Our panel of experts determines the most influential and best technology of 2025, from Google’s Nano Banana AI editor to the latest in smart glasses and home robotics. We dive deep into the practical uses of AI in photography, the evolution of wearable tech, and why simple camera upgrades on the iPhone 17 are changing the game.
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0:00 Introduction to the Best Tech of 2025
0:20 The Power of AI with Nano Banana
1:13 A Helping Hand from Roborock Saros Z70
4:32 The Future of Smart Glasses
8:52 Perfecting the Selfie Camera
11:15 The Final Verdict: Most Impactful Tech
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@mral6809
December 18, 2025 at 11:35 am
Samsung Flip has solved your selfy issue and being able to shoot horizontal but when I used candybar phones I would hold the phone on its short side next to the power button. Yes the pictures are upside down which is a quick easy fix in edit. I still prefer the Flip.
@VITRAVELS18
December 18, 2025 at 11:41 am
You may think things are gimmicks but for people with disabilities the Meta glasses can help the visually impaired and others get around easier and
The vacuum with the arm can pick up items for those who can’t
So for you to dismiss people with disabilities as customers for all products out on the market is very short sided of you to put it nicely
@goldentrout4811
December 18, 2025 at 11:42 am
it’s nice to see Bridget talk with her normal voice too
@flint857
December 18, 2025 at 12:12 pm
The whole arm thing is just 1 step closer to a fully functional r2d2. They could totally make is 2 feet tall and 10x more useful.
@michaelrfx7
December 18, 2025 at 2:31 pm
Try the INMO Air3. Please check them out.
@urbanstrencan
December 19, 2025 at 1:00 am
Smart glasses, Google Gemini and XPeng XPilot 🤟🤟
@nickcpv
December 19, 2025 at 1:10 am
I agree with Bridget
@ThexBorg
December 19, 2025 at 2:58 am
Gadget Carey 😂
@ThexBorg
December 19, 2025 at 3:26 am
The Facebook or Google glasses means those platforms see your daily work and can record it. And can they be hacked to stream the video to a nefarious destination.
@minimalist1911
December 19, 2025 at 6:37 am
A fun, childish photo generator called Nano Banana is the best tech of the year?? Sign of the times we are in…
@TechWitMFlight
December 19, 2025 at 6:53 am
I completely disagree when it comes to the Meta Ray-Ban second generation. I love them personally and I use them as my daily sunglasses, but I don’t overthink it when it comes to, like, “Oh, they have to be charged.” It’s not an inconvenience for me in my life to have them, and I like the AI features and things that I can do hands-free, quick, and easy. Also, I don’t have too much of an opinion when it comes to Facebook or Meta, like other people may, but overall, I love them. I couldn’t see myself wearing regular sunglasses now. I do draw a line when it comes to the Meta Ray band displays, completely turned off by the extra band and in cords and things that I would have to wear, so that’s a no for me, but I love my Meta Ray band second gem for sure. 🤷🏾♂️
@RichTallent
December 19, 2025 at 8:29 am
Picking selfie camera was disappointing Iyaz! I still prefer holding my phone horizontally it just looks cooler than portrait
@AlphaRanger56
December 19, 2025 at 9:27 am
Bridget Carey simps flooding the comments……. Wup
@wiwingmargahayu6831
December 19, 2025 at 11:37 am
purple stem banana tree not the common ones
@wotthour
December 19, 2025 at 4:56 pm
Tech moved fast this year!
@CNET
December 19, 2025 at 6:08 pm
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@GrahamQuigley
December 19, 2025 at 10:08 pm
Bridget is a mom with her boots on the ground. Run a home with kiddos and socks and the vacuums getting stuck, RoboRoc is crushing it. Batchelor Graham here never touches my standup vacuum anymore.
@thomaskerr2477
December 20, 2025 at 8:41 am
well for battery exstener for ray bands thereis few out there one has hot swapable battery