THE FUSED OCTOBER HOTLIST 2026: TECH, SKINCARE & CREATIVE GIFTS
THE FUSED OCTOBER HOTLIST
Small upgrades, useful discoveries and a few good reasons to rethink the everyday. This month’s Hotlist brings together portable tech for your next escape, clever additions to the home and fresh approaches to your daily routine.
NETGEAR Nighthawk M7 Pro Mobile Hotspot Router
Hotel Wi-Fi can test even the most relaxed traveller. NETGEAR’s Nighthawk M7 Pro lets you bring your own connection, combining 5G mobile broadband with Wi-Fi 7 in a portable router. It supports up to 64 devices and offers up to 13 hours of battery life: plenty of scope for laptops, phones and working somewhere more interesting than the office. A premium travel companion for anyone whose itinerary still involves the occasional deadline. A compatible SIM and data plan are required.
£749.99, currently reduced from £899.99 | netgear.com/uk
Icy Bear Dental Care Vitamin Gummies
A little colour for the bathroom shelf. Icy Bear’s mixed-berry gummies take a mouth-focused approach to supplements, combining vitamin C, vitamin D3, calcium, phosphorus and zinc. Calcium helps maintain normal teeth, while vitamin C supports normal collagen formation for gums and teeth. Each bottle contains 60 gummies—a month’s supply at two a day—and the formula is designed to sit alongside your existing brushing and flossing routine. An easy addition for those who prefer a chew to another tablet.
£24.99 for 60 gummies; £19.99 on subscription | icybeardental.com
SodaStream Fresh Plus
The kitchen-counter classic gets a considered update. Fresh Plus pairs a slim profile and metal finishes with a carbonation lever that lets you choose anything from a gentle sparkle to a livelier fizz. The tilting head makes clicking in the bottle straightforward, while a CO₂ indicator gives you a heads-up when the gas is running low. Cordless operation keeps placement flexible, too. Finish with citrus, pour into a favourite glass and give ordinary tap water a little more occasion.
£124.99 for the Starter Bundle, including CO₂ cylinder, bottle and Pepsi Max flavour | sodastream.co.uk
Top Scents La La Lime Eau de Parfum
A bright interruption to autumn’s heavier fragrance habits. Part of Oriflame’s Top Scents collection, La La Lime opens with lime and bergamot before moving into clean-linen and woody notes. The combination gives familiar citrus a contemporary edge: fresh and crisp, with something more interesting underneath. Created through Oriflame’s collaboration with Givaudan Perfumery School, it brings an exploratory approach to an accessible price point. One for anyone still holding on to a little sunshine.
£39.99 for 50ml, currently reduced from £54.99 | uk.oriflame.com
Willow Starter Pack
For anyone who has loved a houseplant slightly too much—or forgotten it altogether—Willow offers useful insight beneath the leaves. Its discreet sensor tracks soil moisture, light, temperature and humidity, sending information through the included Wi-Fi hub to an app. Care alerts help you judge when to water and whether that carefully chosen corner is actually working for your plant. The Starter Pack looks after one specimen, with room to add more sensors as your indoor collection grows.
£34.99 for one sensor and hub | plantwithwillow.co.uk
Sony ULT FIELD 3
A portable speaker with a healthy appetite for bass. Sony’s ULT FIELD 3 puts extra low-end weight a button press away, making it an appealing companion for playlists that deserve more presence than a phone can provide. The compact shape and detachable shoulder strap make it easy to move between rooms or pack for a weekend away. There’s also Party Connect for linking compatible speakers when the gathering gets bigger. A useful excuse to revisit the albums you usually save for headphones.
£119 from Sony; £89.25 when purchased in its qualifying turntable bundle | sony.co.uk
Anker MagGo Power Bank 2 Pro
A dwindling phone battery has a habit of arriving at the least convenient moment. Anker’s MagGo 2 Pro supplies 10,000mAh of portable power, with magnetic Qi2.2 wireless charging at up to 25W for compatible devices and USB-C charging at up to 45W. A built-in fan helps manage heat, while the display keeps charging information visible. The integrated stand is a thoughtful extra, propping up your phone for a video call or something to watch between connections.
