Want to revamp your weekend routine? Gadget guru Ben Saren shares his picks for the best diversions in the world of tech.
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Innovation Hub's gadget guru Ben Saren joined us with suggestions on how to rev up your down time. (Not that there's anything wrong with binge-watching your favorite television show.)
First up from the French company Parrot: the AR Drone 2.0 ($299.99) a flying quadricopter controlled by your smartphone or tablet. With a built-in HD camera, the AR Drone can take photos and videos from hundreds of feet in the air. This gadget is a favorite of tech junkies because it's infinitely customizable; with a few hacks you can make it go higher, faster, or add additional cameras, to name a few. Check out this video Ben recorded using his AR Drone 2.0, featuring Elmer the dog in his Innovation Hub debut.
If you're looking to observe something at a slightly higher altitude than your neighbor's roof, Ben suggests the Meade LX90 telescope (starting at $1799.) What makes this gadget especially unique is that you can hook it up to your DSLR and take incredible photos of the night sky, or, as Ben says: "It allows you to get some pretty amazing--if I can say, stellar--imagery." But don't just take our word for it--check out one of these photos for yourself:
If your wallet is hurting from hefty price tags on the AR Drone and the LX90, this next pick may be for you. Dots: A Game About Connecting , is an addictive mobile game available for both iPhones and Android where the object is, literally, to connect the dots. The best part? It's free! Saren gives Dots a thumbs up, adding: "It's a great time waster." Check out a preview below. Happy connecting!
