The Weirdest Internet-Connected Products on Amazon

February 28, 2023

Amazon can be a strange place sometimes—you can find almost anything you want there. But there’s also some bizarre stuff you’d never even consider buying unless you saw it there. In our top story, Andrew does a deep dive into all the weirdest internet-connected products you can buy from the world’s largest online retailer. Check it out to see if you need something you never thought of before.

Other Highlights:

• Audible’s having a 2-for-1 sale this week. We browsed the selection and picked the best titles for you.
• This weird YouTube video is crashing Pixel phones.
• T-Mobile customers get free ad-less Pluto TV.
• … and more!

— Danny

Modern society is propelled by innovative technology. But to most companies, the word “innovation” simply means “a product that connects to the internet.” So, we spent some time hunting down the weirdest internet-connected products on Amazon—some are genuinely useful, while others are just strange. Read More »

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