Tech and gear that improved my quality of life 

The Whoop Band being a subscription and not a one time buy is a disappointment. You never own the product and if the company changes its mind or goes bankrupt, "your" band becomes useless.

Kindle, always on my bedside table. Airpods Pro, always in my pocket for audiobooks and podcasts :)

Honestly, having plants around my work space has really improved my quality of life. Just having something green and alive to look at and be able to spend a little bit of time once in a while to take care of them has really helped destress and calm my mind.

It may seem simple...but a bicycle. Especially around town a bicycle forces you to get outside and turns something as simple as a commute to school and back into a physical activity. It is especially good on busy days before exams where I may not really have the time to play tennis or go to the gym.

Having a neatly cable managed and organized desk setup has greatly improved my quality of life. It is so nice just to be able to sit down at a clean space that doesn't look a total shambles and this has encouraged me to spend more time being productive at my desk.

Honestly, Adaptive Cruise Control. I have it in my ‘23 Subaru Forester Sport and it has been a game changer. When the car brakes and accelerates and keeps a consistent pace based on the vehicle in front of me, it makes stop and go traffic so much easier to navigate.

Absolute game changer for me is the Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse (which I got convinced to buy after you mentioned it in an old video)! Just makes having to work on the computer all day so much more pleasant, I think it's my favorite tech accessory ever.

Believe it or not my 13 mini has improved my quality of life. Along with uninstalling social media apps from my phone the mini has helped me use the smartphone more as a communicator. My screen time is less than an hour a day. I make calls, send some text, check emails, gps, take some pics, and listen to music on my phone. That’s it! So refreshing not be tied down to my phone. I don’t have to carry it with me everywhere around the house and if I miss a call or text well I’ll see when I see it! 😂

Roborock S7 Max vacuum and mop combo, letting a robot do the dirty work (and it actually doing a good job) has been a real game changer. I love that I can use the app from wherever I might be in the world to clean!

I’ve been using an Apple Watch since 2019 but buying the Ultra last year has been a game changer. It motivated me to redo my lifestyle and the insane battery life means I’m almost always wearing it and staying in tune with anything going on with my body

I have some weights in my basement which I used rarer than I wanted. Then I got myself a simple little treadmill to warm up for just a few minutes and since then I go do some weights much more regular - and after 2 months it has certainly improved my fitness!

Would love to see you test out a garmin soon. A comparison between Garmin vs Apple vs the whoop band would be a great video.

The BenQ monitor light bars. I know that this might not be as unique as some others but boy when I tell you how it changed my life, its crazy. It provides so much more visibility when working at night or even in the day while it still looks good imo. Subtle so it doesnt stand out as much and the easy controls. It's amazing

hello man, so tech that improve the quality of MY life : 1. 14" MacBook Pro M1 Pro, very similar to yours. it just works SO well and its so enjoyable to use i feels everybody who is working from a laptop should get this one (if they're into Apple already because i'm sure other laptop are also nice to use etc.) because there nothing worse than working with tools you don't like. 2. AirPods Pro 2nd gen : you put them in, connect immediatly, play a song, it sounds really nice. awesome noice reduction and lot of cool software feature. i feel like it's a really good investment for someone who listen to music a lot outside and is in the apple ecosystem already. these are just fantastic. nice video btw, i really like the visual quality, the different shots, really cool.

I’ll never look back after buying my first noise cancelling headphones 6 years ago. Since then I’ve owned Bose, Apple, seinheisser, and my pixel buds pro. My partner has the Sony and loves them. Love NC technology for work, travel, entertainment, or simply to enjoy music that little bit more. I get distracted very easily by sounds but also sound is very important to me when I want to hear it. Honestly now that we have it, would be so sad if I didn’t have NC technology in my life. Side note the Nomad Goods pixel buds cases look very appealing after seeing how good the iPad case is 👀

I’ve got a little portable waterproof speaker for my bathroom. I think it’s a Sony xb100. Originally 45 quid or so but it was on sale. We have google home minis in every room in the house but for privacy reasons (and difficulty of getting mains power/water everywhere) we got this little gem. It’s perfect for getting psyched with hot showers and loud music before a big day at work, AND i can just take it to the park when I need to. It’s powerful enough. Also the orange one is adorable. We named it Carrot in settings haha 🥕

Robot Vacuums are such a time saver... They clean your home while you are working, or when you go out. It's so convenient. Especially when you have cats losing a lot of fur

My Autonomous Standing Desk and Grovemade accessories have been a great change for me. Since I live in a 1 bedroom apartment, my desk setup is part of my living room. Having good quality pieces of kit that are also beautiful, makes sitting down to do work more enjoyable..

