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Tech trekking across the universe

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Author: Laura Nicklin, Posted: Tuesday, 24th October 2017, 08:00

If you’re looking for advanced designs on the tech market, the following products might just take your fancy. From flying speakers to coding robots, some of these contraptions really know how to stand out. Modernise your household with these advanced gadgets that wouldn’t look out of place in a sci-fi movie.

Levitate 2.0
At £79.99, the Flying Bluetooth speaker looks like something straight out of the Star Trek Enterprise. If you want a speaker that is not only functional but also visually impressive, then this sleek model will tick all the right boxes. Its hands-free call function, good sound quality and blue LED lights are only some of the model’s impressive features, which add to its ultramodern, high-tech appearance.

Its powers of levitation are all down to wireless charging, as the speaker floats above its base, keeping it full of battery as it plays your tunes of choice. The Levitate 2.0 also has a 5-Watt Output to give clear sound definition and even includes magnetic features that will allow the portable device to stick as well as levitate. Basically, it’s cool, efficient and something to show off to guests.

MiP Coder
If you’re looking for something equally high-tech but on the cuter side, then the MiP Coder is the wheel-deal (pardon the terrible pun). This two-wheeled little robot will follow your commands, sing, dance, play and more. Thanks to the robot’s BeaconSense, it can move about on its own without bumping into any walls or furniture. It also has a feature called GestureSense, which allows it to react to hand gestures such as clapping, and sound detection.

Although technically for children, the MiP Coder is also an awesome gadget for adults to put to the test. Educational for kids learning about coding, this robot isn’t simply a techy toy

but an informative technological gizmo. App available on Android and iOS with a USB rechargeable battery, this little guy costs £79.99. It doesn’t hurt to add that he is also quite ador-able, and the ideal robot companion for any space captain.

Vuzix iWear Video Headphones
Virtual reality used to be a sci-fi trope, but with new developments in technology in recent years, it has now become almost exclusively accessible. Combining audio and visual entertainment, the Vuzix iWear Headphones is a great lightweight model for gamers wanting the full interactive experience. At £299, you can take interactive gaming to new heights, whether it’s via Blu-ray, PCs, Android, iPhone or tablets. This model’s light design also makes it comfy to wear for hours without it getting heavy, and is suited for both 2D and 3D formats.

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