Take the virtual stage

Technology has empowered us to send messages across the globe in the blink of an eye, and the internet is teeming with social media platforms, so why get on another one? Clubhouse just might change your mind. This free app allows users to host town-hall-style forums where speakers take the virtual stage and speak to attendees in real time. It’s like a three-way phone call but with hundreds — sometimes thousands — of participants. The app has already attracted presentations from big-name celebrities such as Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Oprah Winfrey. Free, clubhouse.com.

Task management

Workforce management has never been easier with this extensive suite of tech services. Kronos offers everything from employee scheduling to customer relationship management to analytics tools. Think of it as one-stop shopping for tools that measure productivity and empower business leaders to identify workflow disruptions. Prices vary per service, kronos.com.

Keep your feet warm this winter

Who doesn’t love putting on a warm pair of socks straight out of the dryer on a cold winter day? Now you can have that toasty-warm footwear all day long with ThermaCELL Heated Insoles. The Proflex removable, rechargeable batteries can be swapped out during use, so you can keep your feet warm at home, in the office or out on the town. $70, thewarmingstore.com.

Expand your field of vision

What’s better than one monitor on your laptop — obviously, two monitors. The DUEX Plus detachable monitor for laptops by Mobile Pixels makes it easy to extend your workspace through a simple USB connection. This portable monitor is also compatible with devices such as the Nintendo Switch and Samsung DeX devices. Put the device into Eyecare Mode to reduce potentially harmful bluelight from your computer screen. When you’re not using it for work, the device doubles as a prop stand or a portable digital picture frame. $258, mobilepixels.us.

Multilingual in an instant

Timekettle WT2 Plus Realtime Language Translator Earbuds support 40 different languages and help take a lot of the guesswork out of international travel and business meetings. That covers about 95% of the languages spoken across the globe, including Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French and more. Like something out of a science fiction movie, this handy tech tool also includes adaptive noise cancellation and can be used as good old-fashioned wireless earbuds for listening to music and podcasts or making phone calls. $179, timekettle.co.

Paper-free notes

Ready to go completely digital? You’ve already phased out most of your print jobs, but what about all those notebooks you take to meetings to jot down a quick idea or reminder? Rocketbook has you covered. The tech gadget that aims to make your life paper-free is more than just a whiteboard workbook though. In addition to creating notes, users can share files and collaborate with colleagues. Once you’re ready for a new thought, just scan the note to a PDF and save it, email it or send it to your cloud of choice. This plug-and-play device starts at $32. getrocketbook.com.

Submitted by Adrian George, CFP, TEP, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 11-year MDRT member