Our picks for 2024’s most unique gadgets

2024 has brought forth a storm of mind-boggling and innovative gadgets, with AI (artificial intelligence) and VR (virtual reality) being especially prevalent. Many newly unveiled gadgets from tech giants and startups alike have featured new levels of improved functionality and timeless value that left a lasting impression on our minds.

Here are some of the most notable gadgets that debuted internationally in 2024.

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

Ray-Ban and Meta have teamed up to create the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, blending timeless style with cutting-edge technology. These modern smart glasses feature a sleek design and come equipped with built-in cameras, microphones, and speakers, offering both functionality and discretion.

The glasses let you record, stream, or take calls seamlessly using voice commands. They also enhance your experience by projecting navigation, weather updates, and notifications directly into your field of view. Designed for convenience, they easily connect to smartphones via the Meta app, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices.

With a single charge lasting up to six hours, these glasses are perfect for on-the-go activities. Combining innovation with fashion, the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses are ideal for tech enthusiasts and style-conscious individuals alike—a bold step forward in wearable technology.

Ryoko Pro Portable Wi-Fi Router

The Ryoko Pro High-Speed Portable Wi-Fi Router is a compact, 4G LTE-ready device designed for reliable internet access in over 120 countries. It supports up to 10 devices simultaneously, making it suitable for various situations, such as family vacations, business trips, or remote work.

The router offers a battery life of up to 12 hours, providing continuous internet access. Its setup is straightforward—simply insert a SIM card with no complex configurations needed. The device also includes security features, such as anti-cyber-theft protection, to secure the connection.

DJI Neo Drone

The latest in drone technology, the DJI Neo Drone, has some of the most amazing features when compared to other drones. This state-of-the-art man-made flying object comes loaded with the latest futuristic features meant to offer the ultimate user experience, preciseness to rock-solid stability, coupled with intelligent flight modes.

Compact and lightweight, the drone is easy to transport, with a maximum battery life of up to 40 minutes, allowing for extended flight time. Equipped with artificial intelligence-powered obstacle detection and avoidance, the Neo Drone ensures safe and smooth navigation, even in challenging environments, as per the company behind this product.

The drone supports live streaming, integrates with the DJI Fly App, and is designed for content creators and adventure seekers, offering capabilities that enhance aerial photography, cinematography, and videography. The DJI Neo Drone is positioned as a cutting-edge tool in the field of drone technology.

Petlibro Polar Wet Food Automatic Feeder

Feeding a pet while at work or on travel has always been a trepidation for cat owners. Petlibro Polar Wet Food Automatic Feeder is an innovative gadget that makes sure that the food for your furry friend does not spoil and is perfectly portioned out. The cost-effective and efficient feeder stores wet food and preserves it fresh for up to three days, thereby solving the dilemma of pet parents who want their pets to eat healthy meals on time, even when not at home.

Petlibro Polar connects with its built-in app, allowing pet owners to set times for feedings, monitor activity in the food compartment, and even reset settings remotely. This tool also doesn’t require any human interference and ensures peace of mind by knowing that their four-legged family members are well taken care of at a predetermined schedule.

Meta Quest 3S VR Headset

The Meta Quest 3S VR Headset is a leading product in the virtual reality market, targeting both gaming and tech enthusiasts. With advanced features, it offers a more immersive VR experience in a sleek design. The headset is lightweight, comfortable, and wireless, allowing for unrestricted gaming, interaction, and entertainment.

Equipped with a powerful processor, it delivers smooth, low-latency graphics for an enhanced virtual experience. The extensive content library provides a wide range of games and simulations. The Meta Quest 3S is designed not just for gaming, but also for socialising, creativity, and exploration.

HMD Fusion Modular Phone

The HMD Fusion modular Android smartphone, priced at $299, introduces a modern take on modular design. Building on the Apple MagSafe concept, the Fusion features smart pins that enable magnetic ‘outfits’ to attach to the phone. These outfits aren’t just for fashion—they can transfer data, draw power from the phone’s battery, and enhance its functionality. Early accessories include a gaming controller, a rugged model with IP68 water resistance, a selfie ring light, and a wireless charging mod.

HMD Global is also fostering an open-source culture, encouraging users to create their own accessories. Beyond its modularity, the phone boasts a 108-megapixel primary camera, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, and a 5,000 mAh battery. It promises two Android OS upgrades, three years of security updates, and repair parts available from iFixit for up to seven years, as per this unique phone maker.

Acer Nitro Blaze 7

The Nitro Blaze 7, as Acer put it, is a Windows-based handheld game console arriving late in the market. Its design is similar to the Asus ROG Ally X, featuring a 7-inch 1080p IPS display with a 144 Hz refresh rate. Powered by the Ryzen 7 8840HS processor and AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics, it includes 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM.

The console offers impressive storage capacity, supporting up to 2 TB, making it a solid choice for gamers who need both power and portability. As per reviews on the internet, a brief hands-on experience with ‘Horizon: Zero Dawn’ revealed the device to be lightweight and comfortable, though there were reported to be occasional frame drops and some heat during play.