Best Gadgets of 2026 So Far: Our Top Picks

Every quarter, our team argues about the best tech. Here's the consensus list for 2026 so far:

• Smart glasses: The breakout category of 2026. Audio + camera + AI assistant in normal-looking frames. Translation subtitles in your vision feels like sci-fi.
• Portable projectors: Battery-powered, 1080p+, some with Android TV built in — movie nights anywhere, backyard included.
• Smart rings: Sleep and health tracking with a week of battery and no screen buzzing at you. The anti-smartwatch.
• E-ink tablets: For note-takers who want zero distractions — weeks of battery, paper-feel writing.
• Mini PCs: A full desktop the size of a sandwich, for under $400. Add a monitor and keyboard, done.
• 200W+ GaN chargers: One tiny brick charges your laptop, phone, and tablet simultaneously.

Check our full reviews section for detailed testing of each category.