12 Innovative Products to Check Out Now

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What’s better than a bit of innovative gadgetry to put some zest in your day? Chances are, these brilliant devices for work, home and travel haven’t appeared on your radar yet.

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Skybuds

These wireless earphones connect to any Bluetooth device, offer four hours listening time and can charge six times within their case without a plug.

Price: $220 at Skybuds.com

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NVX 200

This docking station turns your smartphone into an office phone. Proprietary tech captures only the person speaking, creating a truly stellar speakerphone experience.

Price: $249 at Invoxia.com

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FLI Charge

This charging pad allows up to eight devices to charge on it at once, regardless of whether they use an Apple or Android port.

Price: $149 at Flicharge.com

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Blunt

This ultra-durable umbrella is wind-tunnel tested and features patented tips and telescopic ribs which create a unique radial tensioning system. Designed in New Zealand.

Price: Starting at $60 at Bluntusa.com

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Smart Nora

Nothing is worse for well-being than a lack of sleep. If a snoring partner keeps you awake, this device detects early sounds of snoring and moves a snorer’s pillow without waking him or her.

Price: $279 at Smartnora.com

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Goby

This rechargeable toothbrush uses a USB charging dongle which magnetizes to the back of the brush so there’s no need to carry a bulky dock when traveling. A subscription service sends replacement heads for only $6 each.

Price: $50 at Goby.co

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Lockbook

This notebook features a fingerprint sensor so no one else can have eyes on your ideas. Plus, the design as a writing tool is sublime and includes several pockets, elastic bands and a divider with sticky notes.

Price: $59 on Indiegogo (June 2017 delivery)

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Sound + Sleep SE

This sound machine promotes sleep with 64 naturally recorded sounds that evolve without looping. Patented tech listens to your environment and automatically raises the volume to mask unwanted noises.

Price: $150 at Soundofsleep.com

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Pixie

This tracker helps you locate things like your keys, purse or remote control using an app that shows you where your items are hiding.

Price: $49 for two trackers at Getpixie.com

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Horizontal Dock

Designed for the MacBook Pro, its ports include dual TRRS audio, SD card reader, four USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, dual Mini DisplayPort, and dual Thunderbolt 3 or dual USB-C. Models with Touch Bar also port to HDMI.

Price: $399 at Hengedocks.com

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Juiced

This group charging station has three slots for batteries, or use one slot as a charging dock which can charge up to four phones. That’s charging for six devices all in one place.

Price: $69 for two power packs and a charging station at Kickstarter (July 2017 delivery)

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Levitating X

This technology lets you levitate things like a plate, pillow or plant, giving you an unusual way to display items or take your decor to a new level.

Price: $150 at Kickstarter (June 2017 delivery)

IMAGE: Courtesy of Levitating Design Lab

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