By Eric Nathal
Here at MSM we thrive on showcasing the latest trends in technology and hot new finds. This tech roundup will help you get more from your favorite activities, whether it’s listening to your favorite music or keeping track of precious cargo on your next getaway.
Designer Sound
Designed in Milano, the V-MODA Crossfade M-100s are the perfect marriage between fashion and hi-fi. The award-winning M-100s are outfitted with 50mm drivers delivering clean bass and powerfully crisp sound. It’s not wonder they’re the headphones of choice for celebs and top. DJs around the world; $310; V-MODA.com.
Big Picture
Tired of hovering over your tiny 5″ iPhone screen to share pictures or videos? FAVI Entertainment’s Pico+ is a pocket-sized projector that fits easily into the side of a laptop bag or purse; allowing you to wirelessly share mobile screens and laptop content on up to a 100″ projector screen or wall; $299: FaviEntertainment.com
Gold Standard
Quite arguably the world’s most extravagant earbuds, Happy Plug’s Deluxe Edition are made to order and carefully hand-crafted a Stockholm goldsmith from 18-karat gold; $14,500; HappyPlugs.com
Big Luxury
The Geneva XXL is an all-in-one home theater system that doubles as a TV stand. The XXL is contained inside an elegant wood cabinet finished in a choice of red, black or white piano lacquer. Whether you watch the news, sports, a music video or a movie, this sound system will deliver an exceptional sound experience and add to the decor of any room; $3,499; GenevaLab.com.
Travel Smarter
It’s a horrible feeling; you arrive at your destination, patiently wait for the last bag at the baggage claim and after a long wait you realize your luggage decided to make a pit stop somewhere else. The Trakdot Luggage Tracking Device will tell you exactly where your bag ended up long before the airlines figure it out. The device can be placed in any checked bag and will alert you by reporting city and airport location in real time to any cellular telephone via text or e-mail; $89.99; Trakdot.com
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