Another year of awesome innovations in the books! Before we fully close the chapter, let’s take a look back at some of 2019’s favorite innovations. They’ll surely still be popular for years to come, but here’s your chance to be certain you don’t miss ‘em!
1. TikiTunes – The Coolest Speakers Ever Made?
Let’s kick off the list with something FUN!
Whoever had the idea to combine a high-quality Bluetooth speaker with the warm, classic Tiki style deserves a friggin’ statue in the Florida Keys.
These incredible speakers not only play brilliant sound, they even light up with the music, emitting a warm glow that sets the perfect relaxing mood – inside, outside or anywhere!
Promising Review: “Love that it comes w/usb charger – no batteries to worry about & long lasting charge… 1st time we used after full charge we played music for 8-9 hours straight & it was still going when turned off (did not expect it to last so long – what a pleasant surprise) … Bonus … Love the ambiance of the “flickering flame” usable with or w/out music … Hope to be able to order more in future – would be Fun to have several synced together for gatherings … Highly Recommend.” – Pepper
Click HERE to get TikiTunes!
2. The Vector Robot by Anki – The futuristic helping “hand” you always wanted
This AI and voice-activated robot is PROOF that the future is here! We’ve always wanted a little helper around, and the Vector Robot answers our prayers beautifully.
Vector is the real deal – it will answer your questions, take photos for you, time dinner, show you the weather, and more. It can independently navigate and self-charge, plus it recognizes people and avoids obstacles. Bonus: it works with Alexa!
Promising Review: “My Vector came yesterday. My OCD kicked in and I stayed up into the night playing with Vector. The machinery and manufacturing is top quality. Right now, Vector can fist bump, play with his cube, look around, give me the weather…all the things mentioned above. I knew that Vector connected to 2.4hz Wifi. That was no problem at my house, or at my best friend’s house. But Vector doesn’t want to connect to WiFi at work, but neither will my phone. Vector is connected via Bluetooth. I suspect it is a Wifi problem and not a Vector problem.
When I was a kid, right after WWII, I played with little robots made in Japan. A few of them even took batteries and flashed lights. But Vector is the kind of little buddy I dreamed of when I was small. Heck, he even snores when he goes to sleep.
I am patient to watch Vector work his way through problems and seeing fixes improving him. Every time someone new buys one, Vector is gaining knowledge. And he sits in the cloud along with Alexa. Oh yeah, you can pet him, too. And if you pick him up he squirms like a little kid who doesn’t want to be held. Highly recommended.” – Pierce
Click HERE to get the Vector Robot!
3. BetterBack – The “missing piece” in back pain care
If you (or someone you know) is suffering from back pain, they NEED to check out BetterBack. This unique device goes one step beyond typical back braces, offering complete lumbar support that INSTANTLY provides relief.
It was a big winner on Shark Tank and has sold over 120,000 units since being released.
Promising Review: “I’ve treated over 30,000 neck and back patients over the last 17 years. Posture really does affect everything you do. BetterBack helps to put you in proper anatomical alignment. My patients notice less pain and improved sitting tolerance while using BetterBack. It reminds them how they felt before they had poor posture and back pain.” – Dr. Craig Antell, Director for Ambulatory Orthopedic Rehabilitation, NYU
Click HERE to get BetterBack!
4. MUSE: The brain-sensing headband that calms you down
Finally, a modern high-tech invention that actually helps with meditating (instead of distracting you)!
MUSE is the world’s first brain-sensing headband for meditation. It synchronizes with your brain to create EEG-based real-time neuro feedback, helping you enter a deep state of calm focus. If you meditate (or have been meaning to start), this is excellent for seasoned experts and beginners alike!
Promising Review: “I am an experienced meditator and I learned by reading several books, watching you tube and learning from other meditators. I have taught meditation for the last 3 years. The main question that continues to be asked is “Am I doing this correctly”? Even I, on difficult days, question whether I am doing “it” right. After using Muse, I can now say that this device will assure that you are doing meditation correctly. It provides instruction, real time feedback during the session and great analysis post session.
I have been trained extensively in neurofeedback and I find that this device is a very simple, yet very accurate way to monitor brain wave activity without getting all geeky about it. When birds start chirping, I am getting affirmation that I am in the “zone” and alpha waves are happening. When the loud wooshing sounds happen, it is basically telling me what I know; I am distracted and it gently directs me back into focus.
I am a Registered Nurse and psychotherapist and co-owner of a holistic healing center. I plan to implement Muse as a teaching tool to teach meditation. If you are new to meditation, have failed at meditation or want to bring your practice to the next level, this is for you.” – Charles W. Bauer
Click HERE to get Muse!
5. Ulla – The device that keeps you hydrated (effortlessly)
Did you know? There’s a 75% chance your body is dehydrated RIGHT NOW!
Yup. We could ALL benefit from drinking more water. But remembering to do so can be such a chore…
Enter Ulla! This clever little device attaches to your water bottle, cup, or glass and reminds you to hydrate up when needed. It’s simple but effective!
Promising Review: “I’ve had one for about a year now, and I LOVE it! I frequently get asked what it is, and I love telling folks all about it. My water consumption has definitely increased. I use mine on a Tervis tumbler with a straw, and it still registers my drinking habits. Side note: I haven’t even needed to replace the battery and it’s been over a year.” – Jordyn T.
