These new stress toys pick up where fidget spinners left off

It doesn't matter if you haven't touched Play-Doh in 20 years. The satisfaction you get from rolling, molding, and kneading something squishy doesn't go away with age.

Pinch Me Therapy Dough comes packed in perfectly portable jars and is designed to release tension via kneading, squishing, and rolling. Available in nine colors and scents, like lavender, spice, and melon, you'll be able to squish your way to inner peace and enjoy some calming aromatherapy in the process. Aromatherapy's whole thing is about using scents to promote relaxation and general wellbeing, but we can't prove that it actually works. However, getting a whiff of something pleasant while sitting at your mundane office job could definitely be comforting. 

For serial finger tappers, pen clickers, or nail biters, this spinning ring keeps your fingers busy thanks to its gratifying turns and silent clicks. Its main selling point is the unique working gear design — but for anyone who cares about style, the stainless steel and intricate details make it a stellar accessory to boot.

Unlike other spinning rings that work with a smaller band inside a larger one, these micro-precision gears actually turn in unison like the gears in a bike. Just watching the video is hypnotizing, and seeing it IRL is guaranteed to have people asking to try it on. (But if you let them, you might not get it back.)

When we think of fidget toys, we think of Speks. One of the pioneers in this new wave of stress toys, Speks has found a way to make magnetic balls squish-able. If you're worried that dough will look too much like playtime when your boss walks by, these are a fun alternative that won't get your fingers sticky. (It's such a cool concept that about 15 imposters have popped up on Amazon alone, but Speks is the OG.)

Described as "the original mashable, smashable fun," these colorful metal sheets are composed of 512 tiny, shiny magnetic balls. (We love anything described as "mashable" for obvious reasons, but these are seriously awesome.) The rare neodymium magnets are strong enough to hold your creations, but can be pulled apart and molded in whatever way that you need. It's also nice that your creations can be destroyed without making a mess.

Be warned: 2.5 mm is smaller than you realize. This toy should definitely be kept away from children, and maybe people with not-so-nimble fingers.

Good things may come in small packages, but we're here to make a case for this oversized stress toy. If the tiny magnetic balls just didn't look like something you'd use, Speks Super is the supersized version that fits (just barely) in the palm of your hand.

At 33 mm each, these balls come in packs of five and magnify the fun of playing with magnets (pun very much intended). Mindlessly roll two in your hand when you're on a boring phone call, see how well other magnetic objects stick, or build a museum-worthy sculpture with the included base. 

Speks Super is unique because it doesn't look like a toy — and doesn't always have to be. When they're not being used, the balls can hold your paperclips, house your business cards, or simply be disguised as modern industrial desk decor. No one has to know.

While the once trendy fidget spinner has now found a home in the cheap toy graveyard of Amazon, the attraction to that mindless movement is alive and well. When you need something to spin but aren't about to carry around an actual toy, ZenPod is an AirPods case that doubles as a fidget spinner. Air Vinyl design might be onto something here.

The case itself is pretty standard: a polycarbonate frame, impact-resistant lining, and classy leather exterior take it a step past the white Apple case. Though the anodized aluminum spinner is a seemingly small addition, it turns something that AirPods owners already carry into an outlet for nervous energy.

Sure, it won't charge your AirPods or connect your AirPods to your phone when opened, but a fidget-friendly iPhone accessory is just plain neat, and it looks great, too.

If a Rubik's cube and a Bop-It had a baby, it would be this fidget cube — AKA the Fube. Once you get past the fact that it kind of resembles a dog's chew toy, the attention to detail in this thing is awesome. Buttons, joysticks, gears, and squishy silicone balls are just a few of the stress relievers this toy has to offer. 

PILPOC offers two variations of the Fube, both of which are available in two different colors. The first has a total of six sides and a few less knobs and buttons than the other, but offers some serious distraction methods nonetheless. 

The 12-sided cube is where things really get interesting. Here, you'll find a joystick, buttons, silicone balls, gears, sliders, a switch, a finger massager, a rope to pull, a rotating disc, and a worry stone. (Not sure about that last one, but moving on.) It's easy for fingers to get tired of a single motion when done for too long, so the variety here is key. On a shitty day, this is the ultimate toy for taking out some stress.

Sometimes, all you need is a cute face to squeeze. These soybean keychains are as satisfying for fidgeters as they are adorable, and have quickly become one of the internet's favorite stress toys. (Just read the reviews.)

How can something so simple be so satisfying? The simplicity is literally the answer: They require no brainpower and are simply there for you to squeeze to your heart's content. Once a pea is popped out, it immediately goes back into its pod, creating a loop of endless satisfaction. 

Instead of brooding in stress or picking at that zit on your nose, popping these peas over and over can be the outlet you need — and at the very least, they'll keep your fingers busy as a distraction. They come in packs of three, so your most-used bags and keychains can always have one handy.

Everyone knows at least one person who asks "Can I pop that?" when anyone gets a package with bubble wrap. If that person is you, this bubble wrap iPhone case lets you satisfy that need to pop things — anytime and anywhere. The bubbles can be popped and re-popped as many times as needed to de-stress, and the silicon acts as a relatively impact-resistant shield.

We have a hunch that combining tech and stress toys could very well be the future of the market. Not everyone is comfortable whipping out therapy dough on public transportation, but sensory phone cases or other tech accessories with an added stimulus are an easy way to fidget wherever you are. 

Warning: Not everyone loves popping bubble wrap as much as you do (surprising, we know). This phone's popping sound effects may get annoying to people around you, so keep that in mind before you pop in close quarters.