It’s difficult to tell when gadgets became fashion accessories. Perhaps it was when the original iPhone was released in 2007. The iPhone changed the landscape of mobile phones forever, and seemingly overnight, nobody wanted to be seen in public with an old-fashioned flip phone anymore. Whatever the origin of gadgets as fashion statements may be, the fact is that today’s electronics are definitely intended to be seen as much as they are to be used. So, what are the gadgets that you need to be seen with in 2024? Here are our picks.
Aluminium Analogue Pocket
If you enjoy vintage video games, you may have heard of the Analogue Pocket. It’s a portable retro console that uses a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) to provide true hardware-perfect emulation of the Game Boy, Game Boy Colour and Game Boy Advance – it even works with the original cartridges. In addition to those consoles, the Analogue Pocket also provides software-based emulation of other well-known consoles such as the Neo Geo Pocket, Game Gear and Lynx. With the appropriate adapters, it can work with the original cartridges for those systems. You can also load game ROMs externally.
If you really want to make a splash with the local gaming crowd, though, the original Analogue Pocket isn’t what you want. Instead, you’ll want to skip the original model and go straight to the new Aluminium Analogue Pocket announced in mid-2024. Costing about £400, every component of the device is machined from aluminium – even the control pad and buttons. You definitely won’t find a more eye-catching game console anywhere.
Disposable Vape
If there’s one thing that’s definitely not fashionable in 2024, it’s smoking. If you’re still a smoker and haven’t quit yet, what are you waiting for? Vaping provides the perfect alternative because unlike other forms of nicotine replacement, vaping allows you to absorb nicotine the same way that you do when you smoke – by inhaling it. That makes vaping just as satisfying as smoking. It also tastes much better – and most importantly for your social life, it won’t make you smell bad.
If you’ve tried vaping before but couldn’t stick with it because maintaining your device was too much work, you’ll love today’s convenient disposable vapes. A disposable vape comes out of the box ready to use, and it requires no maintenance at all – just use the device until it runs out of e-liquid and dispose of it responsibly. Today’s disposable vapes also have huge flavour selections, so run to your local vape shop today and have a look.
Foilboard
Have you heard of foilboards? A foilboard is a new type of self-propelled surfboard that uses hydrofoil technology to carry you over the waves at speeds up to 30 kilometres per hour. Unlike traditional surfboards, a foilboard works under a wide variety of surf conditions and doesn’t necessarily require big waves. If you enjoy exhilarating water sports, it’s clear that foilboards are some of the most fashionable athletic gadgets on the market in 2024.
Portable Power Bank
One of the downsides of having so many battery-powered gadgets is that the batteries have a nasty habit of dying when you least expect it. If you’re in a car, that’s usually not a big deal because most cars have USB ports for charging mobile devices. If you’re the type of person who spends a lot of time on the go, though, you might occasionally encounter a situation in which a really important gadget – such as your phone – dies, and you don’t have a charging port available. If that’s ever happened to you, you’ve experienced first-hand why it’s so important to have a portable power bank.
A power bank has one or more internal battery cells along with at least one USB port for charging an external device. When a device dies, you can simply connect it to the power bank to recharge it. Power banks come in a wide variety of sizes, with some of them having enough power to keep a small refrigerator running for a day or so. Others are similar in size to smartphones and other mobile gadgets. A power bank holds its charge for about 3-6 months before it needs to be recharged, so it’s a great thing to have in your bag in case of an emergency.
AirPods
It would be hard to make a list of the most fashionable gadgets on the market without mentioning Apple. Although it’s been many years since the 2007 release of the original iPhone, the people at Apple definitely haven’t rested on their laurels since then. The company’s new augmented-reality headset looks like a bit of a flop so far, but there’s another recent release that has proven quite successful indeed. We’re talking about AirPods – the things that you’ve seen sticking out of everyone’s ears on the high streets recently.
AirPods are wireless replacements for the traditional wired earbuds that people have used for listening to music on the go since the release of the original iPod in 2001. AirPods use Bluetooth to connect to your phone wirelessly, and they’re good for much more than just listening to music. You can also use them to talk on the phone, interact with Siri and more. AirPods use active noise cancellation technology, allowing you to listen to music comfortably even in noisy environments. They also have a unique transparency mode that lets voices through, ensuring that you’ll never have to miss an important conversation.
Car Interior Lights
Have you noticed the fancy interior mood lighting that many new cars are equipped with nowadays? You might be left feeling jealous if your car is a bit older and doesn’t have that feature, but never fear – you can buy your own lights and install them yourself. LED car lights stick to your vehicle’s interior with tape and plug into your car’s 12-volt socket for power, so there’s no need to mess with complicated wiring. You can use your smartphone to control the colour of the lights, and some models even have the ability to synchronise with the music playing on your car’s stereo.
