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2019's weirdest and most useful innovations still surprise today

A year of bold experiments—where dental tech met novelty gifts, and kitchen gadgets became art. Which of these 2019 inventions do you still use?

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24 New Products You Might Have Missed In 2019 (That You Should Check Out In 2020)

2019's weirdest and most useful innovations still surprise today

Get with the program.

1. Dyson debuted its latest and greatest personal fan, the Pure Cool Me, which captures 99.97% of allergens and pollutants and allows for an adjustable-to-your-exact-liking airflow.

2. The Fart Launcher 3000 - the opposite of a Dyson air purifier, you might say - proved that bathroom humor is alive and well among the youths by becoming the Hot Novelty Gift of 2019.

3. Quip added a sleek and refillable floss dispenser to its collection of millennial-favorite dental products.

4. Amazon's Fire TV Cube had an impressive glow up, adding speed and compatibility with all the key streaming services.

5. A24 turned three of its critically-acclaimed films into stunning hardcover coffee-table books.

6. Lelo introduced a "whole new sensation" with the Sona 2 Cruise, which uses SenSonic technology for more intense stimulation.

7. Food52's in-house brand dropped what is easily the most aesthetically pleasing silicone straws on the market.

8. Chef's Table star Ivan Orkin released an accessible and surprisingly funny cookbook of Japanese dishes that topped several year-end lists.

9. Hello Oral Care, the reader-favorite brand known for its activated charcoal products, added hemp seed oil to its toothpaste for an incredible moisturizing effect.

10. Bose dropped a pair of audio sunglasses that, in a major twist, are not embarrassing!

11. Tommy John, the underwear empire known for its premium, wedgie-resistant materials, debuted a line of "second-skin" bras.

12. The GoPro 8 took the reigns as the best GoPro on the market with updates to its design, app functionality, and livestreaming quality.

13. Amazon made a compelling case for Alexa with the latest Echo Show 5, a five-inch smart display with improved voice-activated features.

14. Everlane introduced a line of "ReCashmere" - premium Italian yarn that's been recycled for 50% less impact - for an affordable and eco-friendly wardrobe staple.

15. Food52's in-house brand created a pack of versatile silicone lids that can be used to store leftovers and to solve the age-old problem of your dinner getting cold during the transfer from oven to table.

16. Dyson entered the future with its handheld portable stick vacuum, a splurge-worthy cleaning solution with two times the suction power of any cordless vacuum.

17. IKEA collaborated with Sonos on a table lamp with full WiFi-powered streaming integration - because why not consolidate all of your bedroom essentials into one gadget!

18. Kevin Wilson released an incredibly original piece of fiction, Nothing To See Here -written in 10 days no, less!! - about twins that catch fire (and more broadly, friendship and class).

19. The latest budget-friendly Kindle became the first under $100 to include a front-facing light for night reading - a feature which has historically been reserved for its more expensive counterparts.

20. Dusen Dusen and Areaware helped contribute to the boom of adult puzzles in 2019 with a very hip arc-patterned creation.

21. Echo Dot added a handy clock to its third-generation model, which packs quite an audio punch in a small package.

22. Jabra's 75ts improved upon its already-superb wireless earbuds by increasing battery life by 50 percent and charging via USB-C.

23. Glossier teamed up with BARK to create dog-toy versions of their cult-favorite beauty products.

24. And we'd be remiss not to mention Tasty's very own five-part seasoning kit in collaboration with McCormick - spice up your 2020!

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