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Even when it’s off, the 8-inch round Ikea [$80; ikea.com] will turn heads. Its bold orange checkerboard pattern looks like art; you can hang it on a wall or carry the nearly 3-pound speaker by its stand. Its built-in battery runs up to 25 hours and has simple top-mounted controls. There’s no fussy app; just connect through your phone like you would a pair of earbuds. Want a punchier alternative to your TV’s soundbar? Pair two for true left-right stereo.

It’s a weekend project that turns into a humblebrag: The [$200; lego.com] is fun to put together, and then hangs nicely in your office or Zoom background. Just like Lego’s Mona Lisa and The Scream, Sunflowers is instantly recognizable to art lovers and novices alike. The scale here (22-by-17 inches and protruding off the wall a chunky 2 inches) helps it stand out. But you must be up to the task: Its 2,615 pieces should take about seven or eight hours to assemble.

The roughly 3-by-3-inch, rechargeable [$229; play.date] is perfect when you’ve outgrown big consoles but still love a quick, clever distraction. Unlike free apps and their endless ads, Playdate delivers fast-moving, crisp, black-and-white games. Many use the system’s charming crank (you really need to turn it!), and the lineup spans action, adventure, puzzles, and strategy from small indie studios. Twenty-four games are included, and additional games can be purchased individually as one-offs.

Give your hand a break with the [$120; logitech.com]. It’s an ergonomic mouse designed to reduce wrist strain while keeping shortcuts within easy reach. Its machined aluminum scroll wheel and eight customizable buttons let you navigate documents, spreadsheets, and Adobe programs with ease, making you about 33% more efficient. The side thumb wheel keeps your hand steady for horizontal scrolling or timeline edits, while seamless multi-device switching allows you to work across computers for up to 70 days before needing a recharge.

Whether you shoot on a phone, point-and-shoot, or action camera, the [$230; gopro.com] makes it easier for content creators to produce smooth, professional-looking video. You can now tell it what to do using hand gestures; for example, making the “OK” sign tells the gimbal to focus on you in selfie mode, or it can be set to keep a moving subject in frame. Its reversible, adjustable light improves low-light shots, and its battery lasts all day.