They may not look like anything special, but these and other cool tech products really can make your life easier. (Rick Broida/Yahoo)
Ever feel like Sisyphus? Constantly pushing that boulder up the hill, only to watch it roll back down again? I hear you; life can be hard, which is why I'm constantly looking for ways to make it easier. And sometimes tech gadgets have the answer. It might be something trivial (preventing coffee from getting cold) or significant (running down a missing purse or backpack). Or maybe you just want to be prepared for the next power outage so you're not sitting in the dark. I searched high and low for products to help remedy these and other problems; most of the ones below have been tried and tested by yours truly and come with with my enthusiastic recommendation. So if you're ready to stop pushing that boulder, read on!
Update, Aug. 6, 2025: We checked all product prices and availability. We replaced the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphone with a more affordable option, the Soundcore Space One.
