Work Faster and Smarter

Emmy Award-winner Mario Armstrong highlights the latest tech gadgets designed to simplify your tasks-and maybe even make them more colorful.

- Mario Armstrong

1/ A portable office.

Creating content is easier with a reliable work surface, which isn't always findable on the road. The Loft Station 150 [$650; loftgear.​com] is a 16.5-pound wheeled duffel that holds about 150 liters of gear or clothing, then quickly unfolds into a 34-inch-tall sturdy tabletop for typing, video editing, or equipment staging. Optional mesh pouches attach with hookand-loop tape to store spare batteries, lenses, drives, and small gear, while a false floor adds extra storage, letting you switch setups efficiently.

2/ An e-reader that's easy on the eyes.