Everything lost is found again
Habit of losing things? Attach an Apple AirTag to the items you misplace the most, and locate them easily using the Find My app. If your item is nearby, you can ping it from the app and follow the sound until you find it, or you can use the Precision Finding feature (only compatible with iPhone 11, 12 and 13 models) to be led right to it. If you’ve lost something far away — think the gym, grocery store or office — your AirTag can send out a Bluetooth signal that is detected by nearby devices in the Find My network and shown to you on a map. The best part: This whole process is anonymous and encrypted, so your privacy is protected. AirTags are water resistant, can be customized to feature initials and emojis, and last more than a year before you’ll need to replace their batteries. $29 for one, $99 for four; apple.com.
Contacts solution
Besides a wealth of new ideas, you also tend to come home from work conferences with a lot of swag from sponsors and a ton of business cards from other professionals in your field. Easily remember who is who and save their contact info digitally with the CamCard business card scanner. One quick scan, and the app registers all the card’s important details and saves them in the cloud. Free, camcard.com.
Hear you loud and clear
Communicate clearer with colleagues and clients using the Krisp app. Powered by artificial intelligence, the noise-canceling app removes background noise and echoes from all participants during video and conference calls in real time. Compatible with more than 800 communication apps. Free, pro plans for $5/month, krisp.ai.
Work from … anywhere
More and more, companies today are rethinking traditional office space and the need for their employees to work within it for 40-plus hours per week. That flexibility gave rise to products like the DeskView. The sturdy shelf — available in glass or wood — can be mounted on any smooth, tempered glass window or nonporous wall, turning it into a standing desk instantly, wherever you are. The DeskView holds a maximum of 40 pounds and can stay in place for months or even years, or be removed, repositioned and reinstalled as many times as needed. $235 and up, deskview.co.
If hauling around your own desk surface, however portable it may be, isn’t for you, try the app Workfrom (free, workfrom.co), which allows you to search any city for popular, community-vetted coffee shops and cafes for remote workers. With a mission to focus on community building, networking and cultivating authentic relationships, Workfrom caters to creatives, influencers and digital content creators.
To find an office-like coworking space or meeting room, download the Croissant app ($29 and up per month, getcroissant.com). For a single membership, you can gain access to thousands of workplaces around the world. Membership plans range from 10 to 120 hours per month and can be canceled at any time.
SOS: Save our skin
Frequent airplane travel undoubtedly takes a toll on your skin. Combine recirculated air with a lack of restful sleep and jet lag, and you’ve got the recipe for dullness, dryness and dark circles. The occasional salon facial can make you look and feel your best, but finding the time for it can be a challenge, especially when you’re in an unfamiliar city. Refresh your skin on the go with the Ziip beauty facial device. Using waveform technology, the Ziip contours, firms and tightens skin to improve its overall look. Not only is it simple to use — the accompanying app provides helpful video tutorials — it’s also quick, relatively painless and gives immediate results. $480 and up, ziipbeauty.com
All in one
Between headphones, earrings, glasses, mask straps and cell phones, our ears are running out of real estate! The MaskFone combines at least three of those into a clever all-in-one product. The mask features a built-in microphone and earphones, so there’s no need to fiddle with cords and wires when listening to music or remove it when needing to take a call. Best of all, it’s washable! $50, maskfone.com.
Carry on
Every die-hard techie needs a way to keep all their gear and gadgets organized when traveling. The Shinola Tech Portfolio is an attractive accessory pouch with pockets for all your devices, plus room for your cell phone, tablet and passport. Made of supple black or brown leather, the Tech Portfolio is durable and will only get better with age. Gifting it? Monogramming is available for that extra-special personal touch. $395, shinola.com.
I’m all ears
Bose, best known for its superior sound quality in speakers and headphones, has integrated the same audio tech into sleek and stylish Bose Frames, sunglasses that use Bluetooth audio. This revolutionary product allows you to listen to music and take calls, hands-free, without ever putting anything on or in your ears. Control it with simple swipes, touches and taps, and after 5½ hours of playtime, simply recharge it. Choose from three modern frame styles, and add polarized or even prescription lenses. $249,bose.com.