For me its the sleep cycle app. I pay 30 bucks a year and I now have used it for 3 years and I love it so much. It tracks sleep and so I can see how I slept when I did that or that.

12.9” iPad Pro (M chip) with LTE - extremely versatile - very portable and light - journal, take notes and doodle - connect via airplay to 70” TV to teach my kids - very helpful as a youth basketball coach to draw up plays and have pre recorded plays at my disposal - great screen for watching movie and videos - video game play and ps5 remote play - with the Magic Keyboard you can easily get basic tasks done - it can connect to an external monitor in a pinch. Disclaimer: iPads cannot replace actually computers* I’m a Mac Studio user* former MacBook Pro user as my M1 Max MBP sits in a drawer*Oliur is very right about being able to disconnect*Ipad can’t get any serious work done, it’s more fun than serious

AirPods Pro… just the way they seemlessly move from Apple device to Apple device without having to change Bluetooth settings like you do in other earphones was a game changer. Just plug and play, plus the sound and battery life are great!

Word of caution on the Dyson Vac, our experience has been that the battery only lasts about 2 years before it starts to fail and a replacement is in the realm of 100 USD. Not a dealbreaker, but it doesn't hold up well over time without needing parts replaced fairly often.

Recently got a 34 inch ultrawide for my setup at my office and it genuinely has helped my neck so much. I used to have 2 24 inch monitors one in the middle the other tilted towards me on the right but for some reason my neck would hurt having to turn (I don’t like the bezel in the middle). W this new monitor I can screen split 2 tabs and just move my eyes rather than my neck, and it makes me more productive and less fatigued when working!

The Ember Cup. It keeps any drink to a perfect temperature you chose. I got mine in 2022 and have used it every day (seriously). Before, my tea was too hot, then quickly too cold. But now I can have my tea on a perfect temperature for the whole day or up to 2 hours when I use the battery. I would instantly buy it again and will when it dies. People that say it is too expensive (150$) don't calculate how much use it gets. Only the app was bad two years ago but you don't need to use it (I used it once). No online-forcing so it will work even if the company dies.

For me, it’s been my 11 inch iPad Pro. So much functionality for notes, quick work, catch-up, journaling, reading, and entertainment.

Thanks for this great video, it's quite educating.

Just dropped some of these in my dope tech list. Amazing video as always. Personally the biggest game changer has been building a custom creator pc. Saved up for quite a while and it’s changed my life knowing that I can edit anything without any hiccups then turn around at night and game :)

Caldigit TS3+ This dock changes the game for single cable docking/undocking for every digital nomad. Whenever I have to jump out of the home office, I unplug one cable, drop my MacBook in my bag, and roll. It also powers my web cam and key light for web chats.

The moft phone tripod stand has been an incredible addition to my daily life. I use it to prop up my phone in stand by mode when I work and then when my lunch break starts I can use it to watch RU-vid. I use it to prop my phone up next to my stove when I cook or next to my bed at night. Incredible value added for me 100% the best 35$ I’ve spent in a long time.

OLUIR YOUR MY SUNSHINE. Watching your vids is so nostalgic and amazing videos like always

My Laptop has really opened up my life, learnt a lot of stuff from Video and photo editing, to project management, all with an HP i3. literally pushed it to its limits, looking to upgrade soon.. Having it really improved the quality of my life.

For me that would be my Fully Jarvis standing desk, together with a larger monitor. Being able to switch between standing and sitting behind a desk for me is beneficial for my posture, and also focus.

IEM’s / Airpods or any wireless earbuds. As someone who takes a lots of meetings, not having to wear headphones that can be uncomfortable a few hours is a game changer. Plus for the better audio aspect of IEM’s. Helps a lot during workouts and when cleaning the house too.

I have gone all in on Bellroy products. The best has been the phone pocket which holds a few cards, one or two keys and my phone. As I have a 1-year-old, I want to switch off from my phone and have it out of the way and this does it perfectly. I can then set my Apple watch to only show important notifications during "Family Time".

Things that have improved my quality of life and productivity include a Dell XPS laptop, an external monitor, a MX Master mouse with customizable buttons and electro-magnetic scroll wheel, a mechanical Keyboard, Bose bluetooth speakers and soundbars and lastly a Bullet Journal.

I love new sayings! I had to look up plunker! Amazing!

My best tech purchase since last year was Aqara FP2 motion sensor. It automates my lightings, vacuum, standing fans, etc. It is a definite life improvement as it is super useful though you got to work on Homekit automation shortcuts to build all the needs

Xiaomi Monitor light is a simple and not expensive but absolutely a game changer for me, for my working hours. Everytime I ask myself why I didn't get it earlier. It's so useful for eyes, and overall comfort.

