33 Game-Changing Tech Products That Mean Business

Life without technology? I don't know her.

1. This magnetic phone holder for your car, because life's too short to deal with pesky phone cradles.

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This phone holder comes with a magnetic disc that you can either stick to your phone or your phone case, for instant 360° GPS viewing ability.

Promising review: "I have been through so many phone cradles. Time after time, phones will just fall after driving over a speed bump and not provide the security they promise. This magnetic device is brilliant — I never have to worry about my phone falling and can view the screen in both landscape and portrait mode with a single rotation. The base of the holder extends and tilts in any direction, making it perfect to use in either the driver or passenger front seat."

—Mariela Summerhays

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $17.99.

2. These LED strip lights, so that you can finally turn your room into a TikTok filming haven.

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No doubt you've seen people with these on your "For You" page. You can connect to these lights through your phone, so you can control the vibes at all times. This set comes with two wheels of LED strip lights that are each five metres long, so you can turn your room into a haven of colour with just a couple of taps on your phone. Also, the strips are waterproof, so you can even use them outside.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $40.89.

3. This beginners' drone which will allow you to travel outdoors...without ever leaving your home.

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This drone has a built-in 720P HD camera for recording. You can even plan the drone's route, as well as its take off and landing, which makes it perfect for beginners. The compact size of this device also means you can easily fly it indoors!

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $99.99.

4. This fitness tracker, that not only looks great, but will help you understand your body and its behaviours throughout the day.

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This handy little waterproof fitness tracker lasts for 15 days before you need to charge it again. It records your heart rate, sleep quality and, of course, your activity levels, so that you can make sure you're moving enough, even if you're still working from home.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $50.97.

5. This compact slow cooker that will help you finally tackle the absolute delight that is low and slow cooking.

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You can use this slow cooker for three to four hours on high, or for eight to nine hours on slow. If you don't have time or just can't be bothered to make dinner after work, just throw in a few ingredients in the morning, set it to low and by the time you clock off, you'll have a delicious meal ready to eat. This one has three heat settings, including an auto function to ensure your food is perfectly cooked.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $39.95.

6. This self-charging robotic vacuum, so that you never have to worry about the worst chore invented, ever again.

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This robot will not only clean your floors, but it charges automatically. So as long as you set it to vacuum twice a week, you'll basically never need to think about vacuuming again. Plus, if you can't get a pet for whatever reason, you can stick some ears on this guy and live your best vacuum-mum life.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $279.

7. This three-in-one soil tester, so that there'll be no guessing games involved when you're taking care of your plant babies.

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This tester doesn't need batteries or electricity to run and can be used straight out of the box to measure the moisture, pH and light levels of your soil. It'll quickly let you know how much water or sun your plants are getting, so you can be sure to adjust their care as needed, so that they thrive. You can use it indoors, outdoors or both depending on how many plants you have and where you keep them.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $10.98.

8. This all new Fire TV Stick that plugs into your TV, so that you can binge-watch all your favourite shows and YouTube videos non-stop, because what else are you going to do?

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You can use this Fire TV Stick to watch Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Stan and Disney+. Or, if you wanted to, you can even use it to listen to tunes on Amazon Music or Spotify. Plus, this one features Alexa, so you can use voice commands to put on your favourite music or video.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $59.

9. This handheld milk frother, so you can have cafe style foam without having to leave your house.

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To use this frother you literally just have to hold it in your milk for a minute and ta-da! You've got creamy, delicious froth. It's also perfect for making matcha green tea lattes. You're welcome.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $18.95.

10. This humidifier and diffuser, so you can create a safe and snug environment, ideal for relaxing before and during bedtime.

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This diffuser has seven different light settings for you to adjust to your mood, two different mist settings and ensures up to 25 hours of mist, so you can turn it on before bed without worrying about it burning out.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $28.99.

11. This white noise machine, that encourages your best sleep, which will probably have you waking up in a much better mood.

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This sound machine has 20 unique sounds that don’t loop. There’s also a sleep timer, so you don't have to worry about it running all night.
Promising review: "Light sleeper, apartment dweller: This sound machine literally changed my life. I moved into an apartment for the first time in my life one year ago and hearing my neighbours move around at night used to make me so anxious. This little machine blurs it all out! I CANNOT sleep without it now, it's the best purchase I have ever made and I would seriously recommend any light sleepers purchase it. My partner now loves it too."

—Julia Willing

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $69.

