By CIARA O'BRIEN
Samsung Galaxy S3
The latest addition to Samsungs smartphone line-up is promising to be a good one. The S3 comes with Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest version of the Android mobile system, and adds a few extras. One that got a bit of attention at its launch was Smart Stay, which tracks your eye movement to keep the screen active for as long as you are looking at it - a useful option when you are reading something online on the 4.8 inch display. It also records HD video and takes photos at the same time, and battery life is better than most smartphones.
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Fitbit Aria smart scales
€60
Regular digital scales are so last year. These days, your scales should come with wifi, the ability to communicate with your smartphone and the possibility of broadcasting your latest weight to friends, family and digital strangers at the touch of a button. The FitBit Aria smart scales fit nicely into this category. It not only measures your weight but also body fat and will synch wirelessly over wifi to update your online account. It also supports most of the major smartphone platforms and supports up to eight different users.
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Parrot AR Drone
€350
The AR Drone is a fixture at most tech shows. The second version of the quadricopter comes with a high definition camera, allowing you to stream high quality video to your phone or tablet, so you can play augmented reality games or even just get an aerial view of your surroundings. The sensors have been improved, and theres automatic stabilisation to ensure you a smooth flight, even if you decide to try and pull off some more advanced tricks. Android users can also use the AR drone now too.
