Must-have tech products for your home
From a high-end appliance to help you grind your coffee, to a compact sanitizer to make things germ free, David Novak of Gadget Gram has the latest must-have home tech products.
Polycom Poly Studio USB, $949.00
Poly Studio USB is a premium USB video bar built for small rooms and big ideas. Delivering the best audio quality in its class, it blocks distracting sounds that can interrupt meetings. Teams on both ends of the call catch every word. With group framing and automatic speaker tracking, the connection feels personal. They see all the important details, too—right down to body language and facial expressions. Easy to manage? Of course. The cloud-based management tools let you push software updates and make settings changes. It also has an Acoustic Fence, which keeps voices outside the room from interrupting your calls
Niche Zero Grinder, $633.
Niche Zero Grinder has an optimal burr speed, giving you the best grind quality at a quiet 72dB. It also has an interlocking safety lid with an easy to adjust grind dial and cord storage in the base. Current grinders often trap large amounts of coffee in their grind chambers, which makes coffee stale, and the next time you grind coffee, you have a mix of stale coffee. The Niche Zero Grinder’s unique grind path has been developed to retain virtually no grind and give you the freshest grind every time. As well as no retained grind, the Niche Zero Grinder’s unique grind path allows you to use the exact weight of precious beans you need for your next coffee. There is no waste or tainted flavors, which means you can dial in quicker, confident that all your grind matches your chosen settings. Due to the optimum burr speed, your grind also stays cool and full of flavor. The Niche Zero Grinder has premium 63mm conical burrs, normally only found in commercial, high-end grinders. Combined with the precision step-less grind adjustment, you have complete control over your grind size and its consistency. With virtually no retained grind you can easily change bean type without purging and wasting your beans. Simply move the grind dial to your chosen setting and expertly grind for that brew method, from espresso right through to French press and beyond.
NETGEAR Nighthawk Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6 System, $199.99
NO MORE DEAD ZONES. The Netgear Nighthawk Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6 System delivers reliable coverage up to 3,000 sq ft. WIFI 6 provides faster speed to more devices at the same time. 4 powerful streams deliver up to 1.8Gbps of speed to 25+ devices with reliable performance for streaming HD video gaming or internet surfing and downloads. It works with all ISPs including cable, satellite, fiber optics and DSL. Seamless roaming with its single network name provides seamless room-to-room roaming throughout your home, and the Guest Wi-Fi Network feature provides internet access to friends and family without sharing your personal network password. Finally, it’s loaded with advanced technology designed with MU-MIMO Smart Connect for one WiFi name and beamforming technologies.
Klipsch Heritage “The Three” Tabletop Speaker, $249.99
The Klipsch “The Three” Wireless Speaker connects to your music, home, sports, news, weather and more with the incredible, room-filling sound and includes built-in Google Assistant for voice control. The Three has astounding, room-filling acoustics, it’s multi-room ready, it has a mid-century modern design, and its professionally-tuned stereo sound is complemented by the Bluetooth wireless connectivity with easy set-up.
Coral UV 3-in-1 Sanitizer, $149
The Coral UV 3-in-1 Sanitizer is a compact, UV-C sanitizer that provides an effective home-tech solution for limiting germs around you and your loved ones. Our most used items collect the most germs and are the hardest to clean (keys, mouse, fob, headphones, cell phones, TV remotes). The UV 3-in-1 sanitizer is an easy and chemical-free solution for sanitizing and drying everyday items. Coral UV uses high energy, artificial UV-C ray that breaks down the DNA of bacteria and germs and disrupts their ability to reproduce. Compared to other forms of disinfection, the Coral UV 3-in-1 doesn’t damage materials over time like steam sanitizers, can sanitize items in as little as 10 minutes, and requires minimal maintenance. Coral UV can back up their claims of 99.9% UV-C sanitation with successful tests from accredited institutions. It has a minimalistic design, has a stainless-steel chamber, has replaceable parts and the built-in drying function is convenient for items you might rinse off beforehand, such as water bottles. Coral UV is one of the only sanitizers that have this option.
TOTO Carolina II Washlet+ S300E Toilet, $2,400
Toto brings the Carolina II, an elongated, beautifully sleek one-piece design toilet that features the company’s industry-leading Tornado flushing system and CEFIONTECT ceramic glaze, which creates an extraordinarily smooth, ion-barrier surface to help keep the bowl cleaner with every flush. It also includes Toto’s Washlet+ Bidet features, a full-featured and removable remote control bidet for the ultimate in sanitation.
Toro Recycler SmartStow Self Propelled Mower, $339
Easily cut your yard with the Toro Recycler 22 in. High Wheel Front Wheel Drive Variable Speed Self-Propelled Gas Lawn Mower with a Briggs and Stratton Engine. Able to mow and mulch, this lawnmower has high-quality smart features and proven dependability. It also conveniently stores upright to save space in your garage. Now you can fold, lock and store your Toro practically anywhere in your garage or shed with SmartStow; it’s proven to reduce the storage footprint by up to 70%, and provides easy access to clean under the deck and service the blade It’s also practically maintenance-free. There’s no oil change – ever; just check the oil level and add when needed. Quick switch allows you to change from bagging to mulching has never been easier with the quick-connect bagging system. Feed your lawn; get a healthy-looking lawn by returning nutrient-rich clippings to the soil with the Recycler cutting technology and strong steel 22 in. cutting deck.
Ekster Parliament and Senate Smart Wallets, $89, $69
The Ekster® Parliament and Senate cardholders are some of the slimmest smart minimalist wallets to date. Both models rock the brand’s signature quick access function, which fans out up to 6 cards at a time through its RFID-blocking aluminum cardholder. The wallets are covered in premium top-grain leather, which is tanned under gold-rated LWG environmental protocols. While the Parliament offers ample space for 9 cards as a bi-fold wallet, the Senate solves every minimalist’s problems through its removable cash strap and uniform build. Afraid of losing your wallet? Just insert one of Ekster’s ultra-thin solar-charged and voice-commandable tracker cards.
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