WiFi system
- Plume Adaptive WiFi, from $199 for a 3-pack; plumewifi.com
Make WiFi both easy and beautiful with Plume. Their geometric pods plug into the walls to provide a strong signal with a minimal footprint.
Speaker
- Fawn Speaker in Heirloom Redwood, $290; salvageaudio.com
Give your desk or bedside table a modern, rustic edge with the Fawn Speaker. Plug it into your computer or use Bluetooth to connect your smartphone so you can enjoy your latest playlist.
Voice command device
- Amazon Echo Dot, $49; amazon.com
Entering the smart home world doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. The Amazon Echo Dot acts as a voice helper by your bedside table or in the kitchen, answering questions about the weather or setting timers. The device can also be attached to a speaker you already have to voice-control music from Spotify, Pandora, and more.
Security camera
- Nest Indoor Camera, $199; nest.com
Want to keep an eye on the kids' room, your cat, or even the front door when you aren't home? Nest's cameras are both sleek and handy, providing notifications for any activity and allowing you to speak through the camera to let the mailman know to leave the box at the door. Check out both their indoor and iutdoor cameras to keep your entire home secure.
Kano Computer Kit
- Kano Computer Kit, $149; us.kano.me
Get the kids hooked on computer science with the Kano kit, which makes building a computer and starting to code easy and fun.
Animal Headphones
- Emily & Meritt Animal Headphones, $59; pbteen.com
The animal-ear design adds a little imagination (and cuteness) to these kids' headphones.
Off-the-grid device
- goTenna Mesh, $179 for a 2-pack; gotenna.com
Never worry about your signal again with the goTenna Mesh. Whether you're hiking, camping, or just exploring the great outdoors, the goTenna Mesh gives you the ability to text and use GPS while you're off the grid.
Personal photo magazine
- Recently subscription, starting from $9.99; getrecently.com
Photos pilling up? Turn your camera roll into a magazine with Recently app. Set up a subscription to receive it monthly or quarterly, and choose the best of your images to make it to print.
Metallic iPad Case
- Emily & Meritt Metallic Cat iPad Air Case, $69; pbteen.com
Give the family tablet some glitz with this metallic case, complete with monogram and cat ears for added flair.
Tech repair kit
- Sugru Rebel Tech Kit, $15; sugru.com
Fix the technology around your house with ease using Sugru's Rebel Tech Kit. Kids can use the moldable rubber to close up wires, repair controllers, create headphone stands, and much more.
High Definition
- Samsung Gear 360 camera, $170
Capture the entire view from the summit, live broadcast an epic ski run, or get a good photo of the whole family when no one will sit still. Samsung’s Gear 360 shoots 4k video and sends it straight to your phone so you can hit replay over and over. The tiny camera fits snugly in your hand or stands on its own to get the right angle.
Picture Perfect
- Leica Sofort, $279
Some of the best memories are made outside. Capture the good times, the unforgettable sunsets, and the unexpected moments with Leica’s new instant camera. The camera uses Leica or Fujifilm Instax Mini film packs to make printing and sharing photos as simple as pushing the capture button.
