There’s a reason we live in an age of gadget technology: it makes our lives better in many ways. State-of-the-art devices boost productivity, keep us in touch with friends and family, and entertain. They also give traditional hobbies a digital upgrade — from e-readers that feel like paper to intelligent musical instruments that teach you how to play. New devices can even improve health. Fitness trackers can monitor heart rates and sleep patterns, and help people lose weight and reduce stress.
Whether you want to treat yourself or a friend, there’s something here for everyone. Unlike the bulky, overpriced tech that was once commonplace, these new gadgets are small, sleek and affordable.
If you’re a fitness fanatic, this might be the perfect gift: the Theragun Prime looks like a cross between a weapon and a power tool but is actually a percussive therapy device that beats physiotherapy hands down. Its battery-powered motor delivers a burst of pressure up to 40 times a second, helping to relieve muscle soreness, aches and pains.
This might be the most fun-looking gadget we’ve ever seen, but it is a seriously useful one too. This little circular thing attaches to your bike and can remove the stress of navigation by providing easy, minimal instructions based on data from real-life journeys. Or try this smart meat thermometer, which will tell you the internal and external temperatures of your barbecued meat. It has Bluetooth to pair with your smartphone and is waterproof too, so it’s ideal for the bbq master in your life.