Marcos Taccolini | Top Ten Gadgets of 2013

1. TOP TEN GADGETS OF 2013

2. 10. Nokia Lumina
Referred to as a
“phonecamera” the Lumina
was introduced to the public
in 2013. One of its main
features is the oversized 41
megapixels resolution that
can take clear pictures. This
feature allows you to zoom in
and out without distorting
the photo quality. It’s perfect
for people who are avid
photographers on the go!

3. 9. Leap Motion Control
This is a USB controller for
Windows PC and Macs
alike, which allows users to
perform multiple tasks
online by waiving their
hands. The device can
detect fingers you are using
and even the angle of your
palm.

4. 8. Nest Protect
Nest Protect is a household
product that is a touch
screen thermostat. It calmly
alerts people in case of
hazardous events such as
carbon monoxide release or
smoke. If it is mistaken,
people are able to turn it off
with the wave of an arm.

5. 7. Amazon Kindle Fire HDX
This is an updated Kindle
which allows users to easily
consume contents such as
books, music, games and
much more. An updated
feature allows consumers to
receive free and live tench
support from Amazon
representatives.

6. 6. Microsoft Xbox One
This device has built in
video calls through Skype
and it connects to your TV
and other systems like
satellite and cable. An
impressive addition is the
ability to recognize spoken
commands, faces and even
heart rate.

7. 5. Apple iPhone 5s
A new addition the the
Apple family, the iPhone 5s
is a more updated and
refined version of iPhone 4.
New updates include the
ability to unlock your phone
with the touch of your
thumb and the camera’s
LED- flash system which
provides clear and custom
lighting pictures.

8. 4. Pebble Smartwatch
One of the first
smartwatches, the Pebble
works as a satellite that is
synched to your smart
phone. It is able to receive
text messages and other
quick notifications from your
device.

9. 3. Orculus Rift Development Kit
This is a useful device for
game developers and avid
gamers. It can be attached to
your head and virtually
allow you to create 3D
worlds of the games you are
playing

10. 2. iPads
Apple’s new iPads are
convenient, portable and
easy to use. With new
features such as different
screen sizes and a ten hour
battery life users are able to
easily carry these devices
anywhere and complete any
task they would on a laptop.

11. 1.Google Comcast
It is a port that can be
plugged to your TV and
screen videos from your
laptop, phone and other
portable devices. It does not
require any additional wires
and can be plugged into any
TV.