While it's easy to be amused by technology-averse family members complaining that smart tech "gets everywhere these days," there's more than a hint of truth to that statement. No longer is the smart home limited to voice assistants or color-changing light bulbs — now almost every household device can be made smarter to some degree. Whether that's always a good thing is debatable, but at the very least, a wider range of smart home tech gives buyers more options to choose from than ever.
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Everyone Should Keep There Eyes On These Innovative New Smart Gadgets
With so many new gadgets hitting the market, it's easy to overlook a few of them. Even those who think they're in the know when it comes to cutting-edge tech might have missed a few of the latest releases, and for those who consider themselves "out of the loop," the huge array of tech out there can seem staggering. We've rounded up a selection of the most unusual tech we've seen in 2024 — some of which we were impressed by, and some of which we weren't.