48 Clever Gadgets That Will Help Keep You Young

We’d love to tell you one of the items below holds the same mythical power as the Fountain of Youth, and by using it, you’d turn back the hands of time and gain a few years. Unfortunately, no savvy inventor has stumbled upon that formula — yet. However, we can tell you that the gadgets below help keep you mentally and physically fit, refreshed, rejuvenated, and, as much as possible, younger than the number of candles on your last birthday cake. These are the best gadgets to help you stay young.

_{Prices are accurate as of September 23, 2024. Subject to change.}

Rabbit R1 AI Assistant

The AI boom has only just begun, but we already have our first version of a digital assistant in the Rabbit R1. The simple and sleek pocket-sized device answers whatever questions you throw at it thanks to the Large Action Model (LAM) it’s trained on. That means you just press the button and talk to it like you would another human and it will respond in kind. What it can help you with is only limited by your imagination. 

My Atari Game Station Pro

One of the original home gaming systems is back thanks to My Arcade, who refashioned the Atari you know and love for the modern era. But don’t think for a second that the updated design means classics like Pong, Asteroids, or Centipede have undergone some unnecessary graphic enhancement; these are the games you remember from back in the day. Easy enough to set up with any television, simply plug in the My Atari Game Station Pro and gain access to tons of classics, no cartridges needed.

Hyperice Hypersphere 

Remember when stiff muscles only developed after a hard workout? If the inflexibility that comes with age slows you down, consider regular massages, which help reduce muscle tension and tightness. But before you shell out the cash for routine massage therapist appointments, consider the Hypersphere, a travel-friendly device that helps loosen muscles all over your body. The high-powered vibrations and compact size help target specific sites so you focus on the body parts that give you the most trouble, leaving you with fewer knots and pain points.

Felix Gray Blue Light Glasses

Donning a pair of blue-light glasses can reduce eyestrain and fatigue from staring at screens all day. By filtering out harmful blue light and eliminating troublesome glare, the eyewear from Felix Gray helps improve sleep and ward off macular degeneration. Better? They look so good you’d want to wear them even if they didn’t.

Apollo Wearable

Stress can wreak havoc on your well-being without you even realizing the extent of the damage. The good news is that if you struggle with worry and anxiety, plenty of tools exist that could help. You probably know many of those — therapy, meditation, exercise — but we doubt you’ve heard of the Apollo Wearable. This clever device uses noninvasive touch therapy to help you stay calm. The vibrations the watch-like gadget emit soothe your body to help improve sleep, heart rate variability, and focus.

Ashley Black FasciaBlaster

Ashley Black’s FasciaBlaster increases blood flow to help smooth skin and temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite. Simply spend a few minutes massaging with the FasciaBlaster daily, and you’ll notice improvements in less than a month. And if you’re skeptical, Ashley Black offers a 1,000-day return policy. 

YogiFit Smart Yoga Mat

Learn yoga at home with the YogiFit Smart Yoga Mat, a first-of-its-kind smart mat that tracks and adjusts your posture, balance, and weight distribution as you move through various poses. Leverage real-time feedback to learn the micro-adjustments necessary to become a yoga master. With purchase, you also gain access to live and guided yoga classes, so your journey doesn’t need to feel like a solitary pursuit.

Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light

How many precious morning hours have you lost because you woke up groggy and no amount of coffee could help? The Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light mimics a sunrise to wake you gently and naturally, ensuring your energy levels are high as you rise from your slumber. Clinically proven and recommended by physicians, the SmartSleep Wake-Up Light makes blaring alarms and rough mornings a thing of the past.

Linen Acupressure Mat Set 

A sore, stiff back can make you feel older than your years. Limber up with this acupressure mat, which, despite looking like a medieval torture device, helps soothe pain and ease the built-up tension in your back. Summon the courage to rest upon it, and you’ll rise refreshed and far less achy. 

Coop Original Adjustable Pillow

Finding the perfect pillow is no small feat. One is too soft, another is too hard, and if you’re buying online, you can’t tell which is which until the pillow arrives at your door. Coop created the Original Adjustable Pillow to solve this conundrum. You simply adjust the amount of filling until it falls in your Goldilocks zone. It’s the perfect pillow for everyone.

LightStim for Wrinkles

Countless products claim to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. Unfortunately, with little oversight, brands can make unsubstantiated claims without repercussions. What we like about LightStim for Wrinkles, which uses LED light therapy to smooth skin, is that in FDA clinical studies, every participant showed signs of improvement in two months. The odds are in your favor here.

Interactive Go Cube

Have you ever looked at a Rubik’s Cube and thought, nah, too easy? We haven’t, either. However, we have thought that exercising our brain by trying to align the colored surface is a somewhat lonely pursuit. The Interactive Go Cube brings connection and competition to the classic brain game by allowing you to challenge other solvers worldwide while tackling mini-games and unique challenges. Unfortunately, you can’t peel off all the stickers and put them back to claim victory.