I travel a lot for work so for me it was to have a travel case with all the essential cables and charges put it in at all times ready to pick up and leave. Never had to worry about thinking what cables I need when I travel. All you need is 2x of everything, Watch charger, power adapter, power bank, cables, travel adaptors, dongles.

External monitor is definitely something that's improved my work flow.

I've really enjoyed the HomePod mini since I picked it up. It's small enough to tuck away in a corner of my desk and, for someone who isn't an audiophile, the sound quality is well above my Mac mini. I really enjoy having a playlist on in the background when I'm editing, coding, or designing.

My iPhone and Tesla Full Self Driving for me. Nothing can beat those two. Having your car drive you literally anywhere hands free is insane.

Awesome video as always!

The iPad mini is a fantastic lightweight companion for me. I am a professional photographer and I usually edit on my MacBook Pro M3. When I don’t want to carry such a large heavy set up I just take my small pocketable camera (x100vi) and iPad mini + Apple Pencil and I’m set for the day to day. Anytime I get struck by inspiration I write on my iPad mini. Huge for productivity and extremely lightweight and portable.

Buying a self cleaning robot-vac has been a GAME changer for me.. I have a dog and wood floors, not having it clean up his hair has been a timesaver!

The anker MagSafe battery pack you recommended has definitely been a game changer for me. I’m in the military in the US and having a spare 10k worth of battery at the ready has saved me more than once

Your Mode sonnet looks impeccable still. I still use mine daily and switch with the Mode Loop and having a bespoke keyboard when you're typing or interacting with your keyboard in the manners we've all become accustomed to is essential. Hope you're well!

A product that has improved my life is the Garmin Varia RTL516. It’s a backlight for your road bike, that can inform you, if a car is behind you. This way I can quickly see it on my bike computer and then I’m quickly notified to drive careful especially in the moment. So the benefit is, that you have more safety in traffic.

Having my Apple TV 4K has significantly improved my life! It's wonderful to have the ability to control my TV even when I misplace my remote or want to stream RU-vid videos directly to it.

The Errant backpack by Boundary Supply - soooo many compartments and storage options to satisfy my hyper-organisational tendencies! It’s a modular system so you can piece together any combination of accessories to suit your specific needs - I love it! They’ve released a pro version now as well which takes the organisation to a whole new level 🤤 Go check ‘em out!

Mine is an alarm clock, which was the start of my productivity geek challenge, and it really made me better.

Tech that improved the quality of life is Apple Watch. Seriously It's game changing. I wear it everywhere, even when I sleep to keep track of my sleep. I am using the older one still works best...

The Logitech MX master - I used to have wrist pain while working but this mouse has fixed that. Absolutely love it!

favorite tech all year this year: ELECOM Relacon Handheld Trackball Mouse, Thumb Control, 2.4GHz Wireless, Ergonomic Design, 10-Button Function with Smooth Tracking, Windows11, MacOS. no wrist pains and hands free from the desk surface. it's a game changer.

It's ridiculous but - I use the Airpods Pro as an Android user. Despite feeling like a second class user with all the features I don't have access to when I don't connect it to an iPhone, I am obsessed with how well they work. I just picked up the 2nd Gen after my 1st Gen packed it up after 2 years, and the Adaptive Noise Cancelling & improved noise cancelling make it genuinely one of my favourite ever products.

M1 iPad pro with LTE paired with logitech case and keyboard setup. Works better than a traditional laptop. LTE is a big bonus.

That’s amazing there are a lot of things that make my work space at home a pleasure to work in…..from the automation in my house to the room setup and integrations….most importantly since here in Dubai u can’t really make changes to the house and connections….most of my fixtures and automated tech is a retrofit…so it works like a charm. And it turn makes life easier and fits in the workflow.

The Dyson vacuum is honestly one of the best purchases I've ever made. I used to wake up every morning with a stuffy nose and scratchy throat. I had to take an anti-histamine pill every single day (not joking). But when I got the Dyson, I vacuumed my bedding and furniture with it and I swear I haven't taken an anti-histamine or woken up with a stuffy nose ever since I did. It's incredible. Worth every penny. I'd re-purchase in a heartbeat if I need to. It also makes vacuuming so much fun with the green laser light (if you get one of those). Highly recommend.

