15 Coolest Gadgets of 2016

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• Oculus Rift Oculus Rift BUY

  Oculus Rift is the ultimate gadget for experiencing virtual reality in the comfort of your own home. While you can immerse yourself in a VR film or even meet up with long-distance friends all from the comfort of your living room, the Oculus Rift is put to best use by gamers. With new touch controllers also on offer, players can step inside their games and really experience the action.

• Amazon Echo Dot 2.0 BUY

  Amazon’s Echo Dot 2.0 is designed to give you full access to the brand’s Alexa voice assistant from anywhere in your house. The incredible gadget can hear you from across the room, even when music’s playing, and will respond immediately. Whether you want to play music, find out the weather or hear the latest news, this genius gadget will take care of your needs.

• Parrot Disco FPV BUY

  Have you ever felt like you wanted to fly? Well, now’s your chance. The Parrot Disco FPV is a drone featuring first-person view, meaning that, with the help of some Parrot Cockpit Glasses, you can be transported to the air and immersed in the world of flight. While your feet may remain on the ground, the headset will take your eyes to the sky to put you in the pilot’s seat of your drone.

• Sony a6500 BUY

  In the past, shooting professional stills and movies meant big, bulky equipment. Today, thanks to the Sony a6500, that’s changed. This interchangeable lens compact camera makes taking high-quality photos simpler than ever before. Featuring an enhanced buffer for continuous shooting of up to 307 shots and in-camera 5-axis optical image stabilisation, the a6500 will give you flawless pictures with ease.

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  Samsung HW-K950 Soundbar with Dolby Atmos Speakers BUY

  Want to experience cinema style sound from the comfort of your own couch? The Samsung HW-K950 soundbar with Dolby Atmos speakers will provide you with all the tools to make that possible. Creating crystal-clear sound that flows all around you, this incredible system will change the way you hear movies and music forever.

• AirDog Auto-Follow Drone BUY

  Drones can have many purposes and, undoubtedly, one of the coolest is being your personal photographer. Perfect for those who are into adventure activities and adrenaline-inducing highs, the AirDog Auto-Follow Drone is designed to capture all your awesome moves. All you need to do it set it and forget it and this smart drone will follow you around taking great shots of your day.

• Rif6 Cube BUY

  For all those times when you somehow get stuck without a TV, trying to watch videos on your tiny phone screen, the Rif6 Cube will be your saviour. This small and portable projector connects to your phone to allow you to view Netflix, YouTube, pictures and more on any wall with a 120-inch display. Perfect for travel, presentations and even blackouts, this little cube is a worthwhile purchase.

• iPhone 7 Plus BUY

  When it comes to phones, the Apple iPhone 7 Plus is the gadget of the year. Featuring a great screen with a bright and colourful display, fast hardware, and incredible battery life, the 7 Plus is as powerful as it looks. Although it may not have a headphone jack, this great piece of tech makes up for it with immersive stereo speakers and a cool dual-camera system.

• PlayStation 4 Pro BUY

  The PlayStation 4 Pro, while not meant to replace the original PS4, is like a super-charged version of it. Designed to be used with 4K- and HDR-ready TVs, the PS4 Pro has set a new standard for dynamic gaming and entertainment. Featuring improved hardware, the console easily delivers on intensely vibrant gameplay and stunningly sharp movies. In addition, its improved technology also makes it an ideal companion to VR devices.

• Izon WiFi Video Monitor BUY

  The Izon WiFi Video Monitor is the latest gadget for home security and surveillance. Perfect for those who are constantly away on business trips, this handy monitor allows you to see and hear what’s happening inside your home from anywhere in the world. Simply place the monitor in the room you wish to surveil, plugged into a power outlet, and you’ll be able to watch real-time videos and recordings from your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or Android device.

• 360Fly Action Camera BUY

  When it comes to filming your own videos, 360fly action cameras are changing the game. These incredible gadgets capture your life in immersive, interactive 360-degree footage. Featuring a single, large, fish-eye lens, this high-tech camera can capture incredible video from all around. Choose between a 4K and HD version to best suit your needs and budget.

• Google Home BUY

  Google Home is the internet giant’s own version of voice-activated speaker. Powered by Google Assistant, this stylish looking speaker will answer your questions and fulfil your requests. By simply saying “Ok Google” you can get Google Home to play music, check information online, and control other smart devices.

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  Amazon Fire Stick BUY

  If your idea of a great weekend is hitting the couch and catching up on the latest TV shows and movies, then the Amazon Fire Stick is sure to be the gadget for you. This handy little device plugs right into your TV’s HDMI port and allows you to enjoy all your favourite channels, apps and games with ease. Not only will you never have to search through endless menu pages ever again, but the Fire Stick also makes watching your favourite TV shows away from home a whole lot easier.

• Zepp Multi-Sport Motion Sensor BUY

  Wearable sports technology is given an analytical boost with Zepp’s 3D Multi-Sport Motion Sensors. Made by athletes for athletes, this mini gadget and its companion app are designed to help you improve your performance faster than ever. Whether you play golf, tennis, softball or baseball, a Zepp sensor can help you examine and improve your swing with ease.

• Spyder PowerShadow Case BUY

  Everyone’s been caught out with a dead phone battery at one time or another, so you know just how frustrating it can be. Luckily, there’s now a way to prolong the life of your battery without desperately searching for a charger and power socket. The Spyder PowerShadow is a super slim battery case that helps keep your phone going for twice as long as usual.

In today’s tech-savvy world there are countless new gadgets entering the market every day. While some are naturally just a novelty or a bit of junk, there a few key pieces that are introduced that are not only cool but also life-changing. For 2016, those gadgets included unique drones, smart home audio and visual systems, advanced entertainment technologies and incredible cameras. Both mind-blowingly brilliant and completely practical, these gadgets are sure to be on your must-have list.