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DRAS PHONE
ISPO BRANDNEW: STYLE
What is it? A fold-up smartphone. Why do we need it? Because small is beautiful. When folded, the DRAS (Digital Resistive Area Sensing) phone is hardly bigger than a lighter. A big bonus: if you drop it, you won’t crack your screen. When can we get our hands on it? Hopefully in the not-too-distant future. rndcore.com
4 A S M A R T P H O N E T H AT W I L L F I T IN EVEN THE SMALLEST POCKET
AZTECH M O U N TA I N What is it? Performance sportswear. Why do we need it? To look as chic on the mountain as you do around town. The ski and outdoor jackets don’t come cheap, starting at around $895, but this is outerwear made in Europe from the very best materials. And you’ll cut a fine figure on and off the piste. When can we get our hands on it? Now. aztechmountain.com
BLUESMART What is it? A smart suitcase. Why do we need it? Demand more from your luggage. This really is useful when you’re on the road. If you move too far from your case, it’ll lock itself. And if it gets lost at the airport? The integrated GPS tracking system will help you out. It’ll also charge your smartphone or tablet. You’ll still have to wheel it around, though. When can we get our hands on it? Now. bluesmart.com
SKARP LASER RAZOR What is it? The first razor powered by lasers. Why do we need it? For a thorough, high-tech shave. The bad news is that Californian firm Skarp Technologies has yet to produce a functioning prototype, despite raising more than $4million via crowdfunding, so the project had to be removed from Kickstarter. When can we get our hands on it? Good question. skarptechnologies.com
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