The modern world is witnessing a transformation of the day to day technological gadgets that we use. Foldable phones are trendy and new augmented reality sunglasses are mobile ways to enjoy immersive technology.
Other popular devices include accurate sensors and smart fitness trackers with personalized feedback, smart rings that enable use of certain features on phones without taking them out from the pockets, and a Clicks Creator Keyboard that enables putting actual physical keys over smartphone screens to type on them.
1. Noise-Cancelling Headphones
The use of noise canceling headphones promotes a greater concentration on the audio that the user is listening to. At the same time, the headphones can help the user to block out many sounds that are surrounding him or her. Pay attention to the models made from soft fabric for ear cups and headbands for bests comfort when attempting to listen for longer duration.
Sonos headphones boast great sound and noise cancellation at a fraction of the price, not to mention they are incredibly portable and fold flat for storage. Comparable to Bose, Sony, and Apple’s high-end models, these headphones are certainly a bargain.
The UAG charging station checks all boxes with its sleek, modern design. Incredibly compact yet so versatile, this device is equipped with dual AC outlets and two USB C ports allowing for several devices to be charged simultaneously. Oh, and did I mention it also features a gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed data transfer?
2. Speakers
Compared to Bluetooth speakers, wireless speakers greatly increase functionality as you can stream your favorite music, podcasts, or radio over Wi-Fi, and some more advanced models even feature voice control. On top of that, a multitude of wireless speakers support various streaming platforms, increasing their usability.
The shift towards remote work and online learning has increased the demand for wireless speakers for virtual classes, webinars, and meetings. Seamless integration into smart home ecosystems further fuels the growth of this market segment, with the main selling points being premium durable design and great sound quality.
3. Power Bank
Power banks are portable battery chargers designed to provide your device with power while on the move. Ranging in variety from different shapes and sizes, some offer greater capacity charges while others sport MagSafe compatibility for magnetically charging your Apple iPhone.
Commuters make use of powerbanks that can fit in bags, backpacks, and even pockets. Such powerbanks fully charge devices multiple times. Gomi’s version incorporates salvaged batteries from e-bikes, which helps reduce e-waste. The sleek battery pack even has enough power to charge an iPhone 15 several times!
3. Moonbuddy
An egg-shaped stress reliever tool for kids, Moonbuddy makes mindfulness playful. It features four breathing exercises that expands and contract to help children relax and feel grounded. Stress relief has never been so much fun for little kids.
The award-winning project, which was recognized with NASA SUITS Challenge 2022 Award, was Made’s partnership with Moonbird to help adult products suitable for children, allowing them to participate in intuitive relaxation practices. The product will eventually reach astronauts during future lunar missions.
3. Fitness Tracker
Smart watches and clip-on fitness trackers are now staples of every gym. They are easily recognizable, water resistant, and offer comprehensive health tracking information.
Depending on the features, some may or may not help you accomplish your goals. There are devices that enhance community interaction by tracking group workout efforts, while others proudly advertise their sophisticated GPS capabilities. Supports of sleep and recovery tracking, such as Oura Ring or Ultrahuman Ring AIR, are also available.
6. Smart Ring
The smart ring is a sensational wearable device that tracks health data and executes core functions from your fingertip. These rings are unlike other bulkier wearable devices in that they help you track your fashion without interfering with it on a day-to-day basis.
Important notifications can be sent with the push of a button to your wrist, removing the need to glance at your phone for information while in certain situations. Other models even support payments with no card or cash needed.
Our Oura Ring has a new and advanced design that is more improved in comfortability as well as detection for sleep apnea signs.
7. Clicks Creator Keyboard
The keyboard attaches to modern iPhones giving you real keys on a physical keyboard along with passthrough charging so you can continue typing and gaming without the need of your phone’s battery dying.
Clicks Creator Keyboard is a cost-effective productivity booster that eliminates the use of software keyboards and reclaims valuable screen space. Priced in $139, they come in BumbleBee and London Sky colors and will be showcased at CES 2024 next month.
8. ROG Phone 8
The ROG Phone is a top of the line smartphone purposed for gaming as it comes with some of the best hardware available. The Asus proprietary gamer style merges easily with stock(ish) Android, and the AI-infused software provides plenty of additional features to take advantage of the premium hardware.
Asus’ AniMe Vision secondary display is back and better, featuring more LEDs to illuminate alongside mappable Air Trigger controls. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display is smooth and responsive, and the primary camera takes great pictures as well.
This compact external GPU changes the landscape of portable gaming by introducing NVIDIA GeForce RTX laptop graphics together with Thunderbolt 5 for connected portable gaming. The new design of the vapor chamber also helps with weight reduction while maximizing thermal performance. Plus, it is cooler than the previous one!
9. Samsung HW-Q990D Soundbar
With wireless rear speaker kits included, Samsung soundbars complete the home theater system which can deliver a full cinematic experience. These surround features make you feel in the middle of all the action, and their private rear surround mode allows you to watch movies at night without disturbing others around you.
SpaceFit calibrates automatically for any room dimensions and configurations without the need for test tones to serve as a reference indicator. The audio is also adjustable to Standard, Surround and Game Pro modes.
Two HDMI 2.1 ports are able to play video in 4K resolution with HDR at 120Hz refresh rate.
10. FiiO R9
Design wise, traffic and electronic device compacters have nothing on FiiO’s R9. This premium player stands out with a sleek finish made of metal, honeycomb ventilation system, RGB lighting effects, and a 6in (1080x2160px) touchscreen, all featuring high-end design that puts the other compact players on the market to shame. It comes with a staggering price tag which is sure to scare off quite a few shoppers, but very few other devices combine such great audio reproduction in a compact form.
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