When it comes to tech gadgets, the coolest ones will always stop you in your tracks. You find yourself wanting them even if you suspect you don’t absolutely need them. But even if you don’t need them, it’s nice to treat yourself from time to time, and the best gadgets will still be incredibly useful and make your life easier.
1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Samsung’s newest foldable phones definitely top the list of coolest tech gadgets of 2021. These new folding phones were officially released back in August 2021, and there’s simply nothing else like them for sale right now. The smaller Flip3 has a full-size smartphone touch screen that folds into a 4.2″ compact design for portability and convenience. The larger Fold3 boasts a folding 7.6″ screen that’s almost like a tablet at full size. Both smartphones feature an improved frame made of sturdy aluminum that protects the hinge, gorgeous AMOLED screens and the toughest glass the Galaxy Z line has seen thus far.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
$1,599.99
2. Oculus Quest 2
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Virtual reality might be taking its time to have its ‘iPhone moment,’ but it is still very much the next big thing when it comes to the coolest tech gadgets. And there is not a single VR device that flashes that promise more than the Oculus Quest 2. Without the need for a powerful computer or special equipment, you can simply strap the Quest 2 to your head, pick up the controllers and move freely in VR space thanks to its inside out technology, which uses cameras on the outside of the headset to track your movement in the space around you. The Oculus Quest is currently sold out, but we expect inventory to rebound ahead of the holiday season, so stay tuned.
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Oculus Quest 2
$299.00
3. Amazon Astro Household Robot
Earlier this year, Amazon announced a trio of new household robots during a live virtual event. Unfortunately for early adopters eager to get their hands on the coolest tech gadgets of 2021, these bots are not available to the public just yet. However, you can apply to receive one of the first-ever units through Amazon’s Day 1 Editions program. Our favorite robot of the lot is the Astro, an anthropomorphized household assistant that can move freely around your home to keep an eye on things. Treat it like a pet or use it as a security drone, the choice is up to you. Either way, we hope it’s a sign that more household robots will soon be available to the average person.
Head to Amazon to request an invitation to be one of the first people to own the Amazon Astro robot.
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Amazon Astro
$999.99
4. Sonos Roam Smart Speaker
While the Nest Audio and Amazon Echo all have their relative merits as Wi-Fi smart speakers, and the UE Wonderboom 2 is the platonic ideal of the Bluetooth speaker, the Sonos Roam is a hybrid speaker that offers the best of both worlds with minimal compromise. When connected to a Wi-Fi network, the Roam can take advantage of better audio quality and voice-controlled integration with Google Assistant and Alexa. When connected to your phone via Bluetooth, you can take the Roam wherever you want and have access to audio as long as your phone battery isn’t dead. Best of all, the Sonos Roam still links up with your existing ecosystem of Sonos products, giving you another speaker in your multi-room setup.
Read More: We Put the New Sonos Roam To the Test
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Sonos Roam
$169.00
5. Anker Nebula Solar Portable Projector
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Typically when you think of home theater projectors, you assume they require an overly involved installation process and a PhD-level knowledge of gear to set it all up. But we are in an era where you can pull out the Anker Nebula Solar. Barely bigger than a book, you can point it at a wall, and have it projecting an 120-inch, 1080p version of your favorite Netflix movie with out needing to configure the picture settings or find a power outlet.
Will this replace your fancy 65-inch 4K HDR TV? Absolutely not. But for those moments when you’re really craving that movie theater experience at home (and really, who hasn’t over the last year?), you’ll understand why this made our list of cool tech gadgets.
Read More: Spy’s Full Review of the Anker Nebula Solar Portable Projector
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Anker Nebula Solar
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