These days, you don’t have to be a ‘tech geek’ to enjoy advanced gizmos. In fact, they’ve become an integral part of our everyday lives. But with new products released almost every second, it can be challenging for the average tech user to keep track of what’s out there and what might be most useful in their lives. That’s why we’re here to help. We present our top tech highlights for 2025: 10 cool gadgets that can make your work easier and your life more beautiful – or simply more fun.
By Gerd Blank
For Upgraded Gaming: Nintendo Switch 2
Seven years after the debut of the Nintendo Switch, its successor has finally arrived. The Nintendo Switch 2 brings everything you’d expect from a worthwhile update: it’s faster and more powerful, the battery lasts longer, the screen is bigger, and the controllers are easier to hold. Whether you’re travelling, taking a break at the office or sitting in front of the TV with friends, the Switch 2 lets you join Zelda on adventures or take part in a heated Mario Kart race against your favourite rivals.
For Magical Sound: teenage engineering OB-4 John Lennon Mind Games Edition
The OB-4 mobile speaker may be diminutive, but it’s packed with spectacular technology and, above all, brilliant sound. We’re particularly fond of this limited edition version inspired in both form and function by John Lennon’s album Mind Games; the internal memory contains six remixed and expanded versions of the album. It also includes meditation mixes, soothing mantras, a metronome, a built-in radio and the option to activate an ambient mode. Your own music can be played via Bluetooth or cable, and can even be looped to create new mixes at the touch of a button.
For A Pint-Sized Powerhouse: Apple Mac mini
How do you cram a powerful computer into something smaller than a lunch box? In their Mac mini, Apple has found a way. Made of high-quality aluminium and equipped with a multitude of connections, this little powerhouse leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to work or play, from film editing to audio production and computer games. It can even hook up to a hotel TV via HDMI output, making it the ideal travel companion.
For Big Photos In A Small Package: Fujifilm X-M5
They say the best camera is always the one you have with you, and the X-M5 is a camera you won’t want to leave home without. Despite its handy palm-sized housing weighing just 355 grams, even professional photographers won’t miss any of the features of larger models. On the contrary: the combination of classic control dials, great optics and digital extras makes the X-M5 a true all-rounder. Fujifilm has also given its tiny cam a large selection of exclusive filters that embellish motifs in real time, taking your photography to the next level.
For Exceptional Selfies: DJI Flip
Clocking in at less than 250 grams, the DJI Flip is a go-anywhere camera drone so small you can fly it without special permission in many locations. It’s also suitable for beginners, thanks to intuitive smartphone touchscreen controls; once the subject has been selected on the display, it remains in focus even if it moves. You can use pre-programmed flight manoeuvres to achieve Hollywood-ready shots, and there’s no need to worry about an accidental crash, as the retractable propellers are well-protected.
For Picture-Perfect Television: The Frame Pro By Samsung
A TV set that even interior designers love? The Frame Pro is so flat you can hang it on the wall like a picture frame – and then quite literally turn it into one, displaying beautiful artwork on the screen when it’s not in use. The built-in Samsung art repertoire lets you choose among countless masterpieces from world-class museums. Thanks to the OLED screen, the quality of the display is so breathtaking, only the original is more brilliant – although we’re not entirely sure about that, either. This television truly renders exceptional art.
For Portable Projection: Aurzen ZIP Tri-Fold Projector
It’s frustrating to take photos and videos in excellent image quality, only to view the result on a miniature display. In the future, you can simply pull an expedient device right out of your pocket. Weighing half as much as an iPhone, The ZIP portable projector can fold up to follow you anywhere. When unfolded, it brings top-notch cinema to any wall or ceiling. Simply transfer your movies and photos to the projector via Wi-Fi, and connect to a Bluetooth speaker for impeccable sound. What’s more, the rechargeable battery allows you to enjoy up to 1.5 hours of cinema wherever you go.
For A Virtual View: XREAL One
While most digital glasses are bulky and inconvenient for everyday use, the inconspicuous XREAL One doesn’t reveal its superpowers. A built-in computer and high-end mini displays ensure peak performance, projecting a huge screen right in front of your eyes, while sound is integrated into the temples. When you move your head, the image remains in the desired position; alternatively, you can reduce the displayed image size and move the screen out of the direct field of vision so that the real world remains unobstructed. The highlight for ‘real’ spectacle-wearers, however, is that the XREAL One can also be used as corrective eyewear with optional prescription lenses.
For Guitar Heroes In Training: LiberLive C1
If you’ve been dreaming of learning the guitar but don’t have endless hours to devote to mastering the six-string, the stylish LiberLive C1 is at your service. A complete chord is played as soon as a finger touches the sensitive keys, while the other hand sets the rhythm and the strength of the sound. Add the built-in drum machine or bass, and suddenly you’re a one-person band. Quickly learn countless classics or new songs, and when the gig is over, simply fold up the featherlight two-kilo guitar for frictionless transport.
For Capturing The Action: Insta360 X4 (Peter McKinnon Edition)
Of course you can take stunning photos and videos with your smartphone, but a real adventurer needs a camera that’s reliably robust and easy to use. Enter: the Insta360 X4, a slim camera that fits perfectly in the hand and works without accessories, even in water depths up to 10 metres. It also features a removable lens cover and more than two hours of battery life. We especially like the 360-degree mode, which guarantees the camera won’t miss a thing. Peter McKinnon’s special edition comes with an array of accessories that the photographer personally selected according to what he uses most in his work.
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