The Tech Products that will Help Simplify Your Life in 2018
Gearing up for 2018 and need to know what gadgets will get you and your family through the new year? Don't worry, we've got you covered. We've searched for the coolest tech gadgets and accessories that will make your life easier or just more fun! From stylish (and rose gold) smartwatches that will help a busy mom stay organized on the go to a WiFi-controlled vacuum you don't have to push yourself, you'll feel like you've left 2018 and headed to the world of the Jetsons. Read on to see the tech products you and your family are going to love this year.
-Additional Reporting by Chelsea Adelaine Hassler
PQUBE Smart Boy Android Phone Game Boy Console
Keep your kids entertained all through dinner by transforming your phone into an old-school game with the PQUBE Smart Boy Android Phone Game Boy Console ($78, originally $111). It also includes real vintage games!
iRobot Roomba 980
Never touch a heavy vacuum again with the iRobot Roomba 980 ($900). It will do all the cleaning for you. Read why our editor is addicted to this handy smart home tech.
Anthropologie Splash Tunes Pro Dual Wireless Speaker
Listen to tunes while you shower or during bathtime with the Anthropologie Splash Tunes Pro Dual Wireless Speaker ($44). Not only is it pretty, but you'll also leave the shower in a great mood.
H&M In-Ear Headphones
Have a little me time and catch up on all your podcasts with the H&M In-Ear Headphones ($30). They're even tortoiseshell-printed, perfect for any stylish mom.
Brookstone Dustin Jr Set of Three Cleaning Cloths
Attach the Brookstone Dustin Jr Set of Three Cleaning Cloths ($10, originally $15) to your keys. When your phone is dirty, clean the screen with these cute balls. It will surely wipe away all of those tiny finger prints off your any of your screens.
Brookstone Bluetooth Ariana Grande Cat Headphones
Your kid won't be able to stop smiling while wearing the Brookstone Bluetooth Ariana Grande Cat Headphones ($130, originally $150). They even come in multiple colors!
Fitbit Versa
Make sure you're getting enough exercise by wearing the Fitbit Versa Smartwatch ($200). It will track your activity all day long including your heart rate and even your sleeping patterns!
Felony Case Holographic iPhone Case
Upgrade your phone with the Felony Case Holographic iPhone Case ($30). It's so holographic, you'll never want to stop staring at it.
Anthropologie Solar Portable Charger
Never walk around with a dead phone again. The Anthropologie Solar Portable Charger ($34) charges in the sun, so its perfect for all of those sports-related weekends.
Native Union iPhone Marble Dock in White
The Native Union iPhone Marble Dock in White ($130) is the chicest way to charge your iPhone. It's made with real marble.
Motorola Smart Nursery 7 Portable Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor
Keep an eye on your baby with the Motorola Smart Nursery 7 Portable Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor ($400). It features two-way communication, compatibility with smartphones, and a timer for feeding, changing, and sleeping.
Michael Kors Sofie Smart Watch
The Bluetooth-connected Michael Michael Kors Sofie Access Bracelet Smart Watch ($350) is perfect for any busy mom. It is ultrastylish and includes text, email, and incoming call information.
Nest WiFi Indoor Video Camera
You'll be able to keep an eye on your home no matter where you are thanks to the Nest WiFi Indoor Video Camera ($199). You can use a smartphone or tablet to control the camera from afar.
Aura Digital Photo Frame
With the Aura Digital Photo Frame ($299) you never have to settle on just one photo in that gorgeous frame. Instead, Aura's easy-to-use app lets you set up an album of all your favorite recent snaps and, using unique sensor technology, to swipe through those photos instantly just by running your hand in front of the frame.
Tile Mate Item Tracker
If you and your kids lose things constantly, get a Tile Mate Item Tracker ($70 for four), which will show the exact location of your lost object on your phone.