When your tech is outdated, everything takes just a little bit longer. If your once-trusty devices are lagging, freezing or just generally making life harder than it needs to be, then you might be due for an upgrade.
Refreshing your home's tech doesn’t have to be a full system overhaul, but a few smart switches can boost your day-to-day flow. Whether it’s a sharper screen, better audio, or smarter tracking, a few tweaks can go a long way.
Here are a few things worth upgrading right now to help keep things running smoothly and make your everyday life feel a little more future-forward.
Do more with a smart TV
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Looking to move from your laptop screen to something bigger? Upgrading to a smart TV can seriously change the game. The latest models don’t just let you access most of the popular streaming services in one place, but they also come with voice control, built-in apps, and smart home integration. So you can control your TV, speakers, lights, and more without juggling remotes.
Game anywhere with portable consoles
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Do you love gaming but hate being tied to the couch? Portable consoles like the Nintendo Switch 2 give you the best of both worlds, allowing you to play at home or on the go. You can dock the console for crisp 4K visuals, or go handheld so you can game wherever you please, making use of the Switch 2's long battery life and crisp built-in audio.
Get into VR without the stress
A virtual reality setup used to involve a tangle of cables and reconfiguring your space to make sure you aren't accidentally ripping your headset out of your PC mid-game. Thankfully, the tech has gotten better. Wireless VR headsets like the Meta Quest 3 are not only easy to set up but intuitive to use and surprisingly immersive. Now you can game, work out or explore virtual worlds without accidentally damaging the real one.
A more subtle way to track your health
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If you take your fitness seriously, there's a good chance you own, or have at least tried, a smart watch. If these fitness trackers aren't your cup of tea, whether it's too bulky or doesn't feel right on your wrist, there are more subtle alternatives. Enter the smart ring. These discreet little bands track your sleep, recovery, stress levels, and even menstrual cycles, without any visual bulk. Just slip the ring onto your finger, sync it with your phone and go about your routine while it tracks your stats.
You can refresh your tech at JB Hi-Fi.
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