12. These Sound PEATS wireless earbuds, because everything is easier when music is involved and these little guys make playing it easy as.

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These earbuds run for four hours per charge and have smart touch technology, so you can control your tunes and answer calls without reaching for your phone.

Promising review: "I've been dragging my heels to make the move to wireless earbuds — I thought for sure I'd lose one and that having to charge them would be a massive inconvenience. My husband bought these as a gift and now I love the convenience of not having to hold my phone when out and about, should I want to listen to my music. Their holder has magnetic properties, so when charging or just being stored, you don't have to worry about the earbuds falling out and getting lost."

—Mariela Summerhays

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $43.99.

13. This body fat scale that will let you know the ins and outs of your body, so you can better understand how to get healthier.

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This scale calculates things like your BMI, weight, bone mass, subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, muscle mass, water weight and skeletal muscle.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $35.99.

14. This light therapy Neutrogena acne spot treatment, which uses dermatologist in-office technology (no UV rays!) to treat mild to moderate acne.

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Promising Review: "I DEFINITELY did not think this would work. How can light get rid of pimples? Well, after only using it a couple of times my mind was completely changed. It's good at making big, sore pimples smaller overnight. I also had a red mark on my skin from a giant pimple I'd had two months ago that I couldn't even get rid of with microhydrabrasion. After about a week of using this light pen on it twice a day, it was way smaller and lighter. This pen is true magic."

—Jemima Skelley

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $19.99.

15. This electronic blackhead remover that will clear out your pores better than any mask or acne wash.

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There are three suction settings on this device and it comes with three suction heads. To use this baby, place a hot towel over your face to open up your pores. Use the remover, then rinse your face with cold water to tighten everything up!

Read all about how great it is here!

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $11.40.

16. This handheld body massager, because giving yourself a massage is peak self-care and a great way to ensure you're good to go the next day.

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This deep tissue massager works all over your body and its cordless design means you can tackle your tense back muscles without fighting a cord. It comes with five interchangeable heads to target different parts of your body.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $48.99.

17. This plastic bag sealer that will ensure you never have to bite into a stale biscuit again.

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These little devices take two AA batteries and use a little heated roller to melt the plastic on packaging and seal it, so that whatever is inside stays fresh for you to enjoy at a later date. It also has a magnetic base, so you can stick it on the fridge for easy access whenever you need it.

Buy it from YesStyle for $8.76 (available in three colours).

18. This portable charger, so you're never slowed down by the crappy battery on your phone again.

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This portable charger has five ports — two USB, one lightning, one USB-C and one micro USB — which means you can use it to charge virtually anything. Plus, it has a fast charge feature, which means you don't have to wait around for your devices to be juiced up.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $34.99.

19. This insanely gorgeous sparkling water maker, that's perfect to swipe up in time for summer.

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This carbonation machine comes with two 1L bottles. It also features a two-stage pressure release valve — this means that when you're making fruit infused sparkling water, you won't lost any of the fizz, but your flavours will be just as potent as you like them.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $179.

20. This glare-proof and waterproof Kindle that will give you access to a world of books at your fingertips without you ever having to leave the house.

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This Kindle is super light and you can read the screen in direct sunlight without an obnoxious glare getting in the way.

It also connects to Wi-Fi and gives you instant access to over five million e-books, some of which are COMPLETELY FREE.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $199.

21. This Echo Dot, which is an alarm clock and an all-round personal assistant, so that you can multitask and get things done faster with minimal effort.

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You can use this smart speaker to find out what the weather is like, what time it is in a foreign country or hear what's going on around the world — so that you'll be reaching a new level of multitasking and productivity while simultaneously having someone — albeit a robot — to talk to.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $59.

22. This hot air brush that makes it easy for you to give yourself volume and dry your hair without it getting poofy as heck.

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The brush uses hot air and ionic technology to get rid of frizz and leave your hair looking and feeling as smooth as silk.

Promising review: "I’ve never been any good at styling my hair. It’s long, thick and stuck somewhere between a wave and a curl. The only time it looks good is when it’s an unintentional fluke and no one is around to see it. When I have an event where I want it to look great, I normally have to wash, blow dry, straighten and if I want some more volume, curl it again. As you can imagine, I don't that often — normally it's just a wash and air dry.

