One person's gadget is another person's essential work tool, so perhaps we shouldn't be so quick to discount this genre as a source of irreversible overconsumption. Her 10 products selected below are all useful, even if you buy them for all the wrong reasons.
Top 10 Gadgets of 2023
reMarkable 2 and type folio
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This genre is expected to expand further in 2024. So far, reMarkable's 2nd generation e-ink tablet is our hands-down favorite, backed by a great hardware design and ever-improving software.
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02. Is the flip phone really making a comeback?
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Despite our dedication to features that stop us from constantly fiddling with our phones, flip phones have yet to take the market by storm. Still, manufacturers are pushing the form factor in increasingly sophisticated ways.
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03. Google Pixel Tablet
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Google's first-ever Pixel Tablet was a winner from the start. Used as a portable media center, smart home hub, or just a second laptop, Pixel tablets offer power and flexibility.
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04. Special espresso machine
Special espresso machine
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The most attractive and elegant piece of work-from-home technology we've rounded up, Meticulous' espresso machine promises to keep you drinking perfect coffee all day long.
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05.Polyend Tracker Mini
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Polyend's Tracker Mini is a hardware recreation of a very old-school audio software for the unrivaled gear collector. It takes patience and practice to get results.
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06. Sky Live
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Sky's Live service caught our attention. An add-on to the broadcaster's Glass TV set, onboard cameras offer communication, sharing, gaming, and even fitness.
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07. Google Pixel 8 Pro
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While many may balk at the built-in AI, Google's latest Pixel remains at the top of its class thanks to smart synergy between hardware and software.
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08. Zoom R4 Multitrack
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Zoom's latest digital recorder is everything from a dictaphone to a pocket recording studio.
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09.Fender Tone Master Pro
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Fender's first foray into all-in-one guitarist pedalboards may upset purists, but it's been embraced by pros around the world. Great sound and solid hardware design make this the sound choice.
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10. Computer, Taschen
Computers: History from the 17th Century to TodayTaschen
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Finally, I will highlight a traditional book that provides a good example of how to archive such rapidly advancing history. Depending on your age, it's a rich source of nostalgia or surprise.
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