Mitja Rutnik reviews his top five tech purchases of 2025, including the Pixel 9a smartphone, IKEA smart lights, Chipolo Pop tracker, Eufy E20 robot vacuum, and Eufy C220 security camera, highlighting their value and his satisfaction, while also mentioning some compromises like his TV choice and peripheral ecosystem.
In this article, journalists share their regrets about five technology products they purchased. These include a keyboard tray that broke multiple times, wireless headphones that didn't fit properly, pet technology that failed to help a dog communicate, a coffee grinder that didn't make a noticeable difference, and a tablet with difficult parental controls. The article advises readers to be cautious about internet-famous products, consider buying used or borrowing before purchasing, and to be wary of products that promise to transform one's life.