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Bypass the hassle of using your desktop printer or waiting for online developers to send your pics via snail mail. With the HP Sprocket portable printer, you can print those Instagram gems anywhere you have a Bluetooth connection. Everything is controlled via the Sprocket app, there's no printer cartridge required—and it's compatible with iOS and Android devices. So snap away!
To buy: HP, $130
Pretty Fit
While exercising is almost always hard (yes, that's the point, but still), you're bound to get inspired to literally step it up with this gorgeous fitness band from Misfit. The Ray design features the sleek metallic core, which tracks steps, calories and sleep. The device comes with either a sport or leather band but you can also opt for the double-wrap leather band, which looks extra stylish when you're sweating like a boss.
To buy: Misfit, $100 (add $30 for double-wrap band)
Preschool Plaything
Elmo at your child's fingertips? Done! PBS Kids launched its first tablet this fall—the Playtime Pad, filled with more than 25 games and 120 video clips. Kids can dive into the family-friendly, educational material on a dedicated device, complete with front-and-back cameras, a coloring app and parental controls for screen-time management.
To buy: Best Buy, $80
Get (Virtually) Real
Talk about a game changer! Google is bringing virtual reality to your smartphone with its Daydream View headset. With the stylish device, viewers can immerse themselves in 360-degree landscapes as well as movies and games. The sleek headset doesn't look half bad, either!
To buy: Google, $79
Smart Bulb
Want to dim (or brighten) your living room lights, but you're too
lazy
busy checking emails on your smartphone? Well, as you can imagine, there's an app for that. So go ahead and get comfy. The TP-Link Smart LED lightbulb works with your Wi-Fi router to brighten, soften and basically just comply with your lighting schedule. Smart, indeed.
To buy: Amazon, $20
Game On
Nintendo has certainly upped its game since this generation of moms was playing "Super Mario Bros." on the original boxy console. Our kids can now play cool games while watching a 3-D screen without the need of those awkward glasses. The Nintendo 3DS XL Galaxy edition, which hit stores earlier this year, features face-tracking 3D, faster processing power and stereo cameras that allow players to take 3-D photos. (You want to borrow it now, don't you?)
To buy: Target, $200
