Travel has evolved, especially after COVID-19. The way people travel has transformed, and one of the key factors is technology. Technology has significantly transformed travel in various ways, making it more accessible, efficient and enjoyable. We have seen a lot of Sci-fi and futuristic movies like James Bond and Mission Impossible franchises where we were fascinated by the kind of gadgets that were used in the films which were way ahead of their time but in 2024, The technology is growing so much in that After direction Here is a list of 5 must-have gadgets that will help you travel better.

Arista Vault ‘Jarviz’
Follow Me Smart Luggage

As a traveller, one of the biggest issues is lugging around your baggage especially when you are running late for a flight in the airport. Wouldn’t it be great if the luggage could automatically come with you on its own, Ambitious and futuristic? Well, the future is here with the Arista Vault ‘Jarviz’ smart luggage that claims to follow you wherever you go like the hutch dog. The Follow Me Mode is designed to autonomously follow your path for up to 10 kilometres, with ease.

Not just that, if you are tired of walking or running late, you can convert this into a scooter and Ride the Luggage for distances up to 7 kilometres, with speed controlled by the rider up to 12 km/h with a powerful 2Nm torque. if you think about what the luggage would do in obstructions and different terrains, well, The luggage can effortlessly ascend and manage uneven terrains, and it comes with inbuilt AI Sensors that help in self-balancing during movement. If safety and security are your concern, the luggage has an “anti-theft” feature that involves tracking capabilities with alerts that help you track the luggage with ease. The luggage has 33 litres. capacity

Seems like a dream travel companion, aptly named Jarviz which reminds me of Iron Man’s Jarvis. Well, a few things that need to be kept in mind are the additional weight that the motor and the other incredible functionalities might add to your airline cabin baggage weight restrictions and most importantly, it comes at a premium of Rs: 61,999.

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

If you remember The Matrix or Men in Black, one similarity is the glasses they were, these Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses remind me of how subtle design by Ray-Ban in collaboration with Meta to not just integrate a camera in the glasses but take the technology a notch higher for capturing and sharing memories directly or a video call or a live stream, listen to your favourite playlist and make a call or text using voice commands—all from your smart glasses with the use of Meta AI.

The design can be passed off like regular sunglasses though the sides are a little thicker and you can have various designs such as Headliner, Wayfarer and a lot more and you can get a prescription or transition lenses as well.

You have speakers on the sides, a capture button on the top right for photos and video and a touchpad on the ride side for volume control. The Smart Glasses come with an IPX4 water-resistance but is not waterproof.

The main highlight is the 12-megapixel camera, though sounds primitive during the age of 100 Megapixel smartphone cameras, the camera quality is surprisingly good especially the point-view experience that helps you to shoot spontaneous content rather than spending time pulling your phone out and going to the camera mode before you miss the moment.

Battery lasts up to 4 hours on a single charge plus up to an additional 32 hours of charge time per fully charged case. This is a must-have gadget that starts from 299$ onwards.

Instax Mini 12 Camera

During the age of Smart Phone cameras that can take instant DSLR quality photos, there is one camera brand that still makes instant analogue cameras and has its fan following. It’s the Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 12 Camera.

The first look is nostalgia written all over the camera which doesn’t have any USB connections, no App to manage or control it, no SD card or interchangeable lenses, it is just old school experience of point-and-shoot and print that anyone can handle it.

Here you can’t store the image but just shoot and print. You can’t print the same photo again just like the 1970’s Polaroid camera.it is all about capturing your memories and print in real time to cherish your memories for life.

One interesting feature is the selfie mode where you Twist the lens to turn it on, and twist again for Close-up mode, simple! it comes in 5 different colours. The price is Rs: 7,499.

Ultrahuman Ring Air

Fan of Lord of the Rings? Well, Now, you have a lookalike device called Ultrahuman Ring Air that makes Fitness bands and watches a passe and is a fashionable tech.

They provide you with a sizing kit where you can choose the right size with a ring sample to ensure a perfect fit for the data accuracy. They have 5 colour options.

The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is known for tracking your sleep better, where you get an everyday sleep score, where you track your sleep stages, learn what affects your sleep quality, and unlock personalised tools for better nights. Dynamic Recovery has a real-time Recovery Score to Understand how your body is affected by sleep, stress rhythm, and skin temperature. You can track heart rate, blood oxygen saturation and more.

It has a battery life of up to 6 days and takes 90 minutes to charge fully and it is waterproof up to 100 meters (about 328 feet) for up to 12 hours, You don’t need any subscription or any other device to pair it with. It cost Rs: 28,499.00 in India.

Loop Earplugs
Earplugs as a category is growing especially with the amount of noise and chaos that we are surrounded with, we would like to hear only what we need and we need a device that does not block sound but filters where music and speech shall remain clear, just less loud. That’s exactly what loop does
for you.

Loop earplugs have 3 types, for different use cases. The engage model is perfect for general noise filtering but have a conversation with others wearing it. The loop experience is for events, and concerts for a super loud sound. The third model is quiet which is made to reduce the noise to the maximum to focus or sleep better. The cost starts from Rs 1,799.