It was a big week in the world of tech. You can preorder Apple’s newest iPhones, Watches and AirPods now and have them in your hot little hands (wrists and ears, too) by the end of the month. IFA − the world’s largest consumer and home electronics show, showcasing thousands of the latest gadgets from stair-climbing vacuums to AI kitchens − wrapped up in Berlin.
Fall is an ideal time for tech makers to show off their latest do-everything devices to win you − or rather your every last dime − over in time for the holidays.
But we’ve lived with a menagerie of shiny, bright, glowy, smart-ish gadgets for several years now. What’s worth your time, energy and hard-earned money?
Here’s what I showed off on the “Today” show this week for a segment called “Gearing Up For Fall Tech.” These are a handful of the newest gadgets that solve everyday problems and make our lives a bit easier without breaking the bank.
For the record, I do not get paid by any of these brands or make any money from these recommendations. Many of these devices come straight out of my EDC (that’s “everyday carry” for anyone not as obsessed with this Reddit trend as I am).
To help you stop sleeping with your smartphone
By now we all know that our cellphones mess with our sleep. It’s not just the blue light of our gadgets confusing our brains into thinking it’s still daytime; it’s also the constant notifications and magnetic pull of FOMO to “just check social media one more…
