Fall 2019: Gadgets to keep you connected to your tech in dropping temperatures

Though Monday is just the first day of autumn and in several parts of the world it still feels like summer, here's a collection of gadgets that will keep you warm and connected to your tech in the impending cooler temperatures.

In a technological era where smartphones and gadgets rely on touch and vocal controls, wearing gloves and thick scarves can make users have to choose between being warm and being connected. Below you can find a selection of gadgets to keep you both toasty warm and online.

Tenergy Wireless Bluetooth Beanie

This fleece-lined, machine-washable beanie by Tenergy supports Bluetooth connectivity and is equipped with detachable stereo speakers and a microphone so that you can conveniently listen to your tunes or make a phone call without your ears getting cold. A patch on the exterior allows the wearer to easily control functions like pause music, skip, or answer a call.

Price: The Tenergy Wireless Bluetooth Beanie is available on Amazon for $24.95.

 

Tech-friendly gloves

There is a huge selection of touchscreen-friendly cold weather gloves and mittens on the market made from luxurious leathers to durable knits. Here are examples of the fall-weather must-have:

Windproof, thermal touchscreen-friendly gloves by Aopueys.

Anti-slip, sport touchscreen-friendly gloves by Vbiger.

 

Peepsnake scarf

The Peepsnake scarf is a scarf with a clear-windowed pocket inside which you can store and use your smartphone. There's even a window on the reverse side of the scarf, so you can take pictures without having to remove your handset from its pocket.

Price: The Peepsnake scarf is available on Amazon for $24.99.

 

Portable phone charger

As cold weather can drain your smartphone's battery quicker than usual, it's essential to have a back-up power source during the fall and winter months. Here's a collection of power banks that you could use to ensure that your phone's never out of juice.

16750mAh Power Bank by RAVPower.

PowerCore 20100mAh Portable Charger by Anker.

With fall kicking off in the northern hemisphere, now is the perfect time to start preparing yourself and your technology for colder weather.

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