Going wireless or using AI to maximise your day doesn’t need advanced levels of knowledge – the latest tech tools, including keyboards, phones, charging stations and laptops, can all be easily set up to make your daily routine run more smoothly. Productivity expert Les Watson knows how helpful smart devices can be in saving precious minutes. He has spent decades showing clients how to reclaim an hour every day – and the right tech tools are an essential piece of the puzzle. “When tech is a pleasure, you’ll use it more effectively. A trusted productivity system works best when it’s simple,” he says.

Here are eight smart tech tools to help reduce the mental load and streamline your day.  

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1. Boost Productivity With Customised Shortcuts

The stylish Logitech POP Icon Keyboard and Mouse Combo gives an extra ‘pop’ to your desk while saving you time with eight customisable shortcut keys. You can program them to open your Microsoft or Google workspace apps or your most-used web tabs when you log on or instantly access your AI tools, for example. The easy-switch tech allows toggling between up to three devices with just one click and it’s compatible across multiple operating systems with Bluetooth connectivity. 

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2. Outsource Admin Tasks to AI Helpers

Imagine sitting down to write a work proposal while AI companion Microsoft Copilot helps summarise your meeting notes and drafts your introduction – all with just a tap of the dedicated Copilot key on your laptop. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC is built to do just that and make everyday tasks feel more effortless. “AI is brilliant for delegating mundane tasks and with voice activation, it’s now easier than ever to use,” says Les. Running Windows 11 and backed by the ultra-efficient Snapdragon X Plus processor, this laptop is fast and quiet and has up to 23 hours of battery life.

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3. Achieve Precision With Advanced Tracking

Avoid hand cramps and constant repositioning with the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Mouse, which features an ultra-precise optical sensor for faster response time and flawless tracking on virtually any surface – even glass. Whether you’re working from a cafe or the kitchen bench, this powerhouse mouse delivers seamless navigation and portability. Plus, with up to 70 days of battery life on a full charge, it keeps pace on your busiest days.

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4. Turn Your Smartphone into a Personal Assistant

If you’ve ever wished you had a personal assistant, the Google Pixel 9a Smartphone with Gemini, Google’s advanced AI model, is it. It’s not just a powerful phone with a top-notch camera and intelligent settings that can fix blurriness and add backgrounds; its seamless AI integration means you can use it to ease your mental load, too. Imagine snapping a photo of your fridge contents and getting recipe suggestions, or having all those school emails summarised and actioned without lifting a finger. Gemini AI is like having a life admin expert in your pocket.

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5. Enhance Your Day With Voice Control

“Think of a smart watch as a discreet, hands-free assistant,” says Les. Voice activation really comes into play with the clever Samsung Galaxy Watch7. Use it to ping your phone when you can’t find it, make payments on the run or find the nearest coffee shop with its super-accurate dual-frequency GPS. Where it really gets useful is with the next-level health and wellness features, including Galaxy AI coaching, which lets you craft your perfect workout routine and gives you a daily energy score using a combination of analytics so you can easily see where you can make tweaks.

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6. Stay Focused with Immersive Sound

When you’re working from home but have housemates or kids with you, a decent pair of headphones is a game changer. “Headphones are ideal for deep work, tight deadlines or any task requiring concentration,” says Les. “They block out the noise so you can zero in on what counts.” With active noise cancelling, comfort-cushion ear cups and up to 40 hours of battery life, the Beats Studio Pro Wireless Headphones are your ticket to a more productive day: power through your to-do list while listening to your focus playlist, join video meetings with its voice-targeting microphone and enjoy your favourite podcasts on your walks. 

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7. Supercharge Your Daily Routine With Automation

If you love the efficiency of set routines, the Samsung Galaxy S10 FE tablet can give you a leg-up. Leaning on the automated task assistant Bixby, you can use its preset routines or create your own. For example, at 7am you can set it to shut down all social media, open your calendar app and then play your workout playlist or a meditation. Then you can set a work routine that starts when you connect to your office Wi-Fi to open your email, work programs and switch your phone to silent. Other intelligent AI tools that can shortcut your time include ‘Circle to Search’, which shows you more info on a word or phrase by circling it, without leaving the current screen, and ‘Handwriting Help’, which transcribes your written notes into typed text.

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8. Declutter Your Workspace for Better Focus

A tangled mess at your workstation can trigger stress, so a charging pad like the Belkin Qi2 Wireless Charging Pad gets you up running fast without juggling multiple cords. It also delivers rapid, efficient power to your wireless-charging-enabled devices. “Low battery panic is a distraction from your work; a strong battery life helps keep the focus on what matters,” says Les. This pad also has a USB-C port, perfect for powering up any devices that require wired charging. 

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