100 Cool Tech Gadgets We Recommend in 2023

The Peak Design Tech Pouch is a stylish and exceptionally made accessory that's a must-have for frequent travelers. It has enough pockets and compartments for small gadgets, charging cables, memory cards, and any other accessories you might own.

Peak Design has crafted the exterior of this tech pouch using recycled nylon with a weatherproof finish. There are several colors to pick from: black, charcoal, bone, midnight, and sage green.

The Ekster Parliament is a smart bifold wallet with RFID coating (to protect against identity theft) and a patented mechanism that ejects cards from its aluminum storage pocket with the press of a button. It has space for at least ten cards, as well as a strap for carrying cash and receipts.

Ekster has crafted the wallet from high-quality leather that comes in a multitude of colors. An optional Bluetooth tracker for the wallet is also available — this ultra thin gadget has a maximum range of 200 feet, and it is powered by light, so it never needs a battery.

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The D03 Dapper bifold wallet by Dango Products is an everyday accessory that effortlessly combines cool design, exceptional craftsmanship, and perfect usability. Made in the U.S. from machined aluminum, water-resistant DTEX, and genuine leather (in black or brown), the D03 wallet has space for up to 14 cards and cash.

You can order the badass wallet with a satin silver or jet-black aluminum chassis. Dango backs the product with a lifetime warranty.

Anker’s 737 Power Bank can charge your laptop via a fast USB-C connector with a maximum power output of 140 watts. It has a battery pack with ample capacity, and rather impressively, a color screen to help you keep tabs on the charging process. The accessory rocks a pair of USB-C ports and a USB-A connector, so you can simultaneously charge up to three devices.

This MP3 player offers a sleek design, stellar audio performance, fantastic battery life (up to 90 hours between charges), expandable storage, and convenient controls, all at a fantastic under-$50 price point. Its housing is metal and glass, making it look and feel more expensive than it is.

The Z6 audio player has two wired audio outputs and future-proof Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity. Other noteworthy portable player features include a built-in loudspeaker, FM radio, and a voice recorder.

The Raptic Link & Lock carabiner is one of the coolest gadgets and best accessories for Apple AirTags we’ve encountered yet.

Crafted from ultra tough zinc, this product has a heavy-duty lock with a three-digit combination code. The standout feature makes tampering with your favorite tracker and removing it from an item practically impossible.

Of course, the Link & Lock will also protect your AirTag from damage via a rubber case with a softer interior.

This compact flashlight became an instant favorite of ours by offering an impossibly elegant aluminum build, incredible versatility, excellent battery life, and a USB-C connector for recharging it. Thanks to a bundled light diffuser, the gadget can quickly transform from a high-powered flashlight with stellar zoom capabilities to a lamp for use while camping or on the road.

We like the flashlight’s integrated hook for attaching it to items. Its intuitive button controls include an SOS button for use during emergencies.

Thanks to a whole lot of innovative engineering, this collapsible umbrella by Weatherman can withstand wind gusts up to 55 mph. The product can also survive drops and inverting, with the last bit being a weak point for most umbrellas.

The umbrella has a quick-drying, water-repellent fabric canopy (available in many colors). Weatherman backs the product with an excellent lifetime warranty. Smaller and larger umbrellas from the brand are also available.

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This is a reimagined version of one of the most iconic toys ever made. With onboard Bluetooth connectivity and a companion app, Rubik’s Connected cube will teach you how to solve the notoriously challenging, incredibly interactive puzzle and have fun in the process.

Rather impressively, Rubik’s Connected app will also allow users to keep track of their progress and access stats to help improve their solving game. There’s also an option to join and compete with a community of users.

The WYZE Cam Pan v3 is the best budget home security camera worth your attention. It has a high-tech design, pan, tilt, zoom capabilities, and great video quality, all at an amazing under-$40 price point. The gadget is weather-resistant with an official IP65 rating, so it’s equally suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

We like that the Cam Pan v3 can store video locally on a microSD card. A Cam Plus subscription plan with unlimited cloud storage and other additional features is also available.