LARQ Bottle PureVis

You could try all the masks and creams in the world, but if you’re not drinking enough water, your skin isn’t as smooth and youthful as it could be if you’re not drinking enough water. LARQ is a revolutionary water bottle that cleans itself, eliminating 99% of potentially harmful contaminants like E. coli. Fill it up from the tap, press the button on top of the bottle, and give it a shake to enjoy crisp, clean water. It’s the often overlooked solution to poor skin.

FaceGym Multi-Sculpt

Give your face a workout with FaceGym’s clever Multi-Sculpt facial toning device, which has six different edges designed to help you contour, smooth, and rejuvenate your skin. If you’re unfamiliar with gua sha, it’s the practice of “scraping” your skin to reduce puffiness, increase circulation, and relieve tension. The Multi-Sculpt is a gua sha device specially designed for your face and its delicate features.

Smartphone-Controlled Paper Airplane

A few things help keep you young, like playing, so why not enjoy an adult take on a childhood classic? The Smartphone-Controlled Paper Airplane brings the simple, schooltime craft into the modern era, equipping your hand-folded flier with the tech to allow you to pilot it via your phone. 

Withings Body Comp Scale

The Withings Body Comp Scale is no mere scale. Sure, it can tell you how much you weigh like any old scale, but it does much more. The scale’s sensors and tech provide information that helps you better understand your holistic health. It can tell you your heart rate, vascular age, and whether or not your workouts have helped you gain muscle. You can set goals and ask it to help track calories for you. It can even tell you the air quality to decide whether it’s a good day for a long walk. You’ll never be able to go back to a regular scale again.

Aura Smart Sleep Mask

If you struggle to fall asleep and have only had success via a combination of blackout curtains, a white noise machine, and some meditative exercises, the Aura Smart Sleep Mask delivers all the elements of your homegrown prescription in one convenient package. No ordinary sleep mask, the Aura Smart Sleep Mask blocks out 100% of light, offers light and sunrise therapy, and pipes in different forms of audio to help you drift off. 

Kindle Scribe

The Kindle Scribe offers the biggest advance the Kindle line of e-readers has ever seen. The Scribe allows you to read all your favorite books, like the previous Kindles. Now, your pocket library doubles as a digital notebook, allowing you to jot down your thoughts after reading. Keep a journal of all the books you’ve read or branch out, and use it as a digital notepad wherever you go.

Recess Pickleball Paddle Set

The high impact and intensity of a tennis match might not jive with your athletic goals these days. Still, for lovers of the sport, the rise in popularity of pickleball means you no doubt have a robust community of enthusiasts nearby who are up for a similar, albeit less demanding, game. This stylish set of paddles will get you going. Available in various patterns and prints, you’ll easily find a set right for your aesthetic preferences.

Oura Ring

If you want the benefits of monitoring your health by tracking your activity, sleep, and stress levels but don’t want to remove your timepiece, meet the Oura Ring. This health-tracking wearable does all of that without taking up real estate on your wrist. The discreet and attractive ring also boasts better battery life than nearly every smartwatch we’ve encountered. 

Snailax Hand Massager

If you struggle with arthritis that developed over years of physical activity with your hands, you’re not alone. However, unlike most others, you could do something about it by ordering this clever massager from Snailax. What looks like a home manicure device is the key to easing arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. A combination of heat, pressure, and vibration helps deliver relief when needed.

Apple Vision Pro

Okay, we recognize few, if any, of you will shell out the cash for the new Apple Vision Pro just because we believe it’s a generational piece of tech. However, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention Apple’s most buzzed-about launch since the iPhone. The Apple Vision Pro brings digital content to your real world. Soon, digital information and entertainment merge seamlessly with what’s before you in a way that would make Robocop jealous. Want to stay young? Look for moments of wonder — few devices deliver wonder like the Apple Vision Pro.

Eight Sleep Pod Cover

Let’s knock out the pricey picks in a row, shall we? The Eight Sleep Pod Cover won’t set you back quite as badly as the Apple Vision Pro, but if you’re genuinely willing to invest in better sleep, Eight Sleep is the way to go. By automatically heating and cooling your bed to match your preferences and needs, the Eight Sleep Pod Cover increases the deep sleep you get each night, making you wake refreshed each morning. And if your partner has wildly different needs, no problem. The Eight Sleep Pod Cover handles two zones so both of you get the sleep you desperately need.

