The 27 Coolest Tech Reveals of 2021

It’s hard for a non-tech person to keep up with the latest inventions, but it’s even harder for a tech person who always succumbs to the coolest ones. That agonizing dilemma of finding yourself lusting after weird electronic novelties—even if you reckon you absolutely don’t need them—really hits home for the technophiles out there. Yes, it is a laborious process; however, holding the new, nifty gadgets in your hands when they finally hit the market makes it all worth it.

The tech trends in this year’s product launches from big brands can be categorized into two purposes: to improve your quality of life, or to boost up your ego. For instance, some pricey electronics bring high-tech luxury to home décor or polish up your lifestyle to that of a millionaire. But the more practical gadgets will improve health and wellness, or augment gaming experiences. Are this year’s coolest releases all quotidian necessities like smartphones? Not really. Regardless, you’ll wind up lavishing a big chunk of your tax refund on them for sure. Must keep yourself entertained and up-to-date in this material world, right?

If you’re getting encouraged to blow big money on some new tech, we recommend these 27 drops in 2021, which you couldn’t help but flaunt. Make your friends envy your colorful iMac or smart TV that also works full-time as wall décor. If vanity is your vice, then treat yourself with the noise-cancelling wireless headphones or premium home speaker that you’ll never want to turn off. These gadgets are great for gifting, too, to your tech-literate loved ones. And even if you'd never actually own one of these products, it's still nice to see where the industry is heading—sustainable and smart continue to be buzzwords—and what it's steering clear of. Besides, you'd have to consider space travel a hobby to be able to afford half of them.

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