2025 is looking to be an awesome year for techies. Whether you love cars, gadgets, or outdoor gear, this crop of high-tech companions will help you stay connected, maximize productivity, and stay ahead of the curve. Here, we dive into six pushing-the-envelope conveniences and performance.
Toyota Yaris GR GTS 2025 – Spacepower + Smartpower
The Toyota Yaris GR GTS is more than simply a hot hatch, it is a technically advanced performance tool. Beneath the bonnet sits a turbocharged 1.6L engine with an ultra-lightweight and highly rigid body featuring GR-FOUR AWD technology for precision power and handling. But the real magic happens inside the cockpit. The infotainment system touts wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 10.5-inch high-res touchscreen. Add adaptive cruise control, lane-trace assist and over-the-air updates and you’ve got a car that thinks at the same speed it moves.
Garmin Tactix 8 – Smartwatch for the Pros
Engineered for adventurers and professionals, the Garmin Tactix 8 brings rugged durability and an array of mission-ready features. It also includes dual-frequency GPS, night vision compatibility and stealth mode for clandestine work. Toss in solar charging for long-lasting battery life and ballistics calculators for ultra-precise shooting, and this isn’t just a watch — it’s a survival tool on your wrist.
Garmin Instinct 3 – Track Your Adventures in Style
For those who love the great outdoors but prefer a lighter alternative to the Tactix 8, the Garmin Instinct 3 is the one for you. With multi-band GNSS support, heart rate variability tracking and sleep monitoring, it’s aimed at endurance athletes and explorers. And with its military-grade construction (MIL-STD-810), it can handle a beating while giving you real-time data on elevation, pace and stress levels.
The Future of Fish Finding: Humminbird XPLORE 9
History and innovation on the water come together into the Humminbird XPLORE 9. Featuring MEGA Imaging+, CHIRP sonar, and GPS mapping, it brings anglers' never-before-seen technology and brand new intelligence system. The 9-inch HD display provides crystal clear views of what's below your boat and you have the ability to create maps of your favorite fishing spots in realtime with AutoChart Live mappings through this fish finder. As a weekend angler or tournament pro it turns fishing into a scientific pursuit.
FrSky Tandem X20 RS – Pilot’s Pick in 2025
For RC fans, there’s also a killer controller called the FrSky Tandem X20 RS. It has dual-band communication with a real color touch screen, and the ETHOS operating system for quick and easy setup. Throw in haptic feedback, voice alerts and long range performance, and you have the perfect transmitter for drones, airplanes and more!
Leica CSX8 – Haptic Precision in the Hand
And the Leica CSX8, Accuracy when it counts. This tough and robust field controller is designed for surveying, GIS, and construction. Featuring a display that’s readable in direct sunlight, as well as a rigid build that’s resistant to both GNSS and 4G LTE, it is designed to keep you productive in extreme environments. Toss in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cloud connectivity and your data moves as well as you do.
Final Thoughts
From sports cars and tactical smartwatches to field-ready gear, 2025 sees the arrival of the next level in smart, connected devices for every walk — and drive — of life. Whether you’re riding in a Toyota Yaris GR GTS, adventuring with a Garmin Tactix 8 or navigating the future with Leica CSX8, these companions keep you steps ahead.
Screen Protectors:
Toyota Yaris GR GTS
The infotainment system deserves an Anti-Glare Optic+ display screen protector. Even in bright outdoor light, the display of the Toyota Yaris GR GTS remains perfectly readable, and the optics are smooth and easy to use with the same tablet-like feel.
Garmin Tactix 8, Garmin Instinct 3
Use a Nano Glass (9H) screen protector for your Garmin Tactix 8 and Instinct 3 to experience enhanced edge-to-edge protection. Rugged protection without the bulk, scratch-resistant, no loss of touchscreen sensitivity, and guaranteed bubble-free installation.
Humminbird XPLORE 9
If you have your Humminbird XPLORE 9 out on the water, select Premium Film screen protector to keep wet environments crystal clear.
FrSky Tandem X20 RS
Choose Optic+ Anti-Glare screen protector to protect your eyes during long flights. Ultra-clear, dust-resistant, and perfect for uninterrupted flying sessions.
Leica CSX8
When tackling precision tasks, a Clear Diamond Anti-Viral protector keeps both your screen and your health safe.
