March is here, and spring is in the air… which means it’s time for barbeques, pool parties, and even a little madness. As we dive headfirst into 2024, it’s already clear that this year holds no shortage of exciting trends and gadgets poised to revolutionize how we live, work…and enjoy game days. Here are some of our favorites so far.
A MASTERCARD THAT PROTECTS YOUR CREDIT:
Did you know that March is Fraud Prevention Month? Most people have no idea that their first line of defense is their credit card! For credit safety, we recommend the World and World Elite Mastercard. These cards offer Zero Liability on anything you buy in-store, over the phone, online, or via a mobile device, including ATM transactions! Additionally, World and World Elite Mastercard make you eligible for McAfee Total Protection and ID Theft Protection, which are great tools to help you monitor for fraud and receive alerts about suspicious activity. This card is a total no-brainer.
A TV MADE FOR MARCH MADNESS:
The real madness is NOT getting in on this LG OLED evo G3 deal right now. If you need a new TV, this is the set CNET calls “The best-performing TV they’ve ever reviewed.” Why is this the must-have TV of the spring? It delivers stunning picture quality, improved brightness, and high contrast, even in well-lit rooms. Plus, this TV boasts sleek styling with its ultra-light thin panel. Starting on March 18th, you can grab it for up to 30% off on LG’s website. LG is also offering free installation and bundle deals on soundbars, along with built-in Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision features. Let’s just say this TV makes you the real championship winner here.
Price: starting at $1000
A GRILL YOU CAN SET AND FORGET ON GAME DAYS:
Here’s another real superstar: The Current Electric Grill serves up smart home connectivity right in your backyard, allowing you to spend more time entertaining and less time worrying about burning your burgers! Using it is as simple as flipping a switch to heat it up and then returning to your party. You can control the grill remotely from an app on your smartphone! With no open flames, you can place it anywhere outside, from the balcony to the rooftop. Plus, you get all the traditional flavor of a grill with way less smoke. Just set it and forget it. It even provides fully-guided cooking instructions to help you achieve grill perfection.
Price: Starting at $900
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SLEEP SOOTHERS HELP YOUR LITTLE ONES GET THEIR ZZZ’S:
Looking for a way to get your kids to, well, sleep like babies (perhaps while you enjoy a basketball game)? Look no further than VTech’s family of sleep-training soothers. These include a sleep program that combines a colorful touch nightlight, a glow-on-the-ceiling projector, and a powerful Bluetooth speaker, enabling parents to craft the “just right” slumber-time atmosphere. These soothers offer pre-programmed stories, onboard classical music, lullabies, and natural sounds. You can also stream your own music or get creative and record your own bedtime stories or songs from VTech’s free app so everyone can get a more peaceful night’s rest.
V-Hush Plug Price: $20
V-Hush Jr Price: $40
V-Hush Pro Price: $45
A NEW KIND OF ROBOT POOL CLEANER:
Planning to have people over to enjoy March Madness, but need to make sure your pool is clean for the party? This 5-in-1 pool-cleaning robot made major waves at CES this year. The Beatbot Aquasense Pro has a ton of firsts: nine motors, 20 sensors, and onboard AI… to scrub pool floors, climb and scour the walls, and skim and clean the pool surfaces. It sucks up leaves, bugs, cosmetics, and even sunscreen residue. Plus, it includes a built-in water clarifier system, so you get crystal-clear pool water … without lifting a finger. After it finishes cleaning, this little robot parks and recharges itself. Seriously, set it and forget it to save tons of time, and money so you can kick back, relax, and soak up the summer right.
Price: $2,200
Spring is here…which means summer gadgets are on the horizon. Check back here at Techish so we can bring you all the news and amazing devices coming your way in 2024.
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