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Check The Tech is back with the latest must-have gadgets to elevate your holiday season. Host and tech venture capitalist Sara Lovestyle teams up with industry insiders to showcase the hottest tech products on the market.

This holiday season, we’re blessing our loved ones with the gift of relaxation. On this episode of Check The Tech, tech entrepreneur Joshua Ogundu shares his top three gifts for unwinding in style.
As the founder and CEO of Tradeway, a LinkedIn-style platform for the construction industry, Ogundu’s mission is to make careers in skilled trades more accessible. “We want to increase the economic opportunities that Black and Brown folks can have,” he says. “Trades are a great place to be. Right now people don’t have the exposure to them like they used to.”
Rest and recovery are essential, no matter what industry you’re in. Ogundu’s picks combine practicality and style, offering thoughtful ways to relax and recharge.

The Theragun Mini delivers multi-therapy muscle relief in a sleek, travel-friendly design. Take it with you on the go — in your backpack, gym bag, or tote — for a massage treatment anytime, anyplace. Ogundu loves his Theragun Mini for its compact design and long battery life. “That’s the one that I use and that’s what folks in the trades also like to use.” Theragun also offers a variety of attachments to customize your massage experience, whether you want a low-impact massage or targeted therapy to relieve tension.

The Nooro Hand Massager offers advanced heat therapy to give your hands the TLC they deserve. Whether you’re working on the job site or typing away at your computer, your hands put in work and deserve some love. “As somebody who works in tech, we spend a lot of time in the office. Whether we’re writing or typing, I hold so much tension in my hands,” says Lovestyle. Designed to alleviate discomfort and stiffness, the Nooro uses heat technology to enhance circulation and ease tension. With a variety of massage modes and adjustable intensity levels, customize your experience to your liking. The Nooro’s space-saving design, automatic timer, and rechargeable battery make it as convenient as it is effective.

The Asakuki Diffuser is a two-in-one aromatherapy diffuser and humidifier designed to elevate any home or workspace. Its sleek and modern design blends effortlessly into any setting, with seven calming LED color options that allow you to create the ideal ambiance. Ogundu likes to add essential oils to his Asakuki Diffuser for the aromatherapy experience. “I personally like to use essential oils like peppermint and lavender. That’s the kind of thing that relaxes me mentally,” he says.

Check The Tech is back with another round of the hottest new tech you need to know about this holiday season. Host and tech venture capitalist Sara Lovestyle taps savvy industry leaders to get the scoop on the latest must-have tech products.

In this episode of Check The Tech, venture capitalist Brandon Hoffman highlights the newest tech on his radar that’s worthy of the hype. Hoffman is General Partner of Sunset Ventures, a firm that invests in cutting-edge technologies and founders who are shaping a better future. “Venture capital is a unique way to address the racial wealth gap in this country,” he tells Lovestyle.
Above, Hoffman dives into the latest tech trends that are making waves, from life-changing gadgets that help keep you organized to the newest blockbuster games.

When it comes to taking notes, PLAUD Note is a game-changer. “It’s one that I’ve been using a lot lately,” Hoffman says. The sleek AI-powered voice recorder attaches neatly to the back of any smartphone. With its compact design and easy one-press recording, PLAUD Note can record, transcribe, and summarize every meeting, phone call, voice memo, and more, making it simple to stay organized.

Backseat AI gives dedicated gamers a chance to “play” with their favorite video game livestreamers (or “streamers”). The innovative app brings popular streamers to life as “AI companions” who commentate and give real-time feedback as you play. “(The streamers) join the party, essentially,” says Hoffman. “You’ll be able to hear them in real time as though you’re actually playing with them.” Currently, Backseat AI is in the early-access stage and is exclusively available for League of Legends, with plans to offer this experience for additional games in the future.

Gorilla Tag is the buzziest online multiplayer game since Fortnite and Roblox, according to Hoffman. “This year, everybody’s playing Gorilla Tag,” he says. Gorilla Tag is a virtual reality (VR) social gaming experience where players can explore a virtual jungle and interact with other players. Run, climb, and jump using your hand and arm movements and your VR headset. With multiple levels and game modes to explore, Hoffman says Gorilla Tag is “the game to play.”