fun and games
1 Parrot Disco FPV
Take to the skies with this impressive fixed-wing drone. It can speed around at an impressive 50MPH and it’s fitted with a Full HD 1080p camera, which records stunning footage that you can watch in real time. But the best news is, you’ll be able to experience it yourself with the first-person-view headset, which allows you to take in the view from the drone’s frontmounted camera in 360 degrees. £1,149.99, parrot.com
2 Playstation PS4 Pro and PSVR
Sony has upgraded its popular PS4 console with more powerful tech, providing a ‘boost mode’ for improved performance and 4K/HDR support, as well as a number of smaller improvements. For the most immersive gaming experience, pair it with Sony’s virtual reality headset, which gets you right into the games without an elaborate set- up. Though just one warning: there are so many amazing games to play, you might never leave your house again. From £349.99, playstation.com
360 Fly 4K Panoramic 3 360° Camera
Built for adventures, this dustproof, shockproof and water-resistant camera allows you to capture 360- degree movies at a crisp 4K resolution on-the-fly. You can equip yourself with different accessories for better videos that are suited to you, such as the Camera Dive Housing for those who seriously love the water and a Handlebar Mount for off-road cycling. £489, amazon.co.uk
4 HTC Vive
The most spectacular VR experience currently on the market, the HTC Vive offers slick integration with online gaming platform Steam, a good set of controllers and a truly immersive experience that lets you wander round a game world in your living room thanks to two room trackers. You’ll just need a PC with a beefy graphics card to team it up with. £759, vive.com
5 Snapchat Spectacles
With Snapchat’s smart sunglasses, you can record video clips directly from your face then transfer them wirelessly to Memories on Snapchat. They’re awesome for grabbing those fun summer moments. The problem is that they’re currently only on sale in the US. To get them here you’ll have to ask a friend to pick some up next time they’re stateside, try eBay, or use a service like Big Apple Buddy ( bigapplebuddy.com). A bit of a hassle, then, but very much worth it. $129.99 (£99.81), snap.com
6 Razer Blade
We’ve already recommended this for work on page 20, but it’s brilliant for play, too. With a powerful Intel processor and NVIDIA GTX 1060 graphics tech, it’s good enough for VR gaming (including using the Vive above), as well as all the latest games in boring old 2D. The basic screen is Full HD, but you can even choose to upgrade to a 4K Ultra HD display. From £1,799, razerzone.com