TODAY SHOW: The Hands-Down Best Fall Tech Wishlist
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Autumn brings shorter days, busier schedules (omg kids sports!), and the kind of chaos that makes you wish you had a personal assistant—or at least smarter gadgets.
This season’s picks aren’t overhyped splurges; they’re practical lifesavers that make mornings gentler, countertops less cluttered, and commutes a little more bearable.
Think: a sunrise alarm that wakes you up without rage, a charger that finally tames your nightstand, headphones that hush crying babies on planes, and a laptop sleeve that moonlights as a stand.
Consider this your cheat sheet to smoother days—and a little sanity—before winter rolls in.
JALL Wake-Up Light
$29.99 (On Sale!)
The JALL Wake-Up Light helps ease the pain of getting out of bed every morning — with a more gentle transition — a sunrise-style glow that gradually fills the room about 30 minutes before your alarm—nudging you awake without the jarring blare of buzzers.
Bonus: it doubles as a mood-setting lamp with 17 colors and 22 soothing sounds, from ocean waves and birdsong to (my personal favorite) “not screaming.”
It also gets your smartphone out of your bedroom — research shows that can be a really good thing — improving focus and cognitive performance throughout the day.
The JALL Wake-Up Light brings a little sunshine back into the season—gradually brightening your room with a warm glow before your alarm goes off, so waking up feels less like a shock and more like a slow stretch into the day.
PowerBug
$49.99
Turns any wall outlet into a sleek little charging hub so you actually free up space on your nightstand, counter, or desk.
Snap your MagSafe (iPhone 12 or newer) or Qi2-compatible (some new Androids — 2025) phone into place and to keep it visible, upright, and powered—perfect for Apple’s StandBy mode, video calls … streaming a recipe while you cook.
Clean enough to live anywhere: nightstand, kitchen, vanity — it doesn’t look like tech clutter.
Bonus: built-in 35W USB-C port on the side so you can charge a second device — headphones, speaker, tablet, even another phone.
Compact, foldable prongs — no extra cables or bricks to wrangle. Everything’s built right in.
Comes in two colors: Dune/White or Slate/Black — so it actually matches your space instead of sticking out like an eyesore.
Soundcore Space One
$79.99 (On Sale!)
Why drop $400 on fancy headphones when these get the job done for under $100?
Soundcore Space One delivers crisp, detailed sound and surprisingly powerful noise cancelling — all in a lightweight, super-comfy design you can wear for hours.
Battery life stretches up to 55 hours, or 40 with noise cancelling on, and a quick 5-minute charge buys you 4 more hours of play.
Blocks out the real noise: These headphones are designed to cut down on the stuff that actually drives you crazy — mid-range sounds like office chatter, annoying calls, or yes, even crying babies on a plane.
Adapts to your surroundings: The noise cancelling isn’t one-size-fits-all — it adjusts automatically depending on where you are and even how well the cups are sealed around your ears.
Comfort that moves with you: The ear cups pivot about 8 degrees in either direction, so instead of clamping, they just kind of float and fit naturally.
Smart extras: Auto pause when you take them off, multipoint connection for hopping between devices, and five levels of transparency mode so you can choose how much of the outside world you let in. Overall? they punch way above their price tag.
Available in Blue, Black, Pink, and Latte Cream
Moft Laptop Carry Sleeve
$59.99 — 15% off with code TODAY
MOFT’s Laptop Carry Sleeve is style-meets-smart — Part sleeve, part stand, part storage —it’s like a Swiss Army knife for your laptop.
Slip your computer inside for protection on the go or fold it into a stand with two ergonomic angles (15° and 25°) that make working from anywhere more comfortable.
A hidden side pocket stretches to hold your charger, notebook, or phone, so you don’t have random gear rattling around your bag.
Made from soft vegan leather that’s water- and stain-resistant, it’s slim, stylish, and sturdy enough to support up to 22 pounds.
Available in two sizes ($60 for laptops up to 14”, $70 for up to 16”) and nine colors.
Kefeya Portable Second Monitor
$109 for one screen // $189 for the dual screens
Turn Your Laptop Into a Dual-Screen Setup Anywhere
If you’ve ever wished for more screen space while working from a laptop, this KEFEYA travel monitor does the trick. It clips onto your laptop and instantly adds a second 14-inch full HD display — just plug it in with the included cables.It folds flat and comes with its own travel case, making it as easy to carry as a thin notebook
Use it to for Zoom on one screen while taking notes on the other
Stream The Today Show while you catch up on emails
Extend your desktop, mirror it, or rotate to portrait for reading or presentations. It’s plug‑and‑play with tons of devices—Windows, Mac, Chromebooks, even game consoles— so you can share your screen with a colleague or set it up however it works best.
Pebblebee Universal Trackers
$34.99 - 15% off with code TODAY
There are three Universal “item finders” overall: the Clip, Tag, and Card
Pebblebee’s rechargeable Bluetooth trackers clip onto keys, bags, slip into wallets or jackets so you can keep track of your stuff.
One charge lasts for eight months minimum — and the app sends you a notification when it’s time to top up. You don’t need to mess around with swapping tiny batteries.
The Clip = 12 months on a single charge
Tag = 8 months
Card = 18 months
When something’s nearby—like in the same room—you can tap the app to make the tracker flash and ring.
If it’s farther away, it shows up in Apple’s Find My or Google’s Find network, so millions of phones can anonymously update its location and show you on a map.
It can also be a personal panic button: press the button several times really fast — that sets off a 97-decibel siren, flashes strobe lights, and sends your location to one trusted contact
They also double as a personal safety device. Press the button quickly and it sets off a 97-decibel siren, flashes bright LEDs, and sends your location to one trusted contact. You can even switch to Silent Mode for discreet alerts.
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