Independence Day 2025: 7 gadgets that set you free

This Independence Day, treat yourself to gadgets that truly liberate you from noise, wires, chores, and so many more problems. (Photos: Agencies, Esquire, NYT, AI)

Wireless earbuds and noise-cancelling headphones

Enjoy music, calls, and workouts without being bogged down by annoying wires that will inevitably get tangled. Use these to silence the world as you work independently, think path-breaking thoughts while doing nothing, or just make your day extra special with a good playlist.

Portable power banks

With a portable power bank charged beforehand, you do not need to depend on anyone anywhere for power sockets for your devices.

Robot vacuum cleaners

Sit back and relax independently as the robot sweeps and mops your floors: freeing you up for the more important things in life.

E-readers

Why depend on bags to carry your heavy books when you can get a light device that can hold ten times as many books?

Self-heating mugs

Perfect for trips and sleepovers, this brilliant contraption lets you heat up a drink just the way you like it: without having to depend on a boring stove or induction cooker.

Pocket projectors

The perfect tool to use when you suddenly want to watch a movie after watching that one cool scene you saw in an Instagram reel.

Compact drone cameras

To awaken that inner photographer when you see the sky looking extra fabulous, but your phone won't cut it.