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Unique Gadgets Worth Considering For Yourself or a Friend

You Probably Don't Have Any of These, But You Should

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Whether for yourself or as a gift, these unique gadgets should bring a smile to your face. We’ve included a drone, new audio entrant, and even Spider-Man.

A New Lighting Experience

LIFX's Mini light collection features three kinds of bulbs: Color, Day & Dusk, and White. Each offers 16 million colors, voice control, and much more. The LIFX Mini isn't the most exciting item on our list, but we love it nonetheless.

Mini
Mini
  • Lifespan: 22.8 years
  • 800 Lumens; Color temperature: 2,500 to 9,000K
  • Available in packs of one, four, and six
$44.99
available
on LIFX
* price at time of publishing was $44.99

With Sonos, There's Only One

Until Apple releases its HomePod speaker, the next best thing is the Sonos One, which arrived on the scene in late 2017. The speaker, available in white and black, is capable of supporting multiple voice services and can play music, podcasts, audiobooks, and other content from more than 80 streaming services.

One Wireless Speaker
One Wireless Speaker
  • Will eventually support Apple AirPlay 2, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa
  • Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pandora, SiriusXM, and TuneIn support on Day 1
  • Use with the Sonos app
$199.99
available
on Amazon
* price at time of publishing was $199.99

Immersive and Intelligent Spidey

With tons of content, Sphero's Spider-Man will keep you entertained for years. Double press the spider button and ask him a question, then sit back and wait for the ingenious answer. Are those eyes moving? Yes, they are.

Spider-Man
Spider-Man
  • Fight Baddies
  • Team up with Spidey and go on interactive missions to fight his infamous enemies.
  • Full of Surprises
  • Spidey has more easter eggs than the Easter Bunny. What will you find?
$149.99
available
on Amazon
* price at time of publishing was $149.99

The New Entrant

Shinola, the Detroit-based watch company, has now entered the crowded audio market with a new lineup of headphones, including the Canfield On-Ear and Canfield Over-Ear. Each model is available in various styles and price points.

Canfield Headphonesd
Canfield Headphonesd
  • Includes a custom 40mm dynamic transducer
  • Memory foam earpads encased with lambskin
  • Top Grain leather and stainless steel components
$495 and higher
available
on Shinola
* price at time of publishing was $495 and higher

JUUK Remains Our Fav

The latest Apple Watch band collection from JUUK Designs is made of 6000 series hard anodized aluminum. Available in multiple styles, color combinations the JUUK Vitero is sure to turn a lot of heads.

Vitero
Vitero
  • It has a solid 316L stainless steel double push-button butterfly deployment buckle
  • Fits wrist sizes up to 217mm (8.54 inches)
  • All bands come with a tool for easy link removal
  • 55 grams
$Starting at 119
available
on JUUK
* price at time of publishing was $Starting at 119

The Versatile Bookshelf Speaker

The S2000 Pro bookshelf speaker by Edifier offers a full wooden side panel finish, which achieves an elegant and luxurious look. Offers inputs for coaxial, optical, RCA, AUX, and Bluetooth.

S2000 Pro
S2000 Pro
  • Four EQ Modes: Vocal, Monitor, Classic, and Dynamic
  • Includes wireless remote for audio input, volume adjustment, and mode switching
  • Built with flat diaphragm tweeters and 5.5 inch woofers
$499.99
available
on Amazon
* price at time of publishing was $499.99

This Small, Compact Drone is Perfect for Beginners

Drones are quickly becoming less expensive and even easier to use. The DJI Spark is a small, compact drone great for kids and beginners. Along with capturing 1080p video, it can snap 12-megapixel photos while the air. And the Spark offers a number of other great features including QuickShot and ActiveTrack that will automatically recognize a subject and keep it in the frame while following.

DJI Spark Drone
DJI Spark Drone
  • Use the companion app or even hand gestures to control the drone in flight.
  • Can fly for up to 16 minutes on a single charge.
$384.00
available
on Amazon
* price at time of publishing was $384.00