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Holiday gift-giving season is fast approaching and if you have someone in your life who needs some more cool tech gadgets – or you happen to be feeling tech-gadget-deficient yourself, then check out this list of 10 cool gadgets for the 2021 holiday season. On to the gadgets!
FitBit Charge 5
The 5th iteration of the Fitbit Charge is a bit less angular than its predecessors and has introduced a stainless-steel case. However, the most visible change is in the screen quality. With an always-on color AMOLED touch display, which only the brand’s pricier models have included previously. The 5th generation Charge has also added a number of new health apps like the electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor, which reports levels of stress, as well as the electrocardiogram (ECG) app, which checks for irregular heart rhythm. As a fitness tracker, it easily ranks with the very best.
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
The way we watch movies has changed over the last 2 years. Constantly improving home theater products were already taking a chunk out of the movie theater-going audience. But, incense the pandemic, many consumers have dialed in their home video viewing experiences with new screens and other products to optimize their home theaters. Home video and audio manufacturers have stepped up to the plate and delivered numerous new products to help deliver as theater-like an experience as possible at home. So, make way for the next-generation model of Sonos’s Beam home cinema speaker, which delivers panoramic sound (with Dolby Atmos 3D effect) in a sleek and understated package. It has been designed with input from Oscar-winning sound engineers, and the dedicated app will help you personalize the sound to your tastes (as well as easily connect to other Sonos devices and play music).
Bang & Olufsen H95 Headphones
We know that Bose typically gets top billing for great noise-canceling headphones, with good reason. But, do not sleep on Bang & Olufsen. So, we’re picking this new noise-canceling option from B&O. The Danish audio company’s H95 headphones sound every bit as good as they look. They are also extremely user-friendly and easy to control, with a wheel on the right that controls the volume, while the one on the left drowns out the world with state-of-the-art ANC tech. They also boast up to 38 hours of battery life with the noise-canceling function activated, and 50 without it. The H95 is a definite premium tech product. They are super comfortable (the earcups are covered in soft top grain lambskin) and, above all, they deliver crisp, top-tier sound.
Philips NeoPix Prime 2 Home Projector
Another great product for your home theater experience. This option ranks with the very best affordable projectors on the market. The Philips Prime 2 delivers vivid colors and solid resolution. The Prime 2 also delivers relatively low power consumption, which means the machine can last up to twenty years according to Philips. There is also a Wi-Fi screen sharing function and an operating system that comes with a host of streaming apps.
Hydrow
A lot of companies have been trying to replicate the Peleton model with other fitness equipment. Enter the Hydrow, which is looking to deliver similar results with the rowing machine. Engineered to replicate the feeling of actually rowing out on the water, a 22” touch screen (with front-facing speakers) displays various workout routines and all the workout stats you need to track your progress. It also includes a social feature (like Peleton), allowing you to train with fellow rowers and friends. The Hydrow is quiet and comfortable, with an ergonomically cushioned 10-roller seat.
Fender Mustang Micro Amp
One major challenge with playing electric guitar is that it’s not particularly neighbor- or roommate-friendly. If this is a challenge you face, then Fender’s new pocket-sized Mustang Micro amp might just be your ideal solution. Simply plug it straight into your guitar, plug in your headphones and play through one of 12 different Mustang amp sounds, and use 12 in-built effects. It’s lightweight and has a USB interface for recording straight into your laptop. That is a combination that’s hard to beat when you don’t have a private studio to use for practice and recording.
Therabody Wave Roller
Everyone seems to be on the roller bandwagon these days. So, check out the Therabody Wave Roller, which is designed to improve flexibility, speed recovery, and create an all-around soothing experience for your aching muscles. Therabody, the market leader for massage guns, has released this Bluetooth-enabled foam roller for targeted relief before and after workouts. It delivers customizable vibration intensity, with five settings and an app that allows you to tailor your approach to your needs. It’s also surprisingly quiet and features 3 hours of battery life on a charge.
Ring Stick Up Camera
Doorbell cameras have become incredibly popular in the past few years, with Ring leading the charge. However, affordable home security doesn’t have to stop at the front door. You can improve your home security setup by adding a few Ring Stick Up Cameras in key areas of your home, which you can then easily sync with the rest of your devices to create across-the-board protection. They’re easily mountable to any wall, indoors or outdoors, and provide 1080p HD video two-way talk and motion-activated notifications. The battery pack is easily removed, so you don’t have to take it down each time you need to change batteries.
Theragun Mini
Anyone who goes to the gym regularly has likely heard of or seen the Theragun. Professional athletes sing its praises and personal trainers swear by them. The rapid-movement deep muscle massager is designed to aid recovery and relieve tension. However, the price and size of the standard device can prove a bit prohibitive to casual workout warriors. However, we now have the Mini – the smaller but still powerful version of the Theragun. The Mini features three power settings ranging up to 2,400 percussions per minute. It’s compact and easily transportable and also boasts new sound-dampening technology. It doesn’t sync up to the Theragun app, but that’s a fair tradeoff for the big reduction in price.
Senstroke Virtual Drum Kit
One more cool tech gadget for the musician on the go. If playing your eclectic guitar at home is less than conducive to having a great relationship with roommates and neighbors, well playing drums at home takes that to another level. Have no fear, Sentroke is here to help. The Senstroke Virtual Drum Kit uses sensors hooked up to its app to give you a near-silent way to bang your way through ‘Smells Lke Teen Spirit’ for hour after hour and no one is the wiser. The app also comes with lessons for absolute beginners and up to more experienced drummers.
