Here is a roundup of gadgets that came out during the yesteryear and you definitely want to put down on your wishlist…
tech trends
It feels like with every passing month, we get closer and closer to living like the Jetsons. Technology just keeps getting smarter and more interesting, and as a result, even the most basic things we use on a day-to-day basis have become pretty advanced. Whether it’s professional tools, home appliances or beauty tools, we are seeing some amazing progress in products across the board. While we are still assessing the year 2021, we shall possibly continue to see some more ground-breaking advancements in the sector. In the meantime, here is a roundup of gadgets that came out during the yesteryear and you definitely want to put down on your wishlist…
Home appliances get smart
It was just a few years ago when voice assistants like Siri, Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant were introduced, and now they are slowly becoming common in many homes… especially our kitchen.
Now apps and voice assistants can control everything from your lightbulbs to your refrigerator. You can talk to your microwave and control your blender from your phone, and it's not weird.
One of our top favourites is a Smart WiFi Instant Pot that connects to an app and is Alexa-enabled, it’s already a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, cake maker, and warmer in one, and you can sauté in it, too!
You just can’t keep those pesky basil plants alive, can you? Try as you might, you inevitably wake up to a wilting graveyard of tasteless leaves. Well, there is now an alternative to the shop-bought pots which is a trusty herb-gardening kit, featuring LED grow lights and self-watering mechanics. It will cater to your plants according to its requirements without a hassle.
Making the environment a priority
With water conservation and sustainable technology set to take centre stage in the coming years, Hydraloop’s water recycler is a no-brainer of an invention. The large appliance, which filters and purifies grey water from baths, showers, and washing machines, employs a series of six maintenance-free filtration techniques, and can recycle up to 85 per cent of the water used in the home for re-use in toilets, pools, and irrigation systems (your toilet and kitchen sink are safe from filtration, so don’t fret).
Wouldn’t it be great to have something for artists that creates pieces of art without a lot of mess? Acer’s ConceptD 7 Ezel is a laptop doubling as an artist’s easel, and doing it with style. Its 15.6-inch 4K display has multiple configurations, meaning you can prop the display over the keyboard to show off some work, use it like a traditional laptop, or fold the screen flat against the rest of the laptop for some serious sketching work. Built for artists and creators, the ConceptD 7 Ezel supports the full Adobe RGB colour gamut and features Nvidia graphics to keep your apps running smoothly when your work gets more complex.
Wireless charging station and a sanitizer
While we are still in the midst of a pandemic, Lexon’s Obilio charger and sanitizer was just named as one of TIME’s 100 Best Inventions of 2020. Designed by Andrea Quaglio and Manuela Simonelli, its UV-C LEDs destroy the DNA of microorganisms found in most viruses, bacteria, mould, and germs. It’s been scientifically proven in lab testing to be effective against viruses including H1N1. It’ll fully charge your smartphone in 3 hours and eliminate 99.9 per cent of the screen and surface germs in 20 minutes. Besides, it would look really cool on your desk.
Are you prone to losing your keys? Or your phone? Or both? Well, fret not, because there is just the thing that can help you. The Chipolo, made from recycled fishing nets, emits a 120db loud sound that help you find your keys, phones and other valuables. What’s more, the battery life lasts up to two years and is easily replaceable. This gadget sounds really convenient and we can’t wait for it to be readily available everywhere.
If you’ve ever wanted to improve your running form, or even just get a deeper overview of your work-outs than smartwatches can provide, then the Nurvv Run is here to help. Slip a pair of smart sensor insoles into your running shoes, connect them to GPS and your mobile phone, and be on your way. By the end of your run, you’ll be treated to a deep breakdown of your cadence, foot strike, balance, pronation, step length and more. Then, with the help of biomechanics and coaching, you can work towards fixing any faults, fine-tuning your approach and, perhaps most importantly, avoiding injury.
Designed to improve flexibility, supercharge recovery and create an all-round soothing experience for your muscles. Therabody, the market leaders for massage guns, have released a Bluetooth-enabled foam roller for targeted relief before and after workouts. It boasts top-of-the-range vibration technology, as well as five intensity settings and an app that allows you to tailor your approach. It’s pretty quiet, too, and features a 3-hour battery life.
