TiVo
Roamio Pro
With the TiVo Roamio DVR, a user can watch recorded
shows almost anywhere. Any iOS device can connect to the cable box, which has
built-in Wi-Fi and can record six shows at a time. It stores up to 450 hours of
media.
Helios
Bars
The Helios Bars have integrated Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS so they can
give cyclists turn-by-turn directions. After a user enters a destination on a
connected phone, the handlebars’ rear-facing left or right LEDs will flash to
indicate upcoming turns.
Vaavud
Wind Meter
The Vaavud turns a smartphone into a
wind-speed gauge. The plastic rotor, which contains four magnets, plugs into a
headphone jack. As it spins, the magnetic field around the phone fluctuates. An
associated app translates the readings into wind speed, which are as accurate
as those by a standalone meter.
Victorinox
Bike Tool
The Victorinox Bike Tool is a Swiss Army
knife for cyclists. The 3.5-ounce multitool has an L-wrench for tightening
screws, eight bits, and a tire lever. The casing is made from an impact-proof
and oil- and gasoline-resistant plastic.
Black
& Decker 8V Max Impact Screwdriver
The Black & Decker impact screwdriver
can spin at 2,200 rpm—more than 10 times faster than a typical cordless
screwdriver. When it meets resistance, the tool’s impact mechanism kicks in,
delivering fast pulses that increase the torque delivered to the screw.
CCM
RBZ Ice Hockey Skates
The RBZ is the most maneuverable hockey
skate on the market. The skate comes with customizable arch support and a
taller blade holder, which allows players to make turns 10 percent more tightly
than players on standard skates.
MakerBot
Digitizer Desktop 3-D Scanner
The MakerBot Digitizer
desktop scanner fast-tracks the 3-D--printing process. Using a 1.3-megapixel
camera and two lasers, it scans objects up to eight inches tall and 6.6 pounds
and converts the scan into a 3-D file that can be modified with CAD or sent
straight to a 3-D printer.
NanoLeaf
Using only 12 watts, NanoLeaf produces
1,600 lumens, making it the most efficient LED lightbulb. Printed circuit
boards provide both the bulb’s circuitry and structure. And because the 33 LEDs
draw so little energy, they also produce little heat, eliminating the need for
a heat sink, so the bulb is lighter.
The
North Face ThermoBall Full Zip Jacket
ThermoBall insulation is comparable to
600-fill down, but with two critical differences. It doesn’t lose its warmth
when wet (it’s a water-repellent synthetic), and it doesn’t clump together
because the tiny clusters sit within hundreds of isolated sections.
Garmin
VIRB Elite
The VIRB action camera records up to three
hours of 1080p video on one charge, the longest life in its class. It also has
GPS, an accelerometer, and an altimeter, which can track a user’s location,
speed, and elevation in sync with the video.
Blue
Microphones Nessie
The Nessie is the first USB microphone that
adapts to any audio in real time. It automatically smooths and levels incoming
vocals, instruments, and voiceovers—streamlining editing so audio clips are
ready to go faster.
MetroNapMetro
Nap alerts subway riders when they’ve
reached their destination. Because GPS doesn’t work underground, the app makes
use of the phone’s accelerometer, which detects when the train is moving. With
info about the typical commute time between stations, the app sets off the
ringer upon arrival.
