Most trending gadgets

Nintendo Switch

Attribute some of the Switch’s appeal to its namesake trick you can carry it around and play anywhere, or detach the controllers and play it on a big TV. That flexibility makes it appealing to frequent flyers. Among those spotted with Switches: musicians Ben Folds and Ariana Grande, wrestler John Cena, and rapper Danny Brown. For us, it comes down to the familiar names in the game library, which, thankfully, developers didn’t carelessly exploit. The latest Zelda, Mario Kart, and Sonic are all fantastic experiences that just happen to have nostalgia appeal. It all combines into a device so fun that it could push anyone claiming to have outgrown video games to reverse his or her stance.

Logitech Craft Wireless Keyboard

Twist that knob on the upper left to go between Chrome browser tabs, push it down to play/pause Spotify whatever you want it to do within the range of compatible apps. Or, do like we do and just use it to turn down your music when a coworker or significant other needs your ears. Besides having the most satisfying keys this side of a mechanical keyboard, the Craft will make you remember why the volume knob always beats a touch screen slider.

Tablets and pencils

Only when you use the pen tucked into the bottom right of the Note8 do you realize how clunky and imprecise your fingers are. Use it for precision photo edits, or send animated drawings instead of texts they will still show up as GIFs if the recipient is on an iPhone. The most useful: Pop out the stylus and the phone will automatically open to a note taking app.

Beats Studio 3

Looks like what Dr. Dre would’ve worn while producing Straight Outta Compton , except with Bluetooth and noise cancellation that adapts as you go from the coffee shop to the sidewalk. We’ve dismissed previous Beats products as marketing compensating for a bad sound quality per dollar ratio. The Studio3s changed our minds. The only gripe: If the battery’s dead, the wired connection doesn’t work at all.

Volta V

The prettiest all in one computer since the original iMac, the Volta is specced out with liquid cooling and processor and graphics cards options specifically meant for hardcore PC gamers. Meaning, this walnut and bamboo box will handle any task you throw at it. The design pairs well with the newest Call of Duty game, WWII.