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Aiming for a tool that can be used both online and offline.

Various work gadgets have appeared as work styles have diversified due to the corona crisis.

"Devices that help relieve mental and physical stress during telework and tools that improve the performance of video conferencing have increased.In addition, there is a background that the introduction of free address in the office has spread, and it is not tied to the location. There are plenty of items that support people who want to work." (Tech writer Yuriko Ota)

Mr. Ota predicts that the development of technology will continue to affect the way we work.

“Because working styles that go back and forth between remote work and the office should become mainstream, team collaboration is likely to diversify further from text and video conferencing to voice services and VR spaces. Keep an eye on the evolution of gadgets!”

POINT1: With the introduction of the latest equipment, video conferencing, which has become well established, has become smoother.

"Remote work has become widespread, and video conferencing is now a daily occurrence. We want to take all possible measures so that it can proceed smoothly and comfortably because we are doing it both inside and outside the company." If you prepare earphones, which are essential items, and partitions, which are useful when hidden in the background, you will definitely be able to concentrate on the video conference without stress.

POINT2: To work healthily, wearable devices are now essential?! Wearable devices are for those who are too busy to take care of themselves. Some of the latest devices tell you that you are in the same posture for a long time, and support mindfulness to relieve mental and physical stress.

POINT3: More flexible with items that always support fluid work styles.

"Recently, we are shifting from completely remote to a hybrid of remote and commuting. In the future, work styles that do not have a fixed location will become mainstream." Therefore, it is convenient to have an item that allows you to carry all your work tools. Now is the time to stock up on cases and bags that can compactly store bulky tools and make travel time stress-free.

WORK GADGETS

Wearable glasses that track your posture and mental state.

JINS "JINS MEME"

A wearable device equipped with a 6-axis motion sensor that measures the state of mind and body in the "CORE" of the nose pad. "It calls attention to the same posture for a long time and suggests mindfulness for stress relief." Acquired data can be checked with a dedicated smartphone app. There are several types of frame shapes and materials. Oval ¥ 19,800 (JINS) https://jinsmeme.com/

Earphones with excellent call quality that clearly reaches the other party.

Panasonic "Technics complete wireless earphone"

Specializes in high-quality sound that is small but thick. In addition, it is equipped with original call voice processing technology "JustMyVoice" technology. "It reduces ambient noise and makes it easier to hear your own voice, so it's useful when you're participating in a video conference on the go." Available in 3 colors. EAH-AZ40 open price ¥ 15,000 * Editorial department research (Panasonic TEL: 0120 878 982)

Also great as an alternative to PCs and smartphones. A smart display you can rely on.

Amazon "Echo Show 8"

Smart display with "Alexa". "The front camera also has an automatic framing function, so you can have a video conference between the 'Echo Show' series or by connecting it to a smartphone. You can also display news and schedules on the screen, which is useful as a sub-display." . Available in 2 colors. ¥14,980 (Amazon) https://www.amazon.co.jp/

Compact and lightweight earphones that allow you to enjoy sound just like ear cuffs.

ambie "sound ear cuff"

Wireless earphones that can be worn like ear cuffs. "It is completely wireless with a high degree of freedom and does not cover the ear canals, so you can hear the outside sound clearly.In addition to not feeling oppressive, it is lightweight at 4.2g per ear, so it is perfect for video conferences and long calls. It is attractive that the ears do not get tired easily." Available in 2 colors. AM‐TW01 ￥15,000 (ambie) https://ambie.co.jp/soundearcuffs/

Google's proud smartphone that helps improve work efficiency.

Google "Google Pixel 6"

Provided by: Google "Google" A smartphone that uses a proprietary chip Tensor. “There are many useful functions for work, such as 'Eraser Magic' that allows you to easily erase unnecessary backgrounds from photos, a recorder that allows you to transcribe while recording audio, and an interpretation mode that allows smooth simultaneous interpretation.” Available in 3 colors. 128GB ¥74,800 256GB ¥85,800 (Google) https://store.google.com/

Elimination of "What?" and "Not shown" during video conferencing

Hayashi Seisakusho "ZIP LINK"

"Cloth partitions connected with fasteners. In the virtual background of a video conference, when you show a product in your hand, it often melts into the background, so it is very useful." The width and height of the frame size are 3 types each. Available in 7 colors. It can be purchased at authorized sales agents such as "Office Furniture Shop". 70S size (W70 x H120cm) ¥11,822~ (office furniture store) https://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/pg-gloria/

Put everything you need for work in here.

Kokuyo "Stand Backpack, Stand Phone Pouch"

"With the 'THIRD FIELD' series that can store a set of work tools, you can do remote work anywhere." Equipped with a stand function that stands on its own and is slim and useful for space saving. The backpack is available in 2 sizes and 2 colors each. The pouch is available in 3 colors. Left ・ Backpack ¥ 18,150 ~ Right ・ Stand phone pouch ¥ 4,400 (Kokuyo) https://www.kokuyo-st.co.jp/stationery/thirdfield/

Ms. Yuriko Ota is a tech writer and editor. She has a deep knowledge of familiar devices such as smartphones and personal computers, the latest gadgets such as wearable devices and IoT devices, and related applications and services.

* From the combined issue of "anan" December 29, 2021-January 5, 2022. Photo, Mitsuyu Yasuda Manga, Spring and Summer Akito sentences, Nao Kadokami

(by anan editorial department)