Forget about the latest smartphone, a smartwatch, or the newest tablet spec. There’s so much more to technology nowadays than a screen which can do all sorts of cool things when you press a few buttons. Of course these kind of tech capabilities are amazing, but what we love most are the quirky gadgets that you wouldn’t necessarily think of.
We’re talking clever, innovative, well-designed life-hack gadgets that make you go wow when you see it because it’s something you didn’t know you needed. Here’s some of what we think are the coolest gadgets to come out in 2019.
GE Color Changing Smart Bulbs
You no longer need to connect your smart bulbs to a home hub system, these brilliantly bright bulbs from GE use Bluetooth and can be connected to your phone, controlling the color, brightness, and timings. They’re literally as easy to use as it is to fit a light bulb! You can also use voice control too, illuminating your room to a range of different colors to match the mood.
Petcube Bites Treat Flinging Pet Camera
This smart device isn’t just a camera which captures cute moments of your pet or lets you spy on them when you’re out of the house. This device actually flings treats out from a built-in compartment to play with your dog and give them a little bit of exercise when you are occupied yourself. The container is dishwasher safe, and you can also use voice control by connecting it to your home hub.
Lumen Metabolism Tracking Device
Gone are the days of filling in and keeping up to date with your nutritional diary, now there is this device which analyzes your breath to tell you whether you are burning fats or carbs. You link the Lumen up to an app on your phone which allows you to track your fitness progress, all while giving you tips on workouts, sleep, and nutrition. It’s your new fitness friend.
Groove X Lovot Companion Robot Pet
Do you ever wish you weren’t too old for a cuddly teddy? Do you miss the days where it was acceptable for you to give your fuzzy warm stuffed toy a hug? Well, say hello to the year 2019! The Groove X robot pet is a revolutionary new homebot that is specially designed to trigger your love hormones. It has an adorable face and a tech system that directly asks for affection, gets in your way, and even ignores strangers – making you feel personally content and loved.
OPKIX Wearable Video Camera
Wearable cameras aren’t exactly a new thing to come around, but this camera is one of the smallest wearable cameras invented. Its compact design records a 1080 x 1080 resolution at 30fps, making it amazingly high-definition for such a little gadget. It’s perfect for photographing and videoing them moments you want to make the most of but also don’t want to miss capturing.
If you know a loved one who is especially fond of the latest high-spec gadgets and you’re not sure what to get them for their next birthday, then look no further! There’s thousands of various cool gadgets coming out each year that you would never have thought of, so keep an eye out for the things you know would be useful to you.