10 tech gadgets that'll make your everyday life easier

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.A good gadget solves a problem, but solving a problem isnt the same as making your life easier. A fitness trackermight help you live healthier, but being constantly reminded to move isnt very relaxing. A drone might help you take awesome photos, but you have to not crash it. A smartphone might let you communicate with anyone in the world, but social media exists.Below weve rounded up a few gadgets that can add to your day, but dont demand much in return. Some are specific, some are general ideas, but none of them will wind up being Another Thing to Worry About.SEE ALSO:I've written about a bunch of great smart-home tech, but these are the gadgets I use every day ' here's whyThe Amazon EchoAs youve probably heard by now, the Amazon Echo has transformed from a competent-sounding Bluetooth speaker to a competent-sounding Bluetooth speaker that can control your home. Just call on Alexa, Amazons cloud-based virtual assistant, and the Echo can quickly start up a Spotify stream, call an Uber, control your smart lights, order a pizza, or follow a growing number of other quirky commands. Its always listening, but it serves you, and it does so swiftly and accurately. Amazon Echo, $179.99A portable batteryThe next time your phone dies before you could call that cab home, youll have wished you had a portable battery on you. Weve recommended Ankers PowerCore series before, and its PowerCore 10000 packs plenty of power in a compact, not-that-expensive package. Anker PowerCore 10000, $25.99A wireless chargerThe open secret about wireless chargers is that theyre not really wirelessa charging pad cant produce power on its own, so youll have to plug it into a wall somewhere. Still, plopping your phone down on a pad and picking it up when its time to go is much smoother than making sure your microUSB cord is going in the right way for the hundredth time. Just make sure your phone uses the same wireless charging standard as the charger itself; the Anker PowerPort Qi here is a reliable choice for Qi-enabled phones like the Samsung Galaxy S8.Anker PowerPort Qi, $19.99See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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