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It's hard to think of a need that's not already fulfilled by our smartphones, laptops, and smartwatches. But don't sleep gadgets — they're some of the strangest and most helpful pieces of technology on the market, and while they're not strictly necessaryL in our day-to-day lives, they're extremely useful (and fun).
Ahead, we've rounded up the coolest gizmos on the Urban Outfitters site. From mini record players to sunset lamps, get ready for a blast to the future.
— Additional reporting by Macy Cate Williams and India Yaffe
Keep all your beauty products or late-night snacks in this adorable Cooluli Mini Beauty Refrigerator ($60). It has a thermoelectric system that switches from cooling to warming as needed.
Cooluli Mini Beauty Refrigerator
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Buy NowExperience golden hour anytime with the Brilliant Ideas Sunset Lamp ($35). The projector lamp rotates 180 degrees and has multiple light effects, all powered via a USB cord.
Brilliant Ideas Sunset Lamp
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Buy NowHave a karaoke session from the comfort of your home with this Karaoke Microphone ($30). Pick your song and display the lyrics on your phone with the help of the microphone's built-in holder.
The smaller, the cuter — and this Teeny Tiny Record Player ($13) is the definition of cute. It comes with three miniature records that play rock, jazz, and soul.
Offering an array of colors, this Brilliant Ideas LED Disco Toilet Nightlight ($14) will let you enjoy a show every time you hit the loo. It detects motion from up to six feet away, so it'll always be ready for you.
Brilliant Ideas LED Disco Toilet Nightlight
Buy NowThe Rilakkuma Sofa Plushie Phone Holder ($17) is the coziest and cutest phone holder on the market. It's a fun way to keep your phone on your bedside table or desk while charging it.
Rilakkuma Sofa Plushie Phone Holder
Buy NowProp your phone up for video calls, watch Netflix, and more with the Acrylic Phone And Tablet Stand ($25). It comes in a marble pattern and a brown tortoiseshell pattern.
Acrylic Phone And Tablet Stand
Buy NowIf you're constantly on the go, you need this handy Patterned Portable Power Bank ($16, originally $20). It has two USB ports for charging and a microUSB port with a cable, and it comes in a yin-and-yang print, a smiley-face print, a neutral-checkered print, and a green-paisley print.
Patterned Portable Power Bank
Buy NowWe can't handle how freaking cute the Smoko Heated Slippers ($48) are. These soft fleece slippers are USB powered, so you can plug them into your laptop or a wall charger. Walk around your home and keep your toes toasty — just make sure to unplug them first.
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Buy NowLevel up your shower routine with this Daisy Bluetooth Shower Speaker ($24, originally $30). It can play songs from your favorite artists or your top audiobooks.
Daisy Bluetooth Shower Speaker
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