Alen BreatheSmart 45i Air Purifier

How’s the air quality in your home? If you can’t answer that question, it’s worth investigating since volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are often imperceptible, and the air you’re breathing could be causing all sorts of harm. An Alen air purifier is a simple way to bring peace of mind to your many days at home. The medical-grade HEPA filter cleans the air for large spaces so you can ensure you’re not inhaling anything harmful. Quiet and incredibly perceptible (seriously, cook something and watch the light change from blue or green to red), the Alen BreatheSmart 45i is a literal breath of fresh air. 

Mindful Breathing Necklace

In what seems like something right from a James Bond flick, the Mindful Breathing Necklace is an eye-catching and attractive accessory that does far more than turn heads. The straw pendant was inspired by a conversation with a flute maker who knew of the unique breathing practices of ancient monks. The result is a readily accessible tool that will help calm your nerves and deliver a dose of tranquility on demand.

DWARFLAB Dwarf III Smart Telescope

That whole thing about introducing more wonder into your day to feel more youthful also holds here, as the Dwarf II Smart Telescope brings you a view of the cosmos right in your pocket. The portable telescope connects to your smartphone so you can capture incredible images of the night sky and save them right to your device. Of course, the moon and the stars aren’t all the telescope can zero in on; the Dwarf II is also perfect for birders and aspiring photographers alike.

Minimal Phone

Our sleek phones tend to rob us of our attention and ability to be present with those around us, both important factors for a rewarding and energizing life. If you want some of your concentration back but don’t want to lose your ability to stay connected, get yourself the new Minimal Phone, which, as the name suggests, is a simplified version of a modern mobile phone. Complete with a tactical keyboard, the device looks like an updated version of the iconic BlackBerry. The e-ink display means the Minimal Phone is also easier on your eyes, reducing strain and promoting healthy sleep.

Create Your Own Reel Viewer

Remember advancing through a disc of images on your old Viewfinder? Wouldn’t you have loved it more if, instead of shots of animals, you could have flipped through stills of all the people you love? That’s the idea with this modern take on the classic toy, which allows you to create your own cartridges with images you choose. It’s a trip down memory lane in more ways than one.

HigherDose Red Light Therapy Face Mask

Though this looks like a prop for your next Halloween costume, the HigherDose Red Light Therapy Face Mask does far more than scare trick-or-treaters. This mask uses red and near-infrared light to tighten skin by regenerating cells and prompting blood flow without sunlight. It’s the same tech you’d find at your dermatologist’s office, but only now can you benefit from it in the comfort of your home. Just warn the kids before you toss it on.

Interactive Author Clock

Studies show that reading improves memory and boosts brain power, among many other benefits. Thanks to the Interactive Author Clock, you can sneak in a few lines whenever you check the time. Over 13,000 literary quotes from six centuries come together to help you tell the time. Whenever the minute changes, the clock displays a different quote with that specific time in it.

Bluevua Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System

Good, clean water is paramount to your health. If you’ve toyed with installing a reverse osmosis system to ensure the water from your tap is contaminant-free but have pulled back due to sticker shock, Bluevua has you covered. This relatively tiny system fits on your countertop and filters a pitcher of water in minutes. This five-in-one filter means your water comes out crystal clear. 

Therabody Theragun Mini

Take your massage therapist wherever you go without buying them airfare by purchasing the Theragun Mini, a compact personal massager that works out even the tightest knots. Complete with three unique attachments for different needs, the Theragun Mini offers the kind of massage you thought only possible with a spa appointment. 

Suri Sustainable Electric Toothbrush

Dental care isn’t just for the good of your teeth — it’s essential for your overall health. Why not bring a bit of style to such an important part of your day? The Suri Sustainable Electric Toothbrush is an eye-catching device that’s good for you and the environment. The plant-based replaceable heads are made from cornstarch and castor oil, and the aluminum body will last a lifetime. Available in attractive shades like winter fern and morning waves, the Suri Sustainable Electric Toothbrush is a serious upgrade.

Sculpd Filament Lamp Kit

Making something with your hands keeps your brain and body active. If you’re looking for something you probably haven’t tried before, consider this Filament Lamp Kit from Sculpd. You’ll mold clay and work with pottery tools to create your own base for an Edison-style lightbulb. The dimmable bulb sits atop your creation to cast a warm glow across whatever room you put it in. All your guests will admire your handiwork when they visit.

Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden

You don’t need rows of raised beds to grow your own vegetables and herbs — heck, you don’t even need a backyard. If you want the satisfaction and health benefits of growing your own veggies, all you need is some counter space and the Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden. Choose from a wide variety of pods and then fill the base with water to watch your herbs, vegetables, or even flowers come to life. 

Ninja Air Fryer

Staying fit and healthy doesn’t mean you need to eliminate the fried foods you love. What it does mean, however, is that you should fry those mouthwatering favorites in an air fryer. By removing a lot of the oil that goes into the classic frying process, an air fryer like this standout from Ninja makes once-unhealthy meals and snacks far better for you. Not only that, but the Ninja AF150AMZ also roasts, bakes, and dehydrates, so it’s not just for fries.

