Monday, December 8, 2014

Scientific American's 2014 Gadget Guide: 10 Technologies That Boost Mobile ...

More than ever, there's an app for that (and that, and that). SA examines new devices that enhance smartphones and tablets


A magnetic field keeps the floating orb speaker of OM Audio's ONE suspended above the base by a few centimeters, giving the whole gadget the look of a tabletop Death Star.Credit: OM Audio

The term 'gadget' has come to mean 'mobile device accessory.' Whether you're playing sports, adding appliances to your home or simply making a fashion statement, your purchases typically have some tie-in with your smartphone or tablet.


This year Scientific American presents 10 new gadgets that treat your smartphones and tablets as the center of your universe. The LEGO charging station, 3-D-printed headphones and levitating wireless speaker work directly with mobile devices to keep them powered up and sounding good. Others-including the motorcycle helmet heads-up display, fashionable personal alarm and smart desk-extend a mobile device's capabilities in an attempt to help keep users safe and healthy.


>> View a slide show of the 2014 Scientific American Gadget Guide.

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