JBL Xtreme, £249.99 (uk.jbl.com)
A party-inspired portable wireless speaker, connectivity is provided by Bluetooth. The battery life is impressive with one charge lasting roughly 15 hours while the splash-proof stitched casing makes it an ideal companion for poolside listening.
MiPow Playbulb Color, £79.99 (mipow.com)
An LED light bulb with built-in wireless speaker, this slick device is controlled with a smartphone app connected via Bluetooth. There are four lighting modes which can be set to enhance the ambience of a room and accompany your music of choice.
Garmin Dash Cam 20, £169.99 (garmin.com)
This dashboard camera is just the ticket for capturing travel-related incidents. Collision detection is automatic and any associated video file is tagged with GPS data to pinpoint the exact location of the incident. Image quality is superb thanks to the 1080p HD capture.
Archos Weather Station, £79.99 (archos.com)
Stumped for ideas for the meteorological geek in your life? You won't go far wrong with this futuristic sphere that beams back key information on the atmospheric condition direct to a smartphone. There are three module sensors for indoor, outdoor and soil usage.
RHA S500i in-ear headphones, £39.95 (rha-audio.co.uk)
Glasgow-based RHA has built a solid reputation thanks to a clever combination of excellent quality sound, cool minimalism and affordable prices. Earphone connoisseurs will be spoiled: a gold-plated connection jack, sleek aluminium body and a selection of seven ear-buds.
Leef iBridge, £49.99 (carphonewarehouse.com)
If that beloved iPhone or iPad is beginning to creak ominously under the strain of copious apps, music and photographs, the Leef iBridge is a nifty gadget that could help double the storage capacity and longevity. There is also an Android version with USB 3.0 support.
Universe2go: My Personal Planetarium, £69.00 (universe2go.com)
Does exactly what it says on the tin: a visual and audible guide to the night sky that works in tandem with a smartphone. A wealth of information appears on-screen accompanied by an authoritative voice relaying everything you need to know including history and mythology.
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