Goldilocks of countertop ovens. And it's so pretty, too. Does everything you want it to do . After reading reviews about how people just hand wash the basket, I was skeptical, but I have to tell you, no matter what you cook in, it is soooo easy to hand wash and comes out looking new. The air fry option is truly the best I've experienced thus far, not to mention the other, like, 10 cooking options you have. The price is shockingly low for this beauty, and I cannot recommend it enough." — Karen Get it from Amazon for $328.96 (available in three colors). 28. A nifty and delightfully cheap charging station nightstand, which features two outlets and two USB ports to power lamps and gadgets and charge your devices. It even comes with a handy LED light strip that emits a soft glow when you're looking for things at night, with a remote that lets you toggle between 20 colors and eight brightness modes. Promising review: "This set of two tables was perfect for what I needed them for. Not too big and not too small. LED lights are a plus. The drawers are perfect for keeping up with remotes or glasses. The tables are sturdy and made with great materials. I love the rustic color, and I think these are definitely worth the money!" — Kds Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors and in sets of two). 29. A phone flash drive compatible with juuuust about all your gadgets (I'm talking iPhone, iPad, Android, PC, the whole nine yards) you can use to easily move thousands of photos, hours of videos, or private files without dealing with finicky Wi-Fi or that dreaded "Attachment File Too Large To Send" message in your email. Promising review : "I ordered this because I had no storage on my iPhone and couldn't take photos once I had filled it. I had several concerts planned and wanted to capture the memories of the concerts. This was a game changer — I was able to easily put all the photos on the flash drive from my phone and clear all the data on my phone to take more photos while I was at events so that I didn't miss any photo opportunity. This saved the day where Apple failed me." — Ellen Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (clip the $6 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in three memory storage capacities and four colors). 30. A Petcube , which is basically a Furbo without all the extra bells and whistles — this super-reliable pet-monitoring camera has a wide angle and night vision so you can check on your pet 24/7 and even talk to them, giving you a whole new peace of mind whenever you leave the house. Check out a TikTok of the Petcube in action. Petcube is a California-based small business established in 2012 that specializes in interactive HD pet camera products. It's also app-enabled and can send you instant notifications, sync with Amazon Alexa, and even access a vet on demand if you notice any weird behaviors. Promising review : "Unbeatable for the money. I needed a way to keep an eye on a new 4-month-old puppy who kept digging holes in my yard. I didn't expect a lot for $39, but I was pleasantly surprised. The video is quick to get started and very clear, zoom is quick, and the night vision actually works . I haven't used any of the other features yet, but these alone make this a great value! Far exceeding what I expected." — Rick Grisham Get it from Amazon for $31.99 (available in multipacks and with a subscription). 31. A Nespresso Vertuo for anyone who's ready to channel their inner barista — this sleek gizmo brews *elite* single-serve coffee and espresso that you can fully customize to your strength and temperature preferences, for a fraction of the price of takeout coffee. Each machine comes with a free variety pack of Nespresso pods to get you started! Promising review: " This Nespresso machine is the best investment I have made in my kitchen . Since I tasted delicious coffee, I will never drink any other brand. I used to drink Starbucks daily, for which I would spend $6 a day, but now I ONLY spend a dollar or two (think of a long-term saving) . I would definitely recommend this coffee maker. Thank you, Nespresso, for making such a delicious coffee. I am in heaven each morning." — senada Get it from Amazon for $180.15+ (available in three colors, plus a bundle option with the Aeroccino, Nespresso's milk frother). 32. A retractable car charger so you can charge several devices at any time without having to untangle a veritable jungle of wires. This features a retractable iPhone and Type C charging cable, in addition to two extra charging ports, so it is basically the home base for all your travel tech needs. Promising review: "Didn't realize I had so many cables in my car until I put this in . Now I just keep a few wrapped up in the glove box that fit older connections. Great that the cables retract out of the way . Only complaint could be that it is rather large, but it is to be expected with four connections. Little car voltage display is nice to have as well (everyone should have one of these, by the voltage amount, it shows if your alternator is working)." — Jaxmoto Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (also available in a version that *ONLY* has two Apple retractable chargers !). 33. A portable dual monitor for your laptop to give your screen thaaaaat much more space to breathe. Once you have more of a bird's eye view on your workload it'll be that much easier to pull a Troy Bolton and get your heads in the game. This is compatible with Mac, PC, and Chrome laptops between 13 and 17 inches, and attaches with device-safe metal plates. The magnetic pull is strong enough for you to take your laptop from room to room without undoing your setup, but also easy enough to remove that you can tuck everything into a backpack quickly when you're on the move. You can even rotate the display to your preferences, if you want it at an angle! Promising review: "I’ve been using the SideTrak for a week now, and it has been an absolute game-changer for me. The instructions were easy to follow, and installation was a breeze. The SideTrak was first whipped into action during a two-hour-long ride in my car as a passenger, and I was utterly impressed with how much I got done with ease, in that amount of time! Additionally, I’ve gotten a lot more use out of the SideTrak than I imagined — such as when I’m lounging in my backyard, kitchen, living room, pool... anywhere outside of the room in my office, the possibilities are endless! I’m all about efficiency and maximizing my time and the SideTrak has contributed largely in those areas. Thank you." — Ratana K. Get it from Amazon for $199.99 (available in two colors). 34. A touchless waterproof bathroom trashcan to help minimize the touching of all the icky germs that come with existing in a bathroom. Pet owners also love this for minimizing ~treasure hunts~ from their four-legged friends. Check out a TikTok of the trash can in action. Promising review: "This trash can is very quick and responsive. As you are reaching down to throw something away, it picks up the shadow of your hand and opens before you even get to the can. Stays open for five seconds and then closes by itself. It works with just the nightlight on as well. I have had no false or random openings so far. Definitely going to buy another one ." — Mad Duck Get it from Amazon for $38 . Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.After Trump’s win, Black women are rethinking their role as America’s reliable political organizers
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