Why bother wearing a telephone headset when you can make calls with Bluetooth gloves? We look at more of the most intriguing gadgets around.
SAMSUNG ATIV SMART PC & PC PRO ($1349)
THE doodling capabilities of the Galaxy Note S-Pen have made it on to Samsung's new Windows 8 29.5cm tablet computers. You can use the S-Pen, utilise the Windows 8 touchscreen or make use of the keyboard docking system for data entry. The Intel Atom version starts from $899; and the Pro PC, which has an Intel Core i5 CPU, starts from $1349.
FITBIT ONE WIRELESS ACTIVITY & SLEEP TRACKER ($119.95)
Is fitness one of your New Year's resolutions? The Fitbit One fits in your pocket, bra or belt and tracks steps, distance and calories burned as well as monitoring how long and how well you sleep. It has a rechargeable battery and a silent alarm that vibrates on your wrist at night. Fitbit smartphone and tablet apps provide a detailed fitness analysis.
I'M WATCH, VERSION 2 ($369)
I'm has updated its Android smart watch with a new Droid 2 operating system. Your watch can be managed from the cloud, you can listen to music, install apps from the I'market, and view and take photos on your wrist. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth. Available online for $369 plus $39 for shipping.
BLUETOOTH GLOVES ($63.24)
Why bother wearing a telephone headset when you can now make calls with Bluetooth gloves? Hi-Call's Italian-designed gloves feature a chargeable battery, a speaker and microphone - sewn into the glove's thumb and pinkie finger - and you shape your hand like a phone when calling.
