December 2016 Issue #4 | Page 19

The next time you both go on a hike , feel free to venture off from each other but still text each other ( even if you lose service ) with goTenna Mesh ($ 149 , preorder ). The pack comes with two weatherpoof devices in different colors and will let you text or share your location , regardless of your service or WiFi connection .
If he loves headphones without any wires or fuss , Skybuds ($ 250 ) might be worth the investment . Sure , everyone made fun of the Air- Pods , but these headphones are what we might start seeing more of , so get with it now .
Upgrading his work space is easy with the Walnut Laptop Stand ($ 139 ). Constructed at an angle , the stand is perfect for anyone who regularly uses their comp
Say goodbye to seeing him fumble around with his smartphone with the Navdy ($ 799 ). It ’ s a portable device that includes a mounted projector that keeps him distraction-free and still headed to the correct destination . You can control different aspects of your phone with both hand gestures and voice control .
The Hero4 Silver ($ 400 ) is the first GoPro with a convenient touchscreen display , which means that filmmakers no longer need GoPro ’ s mobile app to see what they ’ re shooting . It weighs only 2.9 ounces but can capture incredible 4K video at 15 frames per second and 1080p at 60 frames per sec-
There ’ s no doubt that smartwatches are the new It gadgets to have . While most people would want an Apple Watch Series 2 ($ 369- $ 10,000 ), there are other alternatives . The Pebble Steel watch ($ 150 ) offers similar features , as does the Moto 360 ($ 300 and up ).
Join the virtual reality world with Samsung Gear VR ($ 100 ). Insert a Samsung phone and start playing video games or watching movies — all , of course , in a virtual
The new Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones ($ 200 ) by Beats by Dre are tough , sweat- and water-resistant buds designed specifically for workouts . The cable wraps around the back of the head , which means it ’ s not getting in the way of bicep curls or bodyweight exercises . It can connect to a phone via Bluetooth , so he won ’ t have to worry about dropping a weight on his device .
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