London has breached its fifth heatwave of the year – and I’ve tried the most-talked-about handheld fan of 2026: the Shark chillpill three-in-one portable travel fan.
Arriving in a small box, Shark's ChillPill resembles a pair of binoculars at first glance. Two tubes are connected with a twistable central fixture, one holding the motor and the other the battery. The twisting aspect allows you to position it on flat surfaces at the perfect angle, but you can thread it through bag and phone straps if you want hands-free cooling.
