Must-Have Cool Gadgets to Buy This 2022 for the Techie in You

We may be far from the flying cars that sci-fi novelists had imagined for the future, but this does not mean we are at a deficit when it comes to technological innovations that make our lives just a tad bit easier, and more enjoyable, entertaining, and convenient. From high- quality headphones to a portable, powerful projector, here are some gadgets that we think the techie in you would love to have.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ

Headphones and earphones run aplenty in the market, but if you're a music buff or spend much of your day listening to jams while working from home, upgrading to high- quality earpieces can go a long way. Bang & Olufsen's Beoplay EQ headphones, which retails for HK$3,678 on Fortress, boasts of a luxury yet functional design and true hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC). It comes with six microphones and has a special feature of over-the-air software update via Bluetooth low energy. Its wireless playback time is more than six hours.

Ring Alarm Pro

Want to upgrade your home security system this 2022? Look no further than Ring, the security and smart home company founded by Jamie Siminoff in 2012. Its Ring Alarm Pro comes with a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router to provide you and your family 24/7 backup internet for your devices should your connection go out. The Ring Alarm Pro kit comprises the Alarm Pro Base Station, two keypads, eight contact sensors, two motion detectors, and an Alarm Range Extender. You can get the home security system for HK$2,872 on Ubuy Hong Kong.

Samsung The Freestyle

Movie buffs who love the cinema experience may appreciate Samsung's portable projector, The Freestyle, for its ability to project screens up to 100 inches for that home theatre feel. You can set your angle up wherever you want, from wall to ceiling, thanks to the compact projector's 180-degree dynamic angle, while its 360-degree sound from its built-in speaker ensures you get to have an immersive audio experience. The Freestyle only retails for HK$7,980.

Logitech Litra Glow

Don't sleep on your presentability on Zoom meetings just because we're more than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic. Forget those giant ring lights. A simple yet nifty gadget, Logitech's Litra Glow premium LED streaming light comes with cinematic color accuracy to help give you that flattering radiant look on camera and get rid of harsh shadows. The clip-on light’s safe for all-day streaming, whether you're a podcaster, gamer, or a broadcaster, or simply for when you have to hop in on a video call. It has an adjustable height, tilt, and rotation, as well as brightness and colour temperature settings so you can present your best on-camera look possible. The Logitech Litra Glow retails for HK$607 on Ubuy Hong Kong.