THE BEST TECH FOR… having fun
1 Expressive E Touché Synth Controller
If your idea of a good time involves listening to music or creating your own, then you’re going to love the E Touché. It’s an expressive instrument that lets you control electronic sounds using touch. Soft and hard gestures will influence the intensity of the sound you hear and even the slightest pressure will have an effect, which means there’s lots of scope to be creative. The E Touché is USB-powered and also has built-in MIDI and CV ports for direct connection to your favourite synth. $445, expressivee.com
2 Z Scooter
The first self-balancing scooter, this shiny vehicle may have been designed with vintage styling, but with zero emissions, its own app and a Tesla Model S long-lasting battery, it’s a modern take on the classic mode of transport. It’s made of solid, high-quality materials and comes in a range of different colours. Everything about the scooter is intuitive, with a touch-activated light and a driving style that follows your body’s movements, making it easy to learn to use in a matter of minutes. $9635, z-scooter.com
3 Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Retro gaming is having a real moment right now and what better way to relive your youth than with a SNES Classic? This version of the iconic console has the original look and feel of the ’90s console, but it’s smaller and more portable. It also bakes in a new feature, which enables you to rewind up to five minutes of gameplay. It comes fully loaded with 21 games, many of which are multiplayer (it comes with two controllers in the box), including SuperMario
Kart and DonkeyKongCountry. $120, nintendo.com.au
4 Lego Star Wars Y-Wing Starfighter Ultimate Collectors Series
Part of Lego’s elite-level Star Wars sets, this Y-Wing Starfighter kit features an incredible level of detail, including wheel-activated ion cannons, space for the R2 astromech droid, and it even has an opening cockpit with a Gold Leader minifigure perched inside. It’s a great toy to own, but it’s definitely been designed with StarWars fans and collectors in mind, as it comes with both a display stand and a fact plaque. It’s more than two feet long and 11 inches wide, so make some space. $299, shop.lego.com