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Super Retron 5

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Super Retron 5 is the video game system of your childhood dreams. Retron 5 has slots for your old SNES, NES, Genesis, Famicom games, and it even has a slot for Gameboy carts. It also has HDMI out (720p), a bundled wireless gamepad, and ports for the original SNES, NES, and Sega Genesis controllers. Sure, you could probably download the entire 8 and 16-bit Sega and Nintendo library to your iPad, but is there's just something about handling a game cartridge and the quick anticipation and immediate gratification that's brought by having it actually work right out of the gate. Available July. $99, Hyperkin

Philips DesignLine TV

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We've all seen the big players show off their flagship TV designs this year, but Philips new DesignLine TV definitely takes the cake. Their new DesignLine TV is a stunning panel of glass in 46 or 55 inches with Ambilight backlighting that adds even more dimension to the panel as well as all the fancy new LED, 3D, smart television bells and whistles. No word yet on whether or not this will reach America, for now only a UK launch for June has been announced. Philips

Sony X1 4K Media Player

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We're still a ways off from 4K being mainstream, so if you're one of the lucky few with a 4K-capable set and a dearth of content to show on it, the Sony X1 4K Media Player ($700) should be able to help. Arriving this summer, the player will come pre-loaded with 10 movies of varying quality, ranging from the Adam Sandler/Andy Samberg horror show That's My Boy to all-time classic Taxi Driver. Perhaps more importantly, that content is only there to tide you over until Sony's distribution service launches later in the year, giving you fee-based access to content from Sony Pictures and the always mysterious "other notable production houses".

The Bluetooth Compatible Kendall Portable Speaker

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The portable speaker market is flooded with cheap or tacky looking products designed to last only until the next generation of electronics. The Kendall Portable Speaker on the other hand is designed to last both in terms of aesthetics and technology. The case itself is constructed from solid walnut with a laser-etched acrylic speaker grill produced in Montreal. Bluetooth connectivity is available from the get-go although the speaker comes with a 1/8″ jack for non-wireless connectivity. While the Kendall’s creators favor the speaker for use with artists like Bon Iver or Lykke Li, it’s sure to be useful for any outing where a timeless looking speaker is required.

Pioneer RMX-1000 Remix Station Platinum Edition

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You don't need to be a platinum artist to enjoy the Pioneer RMX-1000 Remix Station Platinum Edition ($1,000). This smallish instrument/device lets you create and utilize a wide range of remix effects, split up on-machine into four separate groups — Isolate FX, Scene FX, X-Pad FX and Release FX. Hardware includes RCA and quarter-inch inputs and outputs that sit alongside a USB port that turns the entire thing into a controller for many audio programs. Pretty much the only thing it can't do is supply you with musical ability.

Hansen Family x Tivoli Audio Remix Sideboard

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Take a step back in time with the Hansen Family x Tivoli Audio Remix Sideboard ($TBA). Like the huge console record players of old, the Remix is designed around a particular sound system — in this case, Tivoli's Platinum Seriers RadioCombo ($800). Thanks to the custom construction, the Hi-Fi's three components blend effortlessly into their surroundings, and to make the integration even more complete, the Remix features a hinged back panel that tilts open to allow for access to cabling while hiding the mess the rest of the time.

Ninja Blocks

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Fully connect your home to your smartphone with Ninja Blocks ($200). This compact, completely customizable/hackable device allows you to connect with a variety of sensors and actuators to monitor and control things around your home, all directly from your cell phone. The starter kit includes a temperature and humidity sensor, a wireless motion sensor, and a wireless door bell; it's and affordable to add more as you need. Of course, hardware is just part of the solution, which is why the app lets you set rules for controlling different items and appliances, and can alert you when someone's at your door, when a door or window is open, or even if it's getting too hot in your wine room.

Roku 3 Streaming Player

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The newest and more powerful Roku 3 Streaming Player is now available. Upgraded and faster than its Roku 2 predecessor, the Roku 3 also has a useful headphone jack in its remote. With over 750+ channels (including Netflix and Hulu Plus), this player also plays 1080p HD video. It can even play games with its motion control. You can even use your smartphone/tablet as a remote control with the free IOS and Android apps.

Solar Window Charger by XD Design

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XD Design's Solar Window Charger is a handy, eco-friendly and cool accessory for your phone. Just stick it to a window in your home, office, car and recharge your battery. It's a smart idea for traveling and even emergencies.

Cubify The Cube 3D Printer

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It seems we’re only a hashtag away from flying cars and robot servants now that Cubify has released “The Cube” to the general public. Though not as glamorous as the aforementioned, The Cube is still a revolutionary product in that its a commercially accessible 3-dimensional printer. For those who think on one plane inside the proverbial box, 3D printing means rendering three-dimensional objects from a 2D design. To reiterate: this is a creative’s dream come true. The 19-pound printer is nearly half the weight of its contemporaries. With a design that truly accompanies the home, as well as its relatively affordable price tag, the notion that we’ll be seeing a lot more of these is no work of science fiction.