Playing an instrument can be a true joy, but learning how to do it shouldn’t be a struggle. For $300, LUMI makes learning the piano fun by starting you off with songs you love and using lights and color to teach. LUMI, which was named one of the best educational-tech inventions of 2019, is a keyboard built for self-guided learning.
That’s more important than ever. Choose the songs you love in the app, and simply follow the lights on the keyboard, and learn skills that last a lifetime. LUMI proves to be a fun and rewarding way to learn to play the piano.
Sensor Can with Voice and Motion Control
Life can get messy sometimes! And trash cans can get gunky fast, so whether you want to cut down on germs or just have a cleaner area, you can get this sensor can. For $200, it's been made to open and close with your voice or motion command.
It's ideal to use for anyone with a sharp eye for mess and germs. With three microphones that help with voice recognition accuracy, you can say "open can" even in a loud and busy environment.
Instax Mini 90 Instant Film Camera
The instant film camera always trumps an iPhone photo—even if it's still destined to be posted on an Instagram feed. For $175.00, Fujifilm's Instax camera will have you taking candids of family and friends all through the year.
Most people think Instax Mini is a great party format but generally inferior to digital otherwise, but they are missing out! This camera's strengths shine through, and it does an amazing job of capturing the mood in a way few people can with a cell phone camera.
Snooz White Noise Machine
Loud neighbors, inconsiderate roommates, street noise, or a partner who snores, Snooz is the quickest route to a better night's sleep. And Snooz comes with an easy-to-use app that allows you actually to customize the way it sounds.
You can drift off to your own dreamland with the beach, the rainforest, or a cabin next to a babbling brook. The compact size guarantees you can pack it away quickly, so you can sleep soundly while traveling as you do at home.
OXO "Sweep & Swipe" laptop cleaner
For only $10, this cute little widget is perfect for getting desk lunch crumbs out of your keyboard and finger smudges off your phone screen. It can also keep your computers, tablets, and laptops free of dirt, crumbs, fingerprints, and dust.
The retractable brush helps clean away dirt and crumbs, while the special microfiber cleaning pad can reach into corners to clean smudges, oils, and fingerprints. With a compact design, it's perfect for keeping at your desk or in your laptop bag.