MetMo Fractal Vise

MetMo brings the fractal vise into the 21st century with a compact design built for precision work. Featuring six independent movements, its fractal jaws conform to objects of virtually any shape, securely gripping delicate components and irregular materials alike. The versatile tool functions as a portable third hand, whether mounted to a workbench, packed into a toolbox, or integrated into a larger workshop setup. Ideal for intricate projects and detailed craftsmanship, the Fractal Vise combines historic engineering with modern manufacturing. Available in black or stainless steel finishes, it offers either 32mm or 82mm jaw openings to accommodate a wide range of tasks.

Presented by MetMo.

Uncrate's 100-ish favorite things on Amazon

This is our shortcut to the good stuff on Amazon. It's an ongoing Uncrate-vetted list we'll be adding to and subtracting from. It's your field guide to use before wading through Amazon's millions of mediocre listings. It's our handpicked, battle-tested lineup of the clever, the durable, and the legitimately worth buying. The pieces that punch above their price, hold up in the real world, and never miss. In other words: the Amazon aisle curated by someone with taste.

PLQR Smart Sticky Note

Private Label QR turns ordinary household labels into dynamic digital reference points, using durable QR stickers that link physical objects to editable information accessible from any smartphone camera. Once attached to a box, appliance, container, suitcase, or keepsake, each label can store notes, photos, instructions, contact details, or organizational data that can be updated anytime without replacing the sticker itself. The system feels especially useful for the kind of real-world friction most smart-home products ignore, from labeling moving boxes and organizing pantry goods to leaving appliance instructions for Airbnb guests or preserving the stories tied to family heirlooms. With no app required and built-in controls for private, public, or group visibility, the platform lands somewhere between modern inventory management and a digital memory layer for everyday objects.

Presented by PLQR.

Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 Robot Vacuum and Mop

The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 continues the march toward fully autonomous floor care, combining powerful vacuuming with an equally capable mopping system in a package designed to require as little human intervention as possible. Its 25,000Pa Vormax suction, driven by a sixth-generation TurboForce motor, tackles everything from fine dust to pet hair and cat litter, while DuoScrub mopping and extendable SideReach and MopExtend technologies ensure corners, edges, and tight spaces don't get overlooked. The real centerpiece, however, is the multifunctional PowerDock, which automatically empties debris, cleans the mops, and uses hot-air drying to keep the system fresh between runs. Intelligent carpet handling, off-peak charging, and enough battery life to clean large homes in a single session round out a robot designed to do more than maintain floors. It aims to eliminate cleaning chores altogether, especially for busy households and pet owners.

Presented by Dreame.