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.

Proton VPN

Built around the idea that privacy is a fundamental right, Proton VPN offers a more transparent approach to online security. Founded by scientists who met at CERN, the Swiss-based service is fully open-source and backed by an independently audited no-logs policy, so browsing activity isn't tracked, stored, or sold. Its network spans more than 20,000 high-speed servers across 149 countries, with added protection from Secure Core routing, built-in NetShield ad and malware blocking, and unlimited bandwidth without speed throttling. Part of Proton's broader ecosystem of privacy-first tools, Proton VPN is now offering 75% off its two-year subscription, marking its biggest deal of the year and an opportunity to get comprehensive online protection for less.

Presented by Proton.

Eney Apple AI Assistant

From MacPaw, Eney is a proactive AI assistant designed to make your Mac work smarter without adding more to your plate. Available on Mac and iPhone, it brings apps, files, messages, and meetings together, handling everyday tasks through simple natural-language requests. Ready-made workflows can deliver morning briefings, recap the week, summarize the news, and organize downloads, while Eney Wand lets you take action on text, images, and files directly from your screen. It also connects with tools like Google Drive, Notion, and Canva, helping reduce the constant switching between apps and tabs. Available through Setapp and free to try, Eney is built around a simple idea: spend less time managing your digital life and more time getting things done.

Presented by MacPaw.

Lumina Laser Hair Growth Device

HairMax's LaserBand 272 brings clinical hair-growth technology into a form factor designed for convenience, combining 272 medical-grade lasers with a flexible, hands-free design that treats the entire scalp in as little as 90 seconds per session. Using low-level laser therapy to stimulate hair follicles and promote healthier, denser-looking hair, the device offers a non-invasive approach for men and women seeking to address thinning without adding another complicated step to the routine. The patented band design parts the hair automatically to maximize laser delivery, while its cordless operation keeps the process refreshingly simple. More than a grooming gadget, the LaserBand 272 represents a high-tech approach to hair restoration that prioritizes speed and ease alongside proven light-based therapy.

Presented by Hairmax.