Extreme Air Purifier
Using the NASA-developed technology that purifies the air on the International Space Station, the Airocide actually obliterates pollen and allergens instead of just filtering them. $799, airocide.com
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Luggage Tracker
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Mike Lorrig Slip the wafer-sized TrakDot into your luggage and, utilizing patented triangulation technology, it automatically will transmit the location of your bag to your cell phone; $49, trakdot.com
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Sleek Sightseer
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Mike Lorrig Nikon’s Aculon T01 binoculars apply the cameramaker’s rep for superior optics to a compact, lightweight (6.88 oz.), formfollows- function package that’s friendly on the eyes, whether looking at the binoculars or through them; $69, nikonusa.com
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Amped-Up Speaker
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Marshall Spinal Tap’s Nigel Tufnel would approve of Marshall’s Stanmore Bluetooth-compatible speaker, tricked out to look like the legendary amplifier, right down to the toggle switches and analog tone and volume controls nested in the top of the device; $400, marshallheadphones.com
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Earbuds That Fit
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of B&O Eatset 31 Weary of the one-size-fits none earbuds that ship with smartphones? Danish electronics legend Bang & Olufsen’s EarSet 3i marries earbuds and a built-in microphone to an adjustable behind-the-ear padded loop that ensures a comfortable fit for everyone; $199, bang-olufsen.com
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A Lock to Like
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of August When paired with iOS and Android smartphones and installed on a door, the August Smart Lock automatically unlocks when it senses your approach. You also can create digital keys that allow access, then expire, and send them to cleaning staff or guests; $199, august.com
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Handmade Headphones
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Aedle French audio company Aedle’s limited-edition VK-1 headphones are handmade in France using aircraft-grade, virgin aluminum ingots for the ear shells and high-performance titanium transducers, with hand-sewn lambskin leather on the headband and ear cushions; $325, aedle.net
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Digital Diary
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Mike Lorrig With wearable tech the next big thing, the Kickstarter-funded Narrative offers a whimsical take: The tiny camera clips to your person and automatically shoots two geo-tagged photos per minute. The Narrative’s app then organizes them into a timeline of your life; $279, getnarrative.com
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Remote Light Switch
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Belkin Is there anything you can’t control from a smartphone? Replace existing wall switches with Belkin’s WeMo, download the WeMo app and remotely turn off and on lights, set schedules for lights in different rooms and monitor which are on or off from anywhere in the world; $49, belkin.com
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3D Photos and Video
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Nikon Samsung’s retro-cool NX300 compact digital camera shoots stills and full 1080-pixel, high-definition video in 3D with an optional 45 mm lens. Share your photos and video instantly with the built-in Wi-Fi and Direct Link button, which connects to social networks; $800, samsung.com