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THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

The gear we’re lusting after.

1 Ehang 184 ehang.com From $170,000–245,000

>>> A person-carrying drone! The Ehang 184 is designed with short transport routes in mind; it can only fit one person, with a bit of luggage, and while it can only fly for 23 minutes (after a two-hour charge time), it can reach a top speed of 60 mph. It’s intended to fly at altitudes around 1,000 ft, but rumors suggest it can reach the heady heights of nearly 11,500 ft. The passenger can’t “pilot” the craft, only take off and land – which means, theoretically, owners won’t even need to hold a license, although we suspect it won’t be quite that simple…

2 LG PJ9 lg.com $TBC

>>> This little Bluetooth speaker floats on a base, known as a Levitation Station, thanks to a set of electromagnets, gently rotating while it pumps out tunes, with the base containing a powerful subwoofer for extra-beefy bass. The airborne device offers 360-degree sound and up to 10 hours of battery life – it’s even waterproof so you can take it outside and show the world your mastery of physical laws. The speaker descends back into its base to recharge when it runs out of juice. And just why would you want a floating speaker? Why not.

3 PowerVision PowerRay powervision.me Around $2,000

>>> Fishing can be so relaxing – but also very competitive. Why not up your game with a little smart-gadget assistance? The PowerRay Fishfinder floats in the water and relays detailed information to its mobile app. You get data on fish distribution, temperatures, and underwater terrain – plus 4K UHD footage, so you can watch what’s happening under the surface. The PowerRay can reach depths of up to 98 ft, but there’s an add-on Fishfinder sonar system that can detect fish up to 131 ft below.

4 Polaroid Pop polaroid.com Around $200

>>> This 3x4-inch instant camera snaps your photos digitally and spits out Polaroid-style prints at the same time. The device boasts a 20MP camera, image stabilization, and a 3.97-inch LCD touchscreen. It uses Zink (Zero Ink technology) so don’t expect prints of the highest quality – but for quick photo sharing with friends, the new Polaroid Pop is perfect. You can add fun filters and stickers on the spot, and it can also record 1080p video. It’s due out before the end of 2017, and while it might seem spendy for small prints, can you really put a price on iconic and instant? (Yes.)