I decided to give this product a go because it's a hair dryer and brush in one and I thought it could save my hair some heat damage and get those long, bouncy waves I've always dreamed of — without having to spend an hour and a half on it. Now, maybe I need more skill in the blow dry with brush departments (tips welcome), but I didn’t get the gentle waves I wanted. I will say this though, it did straighten my hair pretty well and it only took 15 minutes. So for ease of convenience and everyday wear (along with the cheap $$) I’m happy with how it turned out.

—Clare Aston

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $34.99

23. This indoor thermometer that also measures humidity, so that you can better understand your air quality.

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This indoor thermometer records humidity as well as temperature, so that you can ensure you're relaxing in optimum conditions at home. Stick it to the fridge using its rear magnet or prop on any surface using its stand.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $17.99.

24. This webcam cover, so you can pick your nose as often as you want without worrying that you haven't exited a conference call.

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This itty-bitty webcam cover gives you an added level of security, allowing you to access your laptop's camera with a simple swipe of your finger. A strong adhesive allows for easy application and red detailing indicates when the camera is exposed. Plus, with six in this set, you can apply one to every device in the house.

Buy a pack of six from Amazon Australia for $8.39.

25. This instant pot that will help even the laziest cook prep delicious, gourmet meals.

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You can use this instant pot as a slow cooker, a rice cooker, a pressure cooker, a steamer, a yoghurt maker and so much more.

Read all about BuzzFeed writer, Mariela Summerhays' experience with the Instant Pot here!

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $189.

26. This USB-chargeable portable blender that will make protein shakers a thing of the past.

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If you've ever used a protein shaker, chances are you've tired your arm out trying to dissolve powder for a smooth, lump-less shake. With this bottle, you don't need to worry about any of that. When fully charged, you can it to blend whatever you want up to 30 times before it needs to be juiced up again.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $52.99.

27. This phone charging stand for your desk, because I know you have trouble remembering to plug your phone in at night before you sleep.

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So, thousands of people are really keen on this thing. Reviewers love how fast this stand and wireless charger charges their phone, how they can see the screen whilst on their computer and how affordable it is. As someone whose most commonly texted message is, "I'm sorry, my phone died", I wholly endorse this purchase.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $33.99.

28. This Echo Show 5 that, honestly, I don't know how I lived without before this year.

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You can use the Echo Show to set an alarm, bring up your to-do list and play your morning tune so you can get ready for your day. Don’t mornings seem better already?

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $99.

29. This wake-up light alarm clock that simulates the sunrise for a more natural awakening.

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This alarm clock gradually gets brighter during a 30 minute period before your actual alarm goes off, so that by the time it does, you’re ready to hop out of bed.

You can choose natural sounds for you to wake up to, like birds singing, ocean waves, a steady stream, beeping, wind bells, soft music, piano music or FM radio if you'd prefer some bangers to start your day.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $51.99.

30. This stylish pair of blue light blocking glasses, because if you've been feeling extra tired lately, it's probably because of all the screens you've been looking at.

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These glasses work by blocking out the blue light from your screens, which can cause eye strain, headaches and inability to sleep. So, if you've ever noticed any of these symptoms, grab a pair ASAP.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $35.90.

31. This LIFX Smart LED bulb, so you can set up your lights to turn different colours throughout the day, so you can keep on top of your schedule.

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Promising review: "LIFX lighting is the best purchase I've ever made – both for myself and as gifts for all my friends. Not only can you easily create really fun environments with lighting (party mode, relaxing mode, movie night mode), but it's also really good for things such as sleep hygiene. At 9 p.m. I turn on orange/red lighting and my body knows it's time to wind down and it's much easier to fall asleep. It's perfect if you need to switch your brain to work mode as well. There's a sleep timer, fun effects and a setting that makes the lighting react to the music you're playing! It's so easy to use and honestly it makes being at home so much more of a VIBE."

—Sohan Judge

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $99.

32. This adjustable laptop stand, so that you can get work done without hunching over.

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Raising your laptop is not only more comfortable for you to use, it'll ensure you don't end up with terrible posture and even worse, back pain. This stand is super compact and lightweight, so you can bring it with you wherever you want to work.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $25.99.

33. And finally, this heated back massager that'll knead and work at your muscles, so that you can carry on living your best life without neck and back pain.

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This massager features four deep-kneading massage nodes and a heating function to provide you with optimum comfort and relief from the tension you've been carrying around. The velcro strap also makes it easy to secure it to any chair, so you can enjoy your massage while you're working, watching a movie or just hanging out.

Get it on sale now for $65.99.

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