The launch of a new gadget is exciting as it makes life more convenient and it is also somewhat entertaining for those who can splurge on new products. While a bunch of others can get cool ideas to present to their family or a friend. While there’s no end to innovative and interesting gadgets, we have listed some of the most unique gadgets that were launched this year, as the end of 2022 draws near.
Sony LinkBuds
Price: Rs 19,990
Launched earlier this year, the Sony LinkBuds are touted as the first TWS buds with such a unique design. This pair of TWS buds feature an intriguing donut-like buds design. The buds come with an open-ring design and are designed in such a way as to make sure that the users are always aware of their surroundings. There is also a protective surface covering the diaphragm of the device, which is said to be integrated within the housing to save space. The Sony LinkBuds TWS buds feature a ring design that promise clear hear-through while wearing and are also lightweight.
Nothing Ear (Stick)
Price: Rs 8,499
London-headquartered consumer tech firm Nothing is known to bring quirky devices to the market. Its first product, the Nothing Ear 1 TWS earbuds, featured a striking transparent charging case. The Nothing Ear 1 buds were launched with a transparent plastic design that was used in both the earbuds as well as the charging case. Its second earbud, the Nothing Ear (Stick) also boasts a transparent design and a unique charging-cum-storage case. This pair of earbuds come in a cylindrical charging case and to take the buds out, one has to roll them out, somewhat similar to opening a conventional lipstick.
Belkin BoostCharge Pro Dual USB-C GaN Wall Charger
Price: Rs 4,190
Belkin is a renowned name when it comes to making reliable tech products. The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Dual USB-C GaN wall charger is no exception and comes with PPS charging technology that optimises the output voltage for the devices connected to the charger. The wall charger supports dual ports, which offer a maximum output of 45W, or a combined output of 25W and 20W. This wall charger is compatible with Android smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Google Pixel 7 as well as the Apple iPhone 14. This charger is marketed as a portable device and it truly is easy to carry at 159 grams.
Amazon Kindle 2022
Price: Rs 9,999
Amazon has recently refreshed its range of Kindle e-readers in India with the 11th-generation Kindle. The new Amazon Kindle is unique as it features a sustainable design and has been made out of 90 per cent recycled magnesium. A major highlight of the Amazon Kindle 2022 is the X-Ray feature, which can be used to find out details about people as well as places mentioned in a book that is being read. The new Amazon Kindle also comes with a battery life of up to six weeks.
Nothing Phone (1)
Starting price: Rs 27,499
The Nothing Phone (1) is easily the most-hyped smartphone that has been launched this year. Touted as a game-changing smartphone in the industry, the smartphone has unique glyph lights, which can also help in checking the device’s charging status. The glyph interface is also pretty useful for those who have preset different light patterns for different people and they can say who is calling just by looking at the glyph interface.
Apart from this exciting feature, the smartphone features a Snapdragon 778G+ SoC and runs Android 12 out of the box. The company has also promised a good three years of Android upgrades and four years of security updates for the Nothing Phone (1). The software experience of the phone is vanilla Android, which is also free from bloatware. The usage of the dot-matrix font for the phone’s always-on display and the menu is also very striking.