£99.99 | anker.com/uk
Scandinavian Biolabs Bio-Pilixin Hairline Booster
Scandinavian Biolabs gives targeted scalp care a practical format with this compact, refillable Hairline Booster. A six-ball roller applicator delivers its Bio-Pilixin formula directly along the hairline and temples, making those smaller areas easier to reach. The drug-free formula includes turmeric-derived Capilia Longa, niacinamide and a warming ingredient called HotFlux. Designed for daily use, the appeal is in the precise application and straightforward routine—a considered option for those exploring care for early hairline thinning.
£38 for 15ml at Boots | boots.com
Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite
Coming home with shopping bags becomes a little easier with Yale’s Linus L2 Lite. The retrofit smart lock offers app-based access, virtual keys for guests and an auto-unlock function for hands-full arrivals. Inside, its KeySense button provides simple control without reaching for your phone. The UK version is designed for compatible lift-to-lock doors, so check the fit before buying. For remote access through the Yale app, you’ll also need the separately sold ConnectX Wi-Fi Bridge.
From £103.99, currently reduced from £130; accessories extra | yalehome.co.uk
Krafted Couch Wireless Sofa Charger
A clever answer to the charger that’s always just beyond reach. Krafted’s Couch drapes a flexible silicone pad over the sofa arm, putting a wireless charging spot beside you. An anti-slip ridge helps it stay in place, while MagSafe compatibility and Qi2 certification provide up to 15W charging for compatible phones. The supplied two-metre cable connects the pad to power, leaving your handset free of a trailing lead. Quietly useful design for evenings when you’ve already found the comfortable position.
£39.99 | kraftedtech.com
HighOnLove Firming Body Oil
A good reason to linger after your shower. HighOnLove’s Firming Body Oil blends nourishing plant oils with Gatuline In-Tense MB, a botanical ingredient selected to help improve the appearance of skin firmness. The lightweight formula lends itself to a slow massage, whether applied by hand or worked over the body with a gua sha tool. Smooth onto slightly damp skin and give arms, legs and stomach a little attention. A pleasing addition to the autumn bathroom routine, when skin starts asking for more care.
£49 for 100ml | highonlove.co
Spa Ceylon Age Refining Day & Night Facial Serum
Sri Lankan wellness brand Spa Ceylon brings its botanical approach to a serum designed for both ends of the day. Bakuchiol takes centre stage, joined by hydrating sodium hyaluronate, aloe vera, calendula and rosehip oil in a formula aimed at improving the appearance of fine lines and leaving skin feeling smoother. Press into cleansed skin before your moisturiser, morning and evening. With its richly decorated packaging, it also brings a little of the brand’s spa sensibility to the bathroom shelf.
£26.65 for 30ml, currently reduced from £41 | spaceylon.co.uk
Absolut KAWS Artist Edition
Contemporary art meets the drinks trolley in Absolut’s latest Artist Edition. Brooklyn-based artist KAWS reworks the familiar bottle with his signature “XX” motif and CHUM character, while the reverse carries an image of the painting commissioned for the collaboration. It continues Absolut’s long relationship with artists, stretching back to Andy Warhol in the 1980s. Inside is the brand’s original Swedish vodka at 40% ABV; outside, a limited-edition design with enough personality to earn its place on display after the last cocktail.
RRP £23 for 70cl; £32 for 1 litre | absolut.com
VistaPrint Custom Gifts
The best gifts tend to have a story behind them. VistaPrint’s custom range lets you turn favourite photographs, original artwork and personal touches into presents, from mugs and photo books to calendars and canvas prints. Give your travel photographs a life beyond the camera roll, revisit a memorable weekend or put a friend’s favourite image to good use. Choose your design, add your details and make something that feels personal. A little forward planning for gifting season, with plenty of room for creativity.
Prices vary by product and specification | vistaprint.co.uk
