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Cop or Drop: 5 Unusual Tech Gadgets for Niche Uses

Jun 20, 2023 by JR Carag

3 min read

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Do you have an uber-specific need that you wish existing technology could be able to address? In this age of tech and entrepreneurship, there’s probably something already in the market–you just haven’t found it yet. These gadgets may not gain much publicity thanks to their niche uses, but they’re definitely worth checking out.

Are these oddly-specific tech gadgets worth it?

Smart glasses that’ll capture your everyday moments

Ray-Ban Stories

From Ray-Ban Official Website

No longer in the mood to take out your phone to capture moments and experiences? Ray-Ban Stories is a line of smart glasses that blends the iconic Ray-Ban look with wearable tech, allowing you to capture photos and video directly with your glasses, and even posting them as stories on your social media account with a single touch. For the burgeoning influencers and vloggers among us, would you cop or drop this ~P16,000 pair of smart glasses?

A physical mute button for virtual meetings

MuteMe Physical Mute Button

From MuteMe Official Website

Ever started speaking during a meeting only to realize you’ve been muted the whole time? Or maybe you’ve experienced the opposite–you say something candidly not realizing you’re not muted? Perhaps a physical reminder would help! The MuteMe Physical Mute Button is a one-press external button that mutes your microphone during meetings and signals you with lights whether you’re muted or not. If you work from home and Zoom or Team meetings are part of your regular routine, would you cop or drop this ~P 2500 gadget?

A microphone that only lets your callers hear you

HushMe Muzzle Mic

From Hushme Official Website

If you don’t have your own home office space for client calls and need to constantly lower your voice, then the Hushme Muzzle Mic may be just the device you need! It’s a noise-canceling microphone that protects your speech privacy and even cancels background noises. You can use this tool when you’re relaying sensitive information for work, or those late night gaming sessions with your friends. Would you cop or drop this microphone, which retails for ~P13,500?

A smart stress ball to help you, well, destress

Smart Squeeze Stress Relief Ball

From Uncommon Goods

Need something to take your mind off your stresses? Perhaps the Smart Squeeze Stress Relief Ball is what you’re looking for. This stress ball connects to an app that keeps track of your daily squeezes and even measures the amount of force you’re using. This nifty device also has in-app games to help you improve your grip strength. Is your need to keep your stress levels in check worth ~P3000?

A robot that pushes buttons for you

Switchbot Bot

From Switchbot Official Website

Here’s a cool and nifty way to make your home lighting smarter, if you don’t have smart lights yet. The Switchbot Bot works with just about any rocker switch or appliance button, and all it does is…push buttons. All you need to do is stick it to your existing light switches or appliances, and you’re good to go. Installation doesn’t even require any tools nor plugging. Will you cop or drop this for ~P1600?

Having a fast internet connection shouldn’t be a niche

So, would you cop or drop any of these unusual tech gadgets?

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With additional reporting from Karess Rubrico

 

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