Posted : May 2014
Author : Nicholas Pell
Despite the tired quips about jetpacks and flying cars, the
contemporary world increasingly resembles a cross between a Philip K. Dick
novel and The Legion of Superheroes. That’s mostly a good thing, but that also
means there’s a lot of janky tech out there. So, cutting out the clutter,
here’s what every man needs in the modern age.
Runners shouldn’t be without this smart watch that keeps
track of your miles. For an extra 50 bucks it will also monitor your heart
rate. $170
Nikon DF
Hardcore shutterbugs know that even the best DSLR camera
lacks something if it doesn’t look like... well, a camera. The Nikon DF not
only takes great pictures, it also takes you back to your first shots with
retro styling. $2,750
Livescribe 3 Smartpen Pro Edition
Still using your smartphone to take notes? That is so 2013.
Instead, use this smart pen, which remembers everything that you write. It also
records and syncs with Evernote and Onenote. $200,
Native Union Pop Desk: Admit it
You miss using real phones. Still, why sacrifice the
convenience of a smartphone. No man without a landline should go without the
Native Union Pop Desk phone, which converts your smartphone into the more
traditional phone. $50
Tinke Wellness Monitor
This fun little gadget goes beyond your heart rate, showing
you more obscure stats such as your blood oxygenation levels. It even provides
two scores of overall fitness, one for work and one for rest. $119-129
Impossible Project Instant Photo Lab Printer
More and more people are realizing that while digital is
nice, something is lost in the translation. For photography enthusiasts who
want solid prints from a stylish device, we present the coolest photo printer
of 2014. $199
Blue Nessie Microphone
Whether you’re podcasting or Skyping mom back home, why not
do it with some style? The Blue Nessie Microphone will make you feel like FDR
doing a fireside chat in the Internet age. $100
Sonos Playbar
Whether you’re a movie buff or an audiophile, the Sonos
Playbar will give you the high-quality sound you need in a stylish package. $699
Trakdot Luggage Tracker
The man who travels a lot shouldn’t go without this handy
little gadget that tracks your luggage, even when the airlines can’t. $50
Camelbak Relay
Rarely is a product far superior to that which came before.
But this filtration pitcher works so quickly, it’s simply a joy to use. Just
super smooth functionality at a size that fits nicely in any fridge. $37
Google Chromecast
Roku or AppleTV taking up too much space? Pick up the
Chromecast, which does much of the same stuff, but is about the same size as a
memory stick. $35
WeMo Light Switch
This is the 21st Century Clapper that allows you to turn on,
turn off or even dim your lights from your smartphone. Whether you’re too lazy
to get out of bed or clear across town, you’re in total control. $50
Ratch-N-Lock Pliers
It doesn’t have a lithium battery or Bluetooth integration,
but when things go Road Warrior you’ll have the best one-handed wrench on the
market today. $20,
Fitbit Force
This one has a lot of press lately, so we’ll just say that
this smart watch / fitness gadget is poised to be to 2014 what the iPod was to
2004. $100
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