Ok I had a little fun with the List image above (click the image-info button if you're curious about the image), but anyway, the point of this List is to alert ListJar visitors to some highly-rated electronic items that are serious best-sellers at the time this List was created. What is flying off the shelves – or, the virtual, Internet-y 'shelves' – in 2024? Read on to find out.
Apple AirTag
Apple AirTag is a crazy popular #1 seller these days; it's so useful - people keeping coming up with new ways to take advantage of this device. You're able to keep track of and find your items alongside friends and devices in the Find My app. A 'one-tap setup' connects AirTag with your iPhone or iPad. Play a sound on the built-in speaker to help find your things, or just ask Siri for help. Precision Finding with Ultra Wideband technology leads you right to your nearby AirTag (on select iPhone models). Find items further away with the help of hundreds of millions of Apple devices in the Find My network.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
The second best-seller to acknowledge, well, you and/or a number of your friends probably already have a pair, or several pairs. Now in a 2nd Generation release: Apple AirPods Pro Bluetooth Headphones. These are wireless earbuds with USB-C charging and up to 2X more active noise-cancelling. Other nifty features include Transparency Mode, Adaptive Audio, and Personalized Spatial Audio.
Fire TV Stick 4K
The Fire TV Stick enables advanced 4K streaming and Wi-Fi 6 support. You get smooth 4K streaming even when other devices are connected to your router. It enables you to watch in 4K Ultra HD with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos audio. The Fire TV Stick makes it possible to stream more than 1.5 million movies and TV episodes - networks that work witih it include Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, and more (subscription fees may apply). You can also access over 300,000 free movies and TV episodes from popular ad-supported streaming apps like Fire TV Channels, Amazon Freevee, Tubi, and Pluto TV.
Lvetek USB Outlet Extender
The Lvetek multi-plug outlet extender (wall-plug design) turns 2 AC outlets into 5, and additionally sports 3 USB-A ports and a USB-C port. It features a 1680 joules surge protector to protect electronics and improve power quality. It's a "smart USB wall-charger": 5V 4.2A shared rating; USB A ports up to 2.4A, USB C port up to 3A max – it can detect charged devices and delivers charging speed compatible with various devices.
Echo Dot (5th Generation)
A perennial high-seller, the venerable Echo Dot is now in its 5th Generation and features the best audio quality yet. It works with Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others and also has Bluetooth. You can ask Alexa for weather updates and to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions and even hear jokes. Also you can control compatible smart home devices with your voice as well as routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors: for example, to automatically turn on lights when you walk into a room, or start a fan, etc.
Apple iPad (9th Generation)
The 9th Generation iPad is totally a Best Seller. The 9th Gen features the A13 Bionic chip, a 10.2-inch Retina Display, 64GB storage, Wi-Fi, 12MP front/8MP Back Camera, Touch ID, and all-day battery life. You can pick configurations that enable 256GB storage and/or cellular connectivity.
Blink Video Doorbell
All those front-door-cam wild videos and memes on the Tok would be greatly lessened if we didn't have Blink Video Doorbells everywhere. Features include the ability to answer your door no matter where you are from your smartphone with 1080p HD day and infrared night video and two-way audio. You can get alerts when motion is detected or someone presses the video doorbell. It can be connected to existing doorbell wiring or paired with a Sync Module (sold separately). You can save and share clips in the Cloud with a trial of a subscription plan or locally with the Sync Module 2 and USB drive.
Roku Express 4K+
Roku expands options for your TV. Another best-seller that boasts 4K quality and can work with Alexa voice commands if paired. It's got sharp HDR resolution and optimized color and works with your wireless network connection. With voice search and control, you can power up the TV, adjust the volume, and control the Roku device with one remote. Setup is plugging the Roku device into the TV and connecting to the Internet.
Echo Show 8 (3rd Generation)
The 3rd Gen Echo Show features spatial audio and an 8" HD touchscreen. It enables video calling with a 13 MP camera. Access content on Prime Video, Netflix, Fire TV Channels, and ask Alexa to stream Amazon Music, Apple Music, or Spotify (subscriptions for some services required). You can pair and control devices compatible with Zigbee, Matter, and Thread without a separate smart home hub. You can manage cameras, lights, and more using the display or your voice, or activate routines via motion as well as via Bluetooth and WiFi. Amazon Photos is fun too, enabling you to share displays of favorite memories.
Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker
The Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker enables you to enjoy stereo sound in the shower or other watery locations - it features waterproof design with an IPX5-rated casing. Talk about a 'deep-bass' speaker: it has an in-house tuned digital signal processor that analyzes low frequencies to intensify a song’s bass in real-time. Bluetooth 5.0 ensures instant pairing and maintains a strong connection up to 66 ft.