In the world of technology, the key lies with innovation and development and it is up to us to decide how to keep up with it, and which appliances can help us with that. With all the new and improved products and innovative ideas, there truly is something for everyone, but it can still be difficult to figure out what is worth one’s time and money.
Here is a list of twenty exciting and intriguing tech gadgets of this year, from small accessories to concept devices that just might chart the future of the industry.
20 Cool Smart Gadgets
1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold
This year, foldable displays are the new trend and Lenovo is showing off with the ThinkPad X1 Fold. This Windows 10 device is closer to being a laptop than a tablet, even though its design may say otherwise. Its foldable 13.3-inch display supports stylus input and Windows Ink, and if you need to get some typing done, simply plug in the magnetic keyboard and do your work. Afterwards, you can either put it away or just close it up like a traditional laptop.
2. Lenovo ThinkBook Plus
Another innovative design made by Lenovo in the tech gadgets industry; a laptop with the ThinkBook Plus. It may appear as a normal laptop with a 13-inch screen, but when you close it, there is a 10.8-inch display on its lid. It can control numerous features, like calendar arrangements, and it even supports apps like Kindle for Windows, which means that after you are done with the work part of the day, you can enjoy a good book, using only the lid.
3. Acer’s ConceptD 7 Ezel
Are you an artist who wants to try something new? Then Acer’s ConceptD 7 Ezel may be what you need. It was built for creators and artists, and it supports the full Adobe RGB color range and features Nvidia graphics so your app keeps running smoothly even when your work gets more complex. This gadget is basically a laptop crossed with an artist’s easel and its 15.6-inch 4K display has multiple configurations; you can use it as an everyday laptop, prop the display over the keyboard to display your work, or just fold the screen against the rest of the laptop for some serious artwork.
4. Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor
Thanks to everyday advancements, gaming can nowadays be a very immersive experience and curved monitors are particularly great to achieve that level of satisfaction. Samsung’s 49-inch QLED monitor has a resolution of 1440p, supports refresh rates up to 240Hz, has a 1 millisecond response time and for a smoother gameplay with less framerate loss, it also supports Nvidia’s G-Sync and AMD’s FreeSync 2. This monitor is every gamer’s dream come true.
5. Dell Alienware Concept UFO
Want to enjoy a gaming experience, but also feel like going outdoor? Dell is showing off an interesting concept with the Intel-powered Alienware Concept UFO. This portable Windows PC features an 8-inch display, detachable controls, kickstand and supports external devices, such as a mouse or keyboard. With this device, you can enjoy your gaming experience on the go.
6. Samsung Sero TV
Vertical videos are becoming more and more a part of our everyday and Samsung’s Sero TV can make this experience more pleasant. Constantly rotating your phone to watch a video can be a little displeasing and this 43-inch 4K TV is here to do the work for you; it rotates between portrait and landscape mode, depending on the content that is being shared to the TV. The TV’s frame is mounted to a 4.1 channel sound system and every Samsung smartphone user can mirror their phone on the Sero by tapping it against it.
7. Samsung Ballie
An exciting combination between a robotic companion and a smart home device, this ball-shaped gadget is equipped with cameras and sensors. Ballie can follow you around, take photos, control many different smart home features and send you updates on your home when you are away.
8. Segway S-Pod
If you are tired of walking around the city and you do not care for public transportation, Segway’s S-Pod is an alternative you may want to consider. It is a self-balancing two-wheeled stroller that you can control with a joystick. The S-Pod speeds up to 24 miles per hour and it is equipped with smart safety features like automatic braking and exterior lights that also work as turn signals.
9. Joué Music Instrument
Joué Music Instrument with the support for different mobile devices has a great potential to be the music-making device for anyone looking to experiment with different sounds without carrying around a big instrument case. The Joué is a modular take on the MIDI controller, using compact aluminum and wooden board that supports removable pads to harbour the instrument of your choosing. The choices are ranging from piano keys to the guitar neck, which gives you a great chance to experiment and make music with various instruments.
10. Core Meditation Trainer
In this day and age, meditation became a quite popular everyday ritual for a lot of people, but this is also a habit that is quite tough to build and even harder to maintain. The Core is a handheld trainer that can help you focus on breathing techniques and relaxation by using vibrations and biofeedback. With an app, that offers on-demand classes and metrics on your health, this gadget can help you to achieve a very mindful experience.
11. Ember Travel Mug2
This travel mug tech gadgets was designed for those who need their caffeine dose on the go and it keeps the coffee or tea at the perfect temperature for up to three hours. By placing the mug on the charging coaster, it can keep your coffee warm all day.It is leak-proof and you can wash it in the dishwasher. This is a reusable mug, with a high-tech and eco-friendly element all in one.
12. MoonUltra
As the photos made with your smartphone improve, lightning remains the issue. Moon Ultra is a small clip-on light source, that fixes the problem by providing a quite powerful light source. It is touch-sensitive, adjustable brightness and multiple color temperatures. With this tiny device, capturing a perfect moment after the sunset, will not be an issue anymore.
13. Roland Go:Livecast
Every vlogger probably dreamt of a device like Go:Livecast. The control options cue up sound effects, display titles and mix audio, which helps the streamers and solo producers with creating more professional content. The device is also more than capable to support multiple input and output options.
14. Vizio Elevate Soundbar
Elevate’s 10-channel and 5.1.4 sound system literally approaches audio from a different angle; it’s outermost speakers rotate upward, when playing DTS:X or Dolby Atmosaudio standard supported content, furnishing room-filling sound. It also supports Google Chromecast and Bluetooth 5.0, and it features two HDMI inputs.
15. Hydraloop Water Recycler
Hydraloop’s Water Recycler is a large appliance, which filters and purifies grey water from washing machines, showers, and baths. It makes use of a series of six maintenance-free filtration techniques and can recycle up to 85% of the water used in your home.
16. Rocean One
This stylish water filter is meant to reduce the use of plastic bottles. Rocean One does not only filter and carbonate water, but thanks to a built-in carbon dioxide tank and a pair of reusable flavor pads, it also flavors it. Partnering with other brands, this company is trying to recreate and offer different flavor combinations and consequently discourage bottle use.
17. Pax Era Pro Vaporizer
Pax’spocket-size vaporizer provides the consumer with more power, it can keep them safe and informed when it comes to consuming cannabis; it can share data, such as oil content and strain information, to a smartphone, giving one a more user-friendly experience along with a peace of mind.
18. Razer Tomahawk
Razer’s new Tomahawk comes with impressive graphics for gaming and a powerful and very compact intel computer. It is a modular, therefore no tools are required to put it together, due to its much smaller design it is easily portable, and also has an upgrade potential.
19. Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub
Weber invented a step-by-step grilling assistant, that attaches to your grill and syncs with your smartphone. It is a modern way of monitoring temperature, food readiness countdown and when it is time to flip and serve by sending the notifications and information directly to your phone through a Webber app.
20. SPOT X two-way satellite messenger
If you enjoy hiking, climbing or any other outdoor activity, where you are out of mobile range, this device can keep you in contact with the world. It is capable to operate up to ten days on one single charge and the SOS button can immediately send your GPS location to an emergency response service. This is a device that can literally save lives.
