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GADGETS & GIZMOS

Whether it’s a world-changing invention or reimagined antiquated tools, technology has changed the world for the better. Here are the top gadget recommendations to enhance any area of your life.

Sony WF-1000XM4 Earbuds

These are among the best general-purpose earbuds on the market, so they’re suitable for just about anyone who wants to experience high-quality audio. Sony’s WF1000XM4 earbuds offer superb noise cancellation— probably better than Apple’s AirPods Pro, in fact—and sound very good with surprisingly effective bass. They also offer a formidable eight hours on a charge (12 hours with noise cancellation disabled), or 24 hours in total when you top them off in the charging case. They’re rated IPX4, which means they’re completely sweat resistant. This makes them great for running and other workouts. You can also give voice commands thanks to Alexa support.

Insta360 One

Action cameras need to be versatile, able to catch every terrifying cliff jump, risky dirt bike trail or gnarly wave while surfing… and that’s where the new Insta360 One RS comes in. As far as action cameras go, this is one of the more unique options. It uses a modular design, offering a detachable 360-degree lens, wide angle lens and a 4K action camera that you can easily switch between. You can also detach the battery, allowing you to carry back-ups that you can snap in place quickly between stunts.

Withings Body Scan

Revealed at CES 2022, the Withings Body Scan is what you would get if you crossed a scale with a doctor that never leaves you alone. On top of the obvious function of informing you of your weight, the Withings Body Scan will also tell you the fat mass of your whole body (including separated percentages for arms, legs, torso, etc) and inform you of your vascular age. On top of that, it is also able to give you a neuropathy score. All of this is done through a bar that comes up out of the scale. This bar sends low-voltage electrical currents through the body via electrodes and measures the resistance of tissue to the current. If you don’t mind your scale being somewhat intrusive to the point of sending electrical currents through your body, there won’t be many more intelligent than this one.

Gocycle G4 Electric Bike

There are now plenty of electric bikes on the market, but if you live in a city, constantly hopping on trains, buses, and up and down stairs, throwing in the ability to fold the bike down could be a necessity. That’s the key feature of the new Gocycle G4, offering a premium electric bike that can easily be folded down. Inside you’ll find a powerful motor and there’s even an app that you can connect up which allows you to start the bike remotely, see how fast your going, how much battery you have left and more. With traction control features, this bike works great on roads, grass and other more unique terrains. There is even different modes, putting out more power where necessary.

Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4

If you like the idea of a smartwatch, but also want to feel like the classy individual you are, the Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 could be just what you need. Skip past the large amount of futuristic buzzwords here and there are some interesting features to this watch, especially around fitness. The watch includes guided 7-minute workouts with animations and notifications to switch exercises. You can choose upper, lower or fullbody exercises.

Logitech Litra Glow

Zoom calls and video meetings are going nowhere so why not look your absolute best while you do it? With Logitech’s new Litra Glow, you can get a nice glow at home that will make co-workers jealous – they don’t need to know you’ve just crawled out of bed! Sensors on the Litra Glow will adjust the light’s brightness to adapt to different skin tones and diffuse the light so that you don’t look like a deer caught in the headlights. It has also been tested to make sure it is completely safe to use the lamp for long periods of time.

VAHA S Fitness Mirror

Sure, you could go the gym... or, the gym could come to you. That’s the idea of the Vaha S Fitness Mirror, giving you a full-size mirror that can play over 850 workout classes, and connect you with personal trainers in real time.

The mirror itself is a 32-inch Full HD touchscreen, complete with 30W speakers and a brushed metal finish.