Our Favorite Tech Picks This Month
If you’re looking to upgrade your daily carry or just want to see what the tech world has been cooking up lately, June 2026 is an absolute goldmine. We are seeing a massive shift right now—devices are getting smaller, batteries are getting insanely large, and AI is finally being used to genuinely improve hardware rather than just act as a flashy gimmick.
We’ve spent the last few weeks testing out the newest releases, and we’ve narrowed it down. Whether you need a phone that lasts two days or a travel setup that actually fits in a small bag, here are the top 10 tech gadgets and smartphones you need to know about right now.
1. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Motorola has completely reinvented itself over the last couple of years, and the Edge 70 Pro+ is proof. It features an incredibly smooth 144Hz AMOLED screen and a surprisingly massive battery (clocking in over 6,500mAh). If you want a phone that feels premium but don’t want to pay the “Pro Max” or “Ultra” tax, this is the best all-rounder on the market today.
2. Xiaomi 17T
For the photography enthusiasts on a budget, the Xiaomi 17T is the current champion. They somehow managed to pack a flagship-tier periscope telephoto lens into a mid-range body. The portrait shots coming out of this phone look like they were taken on a device twice its price.
3. Aulumu G05 Pro EDC Kickstand
This is one of those tiny accessories you didn’t know you needed until you own one. It snaps onto the back of your phone via MagSafe and acts as a heavy-duty kickstand, a grip, and even a tiny box cutter for opening packages. It looks incredibly cyberpunk and is surprisingly practical.
4. Redmi Turbo 5
Battery anxiety is officially a thing of the past. The Redmi Turbo 5 houses a ridiculous 7,560mAh battery. Even better? It supports 100W fast charging. You can essentially plug this phone in while you take a shower and have enough juice to last you two full days.
5. OrigamiSwift Folding Mouse
If you work from coffee shops or travel often, traditional mice are annoying to pack because of their bulky shape. The OrigamiSwift literally folds completely flat to slip right into your laptop sleeve, and then snaps into an ergonomic curved shape when you need to use it. It’s brilliant engineering.
6. Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro
Smartwatches are great, but sometimes you just want something lightweight that you only have to charge once a week. The Band 10 Pro upgrades the screen to a staggering 2000-nits of brightness, meaning you can easily read your texts or track your run even in direct summer sunlight.
7. GMKtec Mini PC G10
Desktop towers are slowly becoming obsolete for the average user. This tiny little box easily fits in the palm of your hand but packs a powerful Ryzen 5 processor inside. You can mount it to the back of your monitor and instantly have a blazing-fast workstation that takes up zero desk space.
8. Insta360 Mic Pro
Content creators, take note. Insta360 just entered the audio game with a wireless mic system that features a customizable E-ink display on the transmitter. You can put your own logo on the mic without needing a bulky plastic clip-on flag. It sounds great and looks incredibly professional on camera.
9. Satechi USB-C Mobile Hub
With iPads and phones becoming as powerful as laptops, having a good hub is essential. Satechi’s new 4-in-1 mobile hub is tiny, but it allows you to plug your phone directly into a 4K monitor while charging it at 100W. It’s the easiest way to turn your smartphone into a makeshift desktop.
10. OnePlus 15s
Rounding out the list is the OnePlus 15s. It brings back the classic OnePlus speed with an ultra-fluid 165Hz display that makes gaming and scrolling feel insanely fast. If raw performance and speed are your top priorities, this is the phone to grab.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Why are phone batteries suddenly getting so much bigger? New silicon-carbon battery technology allows manufacturers to pack way more energy density into the same physical space. That’s how we are seeing 7,000mAh batteries in phones that aren’t overly thick.
- Are mini PCs powerful enough for gaming? It depends on the game! Mini PCs like the GMKtec G10 handle casual and esports titles (like Valorant or League of Legends) perfectly fine, but they don’t have dedicated graphics cards for heavy, high-end AAA games.
- Is MagSafe only for iPhones? Not anymore. Many Android phones are adopting the “Qi2” standard, which uses the exact same magnetic ring technology. Even if your phone doesn’t have it built-in, you can buy cheap magnetic ring stickers to use accessories like the Aulumu kickstand.