One of the joys about being a tech writer is being first in line to check out new gadgets as they become available on major retailers like Amazon. From smart TVs to handy kitchen appliances that can cook a complete breakfast in minutes, I’ve found plenty of cool tech products to crow about this year. And I’m now taking the opportunity to pass on some of my favorites in this top 10 list.
Almost all of the tech items on this rundown make your life easier, and all of them are just plain fun to use (because why have tech if you can’t have fun with it?). Better still, many of them are on sale on Amazon for up to 35% off the list price. The year may be ending, but it’s never too late to hop on board the tech bandwagon with these hip, useful items!
1. Want to cook a complete bacon, egg and toast breakfast using a single appliance? This compact cooker features a bread drawer and griddle compartments to do it all at once.
>> Buy the GreenLife 3-in-1 Breakfast Maker Station for $42.99 (14% off) on Amazon
2. The days of having to manually grind salt, pepper and other spices are over with this electric grinder set — just tip the grinder and it does the work for you.
>> Buy the Sweet Alice Gravity Electric Pepper and Salt Grinder Set for $27.99 on Amazon
3. Reusable notebooks have been around for a while, but they’re getting better and cheaper by the year. This one has all the latest features, including easy-to-clean pages and digitization of your notes with the free app.
>> Buy the Rocketbook Core Reusable Spiral Notebook for $23.99 (35% off) on Amazon
4. As small as a tube of lipstick, this charger provides 4500mAh of power and can be attached directly to iPhones and Android phones for ultimate portability.
>> Buy the iWALK Small USB-C Portable Charger for $18.99 (30% off) on Amazon
5. Forget baking soda and other temporary solutions — eliminate odors in your fridge for up to 10 years with this deodorizer, which decomposes harmful gases into water molecules.
6. Turn your tiny phone screen into a sharp, focused 14” display with this screen magnifying stand, which can fold flat for easy transport.
7. Why be forced to choose between hanging art or a TV on your wall when you can have both? This high-class QLED TV can display digital artwork with a glare-free display that makes it look like the real thing.
>> Buy the Hisense 65-Inch Class QLED 4K S7N CanvasTV for $998 (23% off) on Amazon
8. With 36 LEDs and millions of color combinations, this flying disc provides a lightshow worthy of a UFO and can be used for serious or casual gameplay.
>> Buy the TOSY Ultimate Disc for $32.29 (19% off) on Amazon
9. Make bicycling more secure (not to mention colorful) with this helmet, which features a large LED display on its back.
>> Buy the Anthasia Smart Bike Helmet for $79.99 (11% off, with additional 16% off coupon) on Amazon
10. We know about smart watches, but how about a smart ring? This titanium ring can sync up with Samsung phones to keep track of your health, sleep and overall fitness.
