Top 10 COOLEST Tech Gadgest of 2020
Think: smart home upgrades, newly released smartphones, a compact phone charger, and more.
Google Nest Hub Max Smart Display
The Nest Hub Max smart display by Google is a connected multitool that deserves a spot in every home. The gadget has a vibrant 10-inch touch screen, a duo of high-quality stereo speakers, and a built-in Nest smart camera. The latter is handy for making Google Duo video calls, as well as for monitoring your home while you are away.
To top things off, the Nest Hub Max is also a powerful connected-home hub — it’s compatible with a host of today's most popular smart home products. The product also received high review scores from Engadget and The Verge.
The Google Assistant-powered device offers countless possibilities to interact with the virtual helper. They include the ability to watch YouTube videos, stream YouTube TV live, as well as enjoy content from your mobile devices via a built-in Chromecast.
Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Completely Wireless Earbuds
The Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 are among my favorite completely wireless earbuds. They have superb audio quality, intuitive controls, and an IPX4 rating for water resistance.
Best of all, the Melomania 1 earbuds can last for up to a rather epic 9 hours of battery life between charges. Their charging case holds an additional 36 hours' worth of wireless tunes.
Fitbit Versa 2 Fitness-Tracking Smartwatch
The hot new Fitbit Versa 2 is the company’s coolest, most feature-packed product to date. It is a vast improvement over its predecessor, courtesy of a vibrant AMOLED touch screen, even better ergonomics, and a more powerful processor.
The Versa 2 is also the first Fitbit product with Amazon Alexa on board. You can summon and interact with the virtual assistant with the press of a button, for which you'll receive answers to questions via onscreen text. Of course, the Versa 2 has a built-in microphone, so Alexa can hear your voice commands.
Anker PowerPort III Nano Compact Wall Charger
The PowerPort III Nano USB-C charger by Anker is an extraordinary gadget that's a must-have while on the go. It's impossibly tiny, yet capable of rapidly charging any smartphone or tablet via an impressive maximum power output of 18 watts.
The tiny accessory has built-in tech to protect your gadgets from overheating. Anker also backs its product with a robust 18-month warranty.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Android Smartphone
The Galaxy Note 10+ is Samsung’s most powerful and feature-packed smartphone to date. Like all Note products that precede it, the range-topping Galaxy has a built-in S Pen stylus, which is tailor-made for its vibrant 6.8-inch display.
The big phone packs a powerful chipset, coupled with a desktop-computer-worthy 12 GB of RAM. Its battery performance is among the best in the business.
The handset has industry-leading front- and rear-facing cameras. The setup includes one extra sensor on the back, which is solely tasked with collecting data to enhance your images.
Nintendo Switch Lite Handheld Gaming Console
The Switch Lite, as its name suggests, is a more reasonably priced variant of Nintendo's popular gaming console. The gadget is designed solely for handheld gaming. It has a lightweight design and a more compact 5.5-inch display than the regular Switch.
You can order the Lite in several eye-catching colors — yellow, turquoise, and gray. It's important to note that the Switch Lite is compatible only with games that support handheld mode.
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
The Extreme Portable SSD by SanDisk has a sleek, yet rugged body and an ultra fast USB 3.1 Type-C connector. Available with up to 2 TB of storage, the gadget features a shock-resistant build and powerful encryption, as well as password protection.
In addition to connecting to either a PC or Mac, the device can also connect to USB Type-C-compatible smartphones or tablets. Its retail package includes a USB-A adapter, too.
Logitech MX Master 3 Advanced Wireless Mouse
The Logitech MX Master 3 Advanced wireless mouse is hands-down the best of its kind. The accessory has clever ergonomic design, a host of customizable buttons, and the best scrolling wheel in the business. Crafted from stainless steel, the latter utilizes cutting-edge electromagnetic edge for a quiet and ultra precise scrolling.
Compatible with PC and Mac, the gadget can pair with and seamlessly switch between two computers running Windows 10 and macOS. Its battery can last for months between charges.
We like that Logitech has equipped the mouse with a USB-C connector for charging.
Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
The Roborock S6 is an exciting new robot vacuum with excellent cleaning capabilities, an impressively quiet operation, and cutting-edge room-mapping tech. The latter includes the ability to mop floors, thus giving the S6 an advantage over many rivals.
You can select the rooms for the vacuum to clean via a mobile app. The Roborock S6 is also compatible with Amazon Alexa voice commands. The product received a high review score from TechRadar.
The robot can clean for up to a whopping 3 hours in quiet mode. You can order it in black or white.
Tile Pro Tracker With Replaceable Battery
These small and nifty gadgets by Tile will help you find anything you attach them to, so long as your phone is within their Bluetooth range of 400 feet. In case you lose an item, you'll receive notifications when the gadgets come within range of another Tile user.
Available in black and white, the Tile Pro trackers are as easy to set up as it gets — all you need is a mobile app and a Tile account. The replaceable CR1632 battery of the trackers will last for a year after you activate the tracker.