Winter is the time when people want nothing more than to stay inside, be warm, and put on some Netflix. Getting out and about is hard, especially with the biting cold sapping what little motivation people have left. But things don't have to be miserable because with the right tools in hand, whether in the car, at work, or chilling at home, there's a perfect tool for that. And here's a list of some of the essentials, tech or non-tech, and the best part is that you don't even have to go out to buy them since all of them are available on Amazon.
Having the right amount of UV is essential for health. UV helps the body produce vitamin D, and Samsung's SunnySide window at CES 2020 is taking that tech one step further. But why wait for the product to release next year if it ever will when Verilux HappyLight is smaller, compact, and offers the same benefits. With its sustained day-long 5,000 Lux moderate UV filtered output, meaning all the good parts of sunshine without the skin-aging UVB, HappyLight has all your light-therapy needs covered.
For when you really have to go out despite the cold, having a warm-seat isn't just comfort, it's safety. Big Ant Automatic Heated Seat Cushion warms up in only three to five minutes, or as quick as one minute for the 12V and 24V models. Its two heating pads keep the seat warm between 110 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit (43 to 49 degrees Celcius), around the butt, and the back. Of course, it's also CE certified so that no pants will be catching fire any time soon. It also doubles as an office or computer-chair warmer, capable of being powered by a 110V outlet, and it also goes great when paired with this warm desk mat for people who get cold hands.
The cold weather just makes everyone want to lie down and laze about. And with the Amazon's Choice Roomba 675, you can do just that and not fall behind on the chores. It's cheap, affordable, and makes little compromise on function and build quality. It has a run time of 90 minutes straight between recharges, and Dual Multi-Surface Brushes can clean all sorts of messes. Of course, it can respond to Alexa commands, so it can be controlled by shouting across the room too.
Not every essential has to be technologically oriented. The Yeti Rambler 30 oz Tumbler is an insulated tumbler that keeps drinks hot or warm all day long. It's rugged, durable, and its DuraCoat exterior is designed to provide additional grip without cracking or peeling over time. It also comes with YETI's MagSlider lid to keep drinks from spilling. It was the perfect gift for dad, and it's also perfect for yourself for when it's really cold out.
The Amazon Fire TV Cube is Amazon's biggest (literally) and most powerful streaming box. It can handle everything thrown at it with ease, and it acts as both an Amazon Echo and Fire TV at the same time. It can play Witcher on Netflix by voice command or start the Roomba for when you're too lazy to get up. We've reviewed it extensively when it first came out, and the best part is that Youtube is back on Amazon Store, so there's almost nothing to complain about.
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