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    ReVault combines a smartwatch and a portable wireless hard drive allowing you to carry your data on your wrist. It comes in two storage options.

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    ReVault Smartwatch
    ReVault combines a smartwatch and a portable wireless hard drive allowing you to carry your data on your wrist. It comes in two storage options 32GB and 128GB. Once connected to a smartphonetablet or computer, it can be set to automatically backup files from your device on to the watch's internal storage. The data is secured using 256bit encryption and you can password protect it with 2-factor authentication. Its removable stainless steel core can even be worn as a locket in your neck or just kept in the pocket. Watch specifications include 1.54-inch colour display (240 x 240 pixels) with Gorilla Glass 3, Qi wireless charging, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. You can get one from Indiegogo starting US$199 (32GB) along with your choice of strap. Shipping is expected in January 2016.

    SPRITE

    The first picture that usually comes to mind when you think of a camera drone is a device with four rotor blades and a large body with built-in camera or space to put a camera. However, Sprite is a big detour from this. It is a compact drone with foldable rotor blades and a camera that can record video in full HD resolution. The drone has a rugged water resistant body and a range of up to 6km. You can set it to autopilot for following waypoints or follow you. There is also option to control it manually using a android device or a standard controller. Get on from Kickstarter by pledging US$799, Ships in December 2015.

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    Sony Xperia Z3+

    This is the new flagship Android smartphone from Sony. While it's not an incremental update over their last flagship Xperia Z3, there are enough changes to keep it competing with flagships from other brands. It is powered by the top of the line Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor along with 3GB RAM, 32GB storage and a 2,930mAh battery. Big change in design is the inclusion of an uncovered microUSB port on the side the phone still has IP68 certification for water and dust resistance. Other features include 5.2-inch full HD display, 20MP rear camera, 5MP front camera stereo speakers, MHL 3, WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity. Price has not been announced but Sony did announce that it will be available from June 2015.

    Dlodlo VR Glasses 2

    Unlike most bulky virtual reality glasses available today, the Dlodlo VR glasses are compact and weigh just 120 grams.Moreover, it can work with any Bluetooth device as it runs on Android 4.4 OS no requirement of a computer. If that wasn't enough, it is also the first VR headset to offer 120Hz refresh rate along with full HD resolution display, 16:9 aspect ratio, 110 degree FOV and 3D display support. There is an interactive mode that you can control with touch or by moving your head.Constructed with skin friendly material, the Dlodlo VR glasses come with a 2,000mAh battery, support for connecting external headphones and built-in microphone. Priced at US$699, you can order one from http:www.dlodlo.com.

    Lenovo Ideapad 100

    Priced US$250 onwards, the Ideapad 100 notebook from Lenovo come in 14-inch or 15-inch screen variants and compete directly with budget friendly Chromebooks. Powered by Intel Core M processor, the Ideapad 100 can be configured with up to 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD or 128GB SSD and has a battery life of upto 4 hours. You get 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, card reader, VGA webcam and Windows 8.1 OS.It will be available starting June 2015.
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