"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.
Best Answer
You could try technophile for someone who is attracted to shiny new technological things.
It's opposite would be technophobe.