Aura Carver Digital Picture Frame

Did you know that having photos of loved ones around your house can decrease stress? So why not make your abode a more peaceful abode by putting up a few shots of the grandkids? If you’re having difficulty choosing the perfect photos, stop hunting and get a digital photo frame from Aura. It connects to your Wi-Fi and displays all the digital images you choose. You can even ask others to add to it so you have new photos popping up as the kids get older.

Swarovski Optik CL Curio Binoculars

How many pairs of binoculars are as beautiful as the birds you see through them? Not many. The CL Curio binoculars from Swarovski Optik are as much a stylish accessory as they are a way to introduce more wonder into your life. Birding, of course, is only one use. Pop a pair around your neck and experience the distant world anew.

Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger

Did you know human connection improves our immune systems? For an easy way to show those in your life you’re thinking of them, consider the charming Lovebox, a cube that displays your notes of love and admiration whenever you choose to send them. Siblings, partners, kids, and grandkids alike will delight in seeing the heart on their Lovebox twirl to alert them of a new note.

Reliefband Premier

Doctors should recommend a little adventure to revitalize your routine, whether in the form of a memorable road trip or a face-smoothing roller coaster. Unfortunately, for those of us who struggle with motion sickness, that prescription is hard to fill. The Reliefband is a shockingly helpful device that will make nausea a thing of the past. Simply pop it on your wrist and hit the open road. 

Hurom Slow Juicer

Getting your daily dose of fruits and veggies requires effort and strategic meal planning. A simple shortcut to hitting your mark is the Hurom Slow Juicer, which uses the company’s patented “slow squeeze technology” to extract all the nutrients from fresh fruits and veg, dispensing delicious, nearly pulp-free drinks for you to enjoy. Hurom’s H-AA Slow Juicer is easy to clean and requires little to no ingredient prep. There’s a reason health-conscious people have trusted Hurom for 50 years.

Antsy Labs Fidget Cube

Our modern lives demand plenty of time in front of screens, but hours of staring at slide decks and other files can give way to a general sense of antsiness, which makes staying engaged rather challenging. Keep your brain and body switched on with the original Fidget Cube. The tactile device offers a sensory experience at every turn, allowing you to click, roll, and swipe a collection of simple objects. This ensures you can get your nervous energy out without appearing on edge on your next Zoom call.

Verilux HappyLight

Whether due to a long, cold winter or a streak of rainy days, staying cooped up indoors without sunlight gets to many of us. Verilux’s HappyLight counteracts the adverse effects. As the name indicates, the UV-free light helps improve mood and combats the insomnia that can come from staying home for long periods.

Google Pixel Watch

The rise of smart wearables has given us a new and unobtrusive way to monitor our health and well-being. Google’s Pixel Watch is one of the best of the bunch, offering you the ability to monitor heart rate, sleep, and the calories you burn when you go for a walk or engage in more intensive exercise. It even detects atrial fibrillation, so you can see a doc pronto should the AFib alert go off.  And though those are the reasons we mention the watch here, it happens to do far more worth acknowledging, including giving you access to Google Maps on your wrist, managing your messages, and even making calls.

Sony Wireless Neckband Speaker

Playing loud music through headphones or earbuds can damage your hearing. A unique alternative is the Wireless Neckband Speaker from Sony. Simply place the lightweight device across the back of your neck like you would a shawl. Then, listen to music, take a phone call, or watch a show without audio blasting straight into your eardrums.

Muse S Meditation Headband

What if a device could not only recognize when you need to calm down but actively help you do so? That’s the idea behind the Muse S, a revolutionary headband that tracks heart rate and brain activity to decipher when you’re stressed. Then, after flagging an extended period of angst, it delivers one of more than 500 different soundscapes or guided meditations to bring you back to peace and serenity.

Breo Scalp Massaging Brush

Few things deliver a moment of zen like a scalp massage. If you don’t have a willing partner available whenever you need one, ensure the Breo Scalp3 is in your bathroom drawer. The brush delivers a hands-free shiatsu massage complete with essential oils to your scalp on demand. The bristles move in and out to mimic the feel of a human hand, giving you the deep relaxation you’re looking for.

SaunaBox SmartSteam Kit

If you want the benefits of a sauna without the exorbitant cost of a spa membership, why not just add one to your home? If you’re thinking, wait, that sounds far pricier, let us introduce you to the SaunaBox, an affordable way to take a steam whenever you want. The kit takes five to 10 minutes to set up and is simple to operate. Add distilled or purified water to the chamber, step inside, and emerge more relaxed and with fewer aches and pains.

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