For me it was letting go of my Apple Watch for an automatic watch. The peace of mind that comes with not having to recharge your watch every night and having it always juiced up when you're still out and about at night and need to be out again in the mornings. I thought I loved being able to have instant notifications pop up on my watch but I found that distracting while I'm working (I work from home too). I love not having to lug around the watch charger too when I'm traveling; I've downsized to just a MacBook Air M2, iPad mini 6, and iPhone 15, AirPods Pro 2 and they all just charge with the same usb c charger! What helped me the most was actually upgrading to an iPhone 15 though; the Dynamic Island is such a niche but useful feature for me. I use it to keep track of timers while I'm cooking or doing laundry, it's there for me to see the music I'm listening too, etc. I guess the added feature of the new AirPods as well where it can adjust volume straight from the buds. All these just made my Apple Watch obsolete

My ipad mini. Just love the convenience it's brought to my life. I watch a lot of sports and twitch streams. Regularly use it as a companion alongside my laptop whenever I want something in the background for for consuming media when I'm in bed. It's really just the perfect size and one of Apple's best products.

Macbook Pro, 4K Monitor, Secret Lab Office Chair, Audi Car, Naim Mu-so QB speaker, Sony WH1000XM5, Beats Fit Pro, Logitech Mouse, Webcam, desk size mouse mat, iPhone 14 pro max, 2018 13 inch iPad pro, 65 inch OLED tv, PS5, Hue Lights that I can control from my phone - not having to get out of bed to turn off the lights is great.

I use an Alexa connected to a smart bulb. In the morning a warm bulb, comes on, gently waking me up.

My must have a don’t laugh is my CPAP. It makes my sleep so good. It’s actually highly tech and has blue tooth.

An air fryer! It's been a total game changer for me. Now, cooking healthy meals at home is a breeze.

iPad. Completely replaced my rough copy for practicing maths and stuff. Total game changer.

A power bank! I bought a 10,000mAh one from a Lidl for £15 and took it on trip to the alps. While hiking it was great because I can’t charge my phone from a lake 😂 (I’ve recently bought a 20,000mAh one from a different Lidl) and investing in a large (5tb) external storage drive has helped massively

Love the videos. Just wanted to drop in to say how much the 16" M1 Max Macbook Pro changed my life. Had it for a few years now and it's still a pleasure to use and can get work done when I need it to or take it on the go. The Airpods Pro 2 for its sound quality and noise cancelling which has been coming in clutch when I'm on an airplane or somewhere with a ton of noise. Also the Nintendo Switch because I can pick it whenever I want to and jump into a favorite game.

Nike adapt BB 2.0 & my LG Tone Pro wireless headset. Both from a couple years ago. The Tones I knew were a game changer with the speaker that sits on the neck and “draw string” headphones. Really nice for music and seamless phone calls. Working at a T-Mobile years back I got them and they’re great for constantly making phone calls to where you can be heard clearly and your head has free motion. The Nike self lacing shoes are sweet when you’re running out the door they auto lace. They are heavy. Ready for a 3.0!!

Cpap machine saved my life

Still running my M1 MacBook Pro 14” and loving it. I plug it into my Studio Display to edit, and take it with me when I travel. I’d definitely recommend AirPods Pro, they are worth every penny if you like to listen to music, podcasts, watch videos, edit video, take calls, send texts, or even just tune out noise in a plane.

1. A good mouse. Currently I am still using Logi M590 on home & MX anywhere 2s on remote work. Multiconnectivity and reprogrammable buttons is a must 2. 65%keyboard 3. Insulated water bottle & tumbler

Do you shower with your whoop on and if so how often do you change your band? Or do you have one for day to day and another one for workouts?

Not sure if fits your criteria related to tech products, but I invested in two life changer products: a great mattress and one of the best water filters systems around.

I agree with the Dyson. I have the same one. Sometimes I want the one with the lasers and all the other bells but for now it’s good enough. Electric toothbrush & water flosser has been game changing for me. I have a scent diffuser in the shape of a stone, it’s from vitruvi. Pretty worth it in my opinion but it isn’t smart either.

My unusual pick would be a transportable external monitor. I initially got one for displaying things on certain events, but now I always have an additional 14-inch screen ready to plug in with my setup at home or with my laptop when I'm away. Using 27-inches felt excessive for me, but a single one was sometimes suboptimal for certain tasks. This is the perfect balance for the times when I want that little bit extra screen real estate. I also agree with some comments about a monitor light bar - I got a cheap model that simply does its job well - and a Kindle - you don't necessarily need one to read books from the Amazon Kindle Library, but it certainly improves "quality of life".

My ecobee smart home thermostat has honestly been the best tech purchase I’ve made that has improved my quality of life

What scent are you using for your diffuser? Any recommendations guys?

Thing is loved the most in recent years was a 3d printer. Ones from Bambu lab specifically!

