Elevate Your Summer Soccer Viewing Experience with These Must-Have Tech Gadgets

It’s that exciting time of year again—watch party season! With a prominent soccer tournament in full swing, we’ve joined forces with innovative tech brands to unveil the ultimate setup for your soccer watch parties.

Hosting a watch party often includes some unwelcomed tasks—like cleaning the pool, scrubbing surfaces, and figuring out how the floor got so dirty before guests even arrive. However, the pool is usually the main attraction, prompting the outdoor gathering.

The WYBOT S3 is designed to eliminate that hassle entirely. Though it’s marketed as a cordless robotic pool cleaner, it offers more than just that. The manufacturer claims it’s the first pool robot to integrate 3D mapping, AI-driven cleaning, automatic self-docking, self-charging, and self-emptying features all in one unit, which appears to be accurate based on current offerings.

The technology kicks in right from the initial use. The S3 employs 36 sensors to create a detailed 3D map of your pool, allowing it to chart an optimal cleaning route for future rounds, addressing the floors, walls, and even up to the waterline. In AI Vision Mode, it detects debris and adjusts its trajectory accordingly during cleaning. Users can monitor this process in real-time through an app, redirect the robot when necessary, or simply let it do its job.

Once it finishes its task, the S3 autonomously returns to its dock for recharging using both solar and DC power. All debris is deposited into a 10-liter shore-based bin, meaning no more manually retrieving a wet robot. The bin features a dual-layer filtration system that effectively captures everything from leaves to fine dirt. Under standard conditions, the manufacturer suggests minimal maintenance, approximately once a month.

The concept certainly sounds appealing: guests arrive to a pristine pool without any effort on your part. For frequent hosts eager for a well-presented outdoor area, the S3 is a compelling option.

The WYBOT S3 is now available for pre-sale at $2,499.99, down from its original price of $2,999.99.

Every watch party has a standout guest, and at this one, it’s none other than the AGIBOT X2 Ultra—a humanoid robot that’s truly extraordinary.

The AGIBOT, affectionately named Lumi, captivates everyone as soon as it arrives. In mere moments, attendees are pulling out their phones to capture the entertaining scene.

The X2 Ultra boasts a remarkable fluidity of movement, thanks to its 31 points of articulation that enable it to mimic human-like gestures and rhythms seamlessly. Whether greeting or dancing, it remains engaging and lively throughout, creating a festive ambiance at your watch party.

Its interactive capabilities are where it truly shines. The X2 Ultra responds to voice, touch, gestures, and visual clues. When you ask it something, it intelligently turns to the speaker and replies audibly. The Flexible Control feature allows for natural arm movements, making group photos or greetings effortless. It can even fetch drinks for you, ensuring you stay comfortable during the game.

For soccer enthusiasts, it offers an exciting feature—if you roll a ball to it, the X2 Ultra reacts in real-time with head tracking and body movement. When a goal is scored, it doesn’t just clap; it performs an elaborate dance. Moreover, if you have multiple units, they can synchronize for group performances, which could easily go viral on social media.

It can also run post-match presentations, delivering awards with flair. The company offers the D1 as well, a quadruped robot designed for entertainment and carrying small items during the party.

The X2 Ultra is available through AGIBOT’s sales network.

Imagine being able to enjoy the entire match on a large display without being dependent on a wall, a TV, or even a designated room.

This is the key feature of the INMO Air 3, and it’s more effective than you might anticipate. The device appears as a standard pair of glasses, featuring flat lenses and a sleek design—no wires, battery packs, or cumbersome hardware involved. This all-in-one concept is what distinguishes the Air 3 from other AR glasses in the market. INMO proudly claims that it’s the world’s first 1080P full-color waveguide AR glasses, and its specifications support that claim.

You’ll be viewing a sharp 1080p image through a Sony Micro OLED display, achieving up to 600 nits of brightness, simulating a massive 150-inch virtual screen. The clarity is impressive, and it genuinely offers a cinematic experience without feeling restricted to a tiny viewport. Additionally, the waveguide design ensures privacy; passersby merely see someone wearing glasses, while the match remains exclusively yours.

Its operating platform runs on Android 14, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-core chip with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, making it more than just an accessory for your smartphone. You can access Google Play, your usual apps, and remarkably, you can mirror or expand a Windows or Mac desktop directly from the glasses. If something urgent arises mid-match, your entire desktop is available, letting you resolve it without missing much of the game.

Control is intuitive via a touchpad included in the package, allowing you to move, resize screens, navigate applications, and manage settings effortlessly. An optional smart ring is available for an additional $159, making navigating a floating desktop in midair a natural and quick endeavor. Heading outdoors? A sunglasses clip comes with the package for comfortable visibility in bright light.

The INMO Air 3 is currently priced at $999, reduced from $1,099, and there’s a special 15% discount available with code ANDROIDAUTHORITYNE15.

When hosting a watch party with a sizeable crowd, the major concern is usually the setup. You have your pool open, food laid out, excitement in the air, and everyone is gathering around a TV that simply wasn’t built for such occasions. If the screen is key to the night, it needs to make an impact.

The XGIMI Horizon 20 Max excels as a triple laser 4K projector, featuring a brightness of 5,700 ISO lumens—significantly beneficial for outdoor use. This brightness allows for optimal viewing without waiting for complete darkness, ensuring the match can start when you need it to.

Its color accuracy is another aspect that stands out. The Horizon 20 Max provides coverage of 110% of the BT.2020 color gamut, which exceeds the capabilities of many televisions. You’ll notice vivid grass hues and vibrant kits, enhanced by a 20,000:1 contrast ratio that maintains clear detail even in low-light scenes. Motion smoothing technology ensures fast-paced moments remain clear, avoiding any blurriness as the ball whizzes across the field—crucial for soccer enthusiasts.

Even during halftime, this projector keeps on performing. It efficiently handles game playbacks with 1ms input lag at 1080p/240Hz, alongside VRR support, ensuring you won’t experience latency while enjoying the match. Your gathering remains lively and engaging.

The setup process, often an overlooked element as guests arrive, is simplified with the Horizon 20 Max. Its advanced ISA 5.0 system automatically manages focus, keystone corrections, smart screen alignment, and obstacle avoidance, allowing you to set it up and return to hosting swiftly. Audio is delivered via dual 12W Harman/Kardon speakers with Dolby Audio and DTS-HD support, and it runs Google TV, providing access to popular streaming apps straight out of the box.

The XGIMI Horizon 20 Max is now available for $2,699, down from its initial price of $2,999.