Summer is here, and it’s heating up fast! Whether you’re soaking up the sun at the beach, jet-setting across the globe, dancing at a summer festival, or hosting backyard BBQs, these essential tech gadgets will keep you cool, connected, and entertained. From smart cooling solutions to portable power and fun gear for outdoor adventures, this list has everything you need to make the most of the season. Plus, they make great gift ideas for friends and family. Let’s dive in and check out 10 must-have gadgets to level up your summer!
Shark FlexBreeze HydroGO Misting Portable Fan
Beat the summer heat with the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGO, a portable fan that also works as a misting system for instant cooling. Designed for indoor and outdoor use, it delivers strong airflow combined with an ultra-fine mist to help reduce temperatures by up to 3°C, making it ideal for BBQs, camping trips, or relaxing at home.
With cordless operation and up to 12 hours of runtime, plus a water-resistant build and an integrated carry handle, this fan is made for easy use wherever you go. From beach days to backyard gatherings, the HydroGO helps keep you cool and comfortable all summer.
CUKTECH No.15 Ultra 20000mAh Fast Charging Power Bank
Stay powered wherever summer takes you with the CUKTECH No.15 Ultra, a high-performance power bank built for serious fast charging. Its large 20,000mAh capacity can keep your phone, tablet, and even a laptop topped up while you are on the move. With PD3.1 support, it delivers up to 165W total output and up to 140W from a single port for fast laptop charging, making it ideal for work trips, festivals, or long days at the beach.
The sleek design includes two USB-C ports and one USB-A port, with support for multiple fast-charging standards including Xiaomi HyperCharge, Apple, and Samsung. A 1.3-inch smart TFT display shows real-time charging information at a glance. Beast Mode allows rapid self-charging, reaching up to 70 percent in around 20 minutes, so downtime is kept to a minimum. Supplied with a 240W 6A fast-charging cable, the CUKTECH No.15 Ultra is a reliable summer essential for staying connected.
DDPai N3 PRO GPS Dash Cam
Drive with confidence this summer with the DDPai N3 PRO GPS Dash Cam, a dual-channel system that records front footage in 1600p (2.5K) and rear footage in 1080p FHD for clear, detailed video. Its compact design makes it easy to install discreetly, while built-in GPS and Wi-Fi let you track routes and access recordings through the DDPAI app. Ideal for road trips, long drives, or daily commuting, it provides reliable evidence if an incident occurs.
The N3 PRO offers loop recording, supports microSD cards up to 128GB, and uses advanced imaging technology for sharp, vibrant video even in low-light conditions. A 140° front lens, 30fps recording, and emergency lock function enhance safety and convenience. Optional hardwire kit adds 24/7 parking monitoring for complete protection.
JBL Go 4 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Take powerful sound with you this summer with the JBL Go 4, a compact Bluetooth speaker that fits in the palm of your hand. Despite its small size, it delivers clear JBL Pro Sound with punchy bass, making it ideal for beach days, poolside hangouts, or road trips. Its IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating ensures it can handle splashes, sand, and outdoor adventures without skipping a beat.
The speaker offers up to 7 hours of playtime on a single charge, with an additional 2 hours using Playtime Boost. It also supports Auracast multi-speaker pairing, letting you connect multiple JBL speakers for a bigger audio experience. Customise your sound through the JBL Portable app and choose from vibrant colours to suit your summer style.
Uniden UH45-4 Radio Quad Pack
If you’re going to be hiking or hitting a festival this summer, walkie-talkies can be a godsend for you and your crew. When you’re out in the wilderness or in an area with heavy network congestion, getting in touch with the rest of your party can be impossible at times. If you want to avoid the possibility of finding yourself lost and alone, pick up a set of Uniden’s UH45-4 UHF-CB Walkie-Talkies.
The UH45-4 features Uniden’s smallest UHF walkie-talkies and comes with four ultra-compact radios in Lime, Orange, Blue, and Purple. It has a range of up to 3 km+ and with its range extender capability, the unit can achieve even further range under certain conditions. It has an operating time of up to 20 hours and can easily be recharged via a micro USB cable. This mini compact size makes it perfect to take with you anywhere!
