Gadget Forecast: 10 Cool New Gadgets For 2019

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New year, new tech. Gadget guru Evan Varsamis shares the top tech releases on his wish list for 2019.

By Evan Varsamis

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Oculus Quest 6DOF All-in-One VR System – “No PC. No wires. No limits.” The newest offering from virtual reality innovators Oculus VR bills itself as “the world’s first all-in-one gaming system built for virtual reality.” Ready to use out of box – no computer or phone required – it comes with a headset offering built-in audio and optics, as well as intuitive Oculus Touch controllers that translate your real-world movements into your virtual adventure. Expected availability: Spring 2019

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Tetra Connected Countertop Dishwasher – No room for a dishwasher in your urban apartment? No problem. This ingenious countertop device can wash small loads of dishes (up to 10 plates or 12 pint glasses), and doesn’t even need to be hooked up to a water line. Requiring only a half gallon of water for each load, and running on minimal energy, it’s far more eco-friendly than hand-washing the same amount of dishes – not to mention quicker and easier. Expected availability: Early 2019

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Orbital 2 Next-Generation Creative Joystick – Get ready for a creative revolution: it’s said that this joystick may render keyboards obsolete for many digital endeavours, from music and video editing to illustration and graphic design. Featuring a Flat Ring interface with 8 switches and over 200 shortcuts, the Orbital 2 will allow you to consolidate all manner of functions previously done with a mouse and keyboard, thereby minimalising physical actions, streamlining processes and alleviating fatigue. Expected availability: First deliveries in January 2019

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ROAM ELEVATE Robotic Ski Exoskeleton – Has the future of snow sports arrived? This clever exoskeleton uses sensors and smart software to anticipate your movements and adjust torque accordingly, while air actuators make adjustments at the knee, effectively strengthening and mimicking the quad muscles and taking a load off your legs. The result? You can tackle longer runs with less wear and tear on your joints and muscles. What’s more, the connected app records performance data to allow you to check how you did and improve your form as you go. Expected availability: Demo rentals currently available in US (Park City and Tahoe)

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ZEISS ZX1 Full-Frame Compact Digital Camera – Combining state-of-the-art image quality with intuitive image editing, this innovative digital camera connects to your smartphone, making it easy to share your top pics and vids. Featuring an integrated ZEISS Distagon 35 mm f/2 T* lens and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC on the device itself, this deceptively simple camera produces exceptional images. A must-have for anyone who’s serious about upgrading their Instagram in 2019. Expected availability: Early 2019

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Panasonic Wear Space Wearable Concentration Blinkers – Designed to limit excess sights and sounds, this tech wearable creates an instant zen zone that enables you to concentrate better. Likewise, Wear Space cuts your horizontal vision by about 60%, encouraging you to only pay attention to whatever is right in front of you. Featuring a curved strip of flexible material, the device is secured around the back of your head with a pair of integrated headphones offering 3 levels of noise cancellation. If you need a little music or sound, simply connect to your smartphone or computer via Bluetooth and press “play”. Expected availability: First deliveries in August 2019

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FROLIC Studio Smartians Cloud-Connected Smart Actuators – So you’re not quite in the market to toss your appliances and replace them with “smart” versions you can control wirelessly? Join the club. And consider this smart solution. Smartians are little cloud-connected whirligigs that you can attach to your existing devices, allowing you to turn them on or off remotely. Simple yet brilliant, these motors activate manual switches on appliances and gadgets at your command, and can be made to press, turn, push and pull as needed – effectively transforming all your home devices into smart devices. Expected availability: Late 2019

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Thuraya X5-Touch Smart Android Satellite Phone – For the world traveller who’s constantly losing service: introducing the world’s first satellite phone with an Android operating system. The Thuraya X5-Touch phone fulfills all your connectivity requirements – allowing you to use two SIM cards simultaneously as well as choose between using a terrestrial or satellite network – while also offering the bells and whistles any modern smartphone user is used to, including front and rear cameras. Built-in navigation, geofencing and tracking capabilities, plus an SOS button, make it ideal for the true adventurer. Expected availability: Early 2019

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HoverGlide Ultra Lightweight Floating Backpack – Speaking of adventures, why not take a load off on your next backpacking trip? Utilising what the creators call “Suspended Load Technology”, this revolutionary rucksack reduces the stress of the weight load on your body, thus reducing the risk of injury due to strain on your knees, back or neck. By wearing HoverGlide, you also use less metabolic energy during your walks or runs, since the backpack gently slides up and down. Get in sizes ranging from 28 to 55 litres. Expected availability: First deliveries in July 2019

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Beosound Edge Wireless Multiroom Speaker – Featuring a sleek design and user-friendly operation, the Beosound Edge speaker combines aesthetic appeal (designed by acclaimed lighting designer Michael Anastassiades) with state-of-the-art Bang & Olufsen sound quality. Change the direction of sound, or have it fill the whole room. Stream music and sound wirelessly with Bluetooth, Chromecast and AirPlay 2. The coolest part? You can control the volume by rolling the speaker back and forth or tapping its edges – even when it’s mounted on the wall. Expected availability: Available since late 2018

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Evan Varsamis is the CEO and Founder of The Gadget Flow, a powerful online platform for discovering the world’s coolest new devices and high-tech accessories. Evan is a leading voice in the world of gadgets and tech, and as an American Express Global Citizen he shares his top new product finds – for work, play and everything in between – each month. Find out more about The Gadget Flow and get the app here.

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