‘Tis the season of pumpkin spice, jack o’ lanterns and as many pictures of autumn leaves as you can post on Instagram. With Halloween creeping around the corner, and the colder weather setting in, now’s the time to gander at some of the latest gizmos coming out this month.

Thermos Super Light Direct Drink Flask
Lakeland: £21.99

Whether you’re going for a morning jog, or simply walking to work, this stylish flask from Lakeland will keep your beverage nice and warm – or chilled if the colder weather doesn’t put you off – with its airtight seal. You don’t even need to stop to carefully unscrew the lid; simply use the flip-up lid with the push of a button.

The flask has also been designed to cool down hot drinks, so you can drink directly from it without burning your tongue and making a numpty of yourself in public. And in case you’re extremely accident-prone, it also has a leakproof seal, so even if you end up knocking it over or turning it upside down, it won’t spill. With its sleek and portable design, you can easily slip this into your bag for an easier commute.

Amazon Echo Show 5 Smart Speaker
John Lewis: £79.99

Need a weather update? Fancy listening to a podcast? Or perhaps you need to wake up the rest of the household? Simply ask Alexa. With the hands-free Echo Show 5, you can now manage your day with some help from the ever-punctual Alexa.

With its 5.5” screen and lightweight design, this device will help you make hands-free calls and connect with other Echo devices using the Drop-In feature. It even works with smart home devices including cameras, lights and thermostats from brands including WeMo, Philips Hue, Netatmo, SmartThings, TP-Link, Hive and more.

You can turn the microphone and camera off at the touch of a button, and the camera includes a built-in privacy shutter. Just download the free Alexa app onto your Fire OS, Android, iOS device or desktop browser to get started.

Mountfield MBV48LI Cordless Leaf Blower
John Lewis: £139.99

Yes, the red and orange hues of crisp autumn leaves may be photogenic, and a Pinterest lover’s dream for some homemade arts and crafts, but they can also be a right mess. Hence why the Mountfield MBV48LI leaf blower (try saying that six times fast!) is the perfect tidying tool for your garden.

With its DigiTorq brushless motor, this leaf blower produces a blast of air which can travel up to 174mph. You can switch between high and low power easily and save energy by varying the speed. With up to 30 minutes of power, you can blast away any leaves or debris cluttering up your garden in no time at all.