Kobo Clara BW & Kobo Clara Colour E-Reader
If lugging books in the summer heat feels like a chore, the Kobo Clara BW and Kobo Clara Colour make reading effortless. The Clara BW is a sleek, lightweight e-reader with a 6-inch glare-free E Ink screen, ideal for reading in bright sunlight at the beach or by the pool. It’s fully waterproof, offers weeks of battery life, and includes ComfortLight PRO for adjustable brightness and reduced blue light, plus Dark Mode for night reading. With 16GB of storage, you can carry thousands of eBooks and audiobooks anywhere. Available in Black, it’s a minimalist choice for book lovers.
The Kobo Clara Colour adds a splash of colour with a vibrant E Ink display, bringing book covers, comics, and illustrations to life while keeping glare-free readability. It shares the same waterproof design, long battery life, and storage capacity as the BW model, making it perfect for readers who want a more vivid experience. Whether you choose the classic BW or the colourful upgrade, Kobo keeps summer reading light, portable, and enjoyable.
Xiaomi Mi Home Temperature & Humidity Monitor Pro
The Xiaomi Mi Home Temperature & Humidity Monitor Pro helps you keep your indoor environment comfortable during hot summer days. It shows real-time temperature and humidity readings on a clear E Ink display that is easy to read from any angle. Its simple design fits into any room, and its accurate sensors help maintain the right balance of cool air and humidity.
You can pair it with the Mi Home app to monitor conditions remotely and set automated routines with other Xiaomi devices. For example, your air conditioner or humidifier can turn on automatically when conditions change. The device runs on a long-lasting battery, so you don’t have to recharge it often, and its compact size allows it to fit anywhere, from a bedroom to an office desk.
This monitor is useful for improving comfort, protecting sensitive items like electronics or plants, or simply keeping an eye on your home environment. It is an affordable and practical addition to your summer setup.
Smart Bluetooth Trackers
Keep tabs on your items this summer with a smart Bluetooth tracker. Simply attach one to your belongings, whether that’s your keys, handbag, or other valuable items, and track it via your phone. Bluetooth trackers link up with a large network of devices and ping off nearby devices on that network, providing you with a greater chance of finding lost items even if you’re far away from home. Of course, this is limited to the size of the network.
Apple’s AirTag and Momax’s PinTag use Apple’s FindMy network, which consists of billions of devices worldwide; the Samsung Galaxy SmartTags uses the SmartThings Find (available for Galaxy devices only); and Tile uses their own network. Don’t be fooled into thinking the Tile network is small, with over 35 million Tile trackers sold worldwide, it’s bigger than you’d think. Check out some Top Bluetooth Trackers here.
Action Camera – GoPro HERO 13
Action camera? GoPro. The brand has been synonymous with the action camera industry for a long time now, and while there are other options that are also great, if not better, the GoPro is still a safe way to go for those looking to foray into this type of camera for the first time.
Capture your summer moments with the rugged, and ready for anything, GoPro HERO 13. GoPro’s flagship action camera captures up to 5.3K60 video and 27 MP photos, and has a higher-capacity battery, allowing for up to 2.5 hours of continuous recording (at 1080p). It’s the perfect companion for adventures, including water-related ones, with the ability to withstand depths of up to 33 feet without a case. The massive GoPro ecosystem allows you to really get creative. Mount the camera to a surfboard, the window of your car, the top of your head, or pretty much anywhere you want, and experience creative videography like never before. If you’re the kind of person who spends summer on the go, this is the perfect way to capture memories and film the kind of things you never thought you could.
Instant Camera - FujiFilm Instax Mini 12
For most, summer means holidays and holidays mean memories. Capture your most important memories via an instant camera which prints photos immediately. While many of us now have smartphones, there’s nothing quite like taking a physical photo, to really capture the moments you don’t want lost among the thousands of photos in your camera roll.
The FujiFilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera comes in a range of cute colours, and automatically adjusts settings to ensure bright photos, in any environment. It has a close-up mode and even a small mirror for getting the perfect selfie shots. If you’re looking for the perfect instant camera, this is a very popular choice, and the entry-level price tag means you don’t have to break the bank.
With these 10 tech gadgets in your kit, you’re well-equipped to make the most out of your summer antics. So, get out there, soak up every moment, and let these gadgets make this sunny season one to remember!