M3 Pro MacBook Pro paired with the studio display is an absolute game changer bruv

My products that changed my life for the better would be: IKEA Styrspel chair - Not quite an Aeron, but mesh and very well built. It's like 60-70% Aeron in terms of comfort. Still, much better than any gaming chair. Keychron V10 split ergonomic Alice layout keyboard - I'm old, so I've started suffering from wrist pains, golf/tennis elbow and such, so went back to ergo keyboards and this one has been a real blessing. Affordable base keyboard, which I changed the switches (Tecsee Ice Candy linears) and caps (Drop + MiTo MT3 Godspeed R2 Ares/Apollo) for to make it more "me". Almost zero health issues in the past year with this. Looking forward to upgrading to a physically split ergo keyboard though.

Tbh it’s my Omega x Swatch Moonswatch 'Mission to Mercury'. Though it’s just a analog watch, but it does bring me away from a screen and also as a watch enthusiast, I love the design of it and it being memorable to me as well because I queued up for it way back when during the original release but didn’t get it and in my recent trip to Sydney I managed to get it. So I would say that it is a memorable piece, a useful tool and beneficial to my life.

Solid lineup! Curious, what laptop stand is that at 10:04?

Bro I bought the hand warmers over a year ago when you talked about them in a tech video.. they were seriously the BEST investment I've made lol.

Air Pods Pro 2. I always thought they were way too expensive, then I got a set and the sound quality blew me away. I lost a set and didn’t baulk at buying another set straight away - the cost was immaterial compared to the pleasure I get listening through these and how well they integrate with all my Apple devices.

This is going to probably sound odd but a pocket (and I mean pocket) diary! I have always struggled with 'brain fog' and procrastinating in general and whilst calendars on phones or devices are great, there's just something about actually writing things down that helps me be more organised throughout the day/week!

iPhone 15 Pro Max -- excellent cameras for content creation, helping me start my RU-vid channel. WD Black Gamedrive SSD -- since I'm constantly reviewing new laptops, having all the installations, game files etc

Great vid! What's the shelving unit you have in your living room at 3:07 ?

1. Shifting to a business laptop. Currently using a Dell Latitude and everything just works like a well oiled machine. Unlike my previous laptop, which was the HP ENVY. The build quality, battery life, aesthetics are just so much better on a business laptop that I don't think I'l be going back to a regular model again. 2. An 8-inch tablet. By far one of the most used gadgets I have. It is the Xiaomi MiPad 4 (old model, I know), and its helped me get back in to my reading habit again after being away for nearly a decade. I have academic books, comics, and tons of fiction/non-fiction books on it and the portability (and the Android ecosystem) make it very easy to simply dump as many books on to it and take them with you wherever you go.

Govee smart temperature sensor - I live in the Gulf too and I use it to know if my a/c's gone bad when I'm at work or traveling. Hate coming back to a boiling home.

I like a personal camera that looks cool. I have the Fujifilm X-E4. It has built-in film simulations which means I can take and upload photos on the go that look way better than a normal iPhone photo.

Rice cooker, super simple but unbelievably well engineered device. (See tech connections video)

For me the K2 Stand from nexstand has been the best purchase in the last few months . I use ROG x13 flow laptop(arch linux btw) and i prefer having single display so having a laptop stand comes in clutch.

Not a single product, but the combination of two competitor's products. My Galaxy buds live + Apple Watch (on a Nomad Sport band). I started running with these two products and I can listen to my music while running. I have lost 30 pounds and am much healthier. These products have improved my life tremendously. I have AirPods Pro, but the galaxy buds are much better for exercising.

A very nice water bottle completely changed my water drinking habits. I got a Stanley (not the massive one) and I drink orders of magnitude more water now, and carry it with me everywhere from office to gym. When the new WatchOS comes out, please comment on how the new features compare to the Whoop. I want to purchase an Apple Watch/Garmin/Whoop in the next year, still undecided.

I didn’t see you wearing Oura Ring anymore. Any opinion on it?

The Logitech mx vertical mouse…completely takes away my wrist pain

Whoop now makes a silicon band. GAME changer.

My 16" M1 MacBook Pro is a total game changer. I've got 2 external monitors that I hook it up to but I also take it traveling. That and my iPhone 13 Pro are the perfect pair.

Garmin instinct 2. All the tracking features and notifications of other smartwatches without having to recharge it every night. 20 days battery life, light and not too big. Airpod pro. I switch often between android and ios. This pair of earbuds have been fantastic and I don’t think there’s any better sounding pair at this price range. Sony RX100VII. Super small but very capable camera. I just wish it was USB-C rechargeable

Plants, Google Nest Home and the Dreo fan that sits on my night stand ❤