Panono Ball Camera
The Panono Ball Camera is an inventive 360° by 360° spherical camera that captures an entire scene with a single toss. When thrown into the air, its accelerometer detects the apex of the toss—when motion is minimal—and triggers 36 individual cameras simultaneously to create a single, high-resolution panoramic image. The result is a 108-megapixel photo with impressive detail, revealing elements you may not have noticed at the moment of capture. Images are explored in the free Panono app by moving your phone around as if you are inside the picture. The device can also be used handheld or mounted on a pole. Available for preorder. $549.
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StickNFind
StickNFind offers a tiny Bluetooth tracking sticker designed to help you locate valuables like keys, wallets and luggage. Each sticker communicates with a free smartphone app and has a tracking range of roughly 150 feet. The app lets you set a virtual leash so you receive an alert when an item moves beyond a chosen range—useful for preventing accidental luggage mix-ups at the airport, for example. If a tagged item is lost, activate the “lost sticker” mode and StickNFind’s community network helps locate it: other users running the app can detect the sticker and send you an email with the last seen location and a timestamp. Sold in two-packs for $49.99.
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Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III Camera
The Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III brings notable improvements for stills and video. It supports high-bitrate HD video recording at 50 MB/s with reduced compression for better image quality. A brighter lens with a wider aperture captures roughly twice the light of prior models, delivering pleasing background defocus for portraits and better clarity for moving subjects. The LCD tilts up 180 degrees for self-portraits and tilts downward for high-angle shots. Built-in Wi‑Fi and NFC let you connect to compatible Android devices for quick image transfer; Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile app enables wireless transfer and remote control on devices without one-touch NFC. Smart Remote Control lets you preview a live view, fire the shutter remotely and review images on your phone or tablet. Estimated price around $800 (exact price may vary).
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LaCie Fuel
LaCie Fuel is a wireless portable storage device that expands iPad, iPhone and Mac capacity without cables or an Internet connection. Available in 1TB and 2TB models, it can store hundreds of movies or thousands of photos, songs and documents and create its own Wi‑Fi network so multiple devices can access files at once. Up to five devices can connect concurrently, and the unit can stream an HD movie to as many as three devices simultaneously—handy for travel, commutes or waiting at the airport. With about 10 hours of battery life, LaCie Fuel supports long listening or viewing sessions. It can also bridge to public Wi‑Fi hotspots to provide Internet access to up to four connected devices while still serving stored media. Prices: $179.99 (1TB); $249.99 (2TB).
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