Ryidar LinkLens Pro 2
From household chores to long-distance road trips, just about every activity is better with tunes and shredding the mountain is no exception. The second iteration of Ryidar’s audio enabled smart goggles rock a sleek new body design along with an enhanced open-air sound system with upgraded drive and speakers for a superior music experience on the slopes. The LinkLens 2.0 features single ear mode, voice assistant, mighty anti-fog performance, and a 20-hour battery life. $190, ryidar.com
Nordic Hygge Värme
With its chic, minimalist Scandinavian body, this personal heater doubles as home décor. Weighing just over a pound, it’s super portable, heating up in mere seconds to provide warmth for everything from desk work to yoga. It also boasts a secret power: a detachable hand warmer that traps the heat and maintains a temperature of 122 degrees for up to an hour. $99, ynordichygge.com
Philips Smart Sleep Wake-Up Light
The Dutch super brand has been engineering light technology since the 1890s, from 19th century incandescent light bulbs to the innovative multi-color smart lights of today. Its latest innovation, the Wake-Up Light uses a combination of sunrise-inspired hues and natural sounds (from forest birds to ocean waves) to gently usher users out of sleep without the shrill of traditional alarm clocks. The light naturally increases over 30 minutes, transitioning from soft red to daylight yellow, providing an instant morning mood boost. There’s also a sunset mode to wind down at night. $80, usa.philips.com
Ocoopa PD Pro Rechargeable Hand Warmer
Whether you’re a winter sports enthusiast or merely enjoy walking your dog in the snow, these electric hand warmers help keep your digits toasty for up to 14 hours on a single charge. Once depleted, merely plug them in to prep for another day’s dance with sir winter. Rated IP45 water and dust proof, they’re drop resistant, easy to grip, gentle on the skin, and feature three heat settings that range from 95 to 131 degrees. They can also be used to fully charge your iPhone, Samsung, or even an iPad mini. $43, ocoopa.com
HappyLight Luxe
Millions of Americans are plagued by Seasonal Affective Disorder (appropriately shortened to SAD, or the winter blues), and even more experience seasonal mood changes due to shorter days, less sunshine, and gray skies. Combat the blues with this light therapy lamp from Verilux. The bright, UV-free light mimics the sun, enhancing your mood with just one hour of exposure each day. Available in marble, crisp white, or champagne gold color ways, it’s also quite attractive, too. $70, verilux.com
Boldr Kelvin Smart Heater
It presents as minimalist wall art, but this state-of-the-art infrared heater provides energy efficient warmth for any room in the house, a far more cost-effective winter remedy than cranking up your central heat. Available in two sizes, the sleek heat bar pairs with a corresponding mobile app, offering users a range of features like room-to-room zoning, smart scheduling, and real-time cost monitoring. It’s also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. $399+, shopboldr.com
Yarbo Snow Blower S1
Meet your new winter sidekick: a sturdy, intelligent snow-removal robot born to replace your shovel once and for all. From the smart yard innovator Yarbo, the app-controlled S1 is a two stage snow blower; first, the auger gathers snow and ice, then the impeller steps in to cast it up to 40 feet away. Rated up to 4,000W, it’s capable of tackling up to 12 inches of dry, wet, or packed snow, while you sit back with hot tea in the warmth of your home. $3,839, yarbo.com