What do you call someone who's obsessed with the latest equipment/gear/products?

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"Hypebeast" is not the word I am looking for, as I would associate a "hypebeast" as someone obsessed with frivolous possessions like overpriced brand-name clothing and fashion in general.

I need a more generalized word/phrase that would describe somebody who cares about the latest technologies, equipment, products, etc. Thanks in advance.

Is it just for the sake of having the latest / best gear? Or do they generally use it as well? As "all the gear, no idea" springs to mind, if they have Everest grade hiking gear to go for a walk in the woods for example. — RemarkLima, Sep 10 '17 at 05:31

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 09 '17 at 19:11

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You could try technophile for someone who is attracted to shiny new technological things.

It's opposite would be technophobe.

answered Sep 09 '17 at 19:11

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Somewhat offtopic, I dislike the idea of referring to technophobes as if they have a phobia. It's hardly ever an irrational fear of technology, and more often its only an inability to easily adopt it. – Flater Sep 27 '17 at 14:41

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 27 '17 at 07:59

"Somebody who cares about the latest technologies, equipment, products, etc" (as a consumer) is the direction in which the word geek seems to be evolving (by contrast to nerd).

See: Which term correctly identifies those who enjoy programming/technology: "geek" or "nerd"?

What do you call someone who's obsessed with the latest equipment/gear/products?

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