top 12 gadgets of 2014

Coolest Gadgets of 2014

Jean Galvanis

Polaroid Socialmatic Camera

An ink-free polaroid camera that allows users to print stickers of their very own sepia-tinted images and then customize them with a small touch screen. It’s slated to be released at the end of 2014.

Goji Smart Lock

This bypasses the need for keys, allowing you to get into your home with the tap of a smartphone fob. It even sends you a text when the locks are activated!

HABU app

A mood-based playlist that can build the perfect playlist with one tap.

June Bracelet

A bracelet that monitors its wearer’s exposure to the sun while simultaneously advising on how much sun screen to apply.

LaCie Sphere Hard Drive

Unfortunately, this isn’t terribly cheap (about $490 for 1TB of memory), but it does look awesome.

LEO the Maker Prince

A children’s book that encourages children to explore their creativity through 3D printing. It tells of the adventures of LEO the robot printer, who creates plastic models of pictures his friend Clara draws. Plus, the design files of all the characters and objects mentioned in the book are available online.

Panomo Panoramic Camera

When you throw this panoramic camera up into the air, it takes 360-degree photographs from all angles.

Pebble Steel Smartwatch

All of the wonders of a smartphone, put into a watch.

Kolibree Toothbrush

The world’s first Internet-enabled toothbrush, which monitors and compares your daily brushing while also recommending new brushing techniques.

Flir One personal thermal imager case

A smartphone app that detects and displays live thermal images.

LG HomeChat

Use the LG HomeChat to text your fridge and see if you have any beer left in the fridge, text your washing machine to start a load when you’re out, or even tell your vacuum cleaner to clean up.

iGrill2 Bluetooth Smart Meat Thermometer

This allows you to monitor your food’s temperature as it cooks from up to 150 feet away, allowing you to figure out when it’s been perfectly cooked.