Actually innovative

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

A pre-production leg-crawling massager that gave the deepest leg massage he has had, though it is intense.

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

Conflicted over the lack of camera and battery upgrades, but he concludes it is the most complete Android phone and a great all-rounder for…

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

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

His top pick: powerful leg compression recovery that works and showed him something he 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.

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

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

Woke him up quickly in the morning but never improved his sleep, so he 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.

Impressed by the novelty of a camera that switches between decade-specific video looks and prints clips as scannable photos, though he did…

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

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

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

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

Most futuristic jacket he has seen, and he would almost definitely buy one for travel once it is released.

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

He finds 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 he sees it as a high-end tech demo nobody…

The first face-worn tech that convinced him, with a bright private display and useful apps, but at $800 and with limited software he would…