GeoMag has a whole range of magnetic construction sets, but we love this 40-piece £19.99 version that glows in the dark (amazon.co.uk, The Entertainer). We’ve had one on the Saga tech desk for a few weeks now and can’t stop playing with it.
Robots aren’t just for children. Cyprus-based Engino’s programmable GinoBot allows you to construct ten different models with one kit. £179.99, amazon.co.uk
Hornit’s dB140 is sold as the world’s loudest bike horn at 140 decibels, and we can confirm that it’s… very loud indeed, as noisy as a nearby ambulance siren. £29.99, hornit.com
Fitbit makes so many smartwatches that some of the brand’s earlier, but still brilliant, models can now be found at good prices, such as the Fitbit Versa 2. £109, Argos.
Fondues are back! German kitchen gadget specialist Staub is our first choice for this 1970s revival of the Swiss art of melting cheese or chocolate. It’s French-made in cast iron and comes in various sizes. From £132, kitchen shops nationwide and amazon.co.uk.
For just £17.99 (amazon.co.uk), the Retro Bluetooth Speaker by Luckyu is an amazing find. It’s a tiny thing, just over 10cm (4in) wide, but the sound is remarkable.
Lower anxiety and improve sleep with the Moonbird, courtesy of a Belgian startup. It’s an odd idea but effective: hold it in one hand and it expands and contracts to guide your breathing. Track your real-time heart rate variability on the app. £159, moonbird.life
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