🏢Work-Life Wednesday: Christmas Wishlist for Productivity

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Good morning. Christmas is around the corner, ready or not 🎅 (I’m actually wearing last year’s Christmas pajamas while I write this.) If you haven’t yet, you may soon be getting that text from Mom: “What’s on your wish list this year?” Whether you're hoping to find your present under the tree on Christmas morning or planning to treat yourself, I’m here to help you build your Christmas list with the most productivity-boosting gadgets and tech available today. So sit back, pour some eggnog, and take note of the coolest gifts that are sure to reinvent productivity.

HiDock H1 - ChatGPT Powered Audio Dock

Product: HiDock H1

Price: $165 Kickstarter. $338 MSRP.

Link: Buy Here

The HiDock H1 is a cutting-edge audio dock designed for enhancing productivity during conference calls. This isn’t your casual dock… it’s a productivity super hero that uses AI to take notes and summarize action items from you conference calls. Key features of HiDock H1 include:

• ChatGPT-Powered Transcription: The device can transcribe conference calls in real-time, leveraging ChatGPT for accurate and organized text transcription.

• AI Summary Feature: In addition to transcription, the HiDock H1 can provide AI-powered summaries of the calls, which could be useful for capturing the essence of meetings without the need for manual note-taking.

• Conference Call Device: It functions as a high-quality speaker and microphone for conference calls, with easy-to-use controls for call management, such as hang up, mute, and volume adjustment.

• Multi-Port Docking: The HiDock H1 boasts an 11-port docking capability, including HDMI, USB (with a 10 GB per second transfer rate), and Ethernet ports, catering to various connectivity needs.

Wireless Presenter Remote, Presentation Clicker with Hyperlink

Product: Wireless Presenter Remote, Presentation Clicker with Hyperlink

Price: $12.99 Amazon

Link: Buy Here

This little gadget has saved the day more times than I can count in my own work-life. Any time I’m giving a presentation, or a coworker’s battery dies in their clicker, I whip this bad boy out and it’s smooth sailing. In my obviously un-biased opinion, everyone should have one of these clickers in their bookbag.

Airback - The backpack with Built-in Compression Tech

Product: Airback

Price: $236 Kickstarter. $318 MSRP.

Link: Buy Here

The Airback is an innovative travel backpack that features patented compression technology, allowing travelers to pack up to 50% more items by compressing their contents. It has a variety of compartments and features designed for convenience and efficiency:

• Made from water-resistant sustainable fabric.

• A spacious compartment for a laptop or books.

• Comfortable, breathable straps that can attach to a trolley.

• A hidden pocket for important items.

• A TSA-approved lock for the laptop section.

• A built-in USB-C charger port for device charging.

• An odor-free, water-resistant compartment for shoes or less fresh items.

• A patented compression system inside the bag that can be used with a custom pump or a household vacuum to compress items and create more space.

• An extendable zipper that increases the bag's volume to 45 liters.

Ticktime Pomodoro Productivity Timer Cube

Product: Ticktime Pomodoro Productivity Timer Cube

Price: $37.99 Amazon

Link: Buy Here

Say it with me… “uninterrupted productivity!” Set your Ticktime timer to finally make time for uninterrupted work. Ideal for office work, meetings, studying, exercising, cooking, and more.

• 6 Preset Countdown Times: It comes with six preset times (3, 5, 10, 15, 25, and 30 minutes) that can be activated by flipping the timer to the corresponding side.

• Custom Countdown: For timing needs outside of the presets, it offers an easy-to-set custom countdown using just two buttons.

• Dual Timing Modes: The timer allows for both countdown and count-up options. Flip the timer bottom up for count-up mode and stand it on the screen to stop it.

• Compact and Portable: At 1.9×1.8×1.7 inches and weighing 2.2 ounces, it's small and light enough to carry around.

• Magnetic and Rechargeable: With a magnetic base, it can attach to metal surfaces, and it's rechargeable via a USB-C port, featuring a durable lithium battery.

Vertuo Next Espresso Machine

Product: Vertuo Next Espresso Machine

Price: $134.25 on Nespresso website (25% off right now)

Link: Buy Here

How much time/money did you spend on coffee last month? Last week? Yesterday? This is one of the biggest productivity busters in my life and I hate when my bank statement tells me how much I spend on coffee at Starbucks. I’m wayyy more productive in the mornings now that I make my (delicious) honey oat milk latte at home.

_{Written by Bailey Hepler}