KUSA - Nothing says the holidays like a Christmas tree on your head. This was just one of the fun items we featured with Tech Expert Steve Greenberg on 9NEWS 8 a.m.
Christmas Tree Hat
This towering pinnacle of metallic green tinsel, lights, and decorations looks massive and absolutely eye-popping at any holiday event. It stands 17 inches high and requires two AA batteries. It's $14.99 from www.stupid.com
Oregon Scientific Barbie Fashion Tablet
The compact and colorful Barbie Fashion Tablet from Oregon Scientific offers young girls their very own touch screen mobile device! Featuring 30 activities including writing, music, spelling and design, additional game content can be downloaded via PC or Mac through an included USB cable to continue the learning fun! For ages 4-6 $49.99 www.us.oregonscientific.com
Spy Net Stealth Recording Video Glasses
This item is designed for capturing secret video evidence in plain sight with the high tech and stylish sunglasses that stealthily record video through the built-in video cam in the middle of the frame. Records up to 20 minutes of real video, 3 hours of audio and 2000+ photos. Built-in USB allows you to upload your evidence to www.SpyNetHQ.com For ages 8 and above. $39.99 Available at Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, Kmart, Amazon, and other stores
Dropcam Echo Wi-Fi Video Monitoring Camera System
This is said to be the easiest way to use video to check in on the things you care about from anywhere, any time, on any device, such as a smart phones or a laptop. This small camera streams live video 24/7, letting you effortlessly keep an eye on your home, kids, pets, vehicles in the garage, a second home and everything else you care about. Dropcam is the only Wi-Fi video camera with the ability to record live video minute by minute for up to 30 days and everything is stored on the cloud so you don't have to worry about your feed being stolen or lost. The cost is $279 www.dropcam.com
Eye-Fi Connect X2
This SD card gives any camera the ability to send hi-res photos wirelessly to your computer, tablet or Smartphone-then you can store the photos or email them or post them on Facebook. Connect X2 replaces your existing SD memory card and works with your existing camera. Makes any camera you get for the holidays wireless. No more dealing with cables. Connect X2 has Endless Memory and lets you share just the photos you want with only the people you want through email or on sharing sites like Facebook. It's $49.99 and you can learn more at http://www.eye.fi/
Ooma Telo
It lets you say goodbye to expensive monthly phone bills and enjoy free calling throughout the U.S. Simply connect Ooma to your high-speed Internet and your existing phone, and that's it. With the just launched Ooma Telo Air wireless adapter ($49.99), the Ooma Telo can now be placed anywhere in the home within range of your home's Wi-Fi network. Ooma was ranked as the #1 home phone service of any type by Consumer Reports (May 2011). The Ooma Telo is $199.99. For more info check out http://www.ooma.com/products/ooma-telo
The MicroVision Collection by Foster Grant
It features a full-size folding compact reader with telescoping temples and spring hinges for comfort. The compact readers, packaged in stylish travel cases for him and her are perfect for those on the go. The Gwendolyn style for her features bright, colorful cases and a flip-up mirror. Retail prices start at $24.99 and are available at CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid. Visit www.fostergrant.com for more information.
Isotoner® smarTouch® Gloves
These let you operate your touchscreen while wearing gloves. The smarTouch gloves are made with signature stretch fabrics for fit and flexibility and conductive thread technology on the index finger and thumb to allow typing in the cold. Gloves are available in multiple sizes, styles and colors for women and men, and are compatible with most touchscreen devices, including smartphones, mp3 players, GPS units and more. Most styles are sold for $42 or less at major department stores and mass merchants nationwide and online. For more information, please visit www.smartouchgloves.com
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