My Favourite Tech & Gear of 2025

Every year, there are a few products that actually stick.

Not things I try once and forget about — but stuff I end up using regularly, travelling with, and relying on.

This list is exactly that.

Everything here is something I’ve used over the past year, bought myself, or would genuinely recommend to other people.

Apple iPhone Air

Even though the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro are more popular, the iPhone Air easily deserves a place on this list.

I really do think this is the best-looking iPhone Apple has ever made.

I used it for a couple of weeks while I was in New York and absolutely loved it.

It’s incredibly thin — to the point where it almost doesn’t feel real.

On paper, the 17 Pro is better value.

You’re getting more for your money, and more cameras.

But I see the Air as a different type of phone.

This feels like Apple showing what they’re capable of from an engineering perspective.

Everything important is packed into the top of the phone, and the rest is essentially battery.

It’s a really impressive piece of design.

If you’re looking for an ultra-premium iPhone and you’re happy with a single camera, this is the one I’d recommend.

PUSH (Workout App)

I’ve tried a lot of workout apps over the years, and most of them just didn’t stick.

The UI usually isn’t great, the experience feels clunky, or there’s too much friction.

PUSH is the exception.

You set up a program once, and the app handles the rest.

It tracks your lifts and automatically increases weight week to week based on what you actually did.

You don’t need to plan anything or think about progression — it just works in the background.

I also really like that it shows which muscle groups you’re actually training and which ones you’re neglecting.

That alone has helped me train more consistently.

It’s the only gym app I’ve properly stuck with.

Claude Code

Claude Code has genuinely changed how I work.

I come from a design background, with some knowledge on web development – but always the part that slowed me down.

I love designing, but keeping up with different languages and frameworks takes time.

Claude Code removes a lot of that friction.

It’s an agentic coding tool built into the Claude app, and with their latest model, it’s easily the best coding AI I’ve used.

I’ve been using it to build new projects, work on existing ones, and understand codebases I didn’t write myself.

Parts of my own store, PlatSupply, are actually coded with Claude Code.

What impressed me most is how little input it needs to get something usable and well-structured.

If you want to build a website, an app, or just move faster with development, it’s well worth checking out.

Anker 165W Battery Bank

This battery bank has been with me on almost every trip this year.

I’ve taken it on close to 20 flights and haven’t had a single issue.

It has two built-in USB-C cables, two extra ports, and can charge up to four devices at the same time.

It’s also flight-friendly and clearly marked, which makes travel much easier.

I regularly charge a MacBook, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch from it at once.

It’s compact, reliable, and just works.

Apple AirPods Pro (3rd Gen)

These are easily the best earbuds you can buy if you’re in the Apple ecosystem.

I’ve completely stopped using my AirPods Max since getting these.

The noise cancellation is great — especially on flights — and the sound quality is more than good enough for everyday use.

What really makes them stand out is the convenience factor.

They’re small, easy to carry, charge via USB-C or wirelessly, and the battery life has been great for me.

Unless you really don’t like in-ear earbuds, I don’t see much reason to look elsewhere.

Clamp-On Desk Shelf

This is something I didn’t expect to use as much as I do.

It clamps onto almost any desk and adds extra vertical space without needing to drill or mount anything to the wall.

I use mine on a desk with wheels as a sort of mobile workstation.

It’s been especially useful for filming, lighting, and general tinkering.

Simple, affordable, and surprisingly useful.

Monocle × Hender Scheme Leather Tray

This is more of a small lifestyle shout-out.

Most leather trays don’t look great.

This one does.

It’s clean, minimal, and very well made.

It is expensive, but I haven’t seen another leather tray with this kind of design.

I use it around my setup and around the house, and it’s held up really well.

Nomad Sport iPhone Case

This is the case I’ve been using on my iPhone 17 Pro.

The Lunar Gray colour works really nicely with the silver phone, and I like that the buttons are actual metal buttons rather than soft plastic ones.

It feels well made and looks clean.

That’s all I really want from a case.

Mode Encore Series 3 Keyboard

This keyboard is on another level in terms of build quality.

It’s incredibly heavy, extremely solid, and finished beautifully.

Everything about it feels premium.

Yes, it’s expensive — but the materials, fit, and overall experience justify it.

If you want a keyboard that genuinely elevates your desk setup, this is a great option.

Work Louder × Framer Macropad

I’m a big fan of macropads, but most of them feel a bit cheap.

This one doesn’t.

It has a metal body, great-sounding keys, a dial, a joystick, and optional RGB lighting.

It’s wireless, but you can also use it wired via USB-C.

It’s fully customisable and fits really nicely into a creative workflow.

The Best of 2025

These are the products that genuinely stood out to me this year.

Not because they’re new or popular — but because they’ve actually earned a place in my day-to-day setup.

If there’s something you bought this year that you’ve been really happy with, I’d love to know.