Click HERE to get Ulla!
6. Wyze – The indoor smart camera that lets you watch your home from ANYWHERE
Wyze is a revolution in home security and care – it comes equipped with night vision, a sensor, motion/sound recording, and even full HD live streaming!
Before Wyze, you simply couldn’t find such a “complete package” for your home. But now, thanks to its affordable price and great customer service, we can all get “Wyzer” about how we watch over our most precious possessions.
Promising Review: “I love this WYZE camera! This is the 6th one I have purchased! For the price, you can’t do better. I have this camera mounted outside, I purchased the little “house” available here on Amazon, and so far so good! I have a great view of my driveway! I already have two other WYZE cameras outside, one protecting my front door and one protecting the back door, and they work great during the day or night. I have had those outside since Frb and they have survived cold, snow, and rain. I don’t use the alerts, so I can’t comment on them. I record directly to SD cards. The picture is clear and the app is useful. I also have three Amazon Cloud Cameras too, which I also love, however I have to say, these WYZE cameras have more features, recording to an SD card for one, then the Cloud cameras have. Plus these WYZE cameras are a quarter of the price! I have one camera pointing outside through my living room window. I have to turn off the night vision due to reflection, however i get a great view! I wish I could think of more places I need to monitor, I would buy more WYZE cameras!” – P. Hofferman
Click HERE to get Wyze!
7. ChargeHubGO+ – Finally, a portable charger that can keep up with modern demands!
Nobody likes a dead phone – and it always seems to happen at the most inopportune times, doesn’t it? Like when your child finally decides to take their first steps… or you’re stranded thousands of miles from home.
Of course, we’ve had portable chargers for many years… but honestly, most of them SUCK! They either die, charge slowly or don’t work with your device.
That’s where the folks behind ChargeHubGO+ decided to step in. Frustrated themselves, they invented a portable charger that puts all the others to shame. If you NEED your phone occasionally (like all of us), this one’s a must-have!
Promising Review: “As a busy professional, I’m constantly on the road, in airports and hotels, and ChargeHubGo+ makes it super easy for me to charge all of my devices at the same time. In the past, I’ve had to carry multiple devices with me and now those are eliminated, not to mention that the ChargeHubGo_ is slim and conpact and I can carry it easily in my purse or even a pocket if needed. I also appreciate that I can place my phone on top of the device for charging if I’m using all of the other ports. I’ve even shared the charging cables with colleagues and clients so we can all charge at the same time. Definitely recommend this to anyone!” – Kristyn M.
Click HERE to get ChargeHubGO+!
8. EyeQue – A device that accurately tests your vision and updates your prescription eyeglasses – from the comfort of your home!
EyeQue’s patented, award-winning Personal Vision Tracker is the world’s only accurate, affordable, and easy to use, at-home vision test. Easily test your vision, update your prescription glasses and order them online – all from the comfort and convenience of your own home.
Invented by Dr. John Serri, MIT Grad & Atomic Physicist. EyeQue is Doctor-Tested & Doctor-Approved!
Promising Review: “I was skeptical, but decided to try it since I needed a new eyeglasses prescription. Using it to test my eyes was really easy. I had a pair of bifocals made by zennioptical.com using the numbers given by the EyeQue test results, and they perform well. I’ll still see an ophthalmologist every two years to make sure my eyes are healthy , but I think I can skip the optomerist visits. A++!” – Reuben Edgar
Click HERE to get EyeQue Vision Test
9. Aculief – The completely natural way to get headache relief FAST
What’s old is new! This popular invention is based on a thousand-year-old Chinese technique, which uses the LI4 acupressure point to relieve pain INSTANTLY. Even better, it’s completely natural relief – so you can use it as often as you like without worry.
It’s funny how we’ve come so far into the future, and yet, sometimes the most simple innovations are the ones that work best!
Promising Review: “I waited a bit to give this review, to check a few things. 1. Was it going to stretch out (because I have thick webbing in my hand) and not bounce back? Nope! It does stretch out while keeping good pressure on, then when you take it off, it eases back to it’s original state. CHECK! 2. Would it work? Works FANTASTIC on headaches and pretty good on anxiety and stress as well. It’s not a cure all. It does help. A LOT. 3. Doesn’t feel cheap. Yes, it’s a small piece of simple technology, but I never feel like it’s about to break. It feels solid and built for years of use. Overall, happy with it!” – Wendy
10. ThisWorx – A portable car vacuum cleaner that, well, really “worx”!
Do you know how much the vacuums at the car wash cost you? We’re not just talking about the quarters adding up, either. There’s a lot of stress and hassle that comes with keeping your car clean… so why not make it easy on yourself?
ThisWorx was specifically designed to keep your car as clean as possible WITHOUT unnecessary effort. When you consider the savings as well, it’s no wonder it was so popular this year!
Promising Review: “ I’m glad to have such a great stuff in my car. Yes, it is not a powerful as my vacuum cleaner in the house, however, it cleaned out all the garbage, which I accumulated over the past autumn and winter in the car.
At the end of October my husband and I went to the ocean and as we tried to be neat – the sand was still in the car. Finally, I got rid of it!
Now my beauty again is clean, as on the first day, when I bought her))))” – Julia Whitecrow