Technonaut

Travelling companions: the essential tools to pack

The smart toothbrush, the multi-purpose hair styler, the portable steamer, the exercise mat. The allies for the perfect globetrotter.

by Rhodri Marsden

Suri 2.0, da 119 €, trysuri.com.

3' min read

Translated by AI
Versione italiana

3' min read

Translated by AI
Versione italiana

Considering that toothbrushes are one of the first things one uses in the morning and one of the last things one uses in the evening, it is curious that many do not remember the name of the model they use. Suri seems to be able to break this trend with its sustainable electric toothbrush: since its launch three years ago, it has garnered over 12 thousand reviews on Trustpilot with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 - a level of enthusiasm that caught even the manufacturer off guard. "We have been working very hard to keep up with the demands with production," reveals co-founder Mark Rushmore.

Supply problems have long since been overcome and, following the successful launch of a toothpaste, the company has now unveiled the new version of its flagship product. The shape and size of the body and brush head remain unchanged, but, thanks to a complete transformation inside the handle, the pluses are considerable, some suggested by the brand's most loyal customers. As a loyal user, I always found annoying its tendency to turn on by itself when closed in a beauty case. This problem has been solved with the new version: a long press on the button activates the travel mode lock. In addition, the motor is more powerful and the new model includes a pressure sensor that guides good tooth-brushing habits.

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Part of its success is also due to its appearance: unlike the most popular electric toothbrushes, which are bulky and whose design has never evolved, its tapered unit makes it pleasant to use and the recyclable brush heads are an added value in an industry of products with little concern for ecology. On a practical level, teeth and gums are really improved, with bristles that oscillate 33,000 times a minute, capable of cleaning and polishing at the same time.

CONNECTED YOGA

252 €, yogifismart.com.

More and more people are asking why everything has to be smart or managed by AI. Yet there are truly virtuous examples. Such as the third generation of the YogiFi mat, smart in a discreet way: the only visible difference from a standard mat is a small panel on the side of the head with a USB-C charging socket and Bluetooth to connect to the phone. Sensors transmit movements to the YogiFi app, which guides the exercises, monitoring posture and balance, while the lights on the panel give immediate feedback and progress is immediately stored. A holder for the phone during use could be useful.

A PRIVATE AWAKENING

29,90 €, qvc.it.

It often happens that the sound of the alarm clock set on your smartphone every morning also interrupts the sleep of your partner or anyone else nearby. HoMedics WakeBand is a device mounted on a soft fabric strap that connects to your phone via Bluetooth and is worn on your wrist at night. Simply set the alarm via the app and it will gently vibrate at the right time, waking only the wearer and no one else. You can adjust the vibration intensity level on a scale of one to nine, and already intensities two and three are effective for deep sleepers. It is also useful as an alarm to remind oneself of appointments or deadlines.

Customised folding

649 €, dyson.it.

Dyson's latest multi-styler is available in two versions: Curly+Coily (curls and ringlets) or Straight+Wavy (straight and wavy), each with a motorised wand and accessories to suit all hair types. Like its predecessors Airwrap is able to straighten, curl and dry hair without extreme heat, and drying - the basic function - is very fast and effective. Some will be reluctant to the idea of connecting a styler to the app, but by doing so, each routine is adapted to your hair type with advice on use, position and technique. The Airsmooth attachment is the highlight for the company: super-smooth hair without using a classic heated flat iron.

CAPS IMPECCABLE EVERYWHERE

90 €, steamery.it.

Steamery's deluxe steamers are beautiful in design and work well for removing creases from hanging clothes, or used as a traditional iron. The larger models are rather bulky, but Cirrus Lite is the compact version that is 30 per cent lighter, and comes with new features such as a swivel steam head (flexible and convenient to pack), an anti-scale system and two steam modes (on-demand or continuous). It heats up quickly and includes a protective glove to press against when ironing collars and pockets. The water tank must be filled regularly.

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