Actually innovative

A tongue-controlled mouthpad that feels nearly as precise as a trackpad and has serious accessibility benefits.

An ordinary pocket cam that becomes a genuinely useful self-flying tracking camera with the flight kit.

A pre-production leg-crawling massager that gave me the deepest leg massage I've had, though it's intense.

I'm conflicted over the lack of camera and battery upgrades, but I conclude it's the most complete Android phone and a great all-rounder fo…

Four layers of paint turn any surface into a light, and the PS5 result looked better than I expected.

Tiny 6.4 mm transforming earbuds that stick to your phone; sound is average but the design is well thought out.

My top pick: powerful leg compression recovery that works and showed me something I didn't know existed.

High potential AI memory gadget, but rough around the edges with a pricey subscription and privacy concerns.

Impressive built-in gimbal tech with excellent stabilisation and tracking, but the AI party tricks are gimmicky and durability is a worry.

Technically impressive 4.9mm modular phone, but the modular idea is niche, so I can't give it more than a B.

E-ink back that changes colour using no battery is cool, earning A tier despite not beating important features.

It woke me up quickly in the morning but never improved my sleep, so I stopped using them.

A digital board with physical pieces that is genuinely fun, and Tommy kept it.

The standout limited edition, with thermal-reactive back, fully themed software and thoughtful packaging, so S tier.

I was impressed by the novelty of a camera that switches between decade-specific video looks and prints clips as scannable photos, though I…

Slim, manoeuvrable vacuum that suits Asian homes, held back only by short battery life.

Best one-handed compact phone with a rear second screen and extraordinary battery life, though the screen brings few big features.

Won the outside-the-box award; the huge 10-inch inner display made me want to switch from my iPhone despite the bulk.

Best gaming phone thanks to active liquid cooling and a reasonable price, though the cameras are cut back.

This is the most futuristic jacket I've seen, and I'd almost definitely buy one for travel once it's released.

Made my legs feel like they were moving on their own and lowered my heart rate in a short test, though it did little for my arms.

I find the rear second screen impressive, especially how it lets the main cameras be used for selfies without accidental presses.

Incredible hardware and a glimpse of the future, but locked-down, poor for work and isolating, so I see it as a high-end tech demo nobody r…

The first face-worn tech that convinced me, with a bright private display and useful apps, but at $800 and with limited software I wouldn't…