The Best Tech Gadgets of 2018

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Looking to make your life a little easier, but not ready to commit to a full smart-home makeover? Well, you've come to the right place: from cameras to watches to suitcases and more, ahead you'll find all the tech gadgets we've tried out and fallen in love with this year. And be sure to check back, as we'll be updating with our newest favorites as we continue to test out the latest in consumer tech throughout 2018.

Oculus Go

Oculus Go

I'm calling it right now: 2018 is the year when we finally got the virtual reality device of our dreams – and it lives up to every single second of the hype. The Oculus Go ($199) is portable, comfortable, and makes you feel like you're in the future. (But really, it does in the best possible way!) What more could you ask for? For a full rundown of what the Oculus Go can do, check out our review.

Apple iPad 9.7-Inch

Apple iPad 9.7-Inch

2018's iPad 9.7 Inch ($329) is the iPad upgrade of our dreams: it's got all the power of an iPad Pro, all the capabilities (including compatibility with Pencil) and power of the highest-end model, and the price tag we've truly all been waiting for. If you only buy one tech gadget this year, make it the iPad 9.7-inch. You won't be disappointed.

Amazon Kindle Oasis

Amazon Kindle Oasis

Sometimes the best way to get to the future is to embrace the past – and that's exactly what Amazon did with the Kindle Oasis ($249) which brings back everything we loved about the original Kindle, and combines it with all the future tech of our dreams. It's waterproof, ultra-durable, and provides the best visuals in direct sunlight that we've ever seen – oh, and did we mention that it comes in one hell of a sexy champagne gold color, too?

Canon Ivy Photo Printer

Canon Ivy Photo Printer

I absolutely adore the Canon Ivy Photo Printer ($129) for a whole host of reasons: First, it's insanely portable (Seriously, it fits in the palm of my hand.) Second, it prints out some of the highest-quality photos I've ever seen from a portable printer. And finally, the ease of buying paper (it's a snap with Amazon) and the lack of an ink cartridge means I'm never caught off-guard and always able to give a friend a copy of that photo right away – and that's just a feeling that can't be beat.

G-RO Carry-On
G-RO

G-RO Carry-On

The G-RO Carry-On ($399) is the suitcase I've been waiting for all my life. From USB chargers on the top (yes, the battery *is* removable for easy travel) to the suitcase tracking system powered by Tile (!), all the way through to the extremely convenient compartments and TSA-approved locking mechanism . . . traveling has never been so easy, or so stress-free.

Snapchat Spectacles

Snapchat Spectacles

Snapchat's re-mastered Spectacles ($129) do everything you could possibly want – but most importantly, they take photo and video that instantly upload to your Snap account without ever having to give anything a second thought. Oh, and did we mention that you can charge them right in the case? Yep, we're in love.

Skagen Falster Smart Watch
Skagen

Skagen Falster Smart Watch

If you're anything like me, you've been craving a simple, sexy alternative to the smart watch. And I found all that and more in the Skagen Falster Smart Watch ($295) which lets me get notifications, check in on my health, and all the other great things that an Android Wear-powered watch can do – all in one gorgeous, rose-gold classic watch.

Nikon D3400 DSLR Camera

Nikon D3400 DSLR Camera

For anyone who has ever wished that they could take back time and embrace the digital camera: Boy, have we got a treat for you. The unparalleled ease and beauty of the Nikon D3400 DSLR Camera ($496) cannot be beat – it has this digital-savvy writer carrying it around everywhere, and loving every single shot it takes. The best part is the Snapbridge technology makes it so that your photos instantly upload to your phone – so you can get professional quality photos, every single time. Suffice it to say, even if you love your phone's camera – you probably should invest in one of these babies ASAP.

Weatherman Smart Umbrella
Weatherman Umbrella

Weatherman Smart Umbrella

I will admit that at first, I was very skeptical that a smart-umbrella would change my day-to-day routine. Enter the Weatherman Smart Umbrella ($59) – not only does it have an app that alerts me as to whether I need to bring an umbrella on my commute (both ways!) but also has a convenient flap with a tracker, which ensures that I never leave it behind for too long.

Kenyon City Grill

Kenyon City Grill

And now, for something a little different: the Kenyon City Grill ($475). It may not immediately appear to be the conventional tech product you're used to, but it's got some of the most high-tech power that we've damn well ever seen. This grill doesn't run on fire or gas; instead, it plugs right into the wall and brings grilling right to any home or apartment, without the hassle of finding an outdoor space (or, in many cases, trying to avoid breaking the terms of your lease by getting caught while grilling out.) It's the tech that powers some of the most savvy cuisine – think of any place that makes food outdoors, and that's exactly where this came from – and now, if you're anything like me, it can be an invaluable part of your home kitchen, too.

Google Clips
Google

Google Clips

For a full run-down of what Google Clips ($249) can do, check out our full review. But if you're looking to supplement your current snapping skills (and get yourself back in the frame) there's no better tool than this nifty little camera.

Apple HomePod

Apple HomePod

Whether you're looking to get into the smart home game or just trying to get the best speaker on the market, the Apple HomePod ($349) will completely change everything you thought you knew about sound. For more on what the HomePod can do, check out our full review.

Aura Digital Photo Frame
Aura Frames

Aura Digital Photo Frame

With the Aura Digital Photo Frame ($299) you never have to settle on just one photo in that gorgeous frame. Instead, Aura's easy-to-use app lets you set up an album of all your favorite recent snaps and, using unique sensor technology, to swipe through those photos instantly just by running your hand in front of the frame.