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There's nothing better than a good massage — except for a good massage that never has to end. This shiatsu massager can be used at home or even in the car (!) and is great for the shoulders, back, calves, and more.

Bonus: It not only kneads but also heats muscles for extra relief.

This is by far the coolest gadget out there for pet owners. The sleek Petcube Bites 2 camera allows you to keep an eye on your pet while you're not home through Wi-Fi connectivity and can even deploy a treat for them right from your smartphone.

Other key features of the Petcube Bites 2 include two-way audio connectivity, compatibility with Amazon Alexa voice commands, as well as the ability to send sound and motion alerts. We also like that there's an option to use the product to connect to a veterinarian.

Apple’s affordable AirTag tracker is a must-have tech gadget for any iPhone owner because it can seamlessly keep tabs on just about anything you attach it to.

When out of your iPhone’s range, the AirTag will update its location when it comes in proximity to a device that’s part of Apple’s Find My network (there are almost a billion of them).

The AirTag is water- and dust-resistant with an IP67 rating, and its replaceable battery can last up to a year. Like all Apple products, the AirTag is backed by an amazing selection of accessories. A set of four AirTags is also available in case you are looking to save by bulk ordering.

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This 2-in-1 wireless charger by Belkin is a must-have MagSafe accessory for new iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 owners. It can simultaneously charge an iPhone and a set of AirPods with a wireless charging case.

Available in black or white, the accessory has a minimalist design and exceptional build quality. Belkin backs it with a 2-year warranty.

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The latest Apple Watch Series 8 has best-in-class health-, fitness-, and wellness-tracking capabilities, powered by accurate heart rate, blood oxygen, and temperature sensors. The timepiece is also the first Apple Watch to have crash detection — an all-new, lifesaving feature.

Apple offers the Series 8 with a 41- or 45-millimeter case in a multitude of finishes. Optional cellular network connectivity is available once again. You can customize the timepiece with a wide selection of bands and cases.

More: Our Review of the Apple Watch Series 8

This minimalist wallet by Raptic is more feature-packed than its compact footprint suggests. In addition to space for a quartet of cards and an AirTag holder, the EDC accessory has a removable 8-in-1 multitool. The latter includes a set of screwdrivers, a letter opener, and a pry bar, among other bits.

The wallet is crafted from vegan leather, which is durable and easy to maintain. We especially like that its multitool locks in place when not in use.

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The Galaxy S23 is one of today’s best Android phones—offering a sleek design, durable build, and top-shelf hardware—while still costing sub-$1,000. It packs a powerful chip, a vibrant display, and a great camera, to name a few significant bits.

The phone also delivers an excellent Android experience with years of timely updates. Bigger and pricier Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra iterations are also available, with the latter being Samsung’s best camera phone to date.

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The latest Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus is a must-have for on-the-go gearheads with a beautiful design and ample storage space with plenty of compartments. With a maximum capacity of 24 liters, the backpack has enough space for a big-screen laptop (there’s a dedicated zippered compartment) alongside a tablet and other everyday items.

Like all products from the brand, the Classic Backpack Plus has exceptional craftsmanship and tactility. You can order it in six colors: ash, black, bronze, navy blue, green, slate (pictured here), and saltbush. Save for the last-mentioned one, all color options have genuine leather accents.

JBL’s Endurance Peak 3 true wireless earbuds are an exciting new, reasonably priced option that workout warriors should seriously consider. Available in black or white, the buds have a super secure fit with around-ear hooks and a class-leading IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. The latter ensures that the product can survive submersion under water.

The Peak 3 earbuds produce a bass-heavy sound that will reliably keep you motivated during workouts. Their 10-hour maximum battery life (40 hours with the storage case) is among the product category’s best.

A follow-up to an amazing product, the latest Nanoleaf Essentials A19 is the best, most futureproof smart lightbulb. Thanks to support for the Matter smart home protocol, the connected gadget is compatible with all virtual helpers, including Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. It takes seconds to set up and doesn’t require an additional hub.

Of course, the product can glow in millions of colors. To top things off, the product has an amazing design that looks great on exposed bulb fixtures.