Treat yourself
Sometimes it’s not about why you need new technology, but why not? Add some fun to your day – and get a head start on your holiday shopping – with the following:
- Polaroid Cube Action Camera. The Polaroid Cube is compact, and easy to use. It may look like a toy, but it’s a capable camcorder that can capture 1080p footage and 6MP stills via a wide-angle lens. The camera is splash-proof, shock resistant and compatible with optional mounts. $100.
- Nikon COOLPIX AW130. The Nikon COOLPIX AW130 has a depth rating of 100 feet, permitting it to go deeper underwater. It features a 16MP 1/2.3-inch sensor that sits behind a NIKKOR 24-120mm f/2.8 lens, as well as Wi-Fi, NFC and GPS capability. $347.
- Elivebuy Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker. The portable Bluetooth speaker by Elivebuy is also waterproof. It comes bundled with a suction cup, enabling users to listen to their music or podcast in the shower. $12.
- Tory Burch for Fitbit Bracelet. Conceal your Fitbit in a Tory Burch bracelet. The 16-karat gold plated case opens at the bottom, preventing your fitness tracker from falling out. $175.
- Beats Powerbeats2 Earbuds. The Beats Powerbeats2 is sweat and water resistance, with a colorful design and a bass-heavy sound. $145.
- GoPro HERO4 Black. The HERO4 Black action camera reportedly can capture 4K video at 30fps, slow motion footage at up to 240fps, and 12MP still images at a rate of 30 shots per second. The camera’s housing can withstand depths up to 131 feet, while built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth make it easy to share footage and pair accessories. $430.
- Spigen F300W Wireless Charger. The F300W Qi wireless charger by Spigen doubles as a desktop stand. It has three coils and an indicator light designed to show the charging status of a device. $28.
- Microsoft Band 2 Fitness Tracker. The Band 2 Fitness Tracker features 11 sensors, including GPS, barometer and a UV monitor. In addition to being a fitness tracker, it delivers smartphone notifications and can connect to iPhone and Android smartphones, as well as Redmond handsets. $250.
- Anker PowerCore+ mini Battery Charger. Anker PowerCore+ mini has a lipstick-sized body with a premium metal finish, so it is easy to carry around. It features a 3,350mAh battery made by Panasonic, which can easily fill an iPhone 6s Plus, as well as most Android smartphones available today. $11.
- TAG Heuer Connected Smartwatch. The Swiss-made TAG Heuer Connected is developed in collaboration with Intel and Google. The device delivers the functionality traditionally delivered by an Android Wear smartwatch, and comes with a titanium case, with sapphire crystal. $1,500.
- Twelve South HiRise iPhone Dock. The Twelve South HiRise is also compatible with an iPad and includes a Lightning and a microUSB cable, which is useful if the phone is used with a battery case. $35.
- mophie Juice Pack Reserve. The Juice Pack Reserve battery case is mophie’s thinnest offering for iPhone 6s. Its 1,840 mAh battery roughly doubles the endurance of the smartphone. $60.
- Kinivo BTH260 Headphones. The BTH260 wireless headphones by Kinivo are designed to offer excellent sound and comfortable fit at an economical price. $45.
- LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt SSD External Hard Drive. The Rugged portable Thunderbolt SSD by LaCie features a built-in Thunderbolt cable, ensuring the user can transfer data with maximum speed. It comes with 256-bit encryption and is shock-, water- and dust-resistant. From $280. (The 1TB version costs $900.)
- Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard. Microsoft’s Universal Foldable Keyboard is only 5mm thin, and can connect to Windows, Android and iOS devices. It reportedly is resistant to accidental spills and can fit in a jacket pocket when folded. The keyboard comes with a three-year warranty and is said to offer excellent battery life. $63.
- Microsoft Surface 3 Touchscreen Laptop. Designed for casual use, the Microsoft Surface 3 is compact and more affordable than other members of this product range. It includes an Intel Atom chipset, 10.8-inch display and optional 4G LTE connectivity. $499.
- TYLT Energi 6K Charger. The Energi 6K by TYLT features a built-in Lightning or microUSB cable, 6,000mAh battery designed to fill up to three iPhone 6s devices and full USB port for charging a second phone or tablet. It can also act as a wall charger with swappable plugs. The latter includes bundled UK and European adapters. $80.
- Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer. The Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer features Bluetooth and NFC connectivity, enabling the user to print photos in 2 x 3 inches, straight from a smartphone via a Polaroid ZIP app for Android and iOS. Rechargeable battery. $130.
- Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch. The Gear S2 by Samsung features Super AMOLED display and rotating bezel for navigating the Tizen OS user interface. It is compatible with Android smartphones only. From $300.
- Roku Streaming Stick. The Streaming Stick by Roku is compact and designed to stream Full HD content from practically every streaming service. It can also beam content from a mobile device via an optional app. $50.
- Amazon Fire TV. Amazon Fire TV features 4K video support and expandable memory. In addition to Amazon’s own library, the Fire TV can stream content from popular providers, such as Netflix. It also runs Android apps and games. $100.
- Amazon Fire. The Fire tablet offers a perfect solution for web browsing, social networking and streaming Amazon’s vast library of movies and TV shows. From $50.
- Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is a camera, as well as offers 5.7-inch quad-HD display, wireless charging, liquid cooling and more. It can also transform into a full-blown PC via an optional Display Dock. $649.
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