These Innovative Tech Buys From Walmart Will Elevate Your Life This Summer and Beyond

Earbuds might be omnipresent, but they’re always at risk of getting lost (especially during summer travel). Over-ear styles are absolutely worth the carry-on space when you’re flying, for the noise-canceling feature alone. And when you’re not wearing them, they stay safe and sound in the included drawstring bag.

Anyone who’s spent more than a couple of hours in a car with noisy backseat passengers knows that peace and quiet is priceless. So give everyone their own personal entertainment center for the next road trip. This child-centric device is equipped with a sturdy bumper case, offers 15-hour battery life and comes pre-installed with kids’ apps that are both fun and educational.

New time zones, adventurous food, thousands more steps than normal. Traveling is an amazing experience … that can also really shake up your routine. Keep an eye on how everything’s tracking with a smart ring that monitors heart rate, sleep, how much you’ve been moving and so much more. Oh – it can also hold a seven-day charge on average.

Sometimes taking work with you is, sadly, unavoidable. If you can’t completely unplug and live the out-of-office lifestyle, at least make sure your tech is up to the task of quickly connecting and getting things done, so you can slip right back into vacation mode ASAP. Built with a speedy processor and HP’s AI Companion, this laptop will help you work smarter, not harder.

Smartphones ensure that most of us have a camera on hand at any (every) given moment, but there’s always room for improvement when it comes to capturing content. This compact digital was crafted specifically with social-first video in mind, offering up a neat one-two punch: Keep your social-media-obsessed family member happy, while also helping them focus on those summer memories.

Bringing the comforts of home to a hotel or rental house is a skill expert travelers have aced. This is one of their standbys: Tuck a Bluetooth speaker into your suitcase, so you can play tunes while you’re getting ready or cue up relaxing music when it’s time to unwind. This waterproof and drop-resistant option is worth every penny when you consider how many times you’ll use it throughout the year.

Know a tween who might go through withdrawal if they need to leave their gaming console at home during family vacation? Help a kid out by surprising them with a new Nintendo Switch. This super-lightweight console won’t weigh down their bag and is compatible with many games they may already have in their collection.

Now is the time to move the workout from the gym to the open air. If over-ear headphones feel too heavy and hot this time of year, invest in a lightweight, ergonomic pair that’s designed for being active. With 12 hours of battery life and a wind-resistant mic, these are also great for taking an emergency conference call with the team back at the office.

Keeping small children entertained during summer break is no easy feat, so consider ceding some of the responsibility to a virtual babysitter of sorts. This clever storytelling box lets your little one control what they hear by swapping out new figurines, and options for songs and stories abound.

A surefire way to make your poolside lounging or outdoor happy hour even better? Cue up a great playlist. Every entertaining space should have a great speaker setup, including your outdoor areas. This water-resistant find can play up to 20 hours of tunes without needing a charge. The retro-inspired dials and handle are good-looking, too — meaning you won’t mind having it out on a side table.

Even the most patient of parents will get tired of hearing the songs their kiddos are obsessed with for the umpteenth time. Protect your sanity by making sure they can plug in and listen on their own. (Actually, at a price this good, there’s no real reason not to buy everyone their own pair.)