From smartphones to fitness trackers, smart watches to drones, and even kitchen gadgets that let you whip up ice cream at the press of a button, this year’s new gadgets are designed to improve and enhance your everyday experiences. They’re also giving traditional hobbies a digital upgrade, with e-readers that feel like paper and intelligent musical instruments that teach you to play. And the newest gadgets help you prepare for a more digital future, by improving productivity and enhancing connectivity while often making lifestyle choices that are more environmentally conscious.
With two periscope zoom lenses and a Sony sensor, Chinese brand Oppo’s foldable Find X7 Ultra blows rivals’ cameras out of the water. And the sleek new RingPay smartphone lets you pay without having to bring your wallet, with global acceptance at Visa payWave terminals and an app that provides spending insights and cashback management.
If you’ve noticed social media videos of people pounding their sore legs with massage guns, it’s because these little gadgets work a treat. And they’re cheaper than a session with the physio, too. The Theragun is one such gadget, and despite looking like a cross between a gun and a power tool, it’s safe to use on your own. It has seven levels of compression and can target specific muscle groups, with a special mode to attack post-workout soreness. It’s available to preorder now for £199. And for those who want to give their kitchen a digital upgrade, the Ninja CREAMi allows you to create a wide range of frozen treats from ice cream to gelato, sorbet and smoothie bowls.