Many believe that tech products have stagnated over the last few years, looking more alike with every passing iteration. While this may be true for smartphones and wearables, there is a wide range of whacky devices out there that bring a whole lot of personality to the table. If you’re looking for a fun device that can be incorporated into your daily routine, you’ve landed on the right page. So, without further ado, here are the top 9 funky gadgets you can buy right now.
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Meta Quest 3
Price: Rs 61,930 on Amazon
The super-immersive Meta Quest 3 VR headset is one the best in its genre right now. Its incredible application support revolutionises the way you interact with real-world objects. You can play a video game on your coffee table or overlay a screen wherever you want to watch videos or play video games. The virtual and physical worlds align and blend seamlessly with the Meta Quest 3, a real testament to how far virtual reality headsets have progressed over the years. The Touch Plus controllers included with the Quest 3 offer intuitive controls for gaming along with haptic feedback.
LG StanByMe Go Suitcase TV
Price: Rs 99,980 on LG.com
If we’re talking about devices that go over the board to be excessive, nothing comes close to LG’s newest StanByMe Go Suitcase TV. Nestled inside a hard-sided briefcase, the StanByMe Go is a completely wireless TV that you can carry along wherever you go. The touchscreen display can also be controlled by a remote control or voice commands. A 3-hour battery life makes it ideal to watch movies or catch that unmissable game no matter where you are. You can also orient the 27-inch screen vertically in portrait mode. This is as funky as a gadget can get in 2023.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12
Price: Rs 7,459 on Amazon
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 polaroid camera is available in 5 colour variants – Mint Green, Blossom Pink, Clay White, Lilac Purple, and Pastel Blue. This funky gadget is ultra-portable, with dimensions of 6.7 x 10.4 x 12.2 cm. It comes with an integrated flash which helps in taking bright images in limited lighting and a selfie mirror next to the lens. The shutter speed and flash brightness on the Instax Mini 12 are automatically adjustable. Taking closeups with this camera is super easy, all you need to do is twist the lens twice to activate the Close-up mode.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Price: Rs 99,999 on Samsung.com
On its latest iteration, Samsung’s flagship flip phone rocks a sizeable 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display. In its unfolded form, the Flip 5 sports a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+ support and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The smartphone is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC that delivers a top-shelf performance as usual on the device. Talking about the cameras, the Flip 5 gets 12MP wide and ultrawide sensors along with a 10MP selfie camera. If you’re looking for a funky gadget, the Flip 5 is as good as it gets for smartphones. Read our full review here.
WOpet SmartFeeder
Price: Rs 28,193 on Amazon
The WOpet Automatic SmartFeeder is certainly a pricey buy, but it can accomplish a range of tasks that make it easier to leave your pet alone at home. With a 7-litre storage capacity, this smart feeder can hold up to 10 days’ worth of meals for dogs (28 days for cats). You can set up and change the feeding scheduling remotely using the dedicated app. The feeder can also play up to 10 customised voice commands, which can be used to call your pet when it’s mealtime. The integrated camera on the device has a 120-degree wide angle view which allows you to communicate with your pet in real time.
Belkin Magnetic Wireless Power Bank
Price: Rs 6,273 on Croma
The Belkin Boostcharge Magnetic Wireless Power Bank is one of our favourite smartphone accessories around. It can hold up to 5,000 mAh of charge and magnetically attaches itself to the back of your iPhone. Its compact design ensures that the rear cameras are never blocked. The Boostcharge power bank can wirelessly charge your iPhone at a maximum speed of 7.5W. With wired charging, this speed gets bumped up to 10W. The power bank also has a foldable stand attachment which allows you to place your iPhone on any flat surface while streaming or taking video calls. One of the underrated features of this accessory is pass-through charging, which means you can charge your phone while the power bank is getting charged.
boAt Smart Ring
Price: Rs 9,999 on boAt.com
Smart wearable and fitness enthusiasts will like the new boAt Smart Ring. This ring is made of premium ceramic and metal and offers a range of health monitoring and activity tracking functions. The smart touch controls on this ring can be used to control music playback, change tracks, click pictures, and navigate apps. For those who don’t like wearing a smartwatch all the time, this smart ring is an ideal replacement. You can use it to track your sleeping pattern, monitor your heart rate, check your body temperature and SpO2 level, and track a diverse range of physical activities.
Smart Hybrid Pillow
Price: Rs 1,199 on TheSleepCompany.in
The Smart Hybrid Pillow from The Sleep Company utilises the ‘smartGRID’ technology with a unique honeycomb structure to provide a super breathable and cool cushion for your head while you sleep. The high-quality TPE material keeps allergies at bay, providing a comfortable, deep sleep. The pillow has a size of 61cm x 41cm. With over a thousand air channels, you will never find ourself flipping the pillow over to access its ‘cool’ side.
LED UV Sterilizer Box
Price: Rs 3,490 on Amazon
This UV Sterilizer Box can be used to sanitize objects that get used on a daily basis and accumulate a lot of germs in the process. You can pop in your smartphone, jewellery, watch, or keys, and clean them in just 3 minutes. The box blasts powerful UV light at the object placed within it, effectively killing 99.9% of the germs and bacteria. It also has built-in aromatherapy chambers that release relaxing smells, wiping out any unwanted odour from the device.
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Conclusion
These are the top 9 funky gadgets you can buy online right now. All of these devices can be bought online from their respective e-retail outlets. This list covers a range of genres and price points. If there is a device that’s way ‘out there’ and deserves a spot on the list, let us know in the comments!
