Gadgets are great. They allow us to take our work on the go, play more games, reach more people, and learn in our own environment. Gadgets are also getting better and better each year. Here are some of the most innovative gadgets of 2013.

Nvidia Shield

This great gadget has gamers intrigued. It provides direct streaming from supported Steam games, providing high-powered, top-notch games to a handheld android device. This allows gamers to take their favorites on the road with them, thus making them portable. No longer will an avid gamer have to be stuck behind his desk on raid nights.

Nintendo Wii U

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This next generation of Nintendo gaming device is light and ergonomically designed to allow a better fit in your hand. Its second screen provides a way for gamers to access supplementary information, such as maps. The design allows users to walk around while playing their games so they’re not glued to their seats for the duration of game time. In a brilliant, innovative feature, you can play most games on the tablet, eliminating the need for a TV altogether.

Amazon Kindle Fire HD

The next generation of the eReader tablet from Amazon provides much more than a place to store eBooks. You can access publications, music, and movies, as well as documents. With its larger screen, better resolution, and upgraded processor, the Kindle Fire HD provides an all-in-one content experience.

Microsoft Surface RT

This is more than your typical tablet. The MS Surface RT provides a full operating system and keyboard, allowing you to use it as both a tablet and a laptop. You can multitask, and run programs not available on other tablets, such as MS Office. It also provides multiple choices of storage, as well as the ability to use USB storage devices. You’ll want to make sure your business has a web design to drive local traffic now that this tablet is available.

Sonos PlayBar

This multi-room music system provides great sound and multiple options for music lovers. Once you determine where to mount the device, it self-detects its sound profile. You can use it to control the volume on both your TV and stereo system, and you can even control it with an iPhone app.

Cambridge Audio Minx Air

Stream music wirelessly, play your favorite songs, and access Internet radio stations, all in one device. The Cambridge Audio Minx Air is more than a speaker doc; it’s a portable media player that can be heard throughout the room, clearly and distinctively.

HTC One

With its impressive performance, quad-core processor, and 4MP Ultrapixel camera, the HTC One is one of the best smartphones on the market. It’s equipped with plenty of Android apps, has a thin rigid body, 4.7 inch screen, and 1080p full HD resolution. This phone will do it all for you.

Nokia Lumia 920

If you’re looking for a smartphone that can also be used as a tablet, look no further than the Nokia Lumia 920. Equipped with Windows 8, this smartphone provides a customizable home screen, apps exclusive only to Nokia, and a large handset.

These innovative gadgets were designed to make your work, play, and daily life easier and more fun. Enjoy all they have to offer.

Guest Contributor Amanda Brown is a freelance writer whom enjoys playing and coaching volleyball. She loves her friends and family including her dog, Charlie; as well as traveling all around the world.