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Chinese gadget brands rising fast in popularity

Rob Beschizza
Nov 27, 2025
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Five years ago I bought a precision screwdriver that immediately replaced a whole box full of them and it’s gotten regular use since. The clever design was by Hoto, and now it and other companies like it are experiencing success in the west thanks to their growing ranges of well-designed single-purpose gadgets. At The Verge, Sean Hollister chart…

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